Mike and the Mad Blog: Chris Russo Imitation Contest

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Chris Russo Imitation Contest

With Dog flying solo for now and with the possibility that he will be what's left of the Mike and the Mad Dog divorce, it's time to pay honor to Chris and submit your best video imitations of him. Email either a You Tube link or any other format video to us at: Mikeandmadblog@gmail.com (please keep videos to under a minute). We will go through the selections and announce our Top 3 and then announce the winner. But along the way, we will post submissions and let you vote as well. Pride is on the line here. Everyone thinks they can do a great Russo, but only one person can be crowned the champ. Below are two samples of Russo impressions: The terrible and the terrific. I am none too proud to admit that the terrible job was from me. Please make sure yours are better than this. Again, this should be the opposite of what you are striving for:

THE TERRIBLE JOB: MY IMPRESSION

THIS, ON THE OTHER HAND, SHOULD BE THE MODEL IMPERSONATION. THIS IS THE GOLD STANDARD, THE TERRIFIC JOB FROM "DEERECTOR" ON YOU TUBE:

7 comments:

lt sam weinberg said...: i would say that if we receive a worse entry into the Russo imitation contest it will be quite an achievement.; July 2, 2008 6:50 AM
First Time, Long Time said...: good point sam. Also I encourage creativity for whoever sends in clips. Make up your own Russo rants.; July 2, 2008 7:12 AM
Anonymous said...: I would say that impression is bruwtal. Spotty job at best; July 2, 2008 7:43 AM
First Time, Long Time said...: Anonymous...I think "Spotty" is actually being kind. I would have gone with Atrocious..; July 2, 2008 8:04 AM
Yosh said...: How can we get Jed to do this? Hold his kid for ransom at the Litchfield Inn? Offer him moment 3.792, the Chris Duhon press-conference? There's got to be a way.; July 2, 2008 10:56 AM
First Time, Long Time said...: Yosh...I had that same thought. Get him to do it. That is your job. Do not disappoint.; July 2, 2008 11:16 AM
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Be careful: Mike and Chris' way of telling sports fans not to fall in love with a player or team ("Be Careful about falling in love with Pagan")

Let's be fair here: Russo's counter-argument to callers that attack someone ("Let's be fair here. If you are going to knock Rick Peterson, you gotta give him credit for John Maine")

This whole notion: When Francesa or Russo declares something to be fact when in actuality, they are making it up themselves ("This whole notion that Mike D'Antoni is going to make the Knicks a playoff team is a joke")

Pipe Down: Russo's way of telling a player to shut up ("Pipe down there Figueroa")

Tough Spot: This is usually a negative. 'Tough spot. Aaron Heilman. Can't trust him.' They rarely say, "I really like Chauncey Billups in a tough spot." Even though Mike and Dog don't trust a lot of athletes in a tough spot, you can earn your way out of this label. For example, they couldn't trust Eli Manning in a tough spot until the Super Bowl. Now he can basically retire and still be a legend. He proved he can perform in a tough spot. This phrase is used by both Mike and Dog.

Tricky Spot: This really means an awkward position. For example, Ian Eagle running into Marv Albert at the Garden. Or I'm sure that the Giants last game of the 2007 was a tricky spot. "Coughlin wants to get ready for the postseason but you have to try to end the Patriots' undefeated season. Tricky spot, Mike." And for clarification. This phrase is used primarily by Russo.

Timmy: Russo's son. ("I mean, let's be fair here Mike, Timmy can throw harder than Igawa")

Say Something Funny Mike (When Russo can't control himself and breaks out into laughter and tries to egg Francesa on to keep it going. Picture Russo hysterically laughing followed by "Say Something Funny Mike")

First time, long time (this term is announced by a fan calling to the show, who has been a long time listener of the show, but is making his first ever call in - hence, first time (caller), long time (listener)

I can't go too crazy - This is a Mad Dog special. Dog uses this phrase to throw cold water on enthusiastic callers("I can't go too crazy about the D-Rays in May. Talk to me in September.") or admit that he doesn't have strong feelings about a subject("I can't go too crazy about the Olympic torch protesters.").

A-Game - This is Mike's new terminology that he applies to a Yankees win in which the starter goes 7 innings, Joba pitches a perfect 8th and Mariano closes it out. "The Yanks need an A Game tonight."

Bad Job: This is Mad Dog's way of criticizing something. It can be applied to players, coaches, general managers, fans - even networks, as in "That's a bad job out of NBC on the Derby Broadcast."

I'm not a big believer in: This is mainly a Mike comment. It means he doesn't have much confidence in something. And just like other comments, this is mainly used in negative, eg. 'I'm not a big believer in starting someone on 3 days rest.'

The whole bit - Russo's phrase when he is alone and wants to keep the conversation moving along. Without Mike there to add any details, Russo will use 'the whole bit' to sum up a person or issue. 'Selig will make it into the Hall of Fame. Steroids, the whole bit.'

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