Making Sense of the BCS Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech Mess

Half the fun of watching college football is seeing how teams can put together win-loss records so convoluted that any rational person would just say “put them all in a tournament and let the teams decide.” Yet somehow, there is no tournament so we're left saying "I hope this team wins so we'll have another BCS mess" . . . which happens quite often.

This year is no exception. We have a number of one loss and undefeated teams who all could win the national championship if given a chance. Most interesting is Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech. For those of you who don’t follow college football, all three of these teams have 11 wins and 1 loss. Each teams’ loss comes from one of the other two. In other words Oklahoma beat Texas Tech, Texas Tech beat Texas, and Texas beat Oklahoma.

In high school I learned about the transitive property. The transitive property pretty much says if Adam is taller than Bob and Bob is taller than Chris, Adam must be taller than Chris. But what if someone said Chris is taller than Adam. The who is the tallest? We have a paradox. And that’s how sports works.

This here is humble attempt to explain why Oklahoma is better than Texas Tech and Texas.

First of all, I didn’t watch all these games so I do not understand the nuances of each win and loss. Second, I’m not really taking into account whether each team played home or away. For the most part, I’m only looking at wins and losses. I really hate it when teams run up the score to look good for the rankings so I’m not even looking at margin of victory either.

So let’s start. Here’s the records for each team. Click on the chart for a bigger view.

The first two rows show that each team lost and won to the others. So I say those games cancel each other out (hence the strike through).

The next four rows show that each team beat Oklahoma State, Kansas, Baylor and Texas A&M. Cancel those out too.

The highlighted yellow portion shows quality wins (we’ll get back to that).

And the bottom rows show the wins over scrub schools not going to bowl games or non Division 1 schools (or whatever they call Division 2 now-a-days). Mind as well ignore those too.

Back to the highlighted portion: This is the meat of the analysis. On the left is each team’s ranking according to the Harris poll today (for the top 25 teams) and the Rivas Top 120 of last week for the other teams.

Short explanation is that Oklahoma has more quality wins than the other two. I submit that Oklahoma’s two wins over #15 TCU and #16 Cincinnati is better than Texas’ two wins over #11 Missouri and #63 Rice. Also, look at Texas Tech; their next best win is over #38 Nebraska.

Therefore, I say, eliminating the constants (aka wins over the same teams) and ignoring the wins over weak schools reveals that Oklahoma is the better of the three.

Television Is Crack for My Eyes

These are my top 17 shows. I was tempted to put the Pickup Artist on this list, but I can’t stand that show anymore so it got axed.

1. Entourage – A great season 5. This is one of those shows where you’re either watching it or you’re sick of people telling you to watch it.

2. Friday Night Lights – Season 1 was awesome, season 2 sucked, and season 3 is approaching Season 1 caliber. If you’re not one of the fifteen people in America who subscribes to DirecTV, just wait until NBC starts showing this in early 2009.

3. Weeds – another premium cable show. Mary Louise Parker is a hottie.

4. Gossip Girl – I’m totally embarrassed that I watch this, but damn this show is addicting. It reminds me of Swan’s Crossing meets something a lot less soap opera-ey.

5. Lost – I think I’m the only person in Hawaii left watching this show, oh well.

6. Battlestar Galactica – some people call this the best tv series ever. After the first part of season 4, I don’t think so. Let’s hope the second half of season 4, aka “the final season,” gets better.

7. The Boondocks – any show that has cartoon kids saying “nigga” and dancing to a rapper named Gangastalicious has got to be awesome.

8. Californication – nothing really happens in this show, except lots of people getting laid.

9. The Unit – I bet people in the army hate this show, but an entire show devoted to the elite secretive Delta Force unit of the army is like watching a video game with a plot.

10. How I Met Your Mother – Legen . . . dary

11. Burn Notice – This is one of those summer shows that could compete in the fall.

12. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – I like robots that cause destruction.

13. True Blood – vampires and other cool stuff.

14. Star Wars Clone Wars – the only thing remotely close to a weekly dose of Star Wars.

15. Skins – most people have never heard of this BBC America show. It’s the story of a bunch of high school kids in England and their drug induced parties.

