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The Oklahoma Battle Royale

Published by
Clark Matthews
 at May 9, 2008

First came the Jim Traber/Mark Rodgers tiff.  Now, the state capitol is getting in the fighting mood.  According to an Associated Press report:

Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, told the Tulsa World that Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, tried to pick a fight with him, using words to the effect, “I’ll whip your ass.”

Now, we can argue all day and night about the vast array of meanings a phrase like “I’ll whip your ass” can take on, but let’s just assume it was the most common usage.  That means TheLostOgle.com’s favorite state congressman is not only a racist, but a bit of a bully.  But, why was he so upset that he went after a member of his own party?

Oh, the usual.  Terrill introduced a new, racist, bill** trying to outlaw Spanish being spoken anywhere at anytime, and the outcry caused Senator Anderson to get overloaded with calls from constituents attempting to persuade him to vote for the bill.  Of course, that outcry was created by Terrill robocalling Anderson’s district begging like minded people to flood Anderson with calls.  For his part, Anderson passed on those concerns to Representative Xenophobe by way of forwarding every single call to Terrill’s office, including a a call from Mrs. Anderson requesting that her husband pick up some tamales on the way home.

So, as one can see, it was a perfectly rational argument between two grown men.  Regardless, we at TheLostOgle have been wondering why there has been a rash of scuffles lately.  Then, we found out that they are all staged in promoting a local Battle Royale wrestling event.  It made perfect sense when we uncovered the teams: Continue reading ‘The Oklahoma Battle Royale’

Category: Hinder, Jenni Carlson, Jim Traber, Mark Rodgers, Oklahoma City Media, Oklahoma Politics and The Lost Ogle. 30 Comments

Jenni Carlson hates blow-up dolls

Published by
Patrick
 at May 7, 2008

This past weekend, the Chicago White Sox did something weird to break out of their recent slump. They got out the blow-up dolls. From the Chicago Sun-Times:

If anyone was offended by the White Sox having a pair of inflatable dolls surrounded by bats and a sign encouraging players to “push” in their clubhouse before Sunday’s game in Toronto, don’t expect an apology from manager Ozzie Guillen…

On Sunday, the bats were circled around the two naked female dolls, one of whom had a bat inserted in its backside to prop it up. Each wore a sign over her breasts, one saying “Let’s Go White Sox” and the other reading “You’ve Got to Push,” the National Post in Toronto reported.

As I said, that’s weird. But know what’s even weirder? Look who got upset:

One group not amused by the prank was the Association for Women in Sports Media, whose members work toward ensuring a non-threatening work environment for all women in sports media. “The presence of those dolls creates an uncomfortable situation for any female journalist who enters the White Sox locker room simply trying to do her job,” said Jenni Carlson, the group’s president, in an e-mail.

Yes, the White Sox “slump buster” was pretty bizarre and tacky. And yes, I can see how a respectable female journalist would feel uncomfortable around blow-up dolls with bats “inserted in their backsides.” But wouldn’t any person who is not a Christie’s Toy Box employees or arrogant athlete feel uncomfortable trying to work while surrounded by a bunch of blow-up dolls? Seriously, what were all the male journalists doing? Laughing, pointing and having a circle jerk?

Anyway, here are a few more thoughts:

  • Not only is Jenni Carlson a member of the Association for Women in Sports Media, but she’s also the president. Scary. This would be like Mr. Monday leading the North American Association of Anonymous Humor Columnists. The fact that Jenni rose to this rank simply proves my old theory that she is on a path to rule the world.
  • I wonder what Jenni would have said if the White Sox players were feeding the blow-up dolls Kentucky Fried Chicken. Or if there were rumors and rumblings that the dolls were going to transfer.
  • I’m pretty sure I know what Mike Gundy is going to send Jenni for her birthday.

(Thanks to our reader “OUredman” for pointing us to WithLeather for the “tip.”)

Category: Jenni Carlson, Oklahoma City Media and Sports. 18 Comments

New Year’s Resolutions

Published by
Clark Matthews
 at January 1, 2008

Now that the ball has dropped and 2007 is gone, it is time for the New Year’s traditions. Growing up, my dad would always make us eat black eyed peas on January 1st because it supposedly brought forth good luck. Considering that they taste like something found in the cup seen in the video these people are watching, they damn well better bring some good fortune. Otherwise, I’d almost rather do as the Coney Island Polar Bear Club does for good luck and swim in freezing ocean water.

Of course the most common New Year’s tradition is the New Year’s Resolution. That’s where everyone makes a promise to give up a vice or improve their lifestyle in a way that will make this year better than the last…kind of like lent without the religion. And like lent, these resolutions are rarely followed up on for more than forty days.

Being slaves to tradition, we at TheLostOgle have resolved to be better people in 2008. I tried to think of something funnier than staying on top of housework, but seriously, my house is a pigsty. My son ambled out of the living room last night, and it took me a couple of minutes to find him. In order to avoid an Amber Alert narrowed down to Matthews’ Manor, I’m going to stick with that one.

I checked with Patrick, and his goal for 2008 is to create a drinking game for the Oklahoma Lottery Gameshow. Meanwhile, Tony plans to leave his apartment at some point during the year. After the jump, I have assigned some resolutions to a few other people, and in the comments section, you can provide your own plans for a better you. Continue reading ‘New Year’s Resolutions’

Category: Amy McRee, Brad Henry, Gary England, Jenni Carlson, Jim Traber, Oklahoma Politics and Toby Keith. 12 Comments

Top 15 Oklahoma’ish News Stories of 2007

Published by
Patrick
 at December 31, 2007

For me at least, 2007 has been a pretty crappy year. So for the last six months, I have been eagerly awaiting writing and posting the obligatory “best of” year-end news stories. Enjoy it after the jump…

Continue reading ‘Top 15 Oklahoma’ish News Stories of 2007′

Category: Basketball in OKC, Dean Blevins, Jenni Carlson, Mike Gundy, OU Football, Oklahoma City Media, Oklahoma City Radio, Saving Grace, The Daily Oklahoman and The Oklahoma Gazette. 24 Comments

Here Comes Santa Clark

Published by
Clark Matthews
 at December 21, 2007

It’s been a tough week for a CPA/blogger. A multitude of things has made it difficult for me to serve you, TheLostOgle.com reader. For one, year end is fast approaching which has created much work for me, meaning no downtime during the day to rattle off thousand word tomes about Tom Coburn investigating spending bills in search secret slush funds for recruiting lesbians in Southwest Oklahoma or a journal about me fighting holiday traffic. Second, it seems I have had a busy social life for the past couple of weeks. If I’m not out taking my kid to scream at Northpark Mall’s Santa Claus, I am actually being invited to Christmas parties…which is strange considering my behavior at parties is basically limited to standing against the wall and engaging anyone who comes across me in a debate about whether accrual or cash basis accounting is superior. (If you have to ask, the answer is accrual, you cretin.)

The last reason is that I have been contracted out by the Santa Claus to fill the stockings of Oklahoma’s finest citizens. Rather than waiting until Christmas morning to find out what is in store, I figured I would cut the suspense and let you know after the jump. Continue reading ‘Here Comes Santa Clark’

Category: Jenni Carlson, Jim Inhofe, Justice League of Oklahoma, Mike Gundy, OSU Basketball, Oklahoma Politics, Sean Sutton and The Lost Ogle. 12 Comments

What Are We Thankful For?

Published by
Clark Matthews
 at November 21, 2007

 

For those who have not heard, tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day.  One tradition at the Matthews household is that everyone at the dinner table must give a reason to be thankful before getting an turkey.  So, I thought I’d bring that tradition to TheLostOgle.  I’ll start:

Clark Matthews:  I am thankful , of course, for my loving wife and one year old son…but also, having Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe to provide me with material for articles.

Patrick Nelson is thankful amendments have been made to the Constitution of Oklahoma.

Tony Hanadarko says he is thankful for “his pet turtle“, but what he really gives thanks for is that he gets to walk on the same Earth as David Beckham.

Now, wasn’t that nice.  As successful as this exercise was, I thought I’d extend it to some of Oklahoma’s more famous citizens.  After the jump you will find out how some of your favorite Oklahomans answered this question:

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Continue reading ‘What Are We Thankful For?’

Category: Amy McRee, Basketball in OKC, Brad Henry, Dean Blevins, Gan Matthews, Gary England, Hinder, Jenni Carlson, Jim Inhofe, Jim Traber, Lauren Richardson, Mick Cornett, Mike Gundy, Oklahoma City Media, Oklahoma Politics, The Lost Ogle, The Sports Animal and Toby Keith. 19 Comments

Oklahoma Halloween Costume Ideas

Published by
Patrick
 at October 18, 2007

Aaron Tuttle

The other day, Clark, Tony and I were at The Lost Ogle headquarters debating what costumes we should wear for the Gazette’s “Ghouls Gone Wild” Halloween parade. Clark wanted to be a baseball player. Tony wanted us to dress up like Devo. I thought a costume based upon people or things related to Oklahoma seemed like a good idea.

Check out ten of these ideas after the jump:

Continue reading ‘Oklahoma Halloween Costume Ideas’

Category: Amy McRee, Gary England, Jenni Carlson, Mike Gundy, OKC Advertising, Oklahoma City Media, Sports and The Oklahoma Gazette. 11 Comments

Who Is The Most Likely To Pull A Gundy?

Published by
Tony
 at October 2, 2007

In an effort to eek every last drop out of Gundygate, some friends and I spent last evening trying the figure out who the next local celebrity to “pull a Gundy” and get national headlines for a tirade will be. Here is what we came up with. Which do you think is the most likely? Any other ideas?

Jenni Carlson

The Target: Mike Gundy

Jenni has been through a lot over the past two weeks, and has shown remarkable restraint in not losing her cool after being publicly humiliated. I fully expect to see her completely lose it in a future OSU press conference and am really hopeful that the phrase “I’M A WOMAN! I’m 32!” is used.

Continue reading ‘Who Is The Most Likely To Pull A Gundy?’

Category: Gary England, Jenni Carlson, Jim Traber, Mike Gundy, Oklahoma City Radio and Oklahoma City Weather. 22 Comments

Return of the King

Published by
Clark Matthews
 at September 28, 2007

Lost in the hub bub of “Gundygate” is this story:

Sam Houston State is in Stillwater for tomorrow’s showdown with Oklahoma State. That isn’t the interesting part of the story. SHSU is obviously just a cream puff school the Cowboy scheduled for an easy victory (although, “easy victory” is kind of hard to proclaim when your school gets stomped by the Troy State Trojans). What should be noted is that some of our readers may recognize the starting quarterback for the Bearkats…Rhett Bomar. Continue reading ‘Return of the King’

Category: Jenni Carlson, Mike Gundy, OSU Football, OU Football, Sports, The Daily Oklahoman and Where Are They Now?. 11 Comments

Bobby Reid’s Mother Is Litigious

Published by
Tony
 at September 27, 2007

This story may have legs yet! It seems Bobby Reid’s mother, Rajika, has looked thoroughly at Gundygate and decided that the aggrieved party is… Rajika Reid! In a case that we can only hope isn’t settled out of court and is played out on CourtTV, Rajika Reid has decided that she is going to sue Jenni Carlson and the Oklahoman.

The first thought I had when I read this was “Wow, she’s going to throw away all the good press OSU has built up over the past five days in an attempt to get a little money out of this!” And the second thought I had was “Wow, this is amazingly good news for TheLostOgle.com.” And then the third thought I had was “Hey, are those onion rings over there? Damn, they look good.”

Personally, I think Jenni forcing herself to listen to Saliva is probably punishment enough, but perhaps a court of law will decide otherwise. What I do know is that if Bobby Reid’s mother somehow wins this lawsuit, I’m hiring a lawyer of my own. Because that time John Rohde made fun of my go-kart driving skills will not go unpunished. He will pay through the nose.

EDIT: I see one of our readers beat me to the punch on this in the comments. Expect a lawsuit.

Category: Jenni Carlson, Mike Gundy and The Daily Oklahoman. 18 Comments
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