Wednesday, March 14, 2007

It Hasn't Happened In Vegas Yet, So It's Not Staying In Vegas

Some random notes before my trip to Vegas to gamble my loan money on basketball games:

- I watched the play-in game tonight. And then I watched the NIT. I have a real problem with watching basketball right now. I even plan on laying some coin on the women's tourney. Because there is something inherently funny in betting on Baylor.

- Remember: the goal of blackjack is not to get 21, but to beat the dealer. And always split aces and double down on 11.

- As a Marylander, I already was prepared to hate Davidson, their first round opponent. However, their star player is named Stephen Curry and he pronounces his name "Steffen". This is exactly the kind of thing I don't need. The lady at the front counter of the haircut place already mispronounces my name as "Stephanie". I don't need guys getting cute with the pronunciation of my name. It's pronounced "Steven". I hate you, Stephen Curry.

- I'm going to spend the next four days with a Duke fan. If they win, he will be insufferable. I'm not looking forward to that.

- Last year, I learned an important rule in Vegas: if you have a chance to hang out with a guy dressed up as a chicken, you should do so. There is no possible downside to hanging out with a six-foot chicken.

- I will be staying at the Luxor. It is one of only three pyramids in the United States. The other two are sports arenas (The Pyramid in Memphis and the Walter Pyramid, home to the Long Beach State 49ers... don't ask how I know this, I just do).

- Did you know they don't give you free alcohol in the sportsbook at Mandalay Bay? Get on the ball, Vegas! What could possibly go wrong when you combine sports fans and alcohol?

6 comments:

Praise the Highlander said...

I could think of a reason to stay away from a guy dressed like a 6' chicken. Rape.

Try to show a little love for Duke. At least when they win the ACC looks good. Unless of course they are playing another ACC team.

BTW I do not reccomend the movie "Zodiac." I could tell you the entire plot in 3 minutes, but the movie takes 2:45 to spin it all out. Most of the plot coming in the first 45 or so. Didn't help that I went to a late showing in which some parents brought a 6-8 year old girl.

jugraham said...

you would enjoy "hanging out" w a six foot cock...

Anonymous said...

HAHAHA... sorry, Stephen, but Justin really got you there.

Anonymous said...

I may be wrong, so refresh my memory if I am, but didn't Graham share a room with Baker at some interview/job fair in Houston not too long ago? I guess he would be in a position to know if Baker enjoys "hanging out" with a six foot cock.

Anonymous said...

I refer you to Moody Gardens in Galveston for additional pyramids.

Anonymous said...

You forgot the Moody Gardens pyramid in Galveston.