Even against the advice of Robert Downey, PETA continues to their efforts to go "full retard". The email sent to AD Damon Evans reads as follows...
In the wake of the untimely death of the University of Georgia's (UGA) bulldog mascot, Uga VII, PETA has asked the school's athletic director, Damon M. Evans, to replace the mascot with an animatronic dog--or to rely solely on a costumed mascot--instead of using another real bulldog. Bulldogs are prone to breathing difficulties, hip dysplasia, heart disorders, and other congenital ailments, and acquiring a dog from a breeder perpetuates the animal overpopulation crisis while causing another dog waiting in an animal shelter to be condemned to death.
"It is time for the university to put an end to the cycle of suffering endured by dogs who are brought into the world solely to represent the school's 'brand'," says PETA Assistant Director Kristie Phelps. "By choosing a humane alternative to the use of live animals as school mascots, UGA can show that compassion always wins." ...I see UGA MM happening (/sarcasm).
The most appropriate response from Damon Evans would be to print the email out, wipe his anus with it...then throw it away just in order to not "keep this email paperless". However, if he were to recognize PETA as a legitimate organization and respond, you can never go wrong quoting the movie Airplane!
If you're on Twitter you may hear me go back and forth with a Tech fan by the name of @JeffBaltes. Jeff and I were in the same fraternity in college and keep in touch only through the occasional attempt to piss each other off in less than 140 characters. Jeff is a contributing blogger to The Jolly Good Fellows which covers all things Tech. Baltes was kind enough to sit down with me and do a quick 10 question interview concerning this years edition of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.
#1. I will start off by asking for a few pointers on how to survive a sh*tty season, you guys have had 7 seasons with at least 5 losses since 2001 (01-07).Which helps more? Drinking, or optimism that it can’t get worse than this?
You know it could get worse, we could have been Duke through all those seasons. But I think after every UGA loss, we held our hope that Chan Gailey would get fired. It only took five losses in a row to finally unload him. I miss him and Reggie.
I actually think Chan lost to Georgia 6 times in a row...but moving on.
#2. Many Tech fans may not know this but it’s been a secret among the Bulldawg Nation that our defense has been purposefully sucking all year in an effort to lure Georgia Tech into a false sense of security for the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate game.How do you think Tech’s offense will react once we unveil our master plan?
I feel pretty good that Tech’s offense will be ready for the master plan of Willie Martinez. I expect some late hits and other penalties along with missed tackles. I just hope Rennie Curran is not in on the play.
#3.Many Tech fans may not know this but it’s been a secret among the Bulldawg Nation that our offense has been purposefully sucking all year in an effort to lure Georgia Tech into a false sense of security for the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate game.How do you think Tech’s defense will react once we unveil our master plan?
Our defense is mediocre at best but we will be just fine against UGA’s offense, especially if AJ Green does not play.
#4. Many Tech fans may not know this but it’s been a secret among the Bulldawg Nation that our Special Teams coverage and return game has been purposefully sucking all year in an effort to lure Georgia Tech into a false sense of security for the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate game.How do you think Tech’s Special Teams coverage and return game will react once we unveil our master plan?
Have you seen our special teams? They are just that, “special” There might be 2-3 kickoffs returned for TD’s in this game.
#5. What is more embarrassing for Tech fans?Having Zombie Nation’s “Kernkraft 400” play over your stadium’s sound system or the Georgia Tech interstate sign on the connector that still uses colored light bulbs?
UGA used to play “Who Let the Dogs Out” thus nullifying any embarrassment that might come from the GT fan base.
If I can follow up the fact that we played “Who let the dogs out” for one season, as opposed to ya’ll playing Kernkraft 400 for several years and the lightbulb sign is old as balls…you technically didn’t answer the question.
They play Kernkraft when they are showing a history of GT football and I like that. So I guess the sign is more embarrasing.
#6. Why will Tech win, Saturday?
We will score more points and Paul Johnson won’t let us lose. You know he is better than Chuck Norris, don’t you?
#7. Why will Tech lose, Saturday?
Because our defense goes to sleep and our special teams do not cover kickoffs. If AJ Green plays, he might score 4 TDs.
#8. Why does Paul Johnson’s face look like Kate Gosslin’s (pretummy tucked) belly?
He fell out of the ugly tree and landed on a rock.
#9. How much are you loving that the only thing I can do for my team’s sake is make smartass comments about non-football issues?
It is fun, because we have dealt with this the entire decade. Paul Johnson knows what he is doing.
#10. I was in attendance of the Kentucky game last week where the wheels came off for my Dawgs. I’ve pretty much given up hope of beating Tech this year because you guys have a solid team and Joe Cox might be the single most inconsistent QB in Div I-A history. Many Dawg fans are looking forward to next year and banking on our recruits panning out, how does the future look for Georgia Tech football?
The future is very bright for GT fans as we have a stable of running backs in waiting, the only concern is getting our defensive line where it needs to be. We will lose Derrick Morgan this year and that will hurt, so I hope they can develop some d-linemen to get our defense back where it needs to be!
Bonus Question: Complete this sentence: “Joe Cox _________ Reggie Ball”
Joe Coxis still better than Reggie Ball.
Thanks for being a good sport, Baltes. I wish you and your team the worst of luck Saturday and I hope you completely implode...aside from that, I appreciate you entertaining me.
