Thursday links: The Darkness kicks ass, I don't care what you say edition

by averagejoe on Sep 17, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Looks like a lot of you don't like The Darkness. I'm sorry that you can't recognize awesomeness, I really am. Let's get to the links.

Blues news

If you can get past Derek Armstrong staring a hole through you ... you can read an interesting piece about the newest Blue -- a Blue I'm convinced makes the big club and plays significant minutes. [Blues]
A season preview of the 'Note. [Sporting News]
Carlo Colaiacovo is happy and, most importantly, healthy. He's going to have a big season for the Blues. So big, that the team trades one of its young puck-moving d-men in midseason for a scoring threat. My fearless prediction for the season. [Stltoday.com]
When David Backes talks, you listen. By the way, did anyone else notice Backes wore an 'A' in the preseason opener? [Sporting News]
Large Ben Bishop, who is a beast in NHL 09 based on his large frame, isn't in the doghouse with the Blues. [Stltoday.com]
JR chat. Go. [Stltoday.com]

Hockey news

Pre-season action from last night. [Yahoo!]
And here's a look at the not-real games going down tonight. [Yahoo!]
Manny Legace is happy in Atlanta. No more emo Manny? I'll believe it when I see his first post-loss post-game interview. [Sporting News]
Some former players are trying to become John Davidson. [Sporting News]
Patrik Elias is going to be out some time with a groin issue. Adjust your fantasy lineups accordingly. [TSN]
Theoren Fleury is really going to play in an NHL. Good luck? [TSN]
Interesting story about fake Twitter accounts. The Capitals are encouraging all players to get real accounts, so people won't be confused by fake ones. Roman Polak doesn't understand that fuss. [WaPo]
Which rookies will make an impact this season? Here's a guess at 10. [Puck Daddy]
Nikolai Zherdev talks about leaving the NHL for the KHL. [Puck Daddy]

Other links

This is a really cool blog about letters that deserve more attention. [Letters of Note]
Some good tips for first dates. [Maxim]
Some really bad food names. [Stupid Idiots]
Pedo Bear makes me laugh. [Holy Taco]
From some guy named "Sean Gallagher." Enjoy "Awkward Facebook likes. [CollegeHumor]

Video

The boss man Mr. Gallagher sent along a bunch of videos. This one made me laugh. From Senor Gallagher: "This has no relevance to the site, but it makes me laugh every time. plus a friend once pointed out that this is the essential difference between boys and girls - girls could never peer pressure a friend into doing this. With boys, it's inevitable."

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DJ King

Out again with another injury (thumb). I don’t think anybody is going to call him “fragile” though, are they?

How about “Frangible DJ King”? (frangible mean capable of being broken but does not necessarily imply inherent weakness — according to answers.com)

by Mr. Particle on Sep 17, 2009 8:40 AM CDT reply actions

Shit...

…the little piece on Armstrong makes him sound like a really cool guy.

Makes me feel kinda bad for making fun of him after we signed him.

But, it’s what I do….

by Rich of GASL on Sep 17, 2009 8:52 AM CDT reply actions

i was poised to hate Derek Armstrong

until I read the last graf where it said he sings “i am Arm Man” to the tune of “Iron Man”

wtf. why cant you just be an old geezer douche so i can not like you because you have no skill? I really hope he ends up in Peoria for the team’s sake. but he seems fairly likable.

except for giving us that rapist stare.

2009 offseason reading: "Nate the Great and the missing powerplay."

by NateTheGreat. on Sep 17, 2009 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

For obvious reasons, my parents would never let me get a trampoline =(

"It’s a brand new day
And the sun is high
All the birds are singing
That you’re gonna die" ~ Dr. Horrible

by Carnie on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 AM CDT reply actions

"Large Ben Bishop, who is a beat in NHL 09"...

Wow. I had no idea that other people could borrow Jeff Gordon’s spell-checker.

by BleedBlue42 on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

TRAMPOLINE BOUNDING OVERCORRECTION FAIL!!!!!

Shit, do kids KNOW how to be irresponsible on trampolines these days? Damn.

One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.

by Donut King on Sep 17, 2009 9:43 AM CDT reply actions

How can you not like The Darkness?? Compared to the other music at the time, they rock

Look I'm sure youre a nice person and everything but that Redwings jersey you're wearing makes me want to cave your face in with my fist...it's not you it's me and the fact that you're a fucking Redwings fan

by RFJCC on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

Who knew Derrick Armstrong was separated at birth from Stains, the cupcake-loving dog?

Just look at that stare!

Btw- if you do not know about Stains, you should really watch more of “The Soup” or check out this link.

by -Jessica- on Sep 17, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

Yaah!

Geeze. I need to just show this photo to my class whenever they piss me off.

3rd period deserves it.

Reporter: There`s a "stamp out the Beatles movement" underway in Detroit. What are you going to do about it?

Paul McCartney: We`re going to start a campaign to stamp out Detroit.

by hildymac on Sep 17, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions

seriously that stare scares me

i was trying to read the article and just got uncomfortable by the man staring into my soul. he’s not even smiling or looking intense. he just looks creepy and ready to snap and hire a hit man to kill his agent/father.

by averagejoe on Sep 17, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions

The pedobear one was hilarious and if I was in my usual spot with my back to the in the comp lab it would be golden. Yeah i got like 4 pics in and realized there was a teacher roaming the aisle behind me. Give a brother some warning.

by Icion on Sep 17, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions