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One liners for overflow threads...

Cubs-5_tiny by preachermancubsfan on

In a recent overflow thread Al said that he is running out of one liners for the body of the post.  i say, we should help him out.  so here is your chance to post something.  be opponent related...be creative!  have fun.  Al might appreciate it, then again he may delete this, haha.

 it says that i need 21 more words, so this is the longest sentence ever, and i mean ever!

help is on the way Al!!

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation, Bleed Cubbie Blue, or Al Yellon, editor-in-chief. FanPost opinions are, however, valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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Do NOT use "29 and holding"

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."

by flachimesa on Aug 19, 2008 10:33 PM CDT   0 recs

How about

“In the words of Ron Santo, ’That’s right, Pat!’”

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT   0 recs

DO IT FOR SHAWN JOHNSON

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 19, 2008 10:46 PM CDT   0 recs

OPPOSING PITCHER

LIGHT EM UP

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Aug 19, 2008 10:46 PM CDT   0 recs

No matter what happens, the Cubs will still have the best record in the NL....

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 19, 2008 10:52 PM CDT   0 recs

Cubs Third Basemen

Well, Rami and the Penguin Ron Cey have both played third base for the Cubs.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Aug 20, 2008 7:31 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That was my point

by leothelip on Aug 20, 2008 9:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You could start doing quotes...

Santo- “THIS IS THE YEAR!”
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

Just google “baseball quote” and you can find numerous quotes. Even wonder off of baseball if you want… Or take some off the top of your head or something you just heard.

MAybe even a “Stat of the Day”. Just some ideas…

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Aug 19, 2008 10:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Good ones.

I’ll use the Veeck quote tonight.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 7:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yogi Berra

has a plethora of baseball quotes.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 9:39 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yabbut

they’re 80% made up and half the the truth.

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Aug 20, 2008 11:07 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that's a record

that will stand until it’s broken.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 11:47 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Did you know that 90% of statistics are made up on the spot 50% of the time?

;)

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 21, 2008 11:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This could be an overflow post not by itself.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 1:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice!

With Cubs legend Ron Santo...

by PatHughesFan on Aug 20, 2008 11:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

DAN RULES

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 11:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Galvan316 Has approved this game

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 19, 2008 11:22 PM CDT   0 recs

This is Bump Bailey and I approve this message.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 19, 2008 11:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi, I'm Lou Piniella

and I’d like to talk to you about the heartbreak of letting kids grow up Brewers Fans.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 9:40 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

“Strikeouts are boring – besides that, they’re fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic.”

Bull Durham

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 11:25 PM CDT   0 recs

To paraphrase Pat Hughes

That first overflow thread after the first pitch thread is probably the most important. Right, Ron?

MV2008

"For that insightful comment about Michael Vick's cruelty, I'm going to send you a Lobstergram."--Dave Kaplan

by mattvegas on Aug 19, 2008 11:26 PM CDT   0 recs

And to borrow from Jack Brickhouse

“Watch it now!”

"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse

by mattvegas on Aug 19, 2008 11:32 PM CDT   0 recs

And to borrow from Harry..

Overflow thread spelled backwards is………

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 19, 2008 11:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Daerht wolfrevo?

I’m so confused.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 11:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That was a great band in the early eighties...

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Aug 20, 2008 11:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yup, German industrial dance.

Radical stuff.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 20, 2008 11:29 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

My favorite quote about baseball from a movie, with a little swearing:

Crash Davis: Well, I believe in the soul, the cock, the pussy, the small of a woman’s back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 19, 2008 11:34 PM CDT   0 recs

A little simpler...

From the Natural….“God, I love baseball!”

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 19, 2008 11:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If you win it

they will come.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 9:41 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Chicago Cubs Baseball on BleedCubbieBlue

Brought to you by Al Yellon, SBN and YOU the Chicago Cubs Fans!

