Archive for January, 2008

This sucks…

Published by
Patrick
 at January 31, 2008

Yeah…so apparently the “Band of Horses” concert that is being held tomorrow night at Meacham Auditorium is already sold out. What’s that? An indie rock concert in the OKC metro with no radio support is sold out? I haven’t been this surprised since the last time Braum’s got my order right.

Anyway, I guess I’m going to attempt to use the “influence” and “reach” of the Lost Ogle to beg for tickets. Or better yet, see if one of our media or University of Oklahoma “allies” can hook me up with some credentially hall pass things. If you can help, email me at okcpatrick at gmail.com. I’ll maybe even write something nice and sweet about you, or possibly even give you a t-shirt.

Category: The Lost Ogle. 14 Comments

I’m coming up only to show you wrong…

Published by
Patrick
 at January 31, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TshWB77-7M4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibE7IqEjni4

This is “Band of Horses.” They kick ass. See them Friday night at Meacham Auditorium in Norman. Hopefully, I’ll see you there…

Category: Uncategorized. 4 Comments

Kelly Ogle’s Street Cred Is Unimpeachable

Published by
Tony
 at January 30, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbGDXFJJz1I

Personally, I think Kelly Ogle should keep making jokes like this:

I’m down with that. That’s some street talk just in case any teenagers are still listening.

That’s just hilarious stuff, and only slightly more awkward than, say, Mitt Romney’s attempt to relate to America’s youth.

This is all just part of KWTV’s new effort to attract a more hip, urban demographic. Consider all that we have seen recently:

  • Robin Marsh’s decision to wear a grill while doing the morning broadcast.
  • Ed Murray stumping for Ron Paul and telling the public that a Paul presidency would be “the crunkest administration since Millard Fillmore was in office.”
  • Alex Cameron, in reporting the death of Gordon Hinckley, pulling out a 40 of malt liquor and pouring some out for his homey, the “most legit president of the Morman church evah!”

    • Anyway, I think it is really great that Channel 9 is trying to diversify their viewership, and I look forward to Toby Rowland’s upcoming rap debut.

    Category: Oklahoma City Media and The Ogles. 13 Comments

    It’s Pimpin’ Time

    Published by
    Clark Matthews
     at January 30, 2008

    For my first twenty-eight years on this earth, my beautiful blue irises were surrounded by whites of the eye that were, well, white. Now, in my twenty-ninth year, I am battling pink eye for the second time. Apparently, wearing contact lenses and having a child in daycare is a bad combination. Truthfully, the inflammation and oozing are only a minor hindrance, while the big red veins are only mildly disconcerting. What really sucks is that when I get pink eye, I have to discontinue wearing my contacts for a week.

    Going back to glasses is tough. It’s one thing to wear them for half an hour while watching television before bed. It’s an entirely different thing to walk around all day without peripheral vision and having to constantly shove the damned things back up the bridge of my nose. I want laser surgery.

    Problem: I don’t want to pay for it.

    The more I think about it, the more I conclude I shouldn’t have to. Every member of the media gets their eyes fixed for free, AND they get their picture on the wall at the doctor’s office. Advanced Laser Center gave “eagle vision” to The Morning Animals so they could read everything but our URL on the air clearly. Hummel Eye Institute gave Jim Traber (possibly even Cardboard Jim) and some guy named Joe Strunk eye surgery.

    Sure, they have the airwaves going for them, but I am part of the digital media. While our target audience is younger, their eyes will soon be failing, too. So, for a forward thinking LASIK performer, snagging me as an endorser would be a bargain. For one, getting me to pimp their product would be a one time non-expenditure. While they have to pay Lump every time he hits that laser beam sound effect along with Lump’s bosses for the airtime, all they’d have to do is fix my vision. So, I’m talking to you ClearSight Center, or whoever else wants my endorsement.

    And after the jump, I have some marketing plans for some other local businesses who should advertise with us. Continue reading ‘It’s Pimpin’ Time’

    Category: The Lost Ogle. 15 Comments

    Profiles In Heroism: David Godbold

    Published by
    Tony
     at January 29, 2008

    For non-basketball fans, it was a game that probably did not win the sport many converts. The first installment of Bedlam was not an aesthetically pleasing affair. Neither team could get into the flow of their offense, there were no sustained runs, and Sean Sutton did everything in his power to keep the crowd out of the game — to the point that he had one timeout left with more than 12 minutes left in the game.

    Through all of the ugliness, one hero rose from the crowd. I speak not of Obi Muonelo and his amazing first half, nor Taylor Griffin and his career high 20 points. I am talking, of course, about David Godbold.

    He refuses to square up to the basket when he shoots, he makes decisions with the ball in his hands that make you want to tear your hair out, and I’m fairly certain that Al Eschbach leads the fast break better than him, but David Charles Godlbold wins the Bedlam MVP Award.

    For all of the (well-deserved) praise that Marcus Dove gets for his defense, the transformation of Godbold into a defensive stopper has flown under the radar. OSU spent the better part of the first half trying to get James Anderson free for some open looks, but he couldn’t even catch the ball, much less get shots off. When Sean Sutton made the shockingly coherent move to give Byron Eaton the ball and simply let him abuse Omar Leary, it was Godbold who Jeff Capel switched to Eaton.

    And then, when Marcus Dove fouled out, Godbold, in a gesture that — if there is justice in this world — should go down in history as among the awesomest in Bedlam basketball history, flashed the trademark Dove hand sign which, as I’ve said before, is one of the most obnoxious things in history.