16. Prison Break – Honestly, I just watch this show because I’ve seen the past how many other seasons.

17. Heroes – the most overrated show on tv. Watching this feels like I’m doing a chore of clearing out my DVR. Why do I watch this? Who knows!

18. 90210 – I’m massively embarrassed I actually watch this, but Jessica Stroup has a “not-so-dirty-Megan-Fox” thing about her.

I’ve also declared DVR Bankruptcy on Fringe and Mad Men. I hope to watch those later.

The Seduction Community Will Never Become Mainstream Because It’s Too Fricken’ Weird

Let’s face it; the seduction community truly is one step up above Dungeons & Dragons. We have our own terms, we keep score, we’re always looking for the “next book,” we have “dungeon masters” who tell us what to do, we talk about our “conquests,” and we honestly think we’re cool.

As long as people like Mystery continue making mainstream shows while using the terms set, LMR, PUA, approach, neg, kino, IOI, DLV, DHV, and routine, people are going to see “the community” as a bunch of weirdos.

When a guy first gets into The Game, he’s hesitant to tell people about it because he doesn’t want to share all the “secrets.” This lasts for about a month. He then gains a burning urge to share it with everyone. Shortly thereafter though, he realizes that the seduction community is nothing but a bunch of weird single guys with social problems who might be able to get laid but can’t get a long-term girlfriend—he becomes embarrassed to be part of it.

I think the vast majority of normal guys get into the community for a year or two, gain a basic understanding of women, and then get a girlfriend. Lots of these guys though stick around strictly for the WWE soap opera-ness of it all.

I was at a party last week and a guy used the term “social proof.” It was awkward. As I looked around, I could see that most of the guys knew the term by the look on their faces, but none of them wanted to react—kinda like when someone mentions a porn star’s name: “who’s that?”

As long as the community continues to be weird, guys will keep it underground. Since the normal guys get out and the weird guys remain, it will probably be weird for all of eternity.

Texting & Driving

Every once in a while lawmakers create dumb laws despite having good intentions. This is one of them:

A few weeks ago, Honolulu City Council member Charles Djou introduced a bill to ban texting while driving. Yes, he wants to prevent people from writing text messages on their phones while they drive.

Now, I’m not against allowing people to text while they drive, I just can’t see how the cops are going to enforce this.

Here’s what Bill 67 says:

Sec. 15-24. Electronic devices.
(a) As used in this section:

“Video games” are any of various games that may be played by use of a hand-held electronic device

“Write send or read a text-based communication” means using an electronic wireless communications device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as text messaging, instant messaging, and electronic mail.

(b) No person shall engage in the following activities while operating a motor vehicle:
1. Write, send, or read a text-based communication: or
2. Play video games.

(c) For purposes of this section, a person shall not be deemed to be writing, reading, or sending a text-based communication if the person reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call.”

SECTION 3. New ordinance material is underscored. When revising, compiling, or printing this ordinance for inclusion in the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, the revisor of ordinances need not include the underscoring.

As you can see, it still allows a regular citizen to dial a phone number and call it.

1. How is a cop going to know someone isn’t dialing in a phone number?

2. What prevents someone from saying they were dialing in a phone number when they were really texting?

3. Will this City Ordinance apply on State roads?

4. Phoenix, Arizona has a similar law and cops there say the texting ban is essentially unenforceable because they cannot confiscate the driver’s phone to check for text messages. If the bill is amended to allow cops to confiscate phones, I predict people are going to be “flames-from-the-ears” pissed.

5. Also, what prevents someone from closing his or her phone to cancel the message?

6. Lastly, will this apply to cops and their squad car laptops?

If this passes, I predict that the not a single person will be cited and the newspaper is going to run an article saying “Texting Ban Proves Largely Unenforceable”. Most likely though, sanity will prevail and people will kill the bill.

Happy One Year Anniversary to Me

I can’t believe I’ve been rambling for an entire year.

Thanks for reading.

