Comments on: THE OFFSEASON TOP 25, PART THE SECOND http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:26:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sullivan http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299650 Sullivan Wed, 28 May 2008 12:16:16 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299650 30 Years War - "Resolved" by the treaty of Westphalia. It's called that because they couldn't even decide on which city to sign the "agreement" - so in the spirit of compromise and division, each side signed it in two respective Protestant and Catholic cities of Westphalia -Osnabruk and Munster. For real bloodshed with predominantly bladed weapons, try the 14-year long Taiping Rebellion in China in the mid 19th century. The best estimate is 20 million casualties, but it might be quite higher - like ten times that number. In one three day battle (Third Battle of Nanking), the death toll exceeded 100,000, or about half the total number of battle casualties of both the Union and the Confederacy from 1861-1865. 30 Years War – “Resolved” by the treaty of Westphalia. It’s called that because they couldn’t even decide on which city to sign the “agreement” – so in the spirit of compromise and division, each side signed it in two respective Protestant and Catholic cities of Westphalia -Osnabruk and Munster.

For real bloodshed with predominantly bladed weapons, try the 14-year long Taiping Rebellion in China in the mid 19th century. The best estimate is 20 million casualties, but it might be quite higher – like ten times that number. In one three day battle (Third Battle of Nanking), the death toll exceeded 100,000, or about half the total number of battle casualties of both the Union and the Confederacy from 1861-1865.

]]> By: Dinknflicka http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299645 Dinknflicka Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:06 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299645 Naps? You fool, you've played right into Bobby Bowden's hand! Naps? You fool, you’ve played right into Bobby Bowden’s hand!

]]> By: NCT http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299634 NCT Wed, 28 May 2008 00:45:05 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299634 First of all, the "Magic Bullet" ad must be dismissed out of hand, because the cheesy Brit (or whatever the hell he was) said expresso. Unacceptable. Wasn't the 30 Years War when Germans first became enamored of that funky New World import, the potato, since it was starchy, filling, and less likely to be lost to hordes of invasions back and forth burning grain crops to the ground? First of all, the “Magic Bullet” ad must be dismissed out of hand, because the cheesy Brit (or whatever the hell he was) said expresso. Unacceptable.

Wasn’t the 30 Years War when Germans first became enamored of that funky New World import, the potato, since it was starchy, filling, and less likely to be lost to hordes of invasions back and forth burning grain crops to the ground?

]]> By: shovel pass http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299612 shovel pass Tue, 27 May 2008 20:56:26 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299612 I actually prefere the Magic Bullit Vibrator. Ever seen what that kitchen appliance thing does to a womans private area. Not pretty. I actually prefere the Magic Bullit Vibrator. Ever seen what that kitchen appliance thing does to a womans private area. Not pretty.

]]> By: El Hombre http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299611 El Hombre Tue, 27 May 2008 20:54:15 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299611 #2: I've got a Porsche! #2: I’ve got a Porsche!

]]> By: GamecockTony http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299606 GamecockTony Tue, 27 May 2008 20:35:31 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299606 "Neat trick: try reading this on the beach and see what manner of gentleman stops by your towel." I said I was sorry about the sand I kicked on your feet. “Neat trick: try reading this on the beach and see what manner of gentleman stops by your towel.”

I said I was sorry about the sand I kicked on your feet.

]]> By: poguemahone http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299602 poguemahone Tue, 27 May 2008 20:15:58 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299602 That was the 2nd Defenestration of Prague, friend-o. Catholic clergy thrown out of windows saved only by a pile of horse shit - rewritten by the Church, of course, as the "mercy of angels". And that was AFTER a trial. I favor bringing defenestrations back as capital punishment, along with upside down naked crucifixions, as the philosopher Carlin once proposed. That was the 2nd Defenestration of Prague, friend-o. Catholic clergy thrown out of windows saved only by a pile of horse shit – rewritten by the Church, of course, as the “mercy of angels”. And that was AFTER a trial.

I favor bringing defenestrations back as capital punishment, along with upside down naked crucifixions, as the philosopher Carlin once proposed.

]]> By: DC Trojan http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299601 DC Trojan Tue, 27 May 2008 20:12:59 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299601 3rd @ 15 - it's an offseason list - boobs are #1 year round, surely? 3rd @ 15 – it’s an offseason list – boobs are #1 year round, surely?

]]> By: 3rd http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299599 3rd Tue, 27 May 2008 20:09:11 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299599 wrong number 1. it's BOOBS wrong number 1. it’s BOOBS

]]> By: DC Trojan http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299598 DC Trojan Tue, 27 May 2008 20:02:17 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299598 re: item 15 on the list: good groof! re: item 15 on the list: good groof!

]]> By: IdentityCrisis http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299593 IdentityCrisis Tue, 27 May 2008 19:40:28 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299593 Notable omission: any reference whatsoever to Schnellenberger. Schnell makes it into 45% of posts as is, but he rightfully belongs in the top 25 of anything/everything. Ever. Get on the stick, Orson. Notable omission: any reference whatsoever to Schnellenberger. Schnell makes it into 45% of posts as is, but he rightfully belongs in the top 25 of anything/everything. Ever. Get on the stick, Orson.

]]> By: yoyofutbawl http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299590 yoyofutbawl Tue, 27 May 2008 19:31:55 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299590 Damn Bohemians. That pile of manure sounds like a Hollywood setup. Damn Bohemians. That pile of manure sounds like a Hollywood setup.

]]> By: Ryno http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299585 Ryno Tue, 27 May 2008 19:08:41 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299585 Danger Mouse - Paddington Bear - Count Duckula...the 12:00 - 12:30 - 1:00 lunch time delights during my childhood years. Nickelodeon had to go abroad for cartoon talent in those days. Admittedly, I almost always napped during Paddington and woke up just in time for... "in the heart of Transylvania - in the Vampire hall of Fame-ia - there's not a vampire zany-ia than DUCKULA" Danger Mouse – Paddington Bear – Count Duckula…the 12:00 – 12:30 – 1:00 lunch time delights during my childhood years.

Nickelodeon had to go abroad for cartoon talent in those days. Admittedly, I almost always napped during Paddington and woke up just in time for…
“in the heart of Transylvania – in the Vampire hall of Fame-ia – there’s not a vampire zany-ia than DUCKULA”

]]> By: Rogers A http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299579 Rogers A Tue, 27 May 2008 18:44:43 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299579 The Swedish Army was reknown for for its use of cannon and muskets during the 30 Years War. They had the lightest cannons available, which allowed them to transport the cannons all over the battlefield, something the Imperial forces were not able to do. Swedish infantry had the highest proportion of muskets to pikes of any army of the time. The Swedish Army was reknown for for its use of cannon and muskets during the 30 Years War. They had the lightest cannons available, which allowed them to transport the cannons all over the battlefield, something the Imperial forces were not able to do. Swedish infantry had the highest proportion of muskets to pikes of any army of the time.

]]> By: beauford @ theonlygamethatmatters http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/comment-page-1/#comment-299577 beauford @ theonlygamethatmatters Tue, 27 May 2008 18:38:22 +0000 http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/27/the-offseason-top-25-part-the-second/#comment-299577 Ham Salad...is for lunch. Ham Salad…is for lunch.

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