"more revolutionary than the personal computer or the internet"

Does anyone remember in 2001 when this super secret project codenamed "IT" was supposed to change the way we lived? (If you don't here's a little refresher) I thought about this when a saw a segway tour group in Chicago a couple days ago. This got me to thinking... where would society be without the segway?? I came to the conclusion that the world as we know it would be doomed. People would have to walk on tours across cities, police would have to ride bikes, and mail men would have to walk from house to house (and we wonder why America is the most obese country in the world). This was one of the greatest marketing ploys of alltime and i will personally guarantee that I will never own one of these as long as I live. The best thing that came from this ingenious invention was watching the leader of the free world eat it. (see above)

Thank You Torta

I'd just like to give a shout out to the torta I ate last night. Not only were you delicious (from what I remember), but you helped put me in a food coma which lead to a good night sleep on an uncomfortable couch. You also absorbed a good majority of alcohol in my stomach which prevented a potential day threatening hangover.

Top Ten Chicago Players of 2008 That I Can't Stand

These are the players from 2008 that i I have personal issues with, weather it be for bad play, previous history, or any other reason. They are the Tobys to my Michael Scott. Some of them are already out of Chicago (and for good reason), and some of them need to go sooner than later.

10. Koske Fukudome

I know, I know, I had Fukudome fever just as much as every other Cubs fan from the day he signed his 4 year $48 million dollar contract, to the game tying home run on opening day, until the all star game that he played in (I even bought his Cubs shirt with his Japanese name on the back). Major league pitching caught up to him and he never really adjusted. His batting average was .264 in June, .236 in July, .193 in August, and .178 in September, ending the year with a .257 average. He was benched after game 2 of the NLDS and now he is sitting at #10 on my most hated list. I'm a "what have you done for me lately kinda guy", and the only thing I can remember him doing the 2nd half of '08 is swinging in the dirt for strike three and walking to the dugout in one swift motion. Lets hope he can turn things around and be on my comeback players of the year list for '09.

9. Joakim Noah

Joakim, I like your hustle and work ethic, but lets face it, you are out of control, erratic, and inconsistent on the basketball floor. If sucking at basketball weren't enough, you make this list because you are a goon and I hate looking at your ugly sideshow Bob Bozo face.

8. Jim Edmonds

I know what you're thinking... how could Jim Hendry's pickup of the year be on this list. Yes, he was pretty clutch for us last year (I'll never forget that awesome catch in Houston or the multi home run games against the White Sox and Rockies). Still, I hate you Jim Edmonds. Just seeing you in a Cubs uniform makes me cringe. You ruined my life for 7 years when you were with the Cardinals. The jerk store called, Jim Edmonds, and they ran out of you.

7. Matt Murton

He wasn't even that bad with the Cubs, he was just average at everything he did. He was supposed to be good once he started hitting for power, and that day never came. Once know as the "big murt", "thunder Matt" , and "big red", you will forever be known to me as "ginger balls Matt Murton".

6. Nick Swisher

Brought in last year for his club house presence, he was never better than mediocre in his prime (.244 lifetime batting average). I hated his off the field antics and I love how Sox fans defended this guy all year even though he batted a whopping .219 last year.

5. Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace, you were the bottom scoop of the turd Sunday which is now the Chicago Bulls. I could only imagine how good we would be if we resigned Tyson Chandler (for less money) instead of you.

4. A.J. Pierzynski

I guess i would like him if he were on the Cubs. I like his hustle and how much he gets under his opponents skin..... I'm a Cubs fan and he gets under my skin. Watching him get jacked in the face by Michael Barrett was one of the few highlights of watching the Cubs in '06.

3. Bobby Howry

There are two reasons why I hate Bobby Howry. 1) He sucks- I saw him blow a 6 run lead in the 9th in 2007 against the Rockies (we did come back and win but still) . In 2008 he had a 5.35 era and sweet Lou stuck with him through thick and thin. It seems like every time he came in last year he was good for a home run or two. He's old, his fastball isn't as fast, and his slider doesn't slide anymore. 2) He looks like he doesnt care- after every bomb he gave up, he had the same stupid look on his face..... Just another day on the job, at least i'm making 4.5 mil this year. Suck a bag of dicks Bobby Howry.

2. Rex Grossman

It's amazing how fast Rex the "Sex Cannon" turned into "Rexual Harassment". He was never the same after that Cardinals game in 2006. There's a part of me that feels bad for the guy, but it pisses me off that he was standing in the way of the Neckbeard of destiny (Kyle Orton) for the last 3 years.

1. Brandon Lloyd

He was one of my favorite new Chicago players a couple months ago after a breakout performance against Tampa Bay in week 3. He also made one of the best catches ever (see above). After his knee injury i realized that this guy is not a football player. He didn't want to play until he was 100% so the Bears sat him out half of the year. Guess what Brandon, not one person in the NFL is 100% you pussy. Ok... I guess i can understand wanting to be healthy so you can get a big deal next year, but your website shot you directly to #1 on this list. (check out his video on ESPN's Cold Pizza). Everything about this website tells me that you are an adult sized bag of douche. End your terrible rapping carreer and start running some goddamn routes you pompus ass.


Honorable Mentions: Nikalai Khabubulin, Tyrus Thomas, Rich Hill, Hunter Hillenmeyer.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

So I get home this morning to Bob unloading our family's thaksgiving dinner out of his trunk.....

Fuck my life

Road to Perfection???

Throughout the entire Bears game on Saturday, the blowout of the Rams just didn't feel right....in a game where we saw the Bears' defense come back to 2006 form with 5 sacks and 4 interceptions, I wanted to feel optimistic about the rest of the season, but i kept having to remind myself that we were playing the god awful Rams. I remember thinking to myself, the Rams have got to be the worst football team I have ever seen. How the hell do they have 2 wins this year?........ Then I remembered that they aren't even the worst team I've seen this year. That award has to go to the team responsible for the two extra by weeks that were given to the Bears this year... the Lions.

Then it came to mind that they only have 5 games left to get off the schnide. Lets see...Lions remaining schedule:

(10-1)Tennessee
(6-5) Minnesota
@(7-4)Indy
(6-5) New Orleans
@(5-6) Green Bay

Looks like their only chance to get a win this year lies in the NFC North. As good as it would make me feel to see them become the first team to go 0-16 since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 70's, it would make me feel even better to see them beat the Packers....Especially if the Bears' playoff hopes depend on it. I'm going to make a bold prediction and say that they will indeed beat the Packers for their only win of the year (I would be on cloud nine). I'm also going to make another bold prediction..... With the 1st pick of the 2009 NFL Draft the Detriot Lions Select.....Michael Crabtree!! This team obviously needs another top ten wide receiver draft pick to bolster their offense.

Top Ten T.V. Shows of '08

Last night was one of the best T.V. watching nights I've had in a long time. A monumental episode of Dexter, followed by the season finale of Entourage. They both helped me get over a heartbreaking defeat in fantasy football (It's ok the Kyle Orton Neckbeards will get their revenge in the playoffs). These shows got me thinking what are my favorite shows as of right now? Criteria: Has to have had new episodes in '08 no VH1 or MTV reality garbage. Anyways... who doesn't like a good top ten list?

10. 30 Rock

Honestly, the only reason i used to watch this show was because it was after The Office. After a couple episodes it kinda grew on me. Me and my roomate rented the 1st season, and the rest is history. Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan are absolutely hilarious in this show and it has made a good enough impression on me to crack my top ten list.

9. It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia

After hearing about it from most of my friends, i decide to give it a try. After watchig a few episodes i'm diggin' it. Every show I've seen is absolutey hilarious. Danny DeVito is rediculusly funny (I seriously think he shrinks a cm or two every year). I don't plan any night around watching it or anything, but overall a good one to put on the ol' DVR.