Zalman 5, Knuckles 0

My new video card came in today. I don't think my Zalman likes my new parts.

Because this is what it did to my hand:

Life is an Election.

Life is an election with only two candidates:
(1) You make life happen, or
(2) You let life happen.

No one forces you to cast a ballot.

Re-election occurs every few moments so if you don’t like the incumbent you can vote the other way.

If you don't choose, a choice will be made for you.

Sushi Sasabune

I’m a ballah: I buy the expensive rice, use the super soft toilet paper, and I deep fry foods with extra virgin olive oil. Damn, I’m practically “gator boots with the pimped out Gucci suit.” You know it!

So when my friends told me that Sushi Sasabune had the best sushi in Hawaii, I got a little curious. This is how they sold it:

“You sit at the bar and the mean sushi chef gives you the evil eye. You can’t order anything. Instead, you just eat whatever he puts in front of you. The chef never smiles. He tells you how to eat, what sauce to put or not put, and how to hold your chopsticks. You need to eat everything he puts in front of you. If you eat the food wrong or say “no,” he yells at you. If he says “no soy sauce” don’t even think about putting soy sauce. If he says “one bite,” the food better not touch your front teeth. If you piss him off, he’ll kick you out of the restaurant. Worse, he’ll remember your face for all of eternity so you can’t come back. The food is also really expensive, like $100 per person expensive.”

I’m sold! Where is this place?



After two years of soul searching, I finally grabbed my balls and made reservations.

“Counter or table?” asked the host.

Me: “What would you recommend.” (I knew that “counter” meant “at the mercy of the chef” and “table” meant “order off the menu”)

Host: “Have you been here before?”

Me: “No” (why am I so damn honest?)

Host: “Well let me tell you about Sushi Sasabune.” He said is smug tone. “Sushi Sasabune specializes in the best sushi. We don’t serve California rolls or spicy tuna. If you sit at the counter, you eat the chef’s menu--which varies. . . .”


Me: “Ok, give me the counter for two people at 7 pm.”

At 7 pm I walked in. I expected a small room with a few counter seats and two tables. Instead, the counter sat about a dozen people and there were tables for about another 20-30 people.

I sat down and looked the sushi chef in the eye. Yup, he’s as intimidating as the Seinfeld Soup Nazi.

I’m not going to spoil your visit by telling you want I ate. Half the experience is not knowing what’s coming out and the thrill of being at the mercy of the chef. All I’ll say is that the seafood comes from around the world is a million times better than anything else I’ve ever eaten. Sushi Sasabune serves the best sushi in Hawaii.

And sitting behind me were Charlie, Kate, and Hurley.

Sushi Sasabune
1417 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 947-3800

I Fried My Video Card

Apparently, computers have a little do-hickey devoted solely to processing the video signal; they call this the video card. Apparently, I somehow managed to make mine explode. Unfortunately, I wasn't around when it happened, but I guess it sounded something like the time my buddy threw a lighter in the campfire (big boooooom).

Honestly, I'm just proud of this picture.

The Poltergeist

Angry Dragon, Rusty Trombone, Donkey Punch and now . . . The Poltergeist!

I heard this a few days ago and I couldn’t stop laughing:

The Poltergeist: have doggy style sex with a girl and position her so she’s facing a window. Then pull out and have a buddy sub in for you. Obviously, make sure she doesn’t know you two just switched. Walk outside and put your face in the window. WOOOOOOO!!

(ok seriously, don’t do this cause that’s rape)

Rail Passed, People are Pissed, These are Funny

Last week's election will be remembered as a day when Honolulu really helped or fuct itself.

On the November 4, 2008 ballot was a question asking Honolulu voters whether they would like a $4-$5 billion rail.

It passed.

