Evidence That Deaf People Are Just Messing With Us

Yesterday we had our Retro Super Bowl Party, to relive that glorious day when the Colts won the Super Bowl. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait for the season to start. However, while I was previewing the DVDs to make sure they worked, I noticed something crazy during Billy Joel's performance of the National Anthem during Super Bowl XLI.

Marlee Matlin gets the honor of being the Sign Language Interpreter for the National Anthem. If you watch the YouTube video below, it would seem that deaf people use the same sign for "glare," "bombs bursting," and "air." Pay attention around the 45 second mark and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's pretty bad (but keep reading, it gets worse).



When I was searching for the above clip, I came across another interesting one. This next YouTube video shows "Jason" signing at the same time as Marlee during the Super Bowl. He uses different signs. Pay close attention at the 55 second mark for his interpretation of "rockets red glare." Seriously? (but keep reading, it gets worse)



I finally found this last video of "samantha" signing the entire anthem. She seems to confirm Marlee's interpretation of "red glare" (35 second mark), but then she goes nuts on "bombs bursting." Check it out.



So I am thoroughly confused. Apparently, when you're signing the National Anthem, you're free to do whatever the heck you want for "and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air..." One of these days, I'll put my own interpretation up on YouTube.

I'm convinced that deaf people are just messing with us for fun. Really they all just know how to read lips.

Colts Beat the Bears: A Super Bowl Celebration!

I've finally got a few photos to share from our Super Bowl party last Sunday. Many thanks to Rab for uploading them. He also has a nice little post on our party that you can read here.

First of all, a million thanks to Rab, Phil, and the Tickler for hosting an AWESOME Super Bowl Party. We had like 50 people show up and I know they put a lot of work into throwing this party. I know everyone had a great time and it was very generous of them to open up the house to pretty much anyone who wanted to come. Including a single Bears fan, which I'll post about later. So thanks guys, it was a night I'll never forget.

Also a big thanks to the guys who came in from out of town. As Rab mentions, we had Joel come in from Texas for the weekend to watch the game, AJ from Seattle, then Ike flew in from Alaska to be here for 17 hours, just to watch the Colts win. Thanks for doing that guys, it was awesome to see you there.

Then a big thanks to big J for letting fourteen people cram into his minivan for a ride through downtown after the win. We were on top of the van, hanging on the side, sitting on top of each other, and I think there were a few empty beer cans when we were finished (not mine), so thanks for doing that for us.

Now, on to the photos that help immortalize one of the best nights of my life. You can view the entire photoset here (which is worth seeing- Thanks Rab!).


Here's a picture of half of us in the van after the game. That's big Biscuit in the middle with the newspaper and Ike freezing his ass off the side.


Here we all are celebrating in a veritable mosh pit. That's my wife on the right hand side pushing April out of the way so she can jump into the middle of the pile. There's a video of that some where that I'll have to get uploaded to Youtube.


I love this picture. Me and my two old roommates who both flew in for the game. I'm throwing up the official horseshoe symbol for the Colts. At least it's official where I come from (Scruff, was that you who made it?).

Ange & Andy Represent the West Coast- Holla!

Ange throws down her Colts pride from out West:

"Well... It is that time of year! A time of year that, well, I have never been so excited about before and actually could care less about the commercials! Although we are sad not being there to celebrate with our friends... the city... I just wanted to let everyone know we will do our best to represent from the West Coast! Ginger tried to buy a hat from a mall out here and they said they sold out of there Colts gear the day after the game against the Patriots(wonder how large of a stock they actually had?)! So I guess we won't be the only Colts Fans representing in the West:). Woohooo!

Go Colts....
Go Horse.....
Go Blue.....
Believe.....

However ya want to say it... just say it LOUD!">

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GO COLTS!

Big John Throws in a Joke!

More Super Bowl Fun Friday! John sends a joke:

"Funny joke I heard today... Go Colts!

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a Chicago Park when a crazed Rottweiler suddenly attacks one of the boys. Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his hockey stick, shoves it under the dog's collar, twists it and breaks the dog's neck, saving his friend.

A reporter is standing by, sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy. "Young Cub Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook. "But I'm not a Cubs fan," the little boy replies.
"Sorry, but since we're in Chicago, I just assumed you were," says the reporter and starts writing again.

"Sox Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack," he writes in his notebook.
"But I'm not a Sox fan either," the little boy replies.
"Sorry, but since we're in Chicago, I just assumed you were," says the reporter and starts writing again.
"Bears Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack," he writes in his notebook.
"I'm not a Bears fan either," says the boy.
"Oh... I assumed everyone in Chicago was either for the Cubs, Sox or Bears. What team do you root for?" the reporter asked.
"I'm a Colts Fan," the boy replies. The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes:

"Little Bastard From Indiana Kills Beloved Family Pet"

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GO COLTS!

The Tickler's "Wall of Glory!"

The Tickler has demonstrated his Colts pride by turning a wall of his cube into a Wall of Glory. Behold. And here's the rest of his email:

"As you can see, it’s been an incredibly busy week at work. Very stressful. But in the end, the fruits of your labor finally pay off.

Witness the miracle...witness...the Wall of Glory!

Sunday is close...Let's get hyped!!!!!!


GO COLTS!!!!!!!!


-Tickler

(Look closely to try and find 'Sexy Rexy'. It’s sort of a ‘Where’s Waldo’ kind of exercise. As you can imagine, I could only put that photo on the wall for a brief moment to take the picture.)"

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GO COLTS!!!

JWey Chimes In!

More Super Bowl Hype! JWey sent this pic in with the following message:

"Subject: Go Horse!!!

Rookie of the year?...wish I could be in Indy...

Oh yeah, Go Colts!!!"

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The Ry-Dog Speaks

This is the first in a series of posts to remind me how hyped up all my friends are for this weekend. Any emails I get of friends who are just freaking HYYYYYYYYYYYPPPPPEEEDDD, I'll put them in here to remember for years to come. So, Ry-Dog gets first honors:

"Subject: I think I just wet my pants!!! Go Colts!!!

Calling all my Hommie Colts Fans,

The Ry-Dog has a few words to speak!! (It's hot in my office, JJJJJJJJ, AIR OOOOOOONN!!) This is the Friday before one of, what am I thinking, the biggest weekend in Colt's Fan History!!! Those who have followed the Colt's through good times and bad could only dream of the Colt's and Super Bowl being used in the same sentence. Those who are Band Wagon Fans, we invite you too!! I hope all of you take in all the HYPE, all the EXCITEMENT, all the LOVE and most of all, all the times Freeney puts Grossman on his back!!! GET HHHHYYYPPPEEDDD!! This means so much to all of us and what a feeling it will be as we witness our Colt's running on to the field on Sunday. This is it fellas, let the PARTY BEGIN!!!! And all of God's people say........???????? GO COLT'S!!!!!!! The Dog has spoken and now, WHAT MOM!!!, WHAT IS IT!!!!!
Love you all!! Be safe!!!"

GO HORSE!!!!