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

"Soriano deep to left!! THAT BALL'S GOOOONE!! A HOME RUN!! OHHH BABY!!" -Len Kasper 8/06/08

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .293 22 HR 61 RBI

by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 12:26 AM CDT   0 recs

Maybe Al could pick a random poster

on BCB and look at their profile and pick out something interesting about them to use.
Example- BCB member love the ivy became a Cubs fan 30 years ago because of her love for Harry Caray’s voice. This might get people to put more info in their profiles as well. It’s nice to get a little background and feel for fellow BCBers.

"That guy is a gamer." said Ron Santo of Reed Johnson on 07-25-08

by love the ivy on Aug 20, 2008 12:52 AM CDT   0 recs

I love it!

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 21, 2008 11:58 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

about time for this thread - Al's one-liners are struggling

1 rec from me for the fanpost.

and no, i have no suggestions besides “I work for the Cubs, so I am really getting a kick out of a lot of these comments.”

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 20, 2008 2:11 AM CDT   0 recs

LOL

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 7:44 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, good ideas!

Keep ’em coming. I need at least four per game!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 3:55 AM CDT   0 recs

use a historical starting lineup

don kessinger ss
glenn beckert 2b
billy williams lf
ron santo 3b
joe pepitone cf
ernie banks 1b
jim hickman rf
randy hundley c
fergie jenkins p

by tim815 on Aug 20, 2008 7:38 AM CDT   0 recs

Pepitone in CF.

That was scary.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 7:44 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Don Young

was even scarier. Trtust me, I was there.

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Aug 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, I was too.

You’re right.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 21, 2008 8:09 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I wish I could forget.

Longing for a little “Eternal sunshine of the Cub fan’s mind” right here…

by MN exile on Aug 21, 2008 4:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

BCB - BLOGS YOU CAN'T IGNORE

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Aug 20, 2008 8:14 AM CDT   0 recs

Let's YMCA this pitcher out of here!

Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)

by Fuk-U-Meter on Aug 20, 2008 8:35 AM CDT   0 recs

Please recommend this post...

… so it stays in the rec list for a while.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 8:38 AM CDT   0 recs

my first

recomended fanpost….kodak moment

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 4:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

To Quote the Great Ricky Henderson During One of His Holdouts

“All I’m asking for is what I want.”

"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI

by sweetswinger on Aug 20, 2008 8:49 AM CDT   0 recs

why cant u just...

…let Ricky be Ricky

I'm Buck Melanoma. Moley Russell's wart. Not her wart. Not her wart! I'm... I'm the wart. She's my tumor. My... my growth. My... uh, my pimple. I'm Uncle Wart. Just old Buck "Wart" Russell. That's what they call me, or Melanoma Head. - Uncle Buck

by Andiamo Cuccioli on Aug 20, 2008 3:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

a Fontenot quote from your interview

You always hear when you’re other places of how the fans are really passionate about the Cubs and Chicago is and I never really knew until I got here. It’s unbelievable the volume we get. I’ll tell anyone, we’ve been away on trips, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, everywhere. A lot of times there’s more Cubs fans than the home stadium.

by Ryno72 on Aug 20, 2008 9:00 AM CDT   0 recs

or some good Lou quotes

like when he said he really liked that Go Cubs Win song. or one his profound statements like in order to win, the Cubs need to score more runs.

by Ryno72 on Aug 20, 2008 9:01 AM CDT   0 recs

Cubs baseball brought to you...

by the REAL BCB!

You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Aug 20, 2008 9:21 AM CDT   0 recs

gah! This was totally going to be my contribution!

Must think more…

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 21, 2008 12:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This Blog Not Approved by Joe Morgan

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 9:42 AM CDT   0 recs

The Cubs killed my father, but 2008 suggests that they’re not interested in coming after me.

by leothelip on Aug 20, 2008 10:00 AM CDT   0 recs

Al spelled backwards in Dodgers. Bring ’em on.

by leothelip on Aug 20, 2008 10:01 AM CDT   0 recs

BCB spelled backwards is. . . nevermind.

by leothelip on Aug 20, 2008 10:03 AM CDT   0 recs

Fu Ku Fu Ku Domé

(sung to “we will, we will, rock you”)

by leothelip on Aug 20, 2008 10:08 AM CDT   0 recs

Actually I was singing it to...

…Macho Man.

I can’t believe I just disclosed that.

by Shawon O Meter on Aug 20, 2008 12:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

full disclosure

will embarrass any man…

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Chicago Cubs Baseball....We're not your grandfather's Cubs team...

Let my ashes blow in a beautiful snow from the prevailing 30 mile an hour southwest wind...
When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman

by NotSure on Aug 20, 2008 10:40 AM CDT   0 recs

Technical Balk.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 20, 2008 10:58 AM CDT   0 recs

Any rebroadcast, reproduction, or other use of the pictures and accounts of this game without the express written consent of Major League Baseball is prohibited.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Aug 20, 2008 11:03 AM CDT   0 recs

“They’re rebroadcasting Major League Baseball with implied oral consent, not express witten consent… or so the legend goes.” -Homer Simpson

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Aug 20, 2008 5:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

or Al, you could do pictures

just a random selection of Cubs photos. Player pics, wrigley pics, whatever.

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 11:06 AM CDT   0 recs

Al, I'd be honored...

…if, during Lilly’s start tonight, or during one of his future ones, you used my:

It’s just his face!

(Note: I’ve also used this phrase in regards to Mike Fontenot.)

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 20, 2008 11:31 AM CDT   0 recs

I always like to write the team a mental letter like so...

Dear Cubs,

Please score more runs than the other team.

Love,
BCB

A ugly win is better than a pretty loss-Lou

by NIUcubbie on Aug 20, 2008 12:08 PM CDT   0 recs

How 'bout...

…hey batterbatterbatter a suh-wing batter!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 20, 2008 12:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Or...

Pat – “Bottom of the ninth, two down, and up steps…”
Ron – “Uhh, Pat, I got an email here from a Betty in Tinley Park…”

by BeboThoughts on Aug 20, 2008 12:58 PM CDT   0 recs

You could suggest that we take a look

at certain Fanposts that are more fun than others like the one on Milton, or more meaningful, like the one for the son of SWL’s friends. Things you feel people should read.

by inukjim on Aug 20, 2008 1:00 PM CDT   0 recs

I know it's lame...

After Dempster has ANOTHER awesome game and gets the win AGAIN…
Demps- tHerE, Done That.

by LACubFan on Aug 20, 2008 1:09 PM CDT   0 recs

slightly vulgar...

More fun than a hat full of assholes…..

George S. Patton

by Flynbuy on Aug 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT   0 recs

Hmmm.

True, perhaps, but I probably won’t use it!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 20, 2008 1:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Team specific for the Reds:

1. Bases clogged? Clear them out with Triple Strength Geo-Soto!
2. Fun Fact: the most common cause of choking in America is the toothpick.
3. I bet Marty is rooting against us right now…

Way back... outta here!!!

by Chubby Hugs on Aug 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Follow up

Well the first part can be used ubitquitiously followed by many different suffixes….

More fun than a hat full of……

Dead Sox fans
LaRussa DWI’s
Kosher hot dogs during passover
Ron Santo Pizza
Ned Yost’s frozen toast

etc…..you get the idea.

In fact., let’s try it as the tag line and have people finish it…..

Come everyone…..what’s your line?

MORE FUN THAN A HAT FULL OF_______________?

by Flynbuy on Aug 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT   0 recs

bluemikes

Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!

by drewishdrewid on Aug 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

prince fielder soy turkey sandwiches

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Aug 20, 2008 4:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

talking on your cellphone in left field during the game.

These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"

by slcathena on Aug 21, 2008 12:03 PM CDT to parent up