My Own Personal Forgetting DeRosa Pictures....Sure to make you smile.

by BLW Believes Esq. on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 AM CDT

So. I'm tired of all of the DeRosa talk. I am even more tired of watching bad baseball. And after the 6-0 Sox beating, I decided I needed to do something to make myself feel better about this season and about the RedBirds getting a pretty useful Ex-Cub. Some people will chide me for being childish or immature....fine. I don't care. This felt a little like that famous scene from "Office Space" with the guys and the fax machine....and now forever...I will never again think about Mark DeRosa...no more standing O's at Wrigley...he got that already...from now on I treat the same way I would treat Nyjer Morgan. Enjoy the pictures...hope they made you laugh. I especially liked the last "ghost of DeRosa" picture...

So...since I burned the DeRosa shirt the Cubs are 1-0 and the Cardinals are 0-2. Forget the other pictures...these are the ones to remember on bleedcubbieblue.com....post DeRosa burn records....here come the playoffs! Feel free to Rec this!

GO CUBS!!!

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It's a Sign!

You can burn the t-shirt… but not No. 7 DeRosa!!!

What does this mean?!?!?!?!

I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers

by digitalbenjamin on Jun 30, 2009 8:34 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

It means that BLW Esq. is going to see it every time he/she mows the lawn!

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best

by Blue W on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Jim Edmonds

I’m glad, in retrospect, that the Cubs were able to make use of a good ex-Cardinal last season. BTW, who is this Mark DeRosa guy?

"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 AM CDT reply actions

that's great

by neifi on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 AM CDT reply actions

Long live the curse of Mark DeRosa!

The Cardinals will go on a major collaspe, DeRosa will hit .213 with 5 homers and 9 erros the rest of the way. Conspiracy theorists will claim that DeRosa was secretly helping the Cubs from within the enemy. A modern day trojan horse if you will.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 AM CDT reply actions

If you burn it...

he still won’t come (back)

by EamuCanoli on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 AM CDT reply actions

Your parents are gunna be...

SO TICKED when they see what you did to their lawn!

I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers

by digitalbenjamin on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 AM CDT reply actions

No wonder Cubs fans get a bad rap...

What a bizarre thing to do.

by kanderber on Jun 30, 2009 9:27 AM CDT reply actions

I have to agree with this

But have the uncontrollable urge to suggest that someone get a Casey McGehee Cub shirt and burn that….

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions

There were no Sosa shirts left?

They’re still floating around on eBay, but that’s such a silly thing to suggest.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

You want to curse the team of retired players?

McGehee’s on the Brewers.

I didn’t think my comment above required the sarcasm tag . . . I thought that it would have been obvious. Lesson learned.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Who said my comment was serious?

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions

I thought you thought mine was

Now I’m really confused

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Solving early morning confusion

Listen to Iron Maiden.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't have any on my iPod

Buffett will have to do.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

+10000

Drive, Monkey Drive!

by VegasCubFan on Jun 30, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Prior?

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Jul 1, 2009 4:26 AM CDT up reply actions

I thought this was a jersey at first and my jaw hit the floor.

But on closer inspection it’s just the t-shirt… phew… still, burning an effigy of a legend… uncool. I often burned all my ex-girlfriend’s stuff after a bad break up (like the stuff she gave me and I kept, not LITERALLY committing arson or anything)… that’s what this reminds me off… the stuff may be gone, but the pain remains.

by lswaidz on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 AM CDT reply actions

lmao!

Why would you post that here? How emasculating.

by ARob1 on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Shhhh

At least I’ve had multiple girlfriends ;-)

by lswaidz on Jun 30, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

a legend?

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

David Justice

is not a fan of your actions

by TC Cubby on Jun 30, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

This should be posted on VEB ASAP

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

I find this somewhat disturbing...

…but if the Cubs keep winning and the Cards keep losing, I will give you full credit, sir.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jun 30, 2009 10:49 AM CDT reply actions

People take life way to seriously....

Disturbing? Cmon Dave….you can turn on MTV at 3 in the afternoon and watch a damn reality show called, “16 and pregnant.” Thanks MTV for giving young girls a “disturbing” way to get on MTV. That is 50x worse then burning a $15 t shirt to make a large number of people laugh and smile.

But, I will wait for the credit when the Cubs go on their run in 2009….deal.

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford

by BLW Believes Esq. on Jun 30, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I wouldnt use the word disturbing

But it was strange, but I found it pretty funny. I was one of the people who really loved DeRo and now its more painful cause I live with a Cardinals fan. Thanks for sharing it :) And I am also going to give huge props to you if DeRo does poorly in St Louis.

"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."

by jkobus on Jun 30, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I happened to stumble on that show yesterday

Oh! The youth of this country…

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 30, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

You realize using MTV as a barometer of good taste is pretty dubious, right?

