Yankees vs. Phillies W.S. 2009

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Wow, this reminds me of my friends from Philly constantly trying to determine who makes the best cheesesteaks; Pat's or Geno's.

I call B.S.

I'm not from Philly and even I know Philadelphians don't care for either Pat's or Geno's

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by ade06

I call B.S.

I'm not from Philly and even I know Philadelphians don't care for either Pat's or Geno's

Ok then, not to veer to far off topic, where IS the best cheesesteak in Philly then?

Actually like pizza, everyone knows the best cheesesteaks are actually in New Jersey.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Not sure what you see as "rollins-esque" but whatever. Seems as if you don't pick the Yankees to win, you're a dope or a fool or a "blind fan".

Wow!
How things evolve.
No one said anything about having to pick the Yankees.
Remember? Someone mentioned Phillies in 5? Did I read that wrong?
Hence a blind Phillies fan if you can't recognize they are not playing against a triple A team. They are playing the best team in baseball in 2009! Just hope they don't turn out like the Patriots.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Not sure what you see as "rollins-esque" but whatever. Seems as if you don't pick the Yankees to win, you're a dope or a fool or a "blind fan". This thread is bringing back memories of conversations I had with friends at Rutgers who were Yankees/Giants/Rangers fans... a humble bunch.
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Joel,
Just realized it and totally feel for you.
I have a new found understanding and sort of feel bad.
You are from "South Jersey".
The land of nowhere. You are not accepted by northern jersey, where the majority of the population resides. On top of that, no local team anywhere in sight to call your own so understandably you look for comfort across the river, in Philadelphia, the land of brotherly love.
Makes sense.


Kidding aside, unless you are from NJ, folks have no clue of the two different worlds that exist between northern Jersey and south Jersey. At least when I left 13 years ago, it was evident.

.....and as cheesesteaks go, GENO'S!!!

[floydpink]

Only use people from North Jersey have for South Jersey is all the places for the maffia to bury bodies in all the pine barrens.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Before I read all the crap posted above, I was figuring the Yankees in 6. But after seeing all the "Rollins"-esque crap posted by the Phillie fans, I'm hoping for a repeat of their last meeting in The Fall Classic, back in 1950.

Yankees in a sweep.

I am a diehard Yankees fan and also a realist. Care to wager a 5 er on that prediction?

[The Poet]

Some guy who joined here a short time back said he was from Mid-Jersey, and I objected that there was no such thing. I think he went and hid, which was not my intent.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Some guy who joined here a short time back said he was from Mid-Jersey, and I objected that there was no such thing. I think he went and hid, which was not my intent.

That there is funny stuff.
Amazing how it has always been Northern Jersey or South Jersey.
I think the reason there is no middle is the middle part wants no part of that and prefers the term "Northern Jersey.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Joel, I see THAT as "Rollins-esque", brother. And no, I don't think the Yanks will sweep - but I certainly don't think they will win only 1 game either. I expect the series to play out pretty much the same way it did against the Angels, with most of the games being ones either could win. Yet anyone who looks at it objectively must admit the Yankees have the edge in - well, in everything, really.

I don't see that as "Rollins-esque". I see that as a prediction. Wasn't even said in a "smartass" way. If I said "Phillies sweep, but maybe the Yanks will sneak out one win" that would be me being a d***. And please entertain me what did Rollins say that has stuck in your craw so bad?

And the bolded part.....???? To use another "esque", that is New York-esque. You're kidding, right?

Originally Posted by ade06

I call B.S.

I'm not from Philly and even I know Philadelphians don't care for either Pat's or Geno's

IMHO, Tony Luke's is better than both. YMMV.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Wow!
How things evolve.
No one said anything about having to pick the Yankees.
Remember? Someone mentioned Phillies in 5? Did I read that wrong?
Hence a blind Phillies fan if you can't recognize they are not playing against a triple A team. They are playing the best team in baseball in 2009! Just hope they don't turn out like the Patriots.

No one said anything about the Yankees being a AAA team. You inferred that I was dissing the Yankees because I predicted the Phillies in 5. I saw no d***ness (like, that's a word ) when I predicted it. You all are just offended that someone would make such a bold prediction against your beloved Yankees. A backhanded apology can be made if that would make all of you feel better.
The Yankees had the best regular season record. The World Series will determine the the best team in baseball. Your opinion of what defines the best team apparently differs from mine.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Joel,
Just realized it and totally feel for you.
I have a new found understanding and sort of feel bad.
You are from "South Jersey".
The land of nowhere. You are not accepted by northern jersey, where the majority of the population resides. On top of that, no local team anywhere in sight to call your own so understandably you look for comfort across the river, in Philadelphia, the land of brotherly love.
Makes sense.


Kidding aside, unless you are from NJ, folks have no clue of the two different worlds that exist between northern Jersey and south Jersey. At least when I left 13 years ago, it was evident.

.....and as cheesesteaks go, GENO'S!!!

All kidding aside, I am closer to the stadium complex in S. Philly than a lot of people who live in Philly! 18 minutes from my driveway to the entrance to the stadium parking lot...and I live in the boonies! Being that close I have no problem calling Philly my home city. (***kidding no longer aside***) And who in the world would want to be associated with the armpit of America, North Jersey where corruption and lawlessness reigns supreme?

I went to Rutgers (NB) and when I told people there I was in North Jersey they about flipped and said it was actually South Jersey. We agreed to disagree but ultimately I ended up calling it Central Jersey. ...I won't hide though.

[yourchoice]

Thank God the Eagles play tonight and I can walk away from this banter!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Thank God the Eagles play tonight and I can walk away from this banter!

You need two football teams to show up to have a game.
Who is this Washington team? Are they in the NFL?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I went to Rutgers (NB) and when I told people there I was in North Jersey they about flipped and said it was actually South Jersey. We agreed to disagree but ultimately I ended up calling it Central Jersey. ...I won't hide though.

Ha!!!
Rutgers Alumni here also.
However, I am from Rutgers in Norther Jersey from NCAS.
We differer there to, even going to the same school, even both being from Jersey.
How funny.

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

And who in the world would want to be associated with the armpit of America, North Jersey where corruption and lawlessness reigns supreme?

Oh no you didn't. Don't even get me started on the ass end of this state.

Go Yankees.

[floydpink]

Better be nice to the lawlessness in North Jersey.

Lost of wiseguys pass through South Jersey to bury bodies out in the pine barrens.

You probably wouldn't believe me, but I actually worked for a well known mobster in college at his fish market in Rutherford and learned to keep my head down and mouth shut and let the money flow into my pockets.

I actually grew up in Long Branch, on the shore, and we always considered it Central Jersey and called everyone from other parts of the state, "bennies".

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I actually grew up in Long Branch, on the shore, and we always considered it Central Jersey and called everyone from other parts of the state, "bennies".

Pete,
No such thing as Central Jersey.
If you grew up in Long Branch, where I come from (Ironbound section of Newark - grammar school, High School and even went to college near by at Rutgers in Newark), you grew up "down the shore".

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Go Yankees.

Damn, you're right...I should have just said Go Phillies.

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Damn, you're right...I should have just said Go Phillies.

Keep it simple Joel.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Damn, you're right...I should have just said Go Phillies.

Now just exactly how did you mean that "Go'?

[MedicCook]

I always liked the joke Carlin used back in the 80's.

"Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey."