Power Poll, Post Week 9 Pulp Fiction Edition
by Ted Glover on Nov 1, 2011 6:00 AM CDT
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Let's be honest. Two of the easiest columns to write (and get feedback from your readers) are 1) the power rankings column and 2) the pop culture comparison column. Much like that magical day when somebody got their peanut butter on my chocolate (or did I get my chocolate in her peanut butter?), it was predestined that one day these two great columns would be brought together...
Pulp Fiction was a movie that when it first came out, it had to grow on me a bit. The first time I saw it, it seemed disjointed and kind of screwed up, but after I deployed to Bosnia, I ended up watching it a couple dozen times, and it's one of my favorite movies of all time.
Kind of like the B1G. It seems disjointed and kind of a mess, and some things seem out of order, but by the end, it will all come together and everyone will understand.
1. Nebraska, 125 Points (4 First place votes)--Marsellus Wallace
The top dog character that wandered in to the wrong place at the wrong time, got anally raped, but in the end (end, anally raped, seewhatididthere?) got a handle on the situation and went medieval on some people.
2. Penn State, 122 Points (6)--Vincent Vega
A guy that was the steady conscience of the movie, yet was still a ruthless hit man when needed. He died in a bathroom, though.
3. Ohio State, 103 Points (1)--Jules Winfield
A bad man that became philosophical and went the straight and narrow, but will always have a wallet with his true identity on it.
4. MSU, 100 Points--Mia Wallace
A pretty good dancer that got in over her head with some pure stuff we'll just call 'success'. When she got a 'whiff' of it, she went comatose and ended up needing an adrenaline shot to the heart to stay alive.
5. Wisconsin, 90 Points--Butch Coolidge
The card said to go back for the watch, which ended up working out. But if they lose again their Indianapolis privileges will probably be revoked.
6. Michigan, 87 Points--Winston Wolf
Mr. Wolf makes the impossible possible, like taking a bad defensive unit and making them good, for example. But let's not go clucking each others chicks just yet, though.
7. Illinois, 61 Points--Zed
Zed thought he was a bad man, until he was killed by the real bad men. Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead.
8. Iowa, 50 Points--Captain Koons
Had a bronze pig watch stuck up his ass for two years now, and that feeling is also the facial expression that Kirk Ferentz has on his face. All the time.
9. Purdue, 46 Points--Jimmy Dimmick
Faced with a possible Bonnie Situation at the end of the year if they don't win more.
10. Northwestern, 40 Points--Brett
Poor Brett. Tried to play with the big boys but died eating a Big Kahuna burger. Which is a tasty burger, I might add.
11. Minnesota, 23 Points--Ringo
Small time thief who had one big score before he was stopped by the real players in the movie. Surprisingly, they let him live.
12. Indiana, 11 Points--Marvin
Marvin got shot in the face.
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Sparty could've also been Tony Rocky Horror
A bad dude that nobody wanted to meet in a dark alley, he got thrown off a balcony by Marsellus and thru a glass greenhouse.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Nov 1, 2011 6:55 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
This works
but ‘til then you sons-a-bitches best not give Sparty any foot rubs, lest Nebraska throw you from a window.
That’s our bitch.
/and Notre Dame’s
Same screen name since AOL- 'cause like many Nebraska fans, I'm stuck in the '90s.
Indiana could've also been
The Gimp
You win with people (not named Joe Bauserman)
by BuckeyeSki on Nov 1, 2011 7:47 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
True, but could Indiana, uh...dominate
Nebraska? I don’t think so.
Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.
They could if Nebraska was tied up and ball gagged
by TEXaco on Nov 1, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
I can’t bring myself to rec this, but must commend your marriage of image & MS Paint ball gag.
Same screen name since AOL- 'cause like many Nebraska fans, I'm stuck in the '90s.
oh gimp
such a short screen time for such a legendary character. Can someone explain to me the purpose of a gimp? Thanks.
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by Graham Filler on Nov 1, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a family website, Graham
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
The description of Penn State feels so accurate
and died in a bathroom? Suck. The Horseshoe is shaped like a toilet.
GO IOWA AWESOME, now and forever, unless PSU sees them in the B1G CG
Beat Nebraska.
FTFY
The Horseshoe isshaped likea toilet.
When we get the Pig, the Jug and the Axe, we'll have one hell of a picnic
by Marshmoose on Nov 1, 2011 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Opposing QB's generally play like shit when they visit the 'Shoe
so thats fair enough
You win with people (not named Joe Bauserman)
Not to mention
the little pieces of poo swirling around wearing scarlet and grey….
I keeeeed, I keeeeeed…..
What I mean is...
its still funny if we still found it embarassing…which I don’t anymore. Two coaching staffs ago…players and those coaches are gone…hell, it wasn’t even on RRod’s watch. And thanks to Three and Out, I’m learning things that I wouldn’t have otherwise known about previous regimes in AA.
Just for the record....
….I still find it completely hilarious.
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
At least CMU is Division 1
We’re still undefeated against lower divisions
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
It's the little things that make us Spartans happy...
….like beating UM years in a row. No really a huge accomplishment, but we like it.
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
The little things, huh?
…sets me up for a good joke, but I’ll stay above table height here… lol.
And I’ll give you 4 yrs in a row…that is a noteworthy accomplishment. Calling it ‘huge’ deminishes your team somewhat, so I’ll keep it at noteworthy out of respect.
But the whole worm hole of an agrument started by an out of left field comment when all I was doing was making a joke at osu’s expense. I even said I was kidding. So, my response probably took it too far, however one reason I like this blog is because I can stay away from the trollish shit that you get on the four-letter network site. Bringing up App St is very much an ESPN-type jab. No creativity. Overplayed. True nonetheless, but not what I expect from this site. Its possible I’m being somewhat hypocritical about this, but my original intent was one of humor. The I let trollish stuff suck me into a never ending loop…my bad.
I'll agree with you that bringing up App State in this particular context was stupid...
…which is why you should have just not responded to it, and the rest of us probably would’ve let it die.
People only bring it up cuz they know it bugs you (the definition of trolling, I guess?)
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
Yeah...
that’s a shitty thing to do.
But seriously, folks, how about that airline food?
by MNWildcat on Nov 1, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHO ARE THE AD WIZARDS...
….THAT STARTED THIS OSU-UM-MSU CRIPPLE FIGHT?
Holy crap! (seewhatididthere)
I said I was kidding!!!! SHEESH!
Your reply did not come across as kidding, or at least you didn’t indicate any kind of humorous intent behind it.
Which raises an interesting question for you, biggy
are you embarrassed by Tat-gate and Tressel’s actions?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
For some who so quickly and vociferously decries the OSU "haters"
you sure have a lot to throw around at everyone else.
My question was in complete seriousness. I can understand, given our interaction to date, how you might question that or believe I have an ulterior motive; but, I was legitimately interested in whether you were embarrassed by the actions of the players and coach.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
No i am not.
I firmly believe that the media shaped public perception of the violations. Miami, who had serious violations, has largely been given a pass while tOSU’s minor offenses have been blown out of proportion. Academic fraud, point shaving, players pillaging the community, and widespread payola would have been cause of embarrassment. After all that has been alleged, the players violated a rule that probably won’t be a violation in a few years.
So,
you’re not embarrassed by OSU’s actions (fair enough) but will immediately jump come on a defend it every time someone makes mention of the situation. But, at the same time, you mock someone for being quick to defend someone and call into question his protestations of not being embarrassed by it (the App State loss).
Hmm, something does not compute. At some point, biggy, you need to apply the same standards to yourself that you demand of others; or, conversely, not hold others to a standard you aren’t willing to adhere to yourself.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Please note
this is NOT IN ANY WAY an attempt to re-open the Tressel/Tattoos debate. I’m not here to pile on anything more, we’ve covered that topic to death. My point is only to point out the fact that you take two analogous situations – person claims not to be embarrassed by event that happened to school but is quick to defend any time it is mentioned – and treat them completely differently based solely on the team involved.
In other words, you imply that GoWings is lying about not being embarrassed because he is constantly defending a past event all the while overlooking the fact that you do the exact same thing in re OSU despite protestations of not being embarrassed by it.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Facts are indisputable.
Tsun DID lose to tsun. When describing the Shoe as toilet, and the fans as shit, there is clearly a HUGE difference. If tOSU lost at home to a Div AA school, i would be embarrassed. It is widely regarded as the biggest upset in college football history and has been a huge embarrassment to anyone related to tsun.
The tsun rivalry is something that outsiders wouldn’t understand. We live amongst each other and the states are neighbors. Both programs have storied histories and passionate fanbases that enjoy ribbing each other. If your team is ever successful enough to get a rival you will understand. Until then, take my word for it.
I'll say again...
I was KIDDING! I EVEN SAID SO!!!
“I keeeeed, I keeeeeeed…”
It was meant very tounge in cheek, aimed primarily at my good friend Ted Glover.
SHEESH!!!
I know.
I was just giving it back. All in good fun. The rivalry rule book clearly states that we must hard time one another.
Came here to say that . . .
Losing to this year’s Minnesota team is like losing to the App. State and Toledo JV teams.
Sigh.
does not sound familiar
She snorted some heroin she thought was coke and OD’d. Don’t remember her and Vincent fighting
My porn name is HogOfHawkness
by HeartOfHawkness on Nov 1, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
You forgot the breifcase
which of course is Indy. It’s supposed to be important and possibly very lucrative, but nobody is really sure what it means yet.
by rzor on Nov 1, 2011 8:40 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
what is in the briefcase
WHAT’S IN THE BOXXX TELL ME WHAT’S IN THE BOX
/different movie
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by Graham Filler on Nov 1, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You would think
doing a “7 deadly sins” Power Poll wouldn’t work for a league of 12 universities, but several schools seem to already have a pretty good stranglehold on greed and/or gluttony.
Ringo
So, the dialouge of Minny to Iowa: " All right, everybody be cool, this is a robbery!"
