New York Mets 2010 Banter - Page 23

BigAsh · 07-28-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

NO!!!! There is ZERO need for a "Kelmac Comfort Crusade"!!! We Mets fans have LEARNED to live with the agony of defeat. It's just that each year, they find another way to do it. What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!!

I think BOTH of you have already posted Mac!

kelmac07 · 07-28-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

I think BOTH of you have already posted Mac!

I see that Keith...and he ran out the door a LONG time ago.

BigAsh · 07-28-2010, 10:39 AM

....but you always got the REST OF US to chime in with "constructive" comments!!

icantbejon · 07-28-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!!

This statement holds a few underlying assumptions that I believe should be explored.

1. In order for more "fans" to post in here you're assuming that they can type.

2. In order to type, you're assuming that they have some level of education.

3. If they are in fact educated, then you're assuming that they are not "stupid."

4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact.

BigAsh · 07-28-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

This statement holds a few underlying assumptions that I believe should be explored.

1. In order for more "fans" to post in here you're assuming that they can type.

2. In order to type, you're assuming that they have some level of education.

3. If they are in fact educated, then you're assuming that they are not "stupid."

4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact.

"icantbejon"....but can be Aristotle!!

Virginia_Ghost · 07-28-2010, 01:20 PM

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4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact.

Well, I dunno about that...there is the whole nature vs. nurture controversy. Could be in the Genetic programming...could be out of some sort of misguided loyalty to a childhood influence...It could be some form of masochistic self inflicted punishment for percieved sins of a misguided youth...it could carry an element of "I Hate the Yankees, therefore I must like the Mets."

Now, many Mets fans bear their cross with dignity and calm...some keep the success and failure of that team at arm's length. Some, grounded in reality, decide that they like the Mets, but don't have realistic hopes for any sort of real success. They get along just fine.

But there are those, like Mac, wearing his heart on his sleeve and a Mets logo on his ballcap, who dream about a return to greatness...who actually looked up in an encyclopedia somewhere that the Mets have actually won the World Series, have actually had years where they didn't crumble down the stretch...and who bear true faith and allegiance to the same...unnaturally loyal, steadfast in their orange and blue dreams of playoff contention, who every April say "THIS is the year!"...and hold that faith until September or so...and the cruelest trick of fate send them crashing into a depression.

These are the Kelmacs of the world. They are dangerously close to the brink of self immolation every time ESPN announces that they are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, that they are not going to get that Wildcard berth. Mac even stated that he's willing to give up Cigars to see if that changes the luck the Mets are having. This is why we must step up and come to his aid. the Kelmac comfort crusade... 1 Stick per loss until the end of the season. Who's in?

kelmac07 · 07-27-2010, 08:23 PM

METS WIN...finally!!!

Virginia_Ghost · 07-27-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

METS WIN...finally!!!

And so the torture continues.

Ogre · 07-27-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost

And so the torture continues.

You have to admit, he is a loyal fan.

nayslayer · 07-27-2010, 08:42 PM

hey, the perfect home stand starts tonight!

icantbejon · 07-28-2010, 01:25 PM

If I know one thing...it is that Mac needs no comforting for his "condition." He needs an intervention. We, as friends, need to show him why there is no hoping continuing down the path he is on. We'll show him what a "winning way" looks like...through a series of successful examples...and get him back on the right track. We need to try and break the losers affliction he has.

jonumberone · 07-28-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

If I know one thing...it is that Mac needs no comforting for his "condition." He needs an intervention. We, as friends, need to show him why there is no hoping continuing down the path he is on. We'll show him what a "winning way" looks like...through a series of successful examples...and get him back on the right track. We need to try and break the losers affliction he has.

Perhaps we will be more successful if we had a better picture of just where he went wrong.

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

kelmac07 · 07-28-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Perhaps we will be more successful if we had a better picture of just where he went wrong.

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

Hmmmm...grew up being a Cleveland Indians fan. can remember going to Municipal Stadium as a kid with my father and just being mesmerized. Well, we all know that Cleveland is a perenial loser and when I grew old enough to actually understand baseball history, I became a big fan of the New York Mets. I can't actually way what drew me to the Mets.

As for Ghost and Ferg...I have my fingers in my ears and am repeatedly saying "I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you..."!!!

Virginia_Ghost · 07-28-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

As for Ghost and Ferg...I have my fingers in my ears and am repeatedly saying "I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you..."!!!

Denial...it is a stage...we understand, Bro.

Virginia_Ghost · 07-29-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

The rest...I think they call it "Stockholm Syndrome"...

Pass · 07-29-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost

The rest...I think they call it "Stockholm Syndrome"...

Well this IS an asylum...

jonumberone · 07-28-2010, 01:50 PM

Aug 7 Kenny Lofton bobblehead Night in Cleveland!

kelmac07 · 07-28-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Aug 7 Kenny Lofton bobblehead Night in Cleveland!

I am still a Lofton fan...will be tracking one down from someone!! Already have 8 Lofton bobbleheads...will HAVE to add this one to the shelf.

kelmac07 · 07-28-2010, 01:57 PM

Oh and thanks for the heads up Dom!! Here is a pic of the bobblehead they are giving away 07 Aug...a recreation of Kenny robbing BJ Surhoff of a homer. CLASSIC!!

kelmac07 · 07-28-2010, 09:44 PM

Another 13 inning loss...why do I get staying up to watch these??? Because I am a Mets fan!!

07-28-2010, 10:39 AM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,057 Trading: (46)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter ....but you always got the REST OF US to chime in with "constructive" comments!! __________________ Keith

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter METS WIN...finally!!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter hey, the perfect home stand starts tonight!

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icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter If I know one thing...it is that Mac needs no comforting for his "condition." He needs an intervention. We, as friends, need to show him why there is no hoping continuing down the path he is on. We'll show him what a "winning way" looks like...through a series of successful examples...and get him back on the right track. We need to try and break the losers affliction he has. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter Oh and thanks for the heads up Dom!! Here is a pic of the bobblehead they are giving away 07 Aug...a recreation of Kenny robbing BJ Surhoff of a homer. CLASSIC!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-28-2010, 09:44 PM	#20
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2010 Banter Another 13 inning loss...why do I get staying up to watch these??? Because I am a Mets fan!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"