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Trigger Hippie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:37 AM
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The Definitive MLB - Simpson's Analogy List
Comparing every MLB Team to a Simspon's character

by Dan McCarthy


American League

New York Yankees - C. Montgomery Burns - Driven to success by an almost unimaginable wealth of resources, which they use to ruthlessly crush their enemies, although typically not by the most efficient means possible (blocking out the sun, Bernie Williams). Seemingly unaware of the (obvious) reasons why they are hated. They seem to have been a key actor in pretty much everything important that happened before 1970.

Boston Red Sox - Lisa Simpson - Beloved by all. Used to being overlooked and trod upon, so that when they finally get a day in the sun, they don't really know what to do with it. Unfortunate tendency to get a little self-righteous. Antagonistic relationship with those in positions of power.

Toronto Blue Jays - Bumblebee Man - Comic relief from the other side of the border. Inexplicably, they tend to get a lot of success out of recycled material (sight gags, Shea Hillenbrand) that wouldn't work anywhere else.

Baltimore Orioles - Maggie Simpson - Never says or does much of anything, but constantly brought up in discussions by virtue of their close associates. Stubbornly hanging onto something disgusting despite other people's well-meaning efforts to take it away (pacifier, Sidney Ponson).

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Link: http://www.barstoolsports.com/article/The_Definitive_MLB__Simpsons_Analogy_List/344/


My dad sent this to me. I thought it was neat and thought I'd share it....:)

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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:40 AM
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1. oh, that funny
:rofl:

hi you. i hope you're doing weLL today. :bounce:

:loveya:
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Trigger Hippie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:45 AM
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2. Hey yourself.
I'm doing OK. Hungover but OK. How's it going with you? :loveya:
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Wickerman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:46 AM
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3. Damn, that was good
Minnesota Twins - Santa's Little Helper - Scrappy and quick; comprised mostly of parts that were rescued from a terrible existence elsewhere. Trapped indoors most of the time. Series of poorly timed medical problems (canine gastroplexy, Torii Hunter's ankle). Abused by an incredibly old, very wealthy man who is the very definition of greed and selfishness (Mr. Burns, Carl Pohlad). Nearly abandoned by their families (Bart gave him away; the near-contraction)

and the Cubs was fantastic.
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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:48 AM
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4. Love the Twins analogy
Minnesota Twins - Santa's Little Helper - Scrappy and quick; comprised mostly of parts that were rescued from a terrible existence elsewhere. Trapped indoors most of the time. Series of poorly timed medical problems (canine gastroplexy, Torii Hunter's ankle). Abused by an incredibly old, very wealthy man who is the very definition of greed and selfishness (Mr. Burns, Carl Pohlad). Nearly abandoned by their families (Bart gave him away; the near-contraction).

If they ever made a made-for-tv animated history of the Twinkies, Mr. Burns would definately be cast as the evil, "build my stadium or I'll leave town" Carl Pohlad.

thanks for the larf! :hi:
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Trigger Hippie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 08:01 AM
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6. Hi NNNS
:hug:
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-15-05 07:53 AM
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5. Skinner is the Reds
???

:hi: Skinner
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