How often have you sat around a bar arguing with some moron about which professional sport is the most intellectual? I know, I know, it’s enough to make you hurl your complimentary nuts, but let me settle this once and for all.
Many Americans claim that baseball is the obvious choice. The third baseman notes the count is 1 and 2, calculates the pitcher might throw a changeup which the right-hand batter is more likely to pull so he takes one step to the right. That kind of thing. Some might argue for cricket or soccer. Don’t even get me started about football.
The real choice is obvious and with the season getting ready to start after a very, very long summer, I’ll make the case right here. Or rather, I’ll let The Arrogant Worms do it for me. Click here to listen to the reason why Me Like Hockey. They approach the debate with true Canadian sense and sensibility.
Want to hear more? This probably should have been included in my earlier post on religion, but have you ever wondered what it must be like to be a relative of Jesus? Ok, that’s enough.
Oh what the hell, here’s one more: their loving ode to Celine Dion.
Want even more? Buy their best-of CD or visit their website.
Late political addition (perhaps my favorite): Carrot Juice is Murder
Do you still wear a hat? Happy Ground Hogs Day.
Posted by: Andrew Stroud | February 01, 2006 at 11:38 PM