Open Game Thread: Game 121: A's vs. White Sox
by notsellingjeans on Aug 15, 2008 6:15 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's open a three-game series against the White Sox tonight at the Coliseum. The 55-65 A's send Dallas Braden to the mound, while the White Sox counter with 6'5", 230 lb. right-hander Gavin Floyd. Floyd has been successful thus far in '08 (12-6, 3.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP), but has been roughed up for five earned runs in each of his last two starts.
If you see the lineups up before I do, feel free to post them.
Go A's!
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Line Ups
Chi White Sox
O. Cabrera ss
A.J. Pierzynski c
C. Quentin lf
J. Dye rf
J. Thome dh
P. Konerko 1b
N. Swisher cf
A. Ramirez 2b
J. Uribe 3b
Oakland
E. Patterson lf
M. Ellis 2b
F. Thomas dh
C. Gonzalez cf
J. Cust rf
B. Crosby ss
J. Hannahan 3b
D. Barton 1b
R. Bowen c
39 remarkable innings.
Could someone tell me how this ends so I can go to bed?
KTNX!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
A's lose 5 - 1.
Good night!
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This is when I get
a little loopy. A’s and Raiders! Woohoo! But no TV for the A’s, booo!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Thanks Jax!
My thumb is gonna get sore with the switching.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
The continued game thread is scheduled for 8:30, guys
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by notsellingjeans on Aug 15, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
The A's have gone a different direction
Hmmm . . . yeah.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Sadly, they're not even close to the worst in baseball
I’ve never heard them called boring though. Bad, homers, obnoxious, but not boring.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree...
…I think they are the absolute worst in baseball.
"If I've got baggage, he's got a whole set of Louis Vuitton." ~ Milton Bradley on Barry Bonds
If they're watching it on WGN, yes.
Though I was not aware WGN had an affiliate in the Bay Area. I know it’s “National,” but when I lived in Tacoma there was no WGN in the Seattle area.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Braden saw Patterson and Cust both in the outfield and just broke out in tears
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
He doesn't need outfielders
Just people in the stands to catch the ball
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Quentin and Thome both looked fooled
They just dropped the ball barely over the infield
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as they are not on the team next year
we will be fine
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
The real problem is that so many A's players ought to be playing in Texas (Midland) right now
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
This is true
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
i would really like to enjoy a good game tonight
with it on tv and all for me, rare nice evening with the sliding glass open, grilling etc, and my waning days in alaska.
alaska A
Are you heading to Colorado?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What city?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That is a great area because you are so close to everything
you need- music, skiing, whitewater rafting, professional sports, BEER, etc.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
this team is pathetic
switch over to anderson vs canada
Damn. 3-0 seems like a tough, tough hole.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
Whatevuh!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's just say
we had a convo today about bad beavers.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I steer clear of those whenever possible.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
ARE YOU WATCHING THE OLYMPICS?!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Trying to switch back and forth.
Anything good coming up? The volleyball couldn’t keep me tuned in.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You just missed Michael Phelps.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Saw it.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Here... have a YUM ROCKET!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I always liked Ken Phelps!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The reason it seems that way is
1) It really is
2) The way he pitches 3 is not all he is going to give up
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
hey beane
sign a damn draft pick, so it will give us something interesting and distract us from this lousy team!!!
On a bright note
Cliff lee got #17 and K-Rod didn’t get the chance for another meaningless save
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'll laugh if KRod finishes with 60 saves
And blows three straight in the playoffs.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I would pay for that
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
It's going to be a long weekend.
White Sox are kind of on fire right now, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they swept the A’s. It would be nice if the A’s could ruin someone’s weekend besides mine!
The Whtie Sox are pretty much always on fire at home
Because I’m pretty sure they’re able to bunt the ball over the left field fence.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm shocked that Patterson made a base-running blunder
Shocked, I say.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
Poor Unicorn. I'm starting to think he is gonna have to sign
for a very low salary.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
Didn't he break off talks?
I think he’s as good as gone
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
I'm struggling with that
On one hand, I think Ellis is on a decline and his offense isn’t anything special anyway. He’s replaceable for sure. On the other, the A’s probably can’t replace his defense and they have pitchers who sorta require infielders who can pick it up.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
He has struggled mightily in '08 but he's bound to have a better
offensive season in ’09.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure if his recent performance translates into him having much leverage.
