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The Internets: If reading Fire Joe Morgan is a human right, consider yours violated in China

Posted on July 30th, 2008 – 1:44 PM
By Michael Rand

schur.JPGThe masterminds behind Fire Joe Morgan have struck a blow for, well, we’re not sure. But what we do know is that according to the Rocky Mountain News, FJM is a blocked site in China. And this very much delights Ken Tremendous and Co. From the site:

I find this to be excellent.

What’s the matter, China? Can’t handle EqA? Big fans of bunting over there? Love Livan Hernandez, hate Johan Santana?

We will not stop blogging until every Chinese citizen has the right to read curse-filled nonsense about Dusty Baker. And that is a kind-of promise!

And let’s not even get into South Korea’s thoughts on OPS+.

*Are you dying to know specifically how 40 Olympic athletes from Ivy League schools are performing at the Beijing games? Well wonder no more. Ivies in China has you covered.

*Hugging Harold Reynolds, a big fan of local food celeb Andrew Zimmern, is jazzed about the Bizarre Foods promotion coming up at the Metrodome. We’re holding out for dollar yak-dog night, but that’s just us.

*Shawn Kemp might be playing this year in Italy! We’ll let the Trans-Atlantic court system settle the paternity suits.

*Gilbert Arenas has a most excellent swimming pool.

*The women blogging folk are getting organized, and it’s terrifying — terrifyingly awesome. Sooze alerts us that many UAFORB (Uterine-American Friends Of RandBall) have joined forces on a new blog called Playing The Field. Sooze, Lizzy, Holly, Sarah … sweet mercy 15 in all! Expect sports and sass. Hope for pillow fights, but let them happen organically.

20 Responses to "The Internets: If reading Fire Joe Morgan is a human right, consider yours violated in China"

K. Kersten says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

Is RandBall blocked in China? I bet not. Stu’s a Commie.

Dave MN says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Expect sports and sass. Hope for pillow fights, but let them happen organically.

Yeah, those planned pillow fights always come across as contrived.

Stu says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Is RandBall blocked in China? I bet not. Stu’s a Commie.

Can’t be the real Katy, as this is funny on purpose.

jama says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm

The Chinese are currently trying to trade access to FJM while blocking CJ’s blog. I think a comprise of KK and Russo for FJM will get it done.

Timberhill says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:37 pm

Whenever I see that picture, I cant’ help but think of Torgo from Manos: The Hands of Fate.

Stu says:

July 30th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

The Master would not approve.

The Hootie says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

How did Moe Schrute get one of the Randball shirts before everyone else??

Holly says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

UAFORB hoodies, coming soon to a CafePress near you.

Stu says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

+1, The Hootie. Solid work.

StraightCashHomey says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

Oh, the design possibilities for a UAFORB hoodie.

The Hootie says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

I’ll go ahead and correct myself:

Moe MOSE

Dave MN says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

Oh, the design possibilities for a UAFORB hoodie.

It couldn’t be any more ridiculous than the back of Jerrod Saltalamacchia’s jersey.

Dave MN says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

See the last item in this page

I’m imagining this article of clothing with “RandBall: A Friend to the Uterinely-inclined” emblazoned on the front…

Dave MN says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

Nevermind, it’s the second to last item on the page I just linked. But the last item would work as well.

Jon says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Wow, that was quick - the design for the UAFORB shirt is already out.

Stu says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

Jon: all I can do is offer my stunned silence and appreciation.

The Hootie says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

Part of me wonders how Dave MN is familiar with the page he linked to, part of me thinks I’m better off not knowing…

Just curious- anyone else watching the Woot-Off?

Mike M. says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

When’s the next UAFORB/N.A.M.R.L.A.(North American Man/RandBall Love Association) mixer?

Kirschty says:

July 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

UAFORB:

You are hereby ordered to cease and desist any further use of SASS(R), a registered trademark on file with the U.S. Patent Office.

Sincerely,

Sassbottom(TM)

Sooze says:

July 31st, 2008 at 6:40 am

yay uterines!