Posted in Scored Deaths on Oct 31st, 2008
Spuds McKenzie, 1987′s Marketing Dog of the Year, first appeared that year in a Bud Light Beer Superbowl commercial. Spuds, who often appeared with three beautiful women called the “Spudettes,” was played by a female Bull Terrier named Honey Tree Evil Eye. Honey Tree Evil Eye was owned by Stan and Jackie Oles of North Riverside, Illinois.
Promoting the high life, commercials found Spuds dancing, skateboarding, high-diving, playing hockey, and riding horses. This icon also lent his image to a line of clothing, beach towels, key chains, and more. Spud also appeared in the 1987 movie, “Rented Lips.” Read more... (130 words, 1 image, estimated 31 secs reading time)
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Posted in Scored Deaths on Oct 16th, 2008
Dundee United Chairman died on 10/15/08 at the age of 67 from prostate cancer.
Mr Thompson had been fighting prostate cancer for several years, but despite specialist treatment from the management and staff of the oncology department at Ninewells Hospital, the cancer could not be prevented from spreading. Over the last year, the aggressive nature of his illness required further and debilitating treatments. Despite this, Mr Thompson continued to undertake his duties at Tannadice, continuing to provide personal and financial support to the Club. Read more... (153 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)
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Posted in Scored Deaths on Oct 2nd, 2008
Russian political cartoonist Boris Efimov is dead at age 108. He had just celebrated his 108th birthday on September 28th. His wife could not attend.
Scott P scored on this one with a solo shot! Congrats, Scott!
Some of Boris’ works:
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Posted in Administrative on Oct 1st, 2008
The final waiver wire picks are in, and thanks to all that made a change. And of course, this quarter’s changes are not without controversy.
The most dropped person this quarter? Louis Farrakhan should be smiling a little broader this morning, as two professional death pickers decided he will live at least until 2009. So, he’s got that going for him. Read more... (304 words, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)
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Posted in Random Crap on Oct 1st, 2008
Well, the turn-out of entries was great, the number of votes was great, and I’m happy to announce that we have a clear victor in the logo contest!
Congrats to Ghoulpool player Die For My Benefit for his Grim Reaper entry!! Receiving approximately 56% of the total vote, his design and logo will become the merchandise design, surely to be worn proudly the world over! DFMB will receive his choice of prizes – either $50 cash or 20% of all profits generated within the first 12 months of availability with a minimum prize of $25, plus he gets the very first T-Shirt printed once they are ready to go. Read more... (140 words, estimated 34 secs reading time)
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