Tag Archives: Commentary

National Media Covers UR and VCU as Only They Can(‘t)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University triumphantly earned their way into the Sweet Sixteen, the fact that both schools are located in the same city has not escaped the watchful eye of the New York Times. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Chris Mooney, Commentary, Dan Geriot, Joey Rodriguez, Mainstream Media, March Madness, NCAA Basketball, New York Times, RVA, RVAgeddon, Shaka Smart, Sports, University of Richmond, VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington Post | 6 Comments

Even the Color Commentator Thinks the Sixers Are Dull

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

From the narcolepsy department* comes this gem: Sixers color man Eric Snow suddenly falls asleep during a broadcast from a few weeks back. It happens over a minute into this clip, and most bizarre is the fact that he’s totally … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television, Videos | Tagged Basketball, Broadcasting, Commentary, Eric Snow, Narcolepsy, NBA, Sports, Television, TV | Leave a comment

SitCombat 3/17/11

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I wasn’t originally planning on doing a SitCombat article this week. Two reasons: One, the NCAA Tournament takes precedence over my viewing schedule. Two, I thought 30 Rock was going to be another rerun this week. It turns out, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Archer, Commentary, H. Jon Benjamin, Jack Donaghy, Jane Krakowski, Liz Lemon, Queen of Jordan, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Television, Tina Fey, TV | Leave a comment

Let’s All Make Fun of Tom’s Brackets

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Don’t worry. Baseball preview season is almost over, which means that we’ll be back to normal soon enough (and, hopefully, I will be able to go to bed before 4:00 AM every night-slash-morning). In the meantime, enjoy this look … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Basketball, Commentary, Gambling, Jimmer Fredette, March Madness, NCAA, NCAA Tournament, Sports, Throwing Money Away, Tournament Pool | 5 Comments

SitCombat: 3/10/11

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The NBC shows are still in reruns, which could open the door for Archer to retain its title after a very strong showing last week. The Office offered up Andy’s fake seminar, 30 Rock refreshed our memories on Tracy’s battle … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 Rock, Archer, Commentary, Rachel Harris, Reviews, SitCombat, Sitcoms, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, Tina Fey | Leave a comment

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Clive Anderson vs. The Bee Gees

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tom Garrett

In light of, um, recent events, I thought now might be an opportune time to delve into the subject of awkward moments in the history of television / music / movies / etc. This forgotten (or, in America, unseen) gem … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Television, Videos | Tagged Awkwardness, Bee Gees, Clive Anderson, Commentary, Music, Television, TV, Videos | 25 Comments

Evacuate the Dancefloor: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Recent protests and upheaval in the Middle East, juxtaposed against our own military presence in the region, call to mind yet again the far-reaching geopolitical implications of these events. Specifically, will the seeming democratization of that part of the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Biological Weapons, Cascada, Chemical Weapons, Commentary, Evacuate the Dancefloor, Humor, Lyrical Analysis, Music, Sarin Gas, Terrorism | 2 Comments

Attention, Strangers: Buy My Unborn Child These Things

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike Austin

Many thanks to those loyal Axis of Ego readers who recently emailed me to bid congratulations on my impending procreation. Some of you have also asked (very thoughtfully) where this precocious foetus is registered. Let me stop you there. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Babies, Baby Showers, Commentary, General Culture and News, Gift Ideas, Gifts, Humor, John Cena | 2 Comments

The Blogroll

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Tom Garrett

You may have noticed that this glorified blog has a glorified blogroll along the right sidebar, “cleverly” titled “Axis’ Allies.” Since there’s nothing more there than the name of each site, and the list is buried under a half-dozen other … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Links, Site Stuff | Tagged Blogroll, Bonnieblue Rescue, Cheats Movement, Commentary, Culturephiles, Dog Adoption, Dog Foster, Dog Rescue, Links, Site Stuff, Sons of the Sports Guy | Leave a comment

SitCombat: 3/3/11

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Tom Garrett

We have an abbreviated edition of SitCombat this week, as NBC pulled a fast one, showing six consecutive episodes of the Office. All were reruns. So, while I would normally review all three series, even if only some were airing … Continue reading →