Mike and the Mad Blog: The Worst Contest Ever?

Friday, August 22, 2008

The Worst Contest Ever?

As I sit here trying to watch these "auditions" I find myself asking (along with some commenters) if this is indeed the worst run contest ever? I mean, this is truly unwatchable and unlistenable. Somewhere along the Jersey shore, Mark Chernoff just drowned himself in the ocean. Mike is trying to be Mr. Funny, but everything he says falls flat. He doesn't allow the contestants to distinguish themselves, not that any of them were really any good. How is this the best of the "hundreds" that got thru the WFAN screening process? And how is someone there - a producer, a program director, an intern, anyone, not saving this drowning ship of a contest? Someone step in.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Mike likes it this way.

This contest is a sham.

No way he ever takes on a running mate.; August 22, 2008 at 1:50 PM
TheNextBestThing1 said...: Agreed..and a good friend of mine who is there says all mike does is stuff his face with wings during the commercial breaks..; August 22, 2008 at 3:12 PM
gabagool said...: Mike takes on a running mate GUARANTEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As soon as the feedback starts with how lousy he his together , how it was a STUPID, STUPID, STUPID move to have a guy solo, with NO PERSONALITY, NO SENSE OF HUMOR, NO HUMILITY AND NO FRIENDS.

AS soon as his ratings dip, the station will "force" one on him and he will, inside, WANT someone he can blame the decline on.

A co host IS A SURE THING.; August 22, 2008 at 5:11 PM

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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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