I’d like to paraphrase the 15-second promo for one of our news stations that I heard the other night. I feel that it captures the essence of how ridiculous Minnesota can get sometimes. (Picture these bullet points appearing on screen along with the perky anchorwoman.)

“Here are some of the stories we’re working on for [redacted] News tonight:

The woman who swerved and killed an 11 year old boy was drunk!

A man is accused of sexually molesting children in his mother’s own daycare!

And there’s a chance of rain all week!

Tune in at [redacted]!”

The Best and Worst of Saturday Night Live – 2010 Edition
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Live from New York…it’s Saturday Night!!!

Seven years ago I wrote a long article about Saturday Night Live. Since that time it has becoming the most viewed page on Simpleprop.com. Since seven years have passed I’ve decided to update the article, much like the second edition of a book. For the most part it’s the same, but still new and improved! Enjoy.
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I am currently enjoying a lazy Saturday morning watching some mindless television when I wander past A&E and the on screen display says: “Keyshawn”.

Um… what? On A&E? So I hit the info button and I get: “Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design“.

What is even more frightening is that he seems to actually know what he’s talking about. Although he’s still an asshole.

Check out a snippet, or watch entire shows here.

As you may or may not be aware… quite honestly if you have a) access to a computer and 2) have the ability to use said computer you are probably intelligent enough to have 1) non-antenna access to television or b) are well aware that there is an impending change coming to the airwaves.
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I don’t know what other conclusion to draw after hearing ESPN NFL analyst Shaun King say the following about McNabb on-air the other night. It’s probably a bit of a paraphrase, but close enough for my purposes.

“Donovan McNabb can beat you three ways: He can beat you throwing the ball; He can beat you running the ball; And he can beat you with his mind.”

Umm. Really? Just flat out with his mind?

I know what King was getting at, of course, but c’mon – if you’re gonna be on tv, you should probably plan to be at least a little bit more clear with your points. Then again, I’m enjoying the idea of Donovan knocking back tacklers with merely an outstretched palm.