If the Predators Miss the Playoffs
by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 3:36 AM EDT
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PrintI have a problem with the way things are going. A BIG problem.
I don't intend to quietly accept if life hands us lemons, and I don't like lemonade.
Consider the following, friends and comrades:
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Not even the comic relief provided by Edmonton's brilliantly bad record can distract from the fact that the Predators are in 9th place--the worst possible place to be when the season ends.
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The fact that NJ plays in the somewhat easier Eastern Conference doesn't overshadow the fact that they're having a brilliant run of games, and look to challenge the best second-half record of all time. Of all time!
I'll spare you all the detailed back story here, as most of you probably already know it well; suffice it to say that based on how things looked earlier in the year, Nashville should be competing for the division title, while NJ should be competing for the first overall draft pick, as well as having made golf reservations long ago. I've made my share of jokes at the Devil's expense this season, I must admit.
If the New Jersey Devils make the playoffs and the Predators do not, I will be SO ANGRY that words will be wholly inadequate for expressing my feelings, and I will have to resort to more drastic measures.
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A ordinary traffic cone of no special virtue, which currently resides on the Internet, but is available for a modest sum.
Here it is. If the Predators miss the playoffs and the Devils get in, on the very day when both of the teams have mathematically sealed their fortunes, for the rest of that day, I will place this traffic cone (or one of similar nature) upon my head in protest. I will not remove it for any reason, even doorways. Furthermore, I will send photographic documentation of the experience, along with a written explanation of precisely how angry I am and why, to every member of the Predators ownership and management whose information I am able to acquire.
Furthermore, if the mathematical sealing of fates happens while each team has at least one game remaining in the regular season, I will strip down to my underwear to ensure clothing (and consideration for others) doesn't get in the way of my message.
Thus will the world know of my displeasure.
Now, here is where all of you readers come in.
At least one of the following criteria must be met in order for me to do this (after all, what's the point of a demonstration if no one cares?)
1. At least 50 people post comments that include something which could be understood as "Do it!".
or, 2. More than 200 people vote on the poll, and >75% vote "Yes"
or, 3. At least 10 people like this idea enough to give it a good old-fashioned rec'ing.
And if all of the above happen, I will make photographic documentation of the evening available for all. (Though, of course, I'll not provide any indecent photos in any case. No need to worry, kids.)
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Do it.
I hope I get to encounter you in public on that dreadful day.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
Up the ante
Do it and you get to be the subject of a Nashville Scene sports column.
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Mar 16, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
Yay
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
A real protest would be investing less of your money and/or time in the team, but I suspect you are like most of the rest of us and enjoy having NHL hockey even when the team is not so good.
The truth is neither libelous nor slanderous.
Reason and logic instead of hope and faith.
Very much so.
And the last few years have taught me to not take the presence of a team in Nashville for granted.
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Do it, you’re up to six recs.
Also if you were hoping to not take photos I have bad news for you.
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Do it.
I especially support this if you go to the last home game in this outfit, I will totally pay for the ticket.
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I would go for that in an instant :-)
I would rather the Preds just make the playoffs, though.
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I would need C-Bus to make the playoffs, or something else equally silly, in order to reach that level of outrage.
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
This must be done.
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You should
Do it
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DO IT!
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Do it.
You have no choice. Leaf fans have got the word now. You’ll hit your numbers in the next eight seconds.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Mar 16, 2011 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
but
that would be redundant, no?
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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 16, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I insist that this be done
Though I’m somewhat confused why you’d want to wear Mike Komisarek on your head Zing.
(Joke in honor of the PPP guys who I got this link from)
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Do.
It.
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Do it!
It must be done.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Mar 16, 2011 2:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
27.
Do it (especially because it all means cheering for the Devils)
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 16, 2011 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
DO IT
Remembering when the Colorado Avalanche used to fill opposing nets like Santa Claus.
Oh where, oh where did the offense go? Oh where, oh where can it be?
FREE HOLØS!!!!!!!!!!!!
This needs to happen.
And because we gave you Mike Fisher, it’s a mathematical certainty. Do it!
Can we give him back?
The truth is neither libelous nor slanderous.
Reason and logic instead of hope and faith.
by shoot the puck on Mar 17, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Who are the five jerks who voted "NO"?
I guess New Jersey’s entire fan base is out in full force.
DO IT
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by poison Ivy on Mar 16, 2011 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
No, those are probably Rangers fans… Devils fans want to see playoffs.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 16, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well with the exception of Bettman’s Nightmare.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 16, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not new jersey
Probly just Rangers fans and employees of the Cones Hotline
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cones_Hotline
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
Do it Rockapella.
Does he call it Luongo underwear?
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by Bettman's Nightmare on Mar 16, 2011 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
Eastern Conference says...
Now with images!
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At this point, A’s almost done. B’s almost done. C’s easily finished.
I see pictures of a conehead in the future.
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And can I say that I rec’d it partly because your icon picture makes me happy?
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:-)
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by Smashvillain on Mar 16, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
From a devils fan
DO IT
Please post pictures somewhere too.
It’s happening.
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You'd better believe it...
Yeah, I don’t understand all the hate. This is one of the greatest turnarounds of all-time. Ever. In the 4 major sports, no team has ever had a sub-.500 record in the season’s first half and then gone on to win more than 80% of their second halfgames…perhaps until now.
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by DownGoesAvery on Mar 16, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm, we re-traded Arnott, so…what do you care?
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You’re doing it wrong… just type “DO IT!”
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 17, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to point out
that regardless of what New Jersey does, we still have to not make the playoffs. Although it seems more likely than not at this point, you never know with this absurdly (and stupidly) streaky team. Go Preds.
While we’re at it, go Devils. I’m absolutely rooting for you guys.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
D: All of the above
Voted, Rec’d, and now Commented. Do It.
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by CrossCheckRaise on Mar 16, 2011 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
DO IT
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by FiftyMissionCap on Mar 16, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
DO IT
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 16, 2011 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
hello.
Please do it.
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Very awesome.
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Go Predators!!!
It's as good as done....
But let’s just hope that the Preds get their act together and make the playoffs.
Do it
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 20, 2011 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
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