Apparently, people are still extremely upset with the election result. From the looks of it, one would think the apocalypse is near. Amidst the ranting someone put up some hilarious motivational signs:


And my favorite:

Britni Danielle

For some reason I have a giant crush on Britni Danielle. Read her blog here . . . wait don't click it yet. Why? Because there's a giant penis on the most recent post. You probably want to wait a day or two so you don't get cock-slammed. If you click it today, (Tuesday November 11, 2008) don't say I didn't warn you. http://britnidanielle.blogspot.com/

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Note: Britni's blog is dead; it has been replaced with a Microsoft Windows Tips Blog. Bummer for you. I've also discovered that if you type in "Britni Danielle" into google, this page is the second link. Thanks for using google and thanks for coming to my humble little blog. Fortunate for you, I'm epic enough to post up a link to her new blog: http://britisstillshameless.blogspot.com/

You're welcome.

Popcorn Hour Update (more excuses)

I was all good and ready to post up my Popcorn Hour A-110 review when the entire thing just crashed. I had just finished transferring files to the hard drive when I plugged it into my tv and the darn thing wouldn’t start.

I had to re-flash the firmware (whatever that means) to get the box up and running again.

I think it works fine now, but I’ll need more time to revise my review.

Liquid Bandage

Liquid bandage is just about the coolest thing ever. I’m always cutting my fingers. Once I shoved the metal edge of a tongs under the nail of my middle finger and cut a deep gash. Yes, it did hurt that bad. In fact, months later, I don’t have full feeling in that fingertip.

Anyway, I hate having band-aids on my fingers. Band-aids stink when they get wet and I can’t do crap when I have stickers on my fingers. So, for minor cuts I use New Skin liquid bandage. It’s essentially medical grade crazy glue that seals up open wounds. I can wash my hands, work, and do anything as if the skin was already healed.

And no, it doesn’t sting.

Pickup Artist 2 Needs to Warm Their Boys Up (that sounds naughty)

Before the final challenge of each episode, there’s usually a few seconds of the guys riding in the bus. It shows them “practicing” in their heads on their ride to the club. Whenever I see that, it makes me want to cry.

How the heck can anyone, even the most social people, do that? Those guys need to be yelling, laughing, and getting into a social mood.

So here’s the tip of the moment: say hi to everyone you see as you walk to the club/bar/party/etc. Say hi, yell, be goofy, and do crazy things. The RSD boot camps make their students do crazy animal sounds. If you want, do that too. Then when you walk into the club, you’ll be warmed up and ready to go.

Be Your Own Model

I used to admire people and try to be like them. One of the most common models among pickup guys is High Hefner. Hefner is the king of social proof. What can be more impressive than walking into a club with an entourage of eight blonde big boobed women? For that reason alone I occasionally watched the Girls Next Door—a show about Hefner’s three girlfriends.

Well, the past few months have shown that Hefner’s three girlfriends weren’t exactly well, his girlfriends. First, Holly (GF1) broke up with Hefner and seemingly instantly started dating magician Criss Angel. Celebrities don’t instantly start dating each other, they say they’re friends for a long time and then slowly say their dating. Hmmm. Today I learned that Kendra (GF2) is engaged to a football player. Engaged? To me that means she’s been having some sort of relationship with the football player for a while. NFL football players don’t just propose to anyone. Lastly Bridget (GF3) is actually already married to someone else. The two are separated, but they’ve been married since 1997.

Point is, what I thought was an awesome situation is really just a train wreck I didn’t know about. The more I tried to model someone, the more I learned about him, and the more obvious his disastrous life became.

I went to a club and saw Bill Bellamy. I thought, this guy’s got more status than anyone else here, but yet all he did was sit in the VIP area without a single girl. Even though I’ve never considered modeling Bill Bellamy, I did think that if I became a celebrity I’d at least have an easier time meeting girls. Nope.

So the point of all this is that people have an idea of someone in their head, but that idea is rarely reality.

From now on, I’m, not going to model anyone but me. More specifically, I’m going to model the me of the future. How would the me of 2 years from now act? What would he do? Would the me of 5 years from now be scared of that? Would he take that crap?

I’m going to create the person I want to be and then he’ll be what I’m trying to become. Now that doesn’t stop me from taking attributes from other guys and modeling those small things, but I’m not going to try and become someone else—no matter how amazing his life currently looks.