Almost.

Finally, I'm going to have to join the party.

I'm currently thisclose to getting my own Twitter. I know, I know, I'm just giving into the machine. And yes, I can let people know what I'm doing via Facebook. Hell, I'm doing enough of that as we speak. But I want to so bad. I don't know what it is. I even got over my initial fears for being 'just like everybody else,' among others:

-Would I really consistently update? I'm going to go with absolutely. I check Facebook about every hour or so. The only reason I don't constantly update my status is because I'm not quite ready to throw my sensational wit around like that. OK, so maybe that's being a bit bold, but I was running out of real reason here.

-Why does it have to be called 'tweeting?' All I can think of is the singer Tweet dancing around touching herself when I hear the word 'tweet.' So maybe this was just a personal gripe when I was 'rebelling against the establishment.' It's almost as valid a reason to not be on Twitter as saying, "I'm not going to vote for Barack HUSSEIN Obama EVER!!!!" (Yeah, don't think that idea worked out quite well, now did it?)

-I don't have a good picture. Once again, petty excuse. A similar excuse is "But I don't like any of my gym clothes, which is why I don't work out." (I've never heard anyone say this, by the way. It just sounds like something one would say.) Anyway, I have this sparkling new webcam to take care of that.

-I told people I would NEVER, EVER get a Twitter page. OK, so maybe I only told two people that. And I'm sure it wasn't in that exact quote. Even if it was, we were born to lie. Or, change our minds at least.

So there you have it. I just spent a good twenty minutes telling you why I'm now going against my my original stance for something that hasn't even happened yet. Sounds a whole lot like the 5674 mock NFL drafts you see floating around the place.

Idol on the Mind
Thanks a lot, Lil Rounds, for giving us all that turd sandwich of a performance last night. I suppose this is exactly what I get for trying to have someone's back when they don't even know me. Or when they may not have been that good to begin with. Of course, we're still on course for an Adam vs. Allison showdown that will shake the earth to its core.

No Regard For Human Life!
Yes, I'm absolutely excited about the start of the NBA Playoffs. There was a debate on ESPN76 the other day over the question of whether or not the NBA Playoffs are better than the NCAA basketball tournament. I'm not sure what side of the argument you may be on, but there is really no comparison here. We are comparing COLLEGE to PROFESSIONAL here. Amateurs to people who get paid for it.

The main draw of March Madness is not the Cinderella story, or the crazy finishes. It's the money. Why do you think CBS is paying the NCAA bailout-like money to broadcast the tournament? Why do you think they give you so many ways to print out a bracket? Do the words 'office pool' have any significance to you? Are you really going to remember how you did in your bracket this year when next year rolls around? (Do not answer that question if you are the author of this blog) Cinderella? Do you even remember that Davidson was in the Elite Eight last year, or that George Mason was in the Final Four in 2006? Of course not. (If you do remember that, then good for you! Smartass.) Don't give me the "well they care more in college" argument either. Well, I'd care if I had a chance to be a champion too!!!

As for the NBA Playoffs, there are moments that stick out with you. It's much easier to try and get to know the teams and the players, because there's not such a large chance that players will not be there next year. (Happens quite a bit in college with the insane NBA one year rule) It's actually a journey. A minimum of 16 games to become the best. A maximum of 28. An unquestioned winner at the end. And alcohol being sprayed all over everyone. I can't say I've seen that last statement happen for the NCAA tournament just yet. Well, at least legally. And of course, there are moments like this:



Look, I'm not saying I don't like the NCAA tournament. I get stuck on it just like everyone else. I'm just saying that it's quite unfair to compare it to the NBA Playoffs.

Isn't that clip just awesome? Keep watching it, I don't mind!