Mike and the Mad Blog: What We Have Learned So Far

Friday, August 15, 2008

What We Have Learned So Far

Literacy in the New York area has gone up during Mike and the Mad Dog's 19 years. Mike and the Mad Dog saved lives. Chris deceived all of us with his deceitful ways. Mike’s new partner will constantly be reminded of Chris. Imus is a heartless prick who took charities away from Mike and Chris. Tony has a special ‘Santa Fe’ line. The russo’s are criers. Mike pretends to be one. Callers love to kiss their asses. Lawrence Tynes will not kick in the Giants exhibition game. Chris won his golf flight the other day even after he whiffed one shot. Mike and Chris 'know' each other better than their respective wives do(potential hint of a secret affair 19 years ago?).

5 comments:

KBilly said...: Mad Dog Russo Dancing

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2233215622424621893; August 15, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Anonymous said...: Mike won't have a new partner. He said that, we learned it.; August 15, 2008 at 11:12 AM
gabagool said...: Bigif

Bull. The station knows that someone with ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONALITY OR WIT can't carry this show off by themselves. These two losers had each other to push off the hating. One day callers hated Chris, the next day, they hate Mike.

Now the lardass has NOONE to blame when the ratings drop. Think about it.....this show has NO WAY TO GO but down.....Mikes gonna need a fall guy. They will be announcing a search for a partner soon. It's inevitable.; August 15, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Yeah, Mike is being all gracious today, almost humble, because he is trying to suck people in, hoping they stay with him for September. Chernoff probably told him that he had to address everything, and that, "No Mike, you will be in the chair tomorrow, you can't hide in Saratoga over this one."; August 15, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Anonymous said...: I don't know, gabba, you might be right, but it's pretty odd that Mike specifically mentioned he won't have another partner, it sounded as though that deal is already in place.

I also think Mike would be the first to tell you he expects the ratings to drop. There's no way to expect to maintain the same success with Dog gone. It sounds like he may have some guests, maybe guest hosts, but I don't know that there will be a permanent partner in place. I'd laugh if they stuck him with Carton.; August 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM

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Mike and the Mad Dog Glossary

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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