For those of you who do not know Plaxico Buress, he was the guy who caught the winning touchdown when the Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots to win the Superbowl.
Now, as of today, he’s in jail.
Richard Cummings
Author at Obvious Conclusions
Richard Cummings is a writer, traveler, and web content developer.
Get your copy of his latest book entitled Obvious Conclusions, stories of a Midwestern emigrant influenced and corrupted by many years living in San Francisco and abroad. It just received its first outstanding review "...reminiscent of David Sedaris or Augusten Burroughs" on Amazon UK.
Get your copy of his latest book entitled Obvious Conclusions, stories of a Midwestern emigrant influenced and corrupted by many years living in San Francisco and abroad. It just received its first outstanding review "...reminiscent of David Sedaris or Augusten Burroughs" on Amazon UK.
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Entourage Season 6 Premiere, “Drive”
Vinnie and the boys of Entourage are back for Season 6. The Entourage Season 6 Premiere, named Drive, has Vince literally, and figuratively, back in the driver’s seat.
After last years doldrums, with the boys hurtin’ after their movie bombed at Cannes, they are back on top as last season ended with Martin Scorsese offering Vince a lead part in his new movie.
This is good. We watch the show to live vicariously and who wants to vicariously live through pain.
“Look”: Joe Biden on Meet the Press
Like much of America, I tune into Meet the Press on Sunday mornings.
This morning Joe Biden was the guest on Meet the Press with relatively new host David Gregory.
They talked about a myriad of topics but I had trouble listening…because Joe Biden kept commanding me to “Look!”.
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Ricky Hatton: Uplifting Their Sport (Boxing)
Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, and Ricky Hatton from Manchester, England, meet tonight in what my be the best boxing match of the year. If you have never been a boxing fan or have left the sport out of frustration, tonight’s Junior welterweight title match is a reason to enjoy the “sweet science” once again.
Boxing has fallen out of favor in recent years for many good reasons: There are too many shady promoters (can we say Don King?), too many weight classes, too many weight divisions, too many “manufactured” stars, and too little of what boxing fans need: Great fights between great fighters.
A Funny, Basic, Well-Presented Best Man Speech (Video)
The best man speech below has many solid characteristics of a good best man speech.
First and foremost, Ollie–the best man, presents himself very well speaking clearly and projecting nicely so that everyone can hear him. Though most people may not consider this, Ollie finds himself in a somewhat awkward position as he has to do his best man speech on the stairs.
Best Man Speech: How to Be Sincere and Funny
Many best men feel saddled with this great expectation: Your Best Man Speech Better Be Funny.
Thus, the best man often sets out to write a 5 minute comedy sketch for his best man speech. And do you know what happens?
Worst Best Man: A Speech Gone Wrong
They say that the Best Man Speech can make or break a wedding. In the video we see below, we find a Worst Best Man speech that makes everyone uncomfortable and the entire occasion rather unbearable.
This speech is very odd in that he, Dave–the Best Man, seems to have cue cards accessible. What could have been written on them?
Best Man Speech: Five Tips For A Knockout Performance
The best man speech has become the focal point of many weddings. The best man either delivered a knock out best man speech and all of the guests are talking about it. Or, he delivered a poor or inappropriate speech that has everyone talking for the wrong reasons.
So, will you be the best man who delivers a knockout performance or will you be the one who accidentally rains on the wedding parade?
Short, But Funny, Southern Best Man Speech
What is it about a Southern accent that makes stories even better? In the video below, we see a short, but very funny, best man speech.
The best man, with a Southern accent and demeanor to the core, begins his best man speech by saying, “Tradition would dictate that this would be opportunity to bring out embarrassing stories about the groom, but I am not going to do that. For example, I will not tell the story about…”
Best Man Speech: Overcoming Anxiety
When someone is asked to be the best man in a wedding, the initial feelings of your friend getting married and you being such a big part of it are often quickly thawed by one sobering thought: I have to give the best man speech.
To many people unaccustomed to giving a speech, much less a best man speech, the idea of speaking in front of many people brings great fear and trepidation. I am reminded of the Seinfeld joke in which he quipped:
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