Jerry Kill (Yolanda): “Any of you fucking pricks move, and I’ll execute every motherfucking last one of ya!”
Or, was that Kirk Ferentz? hard to decide…
I'm trying Ringo
’I’m trying to be the shepherd’
This
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee.
by GoWings2008 on Nov 1, 2011 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
So you're saying...
…that Jules (OSU) will strike down with furious anger those that would use TatGate as a negative recruiting tool?
See, Ohio State's been saying that shit for years.
And if your school ever heard it, that meant their ass. They’d be dead right now. OSU never gave much thought to what it meant. They just thought it was a cold-blooded thing to say to a motherfucker before they held a team to 10 points. But they saw some shit this offseason’ made them think twice. See, now they’re thinking: maybe it means your school is the evil man. And OSU is the righteous man. And Mr. Outstanding Special Teams here… he’s the shepherd protecting their righteous ass in the valley of darkness. Or it could mean the B1G is the righteous man and OSU’s the shepherd and it’s the world that’s evil and selfish. And they’d like that. But that shit ain’t the truth. The truth is that not arranging free tats and no show jobs is weak. And OSU style circumvention of the rules is the tyranny of evil men. But they’re tryin’, B1G. They’re tryin’ real hard to be the shepherd.
I just want to watch the world burn.
by Bob Genghiskhan on Nov 2, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
well done
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by Graham Filler on Nov 2, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
wait.....HUH?
"Everyone who drinks is not a poet. Maybe some of us drink because we're not poets." - Arthur Bach
I am confused by this post for many reasons
Among them being that Pulp Fiction is one of the three best films of the ‘90s, the other being WHO THE HELL HASN’T SEEN PULP FICTION
by cwel87 on Nov 2, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
My baby sisters?
then again, they’re young enough to be my kids…
In the name of the Woody, the Bo, and the Mustache Ride. Amen.
Kids young enough to think that Justin Bieber is anything other than a pretentious, annoying Canadian that they wish to Brutus any time they see his stupid face
Those people are allowed to not have seen Pulp Fiction.
The rest of ’em, they just scare me.
I have a short attention span
So, if the movie doesn’t rhyme with Super Troopers or Tommy Boy, there’s a good chance I have not watched it.
Additionally, I was young in the 90’s, I was still probably watching re-runs of Saved by the Bell and just figured out how to sneak a quicky in with Red Shoe Diaries (that would be LATE 90’s) – which is only 30 mins per episode, and showed bush and boobies.
Sorry, Movie Mike.
How does this in any way excuse the next 15 years that followed without you watching Pulp Fiction
Short attention span or not, people tend to watch iconic films, particularly if it debuted in the time period they grew up during.
/does not process
Let's see...
Because I did not watch it. For the same reason I never had sex with a man; I didn’t want to.
I also never watched Joe Carter hit the walk-off, series-winning home run in the 1993 series, Johnny Carson’s “Soul Train”, Star Wars (none of them), The Sopranos finale, Janet Jacksons Tit in Super Bowl XXXVIII, you name it.
In the event I ever want to leave the front door of my home, there will be some iconic movies and TV events I will have missed.
Hmmm...how about "stoner flicks" or comedies aimed at men in the 18-23 y/o age bracket
as a recommendation for a power poll, because anytime Mini-soda has a chance to make the CCG this late in the year then strange things are afoot at the Circle K.
In the name of the Woody, the Bo, and the Mustache Ride. Amen.
by Pariahwulfen on Nov 2, 2011 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
kudos chad
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by Graham Filler on Nov 1, 2011 9:10 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
So disappointed in Jules going to tOSU
That guy was such a bad-ass. He was the only person that didn’t get killed or raped in that movie.
Boiler Up, Go Blue
Purdue doesn't need you to tell them how good their aeronautical engineering program is.
Purdue is the university which endowed the program. When Indiana tries to create an aeronautical engineering department, they buy shit. Purdue buys quality facilities and professors because they want to be known as a premier university for aeronautical engineering. But you know what’s on the mind of Purdue’s Board of Regents right now? It ain’t the quality engineering program on their campus. It’s the dead football team in their stadium.
I just want to watch the world burn.
by Bob Genghiskhan on Nov 2, 2011 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Tats in America vs. tats in Amsterdam
Yeah. It breaks down like this: it’s legal to buy it, it’s legal to own it, and, if you’re the proprietor of a tat parlor, it’s legal to sell it. It’s still illegal to give ‘em to college students, but that doesn’t really matter ‘cause… get a load of this: if you get stopped by the NCAA in Amsterdam, it’s illegal for them to investigate you. I mean, that’s a right the NCAA in Amsterdam don’t have.
Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.
by Ted Glover on Nov 2, 2011 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
The many, many awesome soliloquies in this movie really lend themselves well to B1G adaptation, no?
I just want to watch the world burn.
by Bob Genghiskhan on Nov 2, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No. Uh, yes.
Yeah, there’s a hundred of ’em, if you really wanted to work through them.
Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.
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