WTBT Volume 10 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* Only the Saints and Falcons have a shot in the NFC.
* you should be arrested or fined for shoveling your snow into the street.
* wrestling women for money should be a TV show that leads into Monday Night Football.
* you don't understand why it is so hard to remove snow.
* the ski-lift dropping in Sugarloaf (Maine) seemed pretty scary.
* this guy deserves to be beating or whipped in public.
* parents who name their children Jody deserve to be punished.
* sometimes a zipper is really not your friend.
* news must be pretty slow in New Zealand for this story to have aired.
* if Joe Webb is not nicknamed Spidey there is something wrong with his teammates.
* Natalie Portman being off the market and pregnant is the most devastating woman news since Jessica Alba got pregnant.
* if you watch Dick Clark on New Year's Eve you will be creeped out for at least a week.
* this guy will probably not have sex with a woman again.
* he will probably have plenty of sex in prison though.
* I feel like the 27 year difference was the main reason for the shooting.
* you can't believe that 2010 is almost over.
* you are pretty damn excited for a rocking 2011!!!

We're taking bets that this is one of the most fun ways to celebrate music...

Here is the annual Top 25 song mash up by DJ EarWorm and one by DJ McFly.

WTBT Volume 9 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* driving in a blizzard can be fun and scary at the same time.
* it is fun to see a car crash when all of the passengers are not hurt.
* the Giants and Jets just are not that good.
* babies are just too damn cute this time of year.
* Santa Claus is not really naughty.
* people who ate driving in a blizzard or any snowstorm for that matter should have their lights on.
* you don't know why people use the term, "for that matter."
* the NBA play-offs might be the best they have been since the mid 80's this year.
* True Grit was a good movie with great acting, but you leave the theater thinking "that's it."
* if you bury a time capsule you better remember where you put it.
* no one really cares that the Heat beat the Lakers this early in the season.
* the Detroit Lions will make the play-offs as a wild card next year and you heard it here first.
* having a tradition with your best friend is heartwarming and a lot of fun.

WTBT Volume 8 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* people of all ages has to love how NORAD tracks Santa Claus every year.
* the new look Orlando Magic may be a great team come play-off time.
* shopping on Christmas Eve with a significant other can test a relationship.
* the "lame duck" Congress got more done in the last two weeks than it did in the last two years with Obama as President.
* if you have not seen this free throw you have not seen amazing.
* I think 2011 is going to be a better one for me financially.
* this is as nice of a story as you will find.
* watching Theresa sing tonight is going to be one of my highlights for this Christmas season.
* sometimes a story about human feces isn't really about human feces.
* you gotta love the picture in that article.
* the UConn women will get to 100 wins in a row.
* violence should never happen, but during the holidays it is even worse so be good to everyone.

WTBT Favorite Books of 2010...

Here are my favorite books that I read this year. It is a much shorter list and some of the books were published earlier than 2010, but this is the year I read them. So if you don't like it then you can get a papercut on your tongue. :)

10. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - I can't believe I had not read this book. This is what fantasy is supposed to be like.
9. Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane - I love Kenzie and Gennaro. This book makes me miss this great detective series and want to read them again from the beginning.
8. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - The last of the Hunger Games book was completely amazing and gave me a great sense of satisfaction.
7. Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child - A great Jack Reacher novel. I am almost up to date on his books.
6. The Reversal by Michael Connelly - I love his books and with the duo of Haller and Bosch working together it makes it even better.
5. The Help by Kathryn Stockett - An amazing book that weaves stories into one person's life and might change your life forever.
4. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - Totally changes direction after the Hunger Games and hooks me deeper into this amazing world.
3. It's Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding - A great book that teaches you how to find deeper and more meaningful friendships.
2. Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - A totally satisfying conclusion to a fun adventure series. The books are such a great twist on Greek mythology.
1. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - This book started me on one of the best adventures I have encountered in a long time. Such smart writing and deep characters.

We're taking bets that this is reason #187 why I like Geno Aureimma..

Geno Aureimma, coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, is absolutely amazing. He is a talented coach, but he is also hysterical. Watch his phone conversation with Barack Obama during his press conference.

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WTBT Favorite Songs of 2010...

Here are my list of favorite songs for 2010. They had to be released in 2010 to count.

20. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry - Although Glee's cover might have been better I really liked this song and appreciate its simplicity.
19. We R Who We R by Ke$ha - She might not be the most talented singer, but she continually makes fun music.
18. The Mystery Zone by Spoon - I think they are one of the best bands no one ever talks about.
17. Not Afraid by Eminem - This was a return to greatness and I love the line about treating the world like his children and raising it. Powerful.
16. Nothing on You by B.o.B. w/ Bruno Mars - Really cool song about the woman who no one can compare to.
15. Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce - I think the video makes this song even better.
14. White Sky by Vampire Weekend - How can you not like this quirky band that makes fun music?
13. Dancing on my Own by Robyn - She really puts out some great music and most people don't even know she exists.
12. King of Anything by Sara Bareilles - I saw her do this live and it was amazing.
11. When Love is Dying by Elton John and Leon Russell - It is very different from everything else Elton John has ever done and I love it.
10. The Catalyst by Linkin Park - This song absolutely rocks. It is a great anthem for people get out and do something with their lives and get out from under our past sins.
9. Airplanes Part 2 by B.o.B. w/ Hayley Mills and Eminem - I truly believe that this version should be the one that got all of the radio play. Amazing lyrics with a great Eminem rap.
8. You Are Not Alone by Mavis Staples - Who? You should find out. That's who.
7. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars - The song he wrote for me to give to Theresa. Love it.
6. Cooler than Me by Mike Posner - What a fun song with such a different sound.
5. I Like It by Enrique Inglesias - I just can stop loving this song. Every time it is on I want to turn up the radio.
4. Animal by Neon Trees - Another one of those cools songs that I always forget who is singing it.
3. Love the Way You Lie by Eminem and Rihanna - Kind of creepy and the video is whacked by I really like this song.
2. Raise Your Glass by P!nk - She just does not put out bad music. "If your too School for Cool" is just a genius line.
1. F@ck You! by Cee-Lo Green - He took and incredible sound and put awesome lyrics to it. Every time I hear this song I just have to smile.

We're taking bets that I can rant...

Here are a couple of musings/rants...

* It is amazing how one conversation can change you view on an issue. Sometimes we forget how important people are in our lives and it all gets brought back in a five minute conversation. Don't forget the people you see everyday, but are not your best friends. You probably have amazing conversations that impact your life so much, but you don't really know it.

* Brett Favre deserves to start for the Vikings and should be their quarterback for the rest of the year. They are not going to move forward with their other QBs, so let him play. You have a chance for one more miracle play that only Brett Favre can deliver. Now if he tries to comeback next year I say we give him the Tonya Harding treatment, but let him play this year.

* I am so glad Committed won The Sing-off. They were awesome from start to finish. It is one of the first times I feel the audience truly got it right. Good job.

WTBT Volume 7 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* it is sad that football season is starting to end.
* Julie Warner is an underrated cute actress as witnessed by Doc Hollywood and Tommy Boy.
* watching Unwrapped on the Food Network really makes you hungry.
* the UConn Women's Basketball team is amazing even though they aren't as impressive as UCLA in their heyday.
* Joe Biden is quite the soundbite and I think he makes Barack much more impressive.
* waiting for a snowstorm that does not show up is very disappointing.
* not getting a job is no big deal, but finding out via a secretary or HR webpage is disappointing.
* not getting a job is becoming a big deal, but not yet.
* Lonely Island's "I just had sex" with Akon is "I'm on a boat" worthy.
* most teams can't execute a proper on-side kick.
* it is weird that this blog doesn't show up in Facebook when I post it.
* you don't want to get in a fight with a guy with a samuri sword.
* New York has become the world capital of teams that choke.
* New York fans are going to be whiny about my last statement.
* most Christmas commercial are kind of stupid and don't make me want to buy their products.
* no one really has enough money to buy the even the enormous bow for the Audi they bought their wife.
* you are glad old people trust Wilfred Brimley.
* it is amazing that I am 3-0 in my College Bowl pool so far. I never start with a win nevermind 3 in a row.
* Tron:Legacy was a very fun movie and you should see it, but only in 3D.

WTBT Favorite TV Shows of 2010...

Here is my list of my favorite shows that aired in 2010. They may not still be on, but they were on in 2010. I hope you like my list and remember I do not have HBO or Showtime.

18. 30 Rock - I know it is funny, but I just don't like it every single week.
17. CSI Miami - The show still has some cool story lines although Horatio is starting to grate on me.
16. Top Chef - They probably have the best all-stars show ever. It is amazing how they keep me riveted and hungry ever single week.
15. CSI - I still love the original show. Laurence Fishburne has made a good transition from movies and his daughter's pornography.
14. Rubicon - Sadly this show was cancelled after one season, but it was very intelligent and was teeming with conspiracies.
13. Detroit 1-8-7 - Michael Imperioli is one of the greatest actors and I like all of the characters and the mysteries on the show.
12. House - Huddy is a little weird, but the addition of Amber Tamblyn has really kept the other actors on their toes.
11. NCIS - Consistently good show with many funny parts intertwined with good story lines.
10. Project Runway ~ Mondo really made this last season and was the main reason to watch.
9. Amazing Race ~ The adventures these people go on are really incredible. I love it every season. Though the Fall is tough with football screwing up the TiVo.
8. Community ~ This might be the most underrated comedy on TV. The paintball episode last season was awesome.
7. The Office ~ Starting to get really funny again just as Michael leaves.
6. Sanctuary ~ A real fun sci-fi show that has fun individual shows that weave into the main plotline.
5. How I Met Your Mother ~ If we do not meet the mother soon I may have to turn my back on this show. But it is so damn funny.
4. Chuck ~ This show continues to get better and I hope that more people watch it.
3a. Big Bang Theory ~ Just when I thought it was getting kind of old they brought the funny back. Jim Parsons is truly a master in his role as Sheldon.
3. Glee ~ I can't believe I almost left this off the list. The bullying storyline and the cameo of Mrs. Chris Martin have made this a great show.
2. LOST ~ Great Ending for a great show. I hope I get to go to heaven with my friends.
1. Modern Family ~ Laugh out loud funny every single week. There might not be a better show on TV.

I have to admit I have watched a lot less TV this year. I haven't gotten into The Event though they are all TiVo'd for a snow day. I didn't watch MadMen from the beginning so I haven't watched it.

WTBT Favorite Movies of 2010...

It is time for me to give you my favorite 21 movies of 2010. Now these are only movies I have seen up to today, so I may not be an Oscar predictor.

21. Prince of Persia - Surprisingly fun action movie. It met all my criteria for a fun fantasy movie.
20. Iron Man 2 - A good movie, but no where as good as the first.
19. Alice in Wonderland - Tim Burton and Johnny Depp again work their magic.
18. How to Train Your Dragon - A fun movie that was no where near Kung FU Panda, but entertaining none the less.
17. The Book of Eli - If you haven't seen this I won't ruin the twist, but it was another notch in Denzel's impressive belt of great movies.
16. Date Night - It made me laugh and you can't go wrong with Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
15. Dinner for Schmucks - It didn't do that well, but I laughed out loud at least 4 times. That to me is a great comedy.
14. When in Rome - I am a Josh Duhamel fan. Throw in cutie Kristin Bell and I am hooked.
13. Kick-Ass - Chloe Moretz is going to be bigger than Justin Bieber and Dakota Fanning.
12. Babies - A really interesting documentary of the first year of 4 different babies from very different parts of the world.
11. Morning Glory - I love Rachel McAdams and this movie was much funnier than I thought it was g oing to be.
10. It's Kind of a Funny Story - Zach Galifinakis really hit it out of the park in this movie and I believe that Emma Roberts might be the second coming of her aunt.
9. Let Me In - This movie scared the crap out of me and this is why I don't go see horror type movies, but it was actually quite amazing. If I was employed I never would have seen this movie.
8. Despicable Me - My second favorite cartoon of the year. It's so FUZZY!!!
7. The Town - Ben Affleck is a damn good director.
6. Easy A - This brought me back to the John Hughes comedies of the 80's. I think everyone who loved those movies should see this one.
5. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - What a comic book movie should be like. It really was a very cool movie.
4. Social Network - The movie about Facebook really was interesting. It is amazing how much genius, arrogance and backstabbing go into a great idea coming to fruition.
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - I cannot wait for the next movie. They have really captured this book and it is only going to get better.
2. Toy Story 3 - The tears I cried at the end of the movie only proved how great a story it is. They really crushed it and I am glad that Pixar has coming into movie goers lives.
1. Inception - From beginning to end it sent me on a mind trip. I am really starting to like Leo and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the most underrated actors of our generation.

Movies that I need to see to complete this year: The Kids are Alright, True Grit, Tron: Legacy, The Fighter, Waiting for Superman, The King's Speech, Unstoppable, Get him to the Greek and

WTBT Volume 6 Series 2010

We're taking bets that...

* I didn't know if I had two days in a row in me.
* most men didn't know cleaning woman's clothes really takes a lot of time and patience with the reading of a lot of instructions.
* it is fun when the Knicks are relevant again, although not good enough to win anything.
* sometimes it pays to be hot than open a window.
* Julian Assange is a creepy dude regardless of whether he is guilty of sex charges or not.
* we are going to get close to $4 a gallon for gas again. Ugh.
* the UConn Husky football team will at least be competitive for the first three quarters in the Fiesta Bowl.
* you still can't believe UConn is in the Fiesta Bowl.
* The Fighter will be an excellent movie that will highlight a hidden gem in Lowell, MA.
* when you hear the words "Mariah Carey" and "twins" you don't think about babies.
* it is kind of sick that the photo of the dead guy in this article looks like a happy Santa.
* Paul Pierce is one of the most exciting/arrogant players in the NBA.
* I think Committed is going to win on Sing-off.

We're taking bets that I need a creative outlet...

Here are a few of my musings and rants...

* No matter how much money was left on the table in both deals I think that Cliff Lee made the right decision and Lebron James made a smart decision, but handled it horribly. Cliff didn't owe anything to the Rangers because he was there for 3 months, but Lebron should have been more direct with Cleveland. Growing up in Akron and playing for seven years in Cleveland then announcing it on national tv in Connecticut. Please people could you stop comparing the two. It is not even close.

*It is silly when we think that leaving money on the table is a crazy thing when these guys already make $100 million. How can they spend that much money? What type of lifestyles do they have? Athletes do have short careers, but I will be lucky to make 3 million over the course of my 50 year career. Even if Cliff Lee put $3 million in the bank at an interest rate of 1.5% compounded annually he will make more than $3.2 million just in interest. Maybe something needs to be done to figure out how to lower salaries to more normal levels and reduce ticket prices. I know this will never happen, but I can dream.

* It is tough staying strong for others when all you want to do is stay in bed. I cannot explain the feeling of worthlessness. While I appreciate all of the support people give it doesn't really help anymore. I get it, but until I have a real job being good or talented at something really doesn't mean shit. I am working very hard to stay positive, but I am envisioning being in a new field and/or working far away from the one person that has made this livable. It is very annoying that some people feel I need to be dealt with kid gloves too. I understand my circumstances and I don't need people to be worried about how I am going to react to questions that people legitimately have about me. Trust me I understand you care about my feelings, but it just isn't open, honest or direct so stop. I just needed to say this because I usually keep most things hidden, but it feels better getting it off my chest.

* One of the classiest people in baseball died yesterday. Bob Feller. He proudly volunteered to serve his country at the age of 23. How many athletes today would even fathom doing that? He probably would have easily won 320 games and struck out 3,700 batters if he played. Bob never had a problem speaking his mind and these are two of my favorite quotes:

"I would rather beat the Yankees regularly than pitch a no hitter."
"I'm no hero. Heroes don't come back. Survivors return home. Heroes never come home. If anyone thinks I'm a hero, I'm not."

* I was a Lakers fan for many years. Then they got Kobe, he sexually assaulted some girl and then ran Shaq out of town. I decided I was going to go with the enemy until he left the purple and gold. I became a Celtics fan. I wasn't that worried because they stunk and then Danny Ainge came back. He added KG and Ray Allen and I was hooked. I was actually excited when Paul Pierce hit the game winner tonight. I actually own a Celtics shirt. I feel this is so wrong, but sadly I am okay with it.

* I am going to blog more because I need it. No BS this time. GMad the blogger is back.