...watching a football game in the snow between a 2-5 team and a 1-6 team.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
We should just rename this site: "re-posting the tweets of Jim Gaffigan"
I’ll never be mature enough to hear the term “natural gas” and not giggle a little.
- Jim Gaffigan
Boytalk-approved!
- Jim Gaffigan
Boytalk-approved!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Reader Question
Q. What is the age limit on trick-or-treating? - Diego from Duluth, Minnesota
A. 13. No exceptions. If you're 14 or older, though, don't be disheartened. This is where candy-stealing comes into play. Find out where your younger siblings stash their candy, and discreetly take 2-3 pieces of candy a day. Assuming they have accrued a sizeable amount of sugary treats, they will not notice the dents in their inventory. This is completely appropriate; it's all part of the older sibling/younger sibling relationship.
For our younger readers: Hide your treats well. You might even consider purchasing a safe.
For our older readers: Happy thieving!
A. 13. No exceptions. If you're 14 or older, though, don't be disheartened. This is where candy-stealing comes into play. Find out where your younger siblings stash their candy, and discreetly take 2-3 pieces of candy a day. Assuming they have accrued a sizeable amount of sugary treats, they will not notice the dents in their inventory. This is completely appropriate; it's all part of the older sibling/younger sibling relationship.
For our younger readers: Hide your treats well. You might even consider purchasing a safe.
For our older readers: Happy thieving!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Rock the Red
There aren't too many things manlier than hockey, and there isn't a better team in the NHL than the Washington Capitals! C-A-P-S! CAPS! CAPS! CAPS!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Reader Question
Q. Is it unmanly for guys to cry? - Wilford from Sarasota
A. This is a tricky one. Yes, there are occasions when tears are appropriate, but don't just bawl for the sake of bawling. If you do find yourself misting up, at least make sure you don't have an episode like this...
A. This is a tricky one. Yes, there are occasions when tears are appropriate, but don't just bawl for the sake of bawling. If you do find yourself misting up, at least make sure you don't have an episode like this...
Monday, October 17, 2011
Manliness Power Rankings (Week 6 1/2)
"I don’t feel guilty eating my kids’ after-school snacks. I feel guilty telling them their mom did."
- Jim Gaffigan
10. Albert Pujols
9. Bear Grylls
8. Doc Mays
7. William Wallace
6. Louis Zamperini
5. Nelson Cruz
4. Clint Eastwood
3. Chuck Norris
2. Harold Morris
1. Donny Glab
Also receiving votes: Indiana Jones (89), Tim (the Tool Man) Taylor (42), Mike Rowe (19)
Not receiving votes: Rex Grossman, Randy Edsall, Tim McCarver
- Jim Gaffigan
10. Albert Pujols
9. Bear Grylls
8. Doc Mays
7. William Wallace
6. Louis Zamperini
5. Nelson Cruz
4. Clint Eastwood
3. Chuck Norris
2. Harold Morris
1. Donny Glab
Also receiving votes: Indiana Jones (89), Tim (the Tool Man) Taylor (42), Mike Rowe (19)
Not receiving votes: Rex Grossman, Randy Edsall, Tim McCarver
Friday, October 14, 2011
Homework Help - We read so you don't have to!
More ready-to-use book reports to help you "ace" those literature classes...
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Elderly man recounts his time spent on Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Big War. North Wins.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Ornithological tale about a Finch who refuses to kill a mockingbird. This book is a true "Jem."
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sequel to the less-heralded book, The Magenta Number, this book chronicles the Salem witch tryouts of the puritan era. The movie Wizard of Oz is based off of Hawthorne's classic novel.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Elderly man recounts his time spent on Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Big War. North Wins.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Ornithological tale about a Finch who refuses to kill a mockingbird. This book is a true "Jem."
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sequel to the less-heralded book, The Magenta Number, this book chronicles the Salem witch tryouts of the puritan era. The movie Wizard of Oz is based off of Hawthorne's classic novel.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Baseball Playoffs
The Yankees are out. The Phillies are out. And this happened. Gotta love Baseball.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Update!
Here's the scoop...
Boytalk is on Facebook! We post updates on Facebook from time to time, so following the page is a great way to stay current with issues regarding the blog. You can like the page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boytalk-Blog/169102756502580
Also, if you're new to boytalk, you can check out our videos here (or you can browse around the blog and find them as well): http://www.youtube.com/user/TusseyMountainTrees?blend=4&ob=5#p/u
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that a third testimonial video is currently under production.
Thank you,
The boytalk staff
--- Got a link that needs to be posted? A topic that needs to be tackled? A question for the boytalk experts? email us at roger.lyon2@gmail.com
Boytalk is on Facebook! We post updates on Facebook from time to time, so following the page is a great way to stay current with issues regarding the blog. You can like the page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boytalk-Blog/169102756502580
Also, if you're new to boytalk, you can check out our videos here (or you can browse around the blog and find them as well): http://www.youtube.com/user/TusseyMountainTrees?blend=4&ob=5#p/u
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that a third testimonial video is currently under production.
Thank you,
The boytalk staff
--- Got a link that needs to be posted? A topic that needs to be tackled? A question for the boytalk experts? email us at roger.lyon2@gmail.com
Manliness Power Rankings - Week 5 (Week 4 was a bye week)
"Just curious, how many weeks can you wear the same pair of jeans before it’s gross?"
- Jim Gaffigan
10. Steve Jobs
9. Doc Mays
8. Bear Grylls
7. Neal Stuckenschneider
6. Dwight K. Schrute
5. Justin Verlander
4. Robby Sawyer
3. Harold Morris
2. Chuck Norris
1. Donny Glab
Also receiving votes: David Reynolds (76), Buddy the Elf (40), Fenton Hardy (18), Justin Beiber (1) - not sure why...
Not receiving votes: Alex Rodriguez, Tony Romo, Male Cheerleaders
- Jim Gaffigan
10. Steve Jobs
9. Doc Mays
8. Bear Grylls
7. Neal Stuckenschneider
6. Dwight K. Schrute
5. Justin Verlander
4. Robby Sawyer
3. Harold Morris
2. Chuck Norris
1. Donny Glab
Also receiving votes: David Reynolds (76), Buddy the Elf (40), Fenton Hardy (18), Justin Beiber (1) - not sure why...
Not receiving votes: Alex Rodriguez, Tony Romo, Male Cheerleaders
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Mattie's Musical Musings
Yes, it's that glorious time of year where the California-based rock quintet, Switchfoot, comes out with a new album. After releasing a really solid record with Hello Hurricane, their newest project, Vice Verses, is as good, if not more exceptional than their last release. From the first listen, you'll know this is gold. All I could say after my ears were treated to such musical brilliance was, "YEAH!"
While staying true to their original sound, they've managed to add a lot of new flavors and originality. On top of a great mix of upbeat and mellow tunes, the lyrical content is phenomenal. In some ways the theme of the whole CD reads like a chapter in Psalms. It opens with the song "Afterlife"; a hopeful call to make our lives count and to live for God in the here and now. The tracks that follow are a mix of honest emotions that deal with our internal fight with sin in "The War Inside", a desperate longing for God and the peace of heaven in "Restless", and a search for meaning and purpose in "Thrive" and "Vice Verses." The album comes full circle and closes on a similar note of hope from where it began; reminding the listener of the security and joy in our true eternal home, despite the hardships and uncertainties of life. It closes with the lyrics: //I still believe we can live forever/ you and I we begin forever now//.
Not only is the music exceptional, but the honest and hopeful lyrics inspire us to genuinely set our eyes on the glory of Christ and our eternal home; and to let that assurance of heaven drive us to a life that seeks to rise above the cultural norms and truly live for our glorious King in every moment... Don't pass this one up.
- Mattie Cone
Chief Music Correspondent for the Boytalk Blog
While staying true to their original sound, they've managed to add a lot of new flavors and originality. On top of a great mix of upbeat and mellow tunes, the lyrical content is phenomenal. In some ways the theme of the whole CD reads like a chapter in Psalms. It opens with the song "Afterlife"; a hopeful call to make our lives count and to live for God in the here and now. The tracks that follow are a mix of honest emotions that deal with our internal fight with sin in "The War Inside", a desperate longing for God and the peace of heaven in "Restless", and a search for meaning and purpose in "Thrive" and "Vice Verses." The album comes full circle and closes on a similar note of hope from where it began; reminding the listener of the security and joy in our true eternal home, despite the hardships and uncertainties of life. It closes with the lyrics: //I still believe we can live forever/ you and I we begin forever now//.
Not only is the music exceptional, but the honest and hopeful lyrics inspire us to genuinely set our eyes on the glory of Christ and our eternal home; and to let that assurance of heaven drive us to a life that seeks to rise above the cultural norms and truly live for our glorious King in every moment... Don't pass this one up.
- Mattie Cone
Chief Music Correspondent for the Boytalk Blog
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Don't Let This Happen to You
Even the pros look like amateurs when they leave their back pockets sticking out. Nothing says, "I'm a moron" like a pants pocket gone awry. Learn from Alberto Callaspo's glaring blunder, and don't let this happen to you.
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