8&7. Colbert Report & Daily Show

These two go together like bacon and eggs, biscuits and gravy, cereal and milk, well pretty much any good breakfast duo. Starting at 10 & 10:30 these shows are a good weekday nightcap. Nice to watch when you're looking for your daily news fix with a splash....well...heavy dose of comedy. I'm gunna give the Daily Show the nod at #7 because Colbert's cocky ass pisses me off sometimes.

6. South Park

This has been one of my favorite shows since the days of Mr. Hankey the christmas poo. I would give my left nut to hang with Trey Parker and Matt Stone for a day. These guys keep it fresh every week, mixing current events with immature stupid humor. My Kinda show. duuuuuuur

5. Flight of the Conchords

Also my favorite New Zealand digi-folk band. This show is an absolute must see. I didn't really like the dry humor at first, but after a couple episodes it grows on you. The tunes are catchy, and these two mildy retarded guys work compliment each other like Jordan and Pippen.

4. Entourage

I know i said that I'd give my left nut to hang with the South Park Guys....well i guess I'd give my right nut to party with these guys. This show follows a famous actor and his posse, through the ups and downs of Hollywood. Even though the show stars Vicent Chase (the actor), it would be nothing without Arie Gold (the wired, stressball, huge egoed agent- played by Jeremy Pivin). The season ended yesterday with a twist and I the wait until next season is going to seem like forever.

3. Top Chef

This show caught my attention when they were in cooking tailgating food at a Chicago Bears game. I watched the whole show and now i know how it feels to take that first hit of meth......delicious!! Lucky for me there was a Top Chef marathon on that day. I usually hate on garbage reality T.V. so i guess this is my one guilty pleasure on this list. I don't know what it is about watching people cook good food, but this show is a must see ever Wednesday night.

2. The Office

I was hooked on this show from day one...ok before day one. I thought the british versoin of this show was even funier than this version, even though it only lasted 2 seasons. I love how awkward this show gets sometimes with Steve Carrell, but my favorte character is definately Creed Bratton, who literally plays himself, a burnt out ex member of the Grass Roots who can't seem to remember anything, is homeless, makes fake ID's for minors to gen erate a little extra cash flow.

1. Dexter

I literally lost sleep over this show last night. Words cannot describe what a masterpiece this show is. After renting the first 2 seasons, i was eagerly anticipating the 3rd season which started in September. It has been the best season of any show i have ever seen, with cliffhangers at the end of every episode. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Pliece Department, but in his spare time he is a serial killer who only kills people who slip through the cracks of our legal system. After watching a season or two, you will feel like you can get away with murder......Seriously

