Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1177 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.23
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:11 am: | |
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/l ateshow/top_ten/contest/ David Letterman has called for viewers to submit their top ten things about having the Super Bowl in Detroit. You can bet that submissions will all be funny jabs at Detroit like, "Visitors can keep warm by setting fires to cars." etc. I encourage you to try your hands at listing some funny, yet positive reasons why the superbowl is in Detroit. |
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys
Post Number: 253 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.164.1
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:24 am: | |
Here's mine: People get the chance to joke about washed-up and groundless stereotypes |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 803 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:29 am: | |
mine "where else can you see the rolling stones?" |
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander
Post Number: 1537 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:32 am: | |
Detroityes the best comedy around. |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1178 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.23
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:33 am: | |
"Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick promised to show his boobs." |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1179 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.23
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:37 am: | |
"When its 45 degrees in Jacksonville FL they give you orange juice and plinko. When its 45 degrees in Detroit they give you rock-n-roll and hot rods." |
Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling
Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.50.91.234
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:58 am: | |
Mine: Instead of traditional shrimp and margaritas, media enjoys coney dogs and Strohs at media day. |
Alexei289 Member Username: Alexei289
Post Number: 1022 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.183.223
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 12:13 pm: | |
You dont have to worry about getting mugged on the transit lines ;) |
Ltrain Member Username: Ltrain
Post Number: 65 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.212.59.139
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 12:18 pm: | |
"Talk show host doesn't bring his washed up show to town to ruin the party." |
Amy_p
Member Username: Amy_p
Post Number: 618 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.21
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 12:57 pm: | |
LMAO @ Gogo! |
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo
Post Number: 469 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.55
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 1:39 pm: | |
LMAO @ Gogo, also! Although, Kwame shows his boobs all the time, anyway.... |
Warriorfan Member Username: Warriorfan
Post Number: 238 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 141.217.173.125
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:15 pm: | |
Our mayor can beat up your mayor. |
Lurker Member Username: Lurker
Post Number: 1573 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:17 pm: | |
The residents manage to stay cool due to their extremely thin skin. |
Pam Member Username: Pam
Post Number: 60 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 67.107.47.65
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:17 pm: | |
Sun tanning is bad for your skin.
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Marelis Member Username: Marelis
Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 207.148.209.238
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:32 pm: | |
In other cities, rap stars bring all the bling, but our mayor can out-bling Diddy. |
Neilr Member Username: Neilr
Post Number: 183 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.242.215.65
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 5:32 pm: | |
Forget your sunscreen? No problem. |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1182 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.23
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:02 pm: | |
"With the Katrina/FEMA debacle, NFL planners decided to stay clear of hurricane prone cities." |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1183 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.23
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:05 pm: | |
"Detroit consistently ranks amongst the phattest US cities." |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 9841 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:06 pm: | |
"We don't have to wait till the Pistons and Red Wings are in the finals to make fun of Detroit." (Last laugh is on you....world) |
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit
Post Number: 2027 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 63.149.5.130
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:13 pm: | |
We don't need a top 10 - We are Detroit so fuck you! How about that one? |
Sumotect Member Username: Sumotect
Post Number: 166 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 64.243.32.9
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:23 pm: | |
Our Mayor can kick your Mayor's ASS! |
Northend Member Username: Northend
Post Number: 719 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 69.212.62.92
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:30 pm: | |
A Super Bowl in Detroit will always guarantee room for two visiting teams!!! |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 838 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 69.129.146.186
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 6:56 pm: | |
the winning team gets free tickets to the Windsor Ballet the Pistons and Red Wings are on standby if the game gets too boring |
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba
Post Number: 2999 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.160.138.107
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 8:46 pm: | |
Detroit, because Baghdad was taken. We tore down the Donovan Bldg., feel the vibe. |
Paulmcall
Member Username: Paulmcall
Post Number: 584 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.40.119.216
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:41 pm: | |
Expectations are low so anything good that happens is a plus. Pressures people to be on good behavior. Gets a few potholes filled. Downtown bars can recouped some lost Red Wing revenue. Gives newspapