As usual, our Wednesday begins with a little discussion about one of our favorite movies, by one of our favorite directors, Wes Anderson. Bottle Rocket, his first, is his funniest. Rushmore, his second, is his most enjoyable. The Royal Tenenbaums, his third, is his masterpiece. The Life Aquatic, his fourth, is a very mediocre film that looks like Wes Anderson was trying to parody himself. But three out of four making an all-time top 25 isn’t too bad. If you like the comedic stylings of one Owen Wilson and his brother Luke, and you have not seen this movie, it is a complete shame. Get to it! Speaking of getting to it:

Here are just a few of the key ingredients: dynamite, pole vaulting, laughing gas, choppers — can you see how incredible this is going to be? — hang gliding, come on!: Barry Bonds’ new contract with the Giants appears to contain all of these things and a whole lot more. It’s so complicated it might get shot down. Wow, it would be such a shame if he couldn’t play this season.

I can’t fix a car like this because I don’t have the tools! And even if I did have the tools I don’t know if I could fix a car like this!: What has happened to the Detroit Pistons? Sorry to the Flip lovers out there, but this once dominant squad is a very pedestrian 25-18 after losing to the Wiz last night. The Wiz, by the way, have the best record in the East. Unbelievable.

And you’re out, too. And I don’t think I’m in, either. No gang!: LeBron had a boo-boo on his toe and didn’t play for the Cavs. They still managed to throttle Golden State, 124-97.

That’s inappropriate! That’s inexcusable! That, I don’t forgive!  What were you thinking? What were you thinking?: Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was cited for urinating in public. Now … urinating on a rival high school, that we understand. But in public? Not so good.

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