MAIL CALL!

It has been TOO long since we answered our readers mail, and the bag is over flowing! So, let's hit it!


HOOP-LA!
Javen B. of Schenectady, NY writes....Where the heck is the college hoops?! I need predictions and answers to help me lose money come March! Is this year gonna be the return of the MAAC or what?

Don't worry my friend, the college hoops posts are on the way! You can look forward to many idiotic predictions and useless knowledge about college hoops coast to coast and extending to Hawaii. The MAAC is always a threat come March, but it's a one team conference, come Selection Sunday. I like Marist, as my usual pony, Iona is well, not good. But don't count the Gaels out, as anything can happen in March, that's why it's called March Madness and not March Status Quo. But Jared Jordan should lead the Red Foxes to the Big Dance, and we're okay with that. JJ's a stud and they could be trouble in the first round if they get a favorable matchup. That's what it's all about.

Dickie V. of Dukeville, USA says: HOW 'BOY THEM DUKIES?! THEY'VE GOT SOME PLUCK IN 'EM, BABY! NO JJ REDICK, NO PROBLEM! COACH K IS AN INSPIRATION AND GENIUS, BABY! HE'S GOT SOME REAL P-T-PERS! WATCH OUT FOR THE DUKIES!

Okay, not sure why it had to be in all caps, but anyways... We here at "Bitterness" were honestly looking forward to Duke-free tournament, but sadly they have been able to put together a little run and are all but a lock for the Big Dance, given their "prestige" and whatnot. But the only ACC team "Bitterness" will be pulling for is the Wahoos. That's right Virginia, baby! I know it's a cavalier thought, but we like their style.

ECP SEAL OF APPROVAL!
ECP writes.....In response to Souper Bowl I," You're a genius!"

Ah, praise from Caesar....salad. Zing! Anyways, glad you approve, my friend. Your praise is greatly appreciated. We know you'll be looking forward to the upcoming March Madness Diner As for you, thanks for your continued support, keep on truckin'!


AWARDS SEASON:
William Herbert S. of Syracuse, NY asks.....with the Oscars come and gone, I was wondering what your thoughts were on some of the big awards?


While I do like movies, I don't tend to have much knowledge about those movies that have "Oscar buzz". I generally don't pay much attention to the awards shows, because they are just another reason for celebrities to get all gussied up and talk about each other. Well, while I could Babel on for pages and pages about my problems with these awards shows, I will just put on a smile and be Little Miss Sunshine. Now I won't pretend that I know what I'm talking about like I'm the Queen, or king of everything Oscar. Now I'm sure Dirty Harry did a great job with Letters From Iwo Jima, but well, let's just say, I'm bit Departed from the whole subject. I mean especially, since quality movies like The Burbs, Gung-Ho, Uncle Buck, and My Blue Heaven have gone without Oscar nominations. Sorry they weren't artsy enough for you Academy! Um, yeah Babel seems like the favorite for Best Picture, but the only one I've seen is Little Miss Sunshine and it was phenomenal. So we were pulling for the Little Miss Sunshine that could! If you want to know something about Oscars, than this is the place.

Steve G. from Long Island, NY writes: I gotta say this year's Oscar blog was not as good as The Police Academy Awards last year. What happened?

Well Steve, I'll be honest we were not quite sure how much mileage we could get out of the Police Academy Awards. We weren't sure if it come off as funny or just weak and lazy, if we, once again resorted to the same "bit" a year later? But for those who missed it or just really loved it, or who just what Guttenburg topless, and you know who you are, here's another look at the Police Academy Awards. Also look for the upcoming Willies and Salt City Saul's, Salties.

80S BASEBALL:
Tom E. from Clearwater, FL asks: How could you leave off the Crime Dog, Fred McGriff from your 80s Baseball All-Black team? In seems like one of the biggest travesties, in the history of travesties! Explain yourself!

Well, Tom be happy to. So, stop throwing baseballs into trash recepticals and listen up. We have nothing against the Crime Dog, but we felt that there were several reasons he was left off. 1) He was too good. Most of the players on the team, you may have noticed, were not as prominent as the Crime Dog. 2) He's still pretty fresh in the mind of most people, who aren't obsessed with 80s baseball players, seeing how he has played in the majors in this century. In other words not as obscure to the 80s baseball layperson. And 3) He is more of 90s player, in our mind. I mean you could've just as easily asked, where's Cecil Fielder, who also played first base for the Jays in the 80s. But when you think 1980s Toronto Blue Jays and first base, you think Willie Upshaw. And if you don't, than you don't know Tony Bernazard from Mike Sharperson.

This has been another "Bitterness" mailbag. We'll open it again soon, so get those questions in!