I think we need a mix of veterans to help the young guys out. I like the idea of re-signing Frank Thomas even if I know he won’t stay healthy.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Run, Frank, run!
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Frank really wants to come back next year
He would be good for the youngsters but would have to be like 2 mil per, I would imagine
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
lol is fosse delusional
pre game show interviews crosby
crosby said he leads by example LOL
WTF I hope these players dont emulate him or we are screwed for a 10 yr rebuild
then fosse says ive always said if they sign crosby/ellis long term they’ll be good for awhile
That just shows what a idiot Fosse is
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
lets watch entertaining baseball
anderson vs canada
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=BS2H-BJ-SD08-081608-102002
Now lets
score some runs! Yes?
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
The dog days of summer are a treat. Nice.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
Okay. Another baserunner with zero outs.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
Another day, another announcer who think sCrosby can be good if healthy
He IS healthy this year. He still blows.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
Annoying to the infinite degree.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Booby!
Now’s the time!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
I can't believe
people still think cosby is a good player
Every single opposing team announcer outside the AL West says it
In this case, it’s not just Hawk being Hawk.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's feed that info to the team they are playing.
And to think someone typed that shit up with a straight face? No way!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry to barge in ...
… but over at LetsGoTribe we’re having an open Game Thread for the USA vs. Canada game, which is being broadcast live online right now. Feel free to join us …
Well that cleared up any confusion.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
I'm still confused?? Mommy... help me.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
(He struck out swinging. Cleared up any confusion about a check-swing.)
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
I understand. I'm still puzzled as to how difficult it has become
to even watch a full game. Let’s get these m’fn bats going…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we were hoping that
actually didn’t happen.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
(o2b can be a little slow sometimes, i was just making sure)
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
Huh? I'm confused??
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Just having a litle fun
at your expense.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
You're awfully cute though.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Yeah. Pam tells me that all of the time.
Ha, ha.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah! Keep dreaming.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
You would dig my chili if I dyed my hair blonde
like Asshat Pierzynski.
Looking forward to Spring Training and the hope of another World Series title.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Patterson is impressing me tonight
Nice at bat, stolen base, and he picked up Ellis (another failed Ellis at bat) by tagging on the pop up to shallow right. I guess that makes up for running into a double play in the first inning.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
That was quick
(in a good way)
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
with all these levitra, viagra ads on
i may have to get an rx just to get up for the rest of the games this season.
alaska A
I said stiff UPPER LIP
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Patterson has looked fantastic
Two great ABs, rabbit speed to steal second and again to get to third. Everyone else, unfortunately, sucks.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I agree, except for the boneheaded running straight into the tag in the first inning
If he stops, there’s almost certainly no double play.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not true, though - it's a DP either way
Sharp two hopper to second, pretty basic 4-6-3.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
He still made the wrong play
Once Ramirez committed to the tag, Patterson is supposed to stop. At that point, Ramirez either has to chase him down to get the out or go to first and hope they can get Patterson at second on a tag play.
People like to ridicule Hawk for a lot, but when it comes to fundamental stuff like that, he’s usually spot on.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We struggle with this particular scenario quite often.
It’s not about whether the DP play will be avoided. It’s about putting forth your best effort to “try” and avoid the DP.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
It’s not the worst play in the world. It’s not as bad as one of Emil’s blunders. I guess boneheaded is a bit harsh. But there’s a lesser of two evils in this scenario, and he didn’t do that.
I just want somebody on the A’s to not just be fast or a base stealer, but a great base runner.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
You just want fundamentals. Our margin for error is very small
because we don’t have much talent.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always hated the no-facial-hair rules that teams like the yankees have
but i’m watching Anderson pitch on the live olympics feed, and i have to say it would be a good idea to make him get rid of those ridiculous sideburns and to surgically remove that small growth on his chin
Will Hannahan ever make a throw that Barton catches more than 6 inches off the ground?
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
No. Thank you for asking.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
What's for dinner everyone?
I need some inspiration.
"I'm telling you, I can't wait to put on that white uniform," Gonzalez said. "That will be the prettiest uniform I'll ever see."
I'm eating pizza
The White Sox are eating Braden.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Sushi- Eel with avocado, spicy tuna, crab crunch and a small bowl of egg drop soup
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You have no interest in a long life, do you?
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but how can he celebrate his victory when he's underdoing a quadruple bypass?
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Life is short,
None of us get out of it alive.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
at my physical the other day, i was chatting with
the doctor… "doc, i eat healthy, don’t drink, rarely have sex, exercise often, get to bed early…so tell me, am I going to live to be a hundred?’ No, ak-A, but it’s gonna seem like it.
alaska A
Colorado tempation may change these scenarios.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
temptation
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Your doctor calls you ak_A? That's really weird.
Unless your doctor if named Blez or something.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Too Short
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry for the mispelling, been drinking watching the Raiders
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
You have to drink when watching the Raiders. It makes it somewhat tolerable.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like you have to shoot heroin to tolerate the 2008 Oakland A's
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
( grabs heroin kit )
Where in the FUCK is my spoon?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
( cooks meth in trailer )
( BLOWS UP!! )
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Any thoughts from other ANers who our 2009 closer and set man are?
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
You mean that we are going to be ahead at times in '09?
That is exciting stuff to think about.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If Street is throwing 93, it should be him.
If not, Devine.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Street could be good again. However I don't see the finances
fitting in very well with this team when there are cheaper options available during a rebuilding project.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
i'd take devine closer
with blevins and (a healthy?) casilla set up
with ziegler still doing some pretty high leverage, get-groundballs and out of jams work
That pitch was a good 8 inches inside at least
It tailed back “over the plate,” but AJ caught the ball inside.
The one strike to Hannahan was high, too. Yay bad home plate umpiring!
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
There's no A in sleigh
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
or hey
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
are there any A's in
holy jesus we suck right now. we only need to score some runs. when will it end?
Sorry, but that was 1000000% Hannahan's fault
He had 6 days to make that throw and he again threw it like someone just took a sledgehammer to his right arm. Barton saves him most of the time. He’s not always going to pick that ball out of the dirt.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not always the fault of the 1B if he fails to make a clean pick
In fact, it usually shouldn’t be. You just see it happen so often you take it for granted but throws in the dirt or off the cutout can be difficult to handle.
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I'm definitely going to keep calling him Miley because he throws like a teenage girl
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
Not sure he'll end up in Playboy.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Unbelievable...
Ok, I’ve got to “vent.” The A’s get the leadoff man on every inning and yet can’t score? Oh my golly that is pathetic. Can’t they at least try to move the runner over with fewer than two outs? Hannahan’s act is getting annoying too: “Hannahan steps out… taps his right spike, taps his left spike…grabs his right sleeve, adjusts his right batting glove, adjusts his left batting glove…walks toward the plate, stares at the barrel of the bat….steps in…AND…AND…AND… flys out like a first grader. "HE GONE!” For once I think the Hawk Harrelson is right on the mark. This is a team that has scored 130 fewer runs than the Sox and they don’t even play like they want to win. By the way, can someone from the A’s please give Hannahan a pair of gloves that fit, so he DOESN’T HAVE TO KEEP ADJUSTING THEM!!!
I think the A's have had a runner in scoring position with less than 2 outs three times this game
Moving them over isn’t the problem.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Then Barton chases a bad ball on 2-1, takes strike three
and acts like he knows the strike zone better than the ump.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Uh, maybe that particular time but Barton is 96% of the problem
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I remember the days
when we owned these guys.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Both
I have it on WGN and CSN on the Central Coast (CA)
I love Chi
One of my fav towns.
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
Did I just hear KK say K-Rod has a legitimate shot at Cy Young
He’s out of his mind
Cliff Lee by the proverbial mile
I hate unproductive outs and the A's are producing them at record production
Should he? No. Does he? Yes.
Never underestimate the stupidity of the people who decide these things.
by thejd44 on Aug 15, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey all,
I had posted a new game thread set to open at 8:30, but we don’t have to use it yet if you don’t want to.
"Innings eater? Depends on whether you want delicious innings or burnt, moldy innings. Kirk Saarloos is the Hot Pockets of inning eaters." - Gallagher's Watermelons
by notsellingjeans on Aug 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
We need the mojo!
Lets go now!
A lot of guys ignore the laugh, and that's about standards.~Dr. Horrible
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