I'm really looking forward to the Georgia/Abuurn game this weekend. I think the implications of this game will center on who will have the best of two opposing bad seasons. With the best of luck we can match Auburn with a 7-5 season. With a "Jesus in my french-toast" kinda miracle we can win out and sit at 8-4 going into bowl season. I like our chances Saturday, but I wanted to clarify before I go into the meat of this post, that I am a Dawg fan through-and-through. I don't change hats mid-season, and I sure as hell don't fall off any bandwagon the moment Georgia fails to get 10 wins. I bleed red (and black) and there's no doubt in my mind that Georgia Football is NOT dead.
So now that I've cleared the air with verifying my allegiance, I wanted to get some input regarding the metaphorical (and somewhat literal) elephant in the room.
My subject of this post is to address a different issue regarding your Team-in-Law.
For those who don't understand the concept of "Team-in-Law" it's pretty much the same thing as your mother-in-law...it's the team fanbase you marry into.
Many of you do not have this problem because you either: A: Aren't married B: Didn't marry outside your supported institution's fanbase.
As much fun as it was avoiding "Rammer Jammer" the 3 previous times our teams met, last year this picture was taken... ...just before my wife loudly proclaimed that she just beat the hell outta us.
I can admit I have a "BAMA" shirt I wear when Georgia has a bye week. I respect Alabama for their history and The Bear. But should I be in attendance at the SEC Championship what is the appropriate attire in order to support one's Team-in-Law?
I wouldn't want to go all out and be confused with all those "BAMA'S BACK BABY, WOOOOoooooo!!!!1" people but clearly, they are the lesser of the 2 evils meeting in the Dome December 5th. Any help you guys could provide I'd greatly appreciate because you know where my heart is...and it's not with Nick Saban...but it does belong to one of his worshipers.
My wife (who is a Bama fan, God bless her heart) made the following statement regarding Mr. Spike's behavior:
"So, I'm guessing the punishment would be the same if another team were to tackle Tebow in a game and proceed to gouge at his eyes... right?"
I went to Rivals and sure enough, Coach Nick Saban has about 10 freshman and sophomore LB's he would probably be willing to "discipline" for the first half of the National Championship Game, you know, until they've learned their lesson for getting Tebow Cornea on their Under Armour following Florida's first offensive possession.
I would find it terribly hard to believe that any DIV 1 coach would stoop that low to purposefully hurt a player...but of anyone in the SEC, whom would you not put past it?
I'm breaking character in this post to help promote a great charitable cause I'm taking part in this month.
The Movember Foundation was created to raise funding for men's prostate and testicular cancers. In doing so participants grow a mustache all month long, garnering support from friends and family in the form of donations.
The money raised in the U.S. will be split between the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation will use the money raised by Movember to fund research to find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation will use the money raised by Movember to fund: • the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance program which has the goal of improving survival rates and quality of life for young adults with cancer between the ages of 15 and 40. • research initiatives to further understand the biology of adolescent and young adult cancers.
I will be able to track donations and I'm making a special offer to my readers:
Any Blogging Pantsless readers who donate $20 or more will receive an autographed picture (by mail) of my final mustached face taken December 1st before I shave it off.
With an offer like that I don't see how you can turn it down...especially if you are a fan of "To Catch a Predator" because I can readily admit I look like a total pedophile with a mustache. PARKINZ N UR NAYBURHOOD!
If this sounds too good to be true, you can verify here, but whether it's starting your own team or sponsoring mine, please support this cause. If you make the $20 donation shoot an email to "bloggingpantless(at)yahoo(dot)com" and I'll verify with the site and get a mailing address where I can send you an autographed picture when December rolls around!
If I have to hear another Georgia fan telling me I picked a bad year to go to my first Cocktail Party I'm going to start handing out kicks to the sac like it's already Halloween.
Georgia fans have apparently turned into cutters.
I know cautious optimism is the best route, especially when playing the #1 team in the country, AND it being a series we haven't dominated in QUITE A WHILE. But for the most part you guys are comparing the Cocktail Party to forgetting your "safeword" (oh make it stop!)
Did anyone think Florida State would beat BYU? Did anyone think Junior had a shot of even keeping it close last weekend? Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
HELL NO!
We play the games for a reason and I'm not assuming we'll win but I can point directly at 3 SEC games the Gators could have lost. Georgia will have to play loose, play consistent(ly good), and play with some balls, but we've got as good a shot as any to shock the world this weekend.
Poo poo it all you want Emo Dawgs, but we've got nothing to lose and the Gators haven't been as good as advertised. They'll get 4 fresh defensemen back from injury, but our players are so focused on this game they have resorted to ignoring the laws of man and traffic.
I've got a $50 bottle of booze riding on this game due to a bet I made 3 years ago and I'm not willing to let go of it without a fight. So hunker down you hairy Dawgs! Lets send "The Greatest Player of Our Era" into the CFL next year with a 1 and 2 record as a starter against his biggest SEC rival!
See you in Jacksonville tomorrow and keep a cold one in the cooler for me because I'll be making my rounds. For all the Dawgs with puppies who couldn't miss Halloween I understand. All I ask is you DVR the evening news Saturday to catch my mugshot, because as Munson said it best, "MAN, is there gonna be some property destroyed tonight!"
