I'm passing this along because - oddly - most of The Writings known readership (a group of insomniacs seeking sleep aides) do not show the author's enthusiasm for the NBA. Arguments that folks have against the NBA seem countless, ranging from "they're all overpaid" to "they don't work hard until the playoffs." The pay issue is one I can't argue with, but I think the lackadaisical play issue is just something folks like to say without actually watching games to support the argument. Whatever the case, I'm nearing an off-topic rant, and that's not one expects from The Writings. (Nope, you expect tales of my awkward personal interactions... There's always next time.)
Back to wisdom, this weekend's glowing example came during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. After an assortment of slams mixed in with awkward fanfare and the most ear-crippling announcing duo possible (Reggie and Cheryl Miller... Horrible... I'd rather listen to Carrot Top and Gallagher talk prop "comedy"), the night wrapped with LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin dunking over a car.
It was an impressive feat. (I haven't jumped over a car in years.) It was a nice dunk... but it wasn't an AMAZING dunk; not one worthy of the instant reaction that it received from most everyone in attendance. It wasn't the best dunk of the night, and thankfully Charles Barkley was there to put things in proper perspective. How does one effectively convey the message that presentation was nice but, overall, there wasn't much substance to something in particular?
Mr. Barkley?
"That's like when you have a pretty girl, if she's dumb, it don't matter."
I can't top that. Use your newfound wisdom wisely.
Back to wisdom, this weekend's glowing example came during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. After an assortment of slams mixed in with awkward fanfare and the most ear-crippling announcing duo possible (Reggie and Cheryl Miller... Horrible... I'd rather listen to Carrot Top and Gallagher talk prop "comedy"), the night wrapped with LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin dunking over a car.
It was an impressive feat. (I haven't jumped over a car in years.) It was a nice dunk... but it wasn't an AMAZING dunk; not one worthy of the instant reaction that it received from most everyone in attendance. It wasn't the best dunk of the night, and thankfully Charles Barkley was there to put things in proper perspective. How does one effectively convey the message that presentation was nice but, overall, there wasn't much substance to something in particular?
Mr. Barkley?
"That's like when you have a pretty girl, if she's dumb, it don't matter."
I can't top that. Use your newfound wisdom wisely.
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