Maybe “disturbing” is too strong, but I’ve seen a lot of pictures of things (people, flags) burned in effigy and, well, these reminded me of those. I can see what you’re going for, though, and people seem to like it so…kudos.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jun 30, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Recced for making me laugh harder than I ever have on BCB...

I was laughing as soon as I saw the gas can next to the shirt, but the “ghost of DeRosa” shot took the cake. I was/am a HUGE DeRosa fan – he brought unity to the clubhouse and played the game like a professional. But… here’s why I have a sense of humor about this:

From the moment DeRo became a Cleveland Indian, he was not going to be a Cub again anytime soon. The reason – GM egos, which are among the most powerful Forces of Baseball. The reason we needed to drop the DeRo discussion is because it was delusional from the start – kind of like that poor bastard in highschool whose girlfriend moves to a far away town and he just doesn’t let it go, even as she starts seeing someone else. It’s kind of like that.. an old crush – or an old man crush, as it is in this case.

We need to move on. Mark needs to move on. We can stop crying about this because you know what they say about crying and baseball. If anyone else out there is still clinging to this delusional notion of Mark DeRosa as a Chicago Cub, BLW’s four step process above is your path back to the real world.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

thanks.....

I can’t believe that more people do not think this is funny. Obviously it was done tongue-in-cheek….and more as a rebellion from the putrid season (yeah I know…3.5 back, but my God these games have been awful to sit through) we are going through.

All of my friends called and text me telling me that they literally had tears in their eyes that a 29 year old lawyer would burn one of his perfectly fine Cubs shirts…but nonetheless they said that seeing these pictures made them laugh and actually feel better about this season and the future of it. So I thought I would share it with BCB.

Your comment made the time it took to post on BCB totally worth it. Thanks!

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford

by BLW Believes Esq. on Jun 30, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

I found it hilarious.

Loved DeRo but poking fun at the obsession on this board is awesome.

by Arbusto on Jun 30, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Who is going to spost that over on the Cardinals site? LOL

haha… thanks for the laugh.

by TheHawkRules on Jun 30, 2009 11:58 AM CDT reply actions

I just did....invited them to post over here or over there..

here is the link….and hey..anyone but the Brewers! Should be some funny responses….I was wondering if I should send this to deadspin.com or something….

http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/6/30/930584/a-cub-fans-response-to-cubs-legend

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford

by BLW Believes Esq. on Jun 30, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think a national audience will get the joke

but maybe send it to chicagoist or the ESPN Chicago-centric site.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 30, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Some brillant responses already.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jun 30, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Even Not Bruce Froemming....

… has to like this “just one more DeRosa post”.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions

thanks Al...

Obviously I am tired of this DeRo stuff or I wouldn’t have taken these measures! But, I figured the BCB community needed to see this and mark the “DeRo Shirt Burning” as the possible turning point to the 2009 season.

Beau

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford

by BLW Believes Esq. on Jun 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL.

I definitely got a kick out of this.

Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 30, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions

That was

the most cathartic thing I’ve ever seen on the Interwebz.

My most gracious appreciation.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jun 30, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions

well done sir

+1 interwebz

See ya
Ballgame…again.
by krummy12 on Jun 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT [down 3-1 in the SEVENTH INNING vs. Sox -- Cubs win 6-5 in the 9th]

Nice
And the fool’s gold lasts approximately 23 hours. Not a good team. Not even close.
by krummy12 on Jun 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT [down 6-0 in the THIRD INNING vs. Cle - Cubs win 8-7 in the 10th]

by joeschmitt on Jun 30, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions

It's really creepy

That even through the fire the Derosa and 7 are still intact lol.. sorry about your lawn though

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jun 30, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions

A fool and his money

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jun 30, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

Yes, but don't forget the opposite proverb,

A fool and his gasoline …

by TC Cubby on Jul 1, 2009 6:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Healing

I really appreciate the symbolism of this. I, too, have been having a hard time letting go of #7; provided they don’t inflict physical damage, rituals can be a great way of dealing with unresolved emotions!

by mrs. mike fontenot on Jun 30, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions

Personally, I like to down a fifth of everclear and drive 90 mph on gravel roads..

Should I see someone about this?

Seriously, though..you could get a lot of clients on this site these days.

No.. that wasn’t serious either. What I mean is, I totally agree with you assessment (that last one was actually serious)

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

FOW?

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by daver on Jul 1, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

WOW!

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 1, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

hey while we're at it

I got a T-shirt with the Employee’s Number and a never worn Sammy Sosa Season To Remember ball cap .. can I toss it on the pile?

Do you think it might solve the problems in outfield and the bullpen ??

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jun 30, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions

i'm not sure

how this is supposed to curse the cardinals

but derosa hurt his wrist tonight

fuck you, gobs

by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 11:13 PM CDT reply actions

Profanity not acceptable.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions

okay

in the future, i will remember to use words with identical meanings, but that are arbitrarily more socially acceptable, effectively conveying the same message with a different string of consonants.

“freak you, gobs”

hooray for outdated morals

Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions