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2005-02-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

25 years ago today -- "Do you believe in miracles?"

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Posted by Sherry 2005-02-22 10:38:51 AM|| || Front Page|| [10 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 And if that had occurred today:

1- Howard Dean says he supposes that's a good thing.

2- Amnesty International reports on vicious bodychecking by the American players.

3- A columnist in the Boston Globe writes, "The Game Is Lost."

4- John Kerry explains that he used to deliver hockey pucks to the Cambodian National Team.

5- Hillary barges into the team's post-game buffet.

Posted by Matt 2005-02-22 10:56:51 AM|| 2005-02-22 10:56:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 6- Ward Churchill calls those who get injured on the field "little Eichmanns."

7- Intl. ANSWER cries foul whenever the American team gets a goal.

8- The UN rules against America unless the other team is Israel.

9- Kofi Annan bribes the referees.

10- The ELF booms the zamboni.

Posted by Steve from Relto 2005-02-22 11:03:33 AM|| 2005-02-22 11:03:33 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Shaddap, you dorks, this is one I like to enjoy.

There's an excellent film called "Miracle on Ice" that deals with the 1980 U.S. hockey team. It uses real footage from several games, including the win over the Russians. The crowd counting down the seconds before the win is chilling. I remember it well...I hadn't heard the end of the game since it was on originally. The movie is a worthwhile watch if you can pick it up cheap.

Posted by gromky 2005-02-22 11:21:05 AM|| 2005-02-22 11:21:05 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Sorry 'bout that, gromky -- but I have seen the movie about ten times.

Posted by Matt 2005-02-22 11:34:59 AM|| 2005-02-22 11:34:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 I remember people honking their horns and shouting "USA" on the streets. Yes! It was a big deal at the time.

Posted by Spot 2005-02-22 11:47:57 AM|| 2005-02-22 11:47:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 You never see or hear mention of hockey in Star Trek.

Posted by Shipman 2005-02-22 12:08:24 PM|| 2005-02-22 12:08:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 On the other hand, one of the more poignant themes of Star Trek-DS9, was Commander Sisko's devotion to the dying, if not dead, sport of Baseball. I didn't care much for the series, but the way the writers weaved that theme throughout selected episodes, at certain times, really made one think, "Yes, nothing is forever. Cherish what you have and enjoy it now, for it may not be around for your descendants."

Posted by Ptah 2005-02-22 1:02:52 PM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2005-02-22 1:02:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 And why would that be, Shipman?

Posted by Bud Abbott 2005-02-22 1:35:19 PM|| 2005-02-22 1:35:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 It's because they don't have a large enough rink on the Frigate Class Starships to field a decent size team. Therefore they foregoed it. I thought everybody knew that. It was mentioned several times by the Chekov in Trek On 1992, 1995 and 1997. It was also part of a trivia question on TREK GUM Card.

Posted by Shipman 2005-02-22 4:27:32 PM|| 2005-02-22 4:27:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 In these days, Michaels and Dryden would be censured for outright rooting for the US team. Just give us a game that isnât a complete rout. Are those the words of an unbiased journalist? No. The NYT would have a reported embedded with the Soviet team. (Name of Duranty, probably.)

Posted by Angie Schultz 2005-02-22 5:32:57 PM|| [http://darkblogules.blogspot.com] 2005-02-22 5:32:57 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 "Frigate Class Starships"? You're no Trek nerd.

Posted by gromky 2005-02-22 9:44:08 PM|| 2005-02-22 9:44:08 PM|| Front Page Top

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