    Godbold is a senior, and will not play professional basketball. But he did intern at KOCO (BTW, conflict of interest much, KOCO? I’m just saying.) so perhaps we’ll meet again down the road. Until then, I raise my (non-alcoholic) glass in honor of one of America’s greatest heroes, David Godbold.

    Unrelated: Anyone knowing the location of Tony Crocker’s offensive game, please contact the authorities. It has disappeared. Also, I sincerely hope Sean Sutton can start enjoying the game again soon. He does not look well.

    Category: OSU Basketball and OU Basketball. 15 Comments

    Lance Cargill Update

    Published by
    Patrick
     at January 29, 2008

    Yesterday, we posted some information regarding former Oklahoma House Speaker Lance Cargill and innocent puppies. About thirty minutes later, he caved under the pressure and stepped down from his leadership position. Then later on in the day, KFOR Channel 4 ran this story:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLjW0z9RnLk

    Coincidence???

    We think not.

    However, we do feel sorry for Mr. Cargill. To donate to his campaign for reelection, click here! Or better yet, to help Mr. Cargill promptly prepare his 2008 taxes, call his volunteer coordinator Josh Cline at 405.514.7322. You’ll be thankful that you did.

    Category: Uncategorized. 0 Comments

    Lance Cargill eats puppies…

    Published by
    Patrick
     at January 28, 2008

    Don’t let that nice picture fool you! Lost Ogle sources have confirmed that Oklahoma House Speaker (and Idea List Maker ) Lance Cargill eats puppies in his spare time, and when nobody is looking, dumps their carcasses near some abandoned warehouse in Southeast Oklahoma City!

    Actually, to be perfectly honest, our “sources” really haven’t really confirmed this story at all. It’s just something that we made up because the Daily Oklahoman published a “not so good” article regarding Cargill this past weekend. Here is the first sentence of the article:

    Oklahoma House Speaker Lance Cargill was delinquent in paying property taxes on his Harrah law office six years in a row, an investigation by The Oklahoman revealed.

    Yeah…when the Daily Oklahoman starts launching “investigations” into Republican House Speakers, you know that there has to be something bigger and badder going on than some dude just trying to avoid forgetting to paying taxes. Maybe he messes up Ed Kelley’s hair whenever they meet, or maybe he believes in global warming, but I’m starting to think the state’s newspaper doesn’t like him.

    And in other Lance Cargill news, his “100 Ideas book” will be available on Tuesday. There has been no word yet if any of our ideas made the final list ( at least idea #3485 made the website), but some probably should have. There’s also been no word on if an idea about “forgetting” to pay your taxes made the list, either.

    Category: 100 Ideas and Oklahoma Politics. 12 Comments

    Justice League of Oklahoma (Episode 2.6)

    Published by
    Clark Matthews
     at January 28, 2008

    Previously: After a threat to kidnap Sam Bradford before the Big XII Championship game was brought to the attention of the Justice League, the investigation headed several dead ends. As a preventative measure, Gary England assigned Jason White to protect Bradford. Wayne Coyne began working at decrypting the letter Coach Stoops received. Amy McRee started doing her own investigation and is now missing. Coach Sauter and Joe Burton finally tracked down the main suspect, Robert Allen. Continue reading ‘Justice League of Oklahoma (Episode 2.6)’

    Category: Amy McRee, Gary England, Justice League of Oklahoma and Wayne Coyne. 11 Comments

    Bring Back the Birdman

    Published by
    Patrick
     at January 27, 2008

    Today is the first day that Chris “The Birdman” Andersen can officially apply for reinstatement to the National Basketball Association. The reason he gets to apply is because it’s now been two years since he violated the NBA’s drug policy for doing extacy or something.

    For us former fans of the Oklahoma City Hornets, this gives us a chance to celebrate and remember the “charlie hustle energy player” that never really seemed to play with much energy or hustle. “Remember when” conversations are also due for people who:

    • enjoy ironic billboards
    • prefer prognosticative NBA marketing departments
    • like for NBA players to buy them drinks at Baker’s Street
    • miss the fights at Baker’s Street
    • deal drugs
    • Write sappy feature stories about professional basketball players who overcome long odds to reach the top but then tragically fall back down

    Anyway, I hope The Birdman comes back to Oklahoma City and plays basketball with the Sonics.  Just for fun, I hope that Chris Paul, Tyson Chandler and Speedy Claxton’s teeth come back, too.

    Category: Sports. 1 Comment

    Another “drunk sex” poll…

    Published by
    Patrick
     at January 25, 2008

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    Apparently, you really do learn something new everyday.

    Like today, for example, we learned (from reader comments that you’ll never see) that Amanda from “The Biggest Loser” has a larger fan club than Toby Keith, Megan Mullally and the City of Bethany combined. We also learned that one out of every five individuals would have drunk sex with her over Amis from America’s top model.

    Anyway, we (and especially I) now kind of feel kind of bad about the whole thing. Because not only did we make Amanda’s friends and fans mad at us, but we pissed off her husband, too. To make up for this blunder, here is a totally different poll regarding who you’d rather have drunk sex with.

    Also, please be sure to take this poll as serious as Amanda’s fans took the other one, because you are at a website called TheLostOgle.com. It just doesn’t get much more serious than that…

    I would rather have drunk sex with…

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    Category: Poll! Poll! Poll!. 10 Comments
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