Sunday, February 10, 2008

I Have No Distinct Advantages


Yesterday while channeling my inner beast I happened to catch exactly four minutes of the World's Strongest Man competition. Why this show isn't broadcast at primetime on ABC is beyond me, but I'm sure commentary like this can't help:

"Well he has a distinct advantage because he's worked as a fireman."

In case you're curious, the event they are talking about is the fire truck pull... That's right... pulling a fire TRUCK.

On what planet would being a fireman at some point in your life give you an advantage when trying to pull a truck?

I would kind of get it if they said "Well he has a distinct advantage if something actually catches fire while he's pulling the truck," but they did not.

Maybe that's how they should change the event to make it more interesting to the fans. Set Max von Maxtermasterson at the starting line and place his house (you know it's mobile) at the other end and set that thing a blaze. Then make MvM book it with the truck to try to save his HGH stash and his Phil Collins vinyl collection.

So don't let him steal your heart away
No, don't let him steal your heart away
And don't pack my suitcase, I'll be back
And don't take my pictures off of the wall
Oh, did you hear me?
Don't let him change a thing 'cos I'll be back
And your house is on fire,
So you might want to move a lil' faster
Seriously your house is on fire
Run

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