Preview

Last night was one of the best T.V. watching nights I've had in a long time. A monumental episode of Dexter, followed by the season finale of Entourage. They both helped me get over a heartbreaking defeat in fantasy football (It's ok the Kyle Orton Neckbeards will get their revenge in the playoffs). These shows got me thinking what are my favorite shows as of right now? Criteria: Has to have had new episodes in '08 no VH1 or MTV reality garbage. Anyways... who doesn't like a good top ten list? <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. 30 Rock</span> </div><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb1gdAP51CZ3801cE8ViohYspOmMwwpK0udM9CqQB6F8wq_Xy4E2Mx5Ful5vDLz043XhVqOL9HnEe8C2NQ_fMRgIdToDpEH6lJ1e2fd3L7XITRE1nMGX2XD_FvJIdVj_3EZ3iDOJantLH/s1600-h/30+rock.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb1gdAP51CZ3801cE8ViohYspOmMwwpK0udM9CqQB6F8wq_Xy4E2Mx5Ful5vDLz043XhVqOL9HnEe8C2NQ_fMRgIdToDpEH6lJ1e2fd3L7XITRE1nMGX2XD_FvJIdVj_3EZ3iDOJantLH/s200/30+rock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272381066975159362" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, the only reason i used to watch this show was because it was after The Office. After a couple episodes it kinda grew on me. Me and my roomate rented the 1st season, and the rest is history. Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan are absolutely hilarious in this show and it has made a good enough impression on me t crack my top ten list. <span style="font-weight: bold;">9. It's Always Sunny In Philidalphia</span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRqioBY6QX72wSwchpDRF41NMGZ7pc76R4uH1rjDqAlDW1mOjNb506khWt-wuD0Be1GKFwLJnvMJ7S-RQM2zybKo822mjWZV-plaAOi9jEtRTHui2dYAwIxO5rrk-tCubKXAW9DHjV4k/s1600-h/always+sunny.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRqioBY6QX72wSwchpDRF41NMGZ7pc76R4uH1rjDqAlDW1mOjNb506khWt-wuD0Be1GKFwLJnvMJ7S-RQM2zybKo822mjWZV-plaAOi9jEtRTHui2dYAwIxO5rrk-tCubKXAW9DHjV4k/s200/always+sunny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272384600243340738" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"> After hearing about it from most of my friends, i decide to give it a try. After watchig a few episodes i'm diggin' it. Every show I've seen is absolutey hilarious. Danny DeVito is rediculusly funny (I seriously think he shrinks a cm or two every year). I don't plan any night around watching it or anything, but overall a good one to put on the ol' DVR. <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">7&8. Colbert Report & Daily Show</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhat_LjGIjjDKQah4LqAStBCh8lGtP0CinNO1TpEJRWynkAyf6ZFWvMBq5nWl0S1OzzbAgK_GAYN7GwE8Tv8__f3TgloUCOURED0W0UG4iEM3OSTB7T51oBRcpALIVa51bRC-0Chcj4Ae24/s1600-h/colbert.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhat_LjGIjjDKQah4LqAStBCh8lGtP0CinNO1TpEJRWynkAyf6ZFWvMBq5nWl0S1OzzbAgK_GAYN7GwE8Tv8__f3TgloUCOURED0W0UG4iEM3OSTB7T51oBRcpALIVa51bRC-0Chcj4Ae24/s200/colbert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272387053859215330" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">These two go togeather like bacon and eggs, biscuits and gravy, cereal and milk, well pretty much any good breakfast duo. Starting at 10 & 10:30 these shows are a good weekday nightcap. Nice to watch when you're lookin for your daily news fix with a splash....well...heavy dose of comedy. I'm gunna give the Daily Show the nod at #7 because Colbert's cocky ass pisses me off sometimes. <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. South Park</span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRR_LiVccC2yiWVONRTKMlXHaxQDCxTj8cf9x_US41ByikG-L_gJsLIURNBTv7FaTT2d-DZ6QSk_V47icFTWymeQxF8Jtit48wyeFQ7MBdaCAVuKvc11i7fqIffywCM8xENq6z9Sv6qcc/s1600-h/SouthParkHD.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRR_LiVccC2yiWVONRTKMlXHaxQDCxTj8cf9x_US41ByikG-L_gJsLIURNBTv7FaTT2d-DZ6QSk_V47icFTWymeQxF8Jtit48wyeFQ7MBdaCAVuKvc11i7fqIffywCM8xENq6z9Sv6qcc/s200/SouthParkHD.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272389257656106514" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div>This has been one of my favorite shows since the days of Mr. Hankey the christmas poo. I would give my left nut to hang with Trey Parker and Matt Stone for a day. These guys keep it fresh every week, mixing current events with immature stupid humor. My Kinda show. duuuuuuur </div></div></div></div></div>

Welcome to the Glassblog!

That's right bitches, G to the Berg started his own blog. Let me just lay down some ground rules for my blog. I am passionate......well a little obsessed with sports. I follow all the major Chicago sports teams religiously so this blog will include, but will not be limited to my opinion on major sports headlines, rumors, and daily developments. Even though there's going to be a lot of sports bloggage, there's more to the life of G'Berg than just sports. I'm going to try to amuze my blogees throgh sharing my views on finance, food, my dogs, random quotes from friends and family members, traveling, music, books, movies, and everything else that amuses me. I'm pretty itreagued to see what this is gong to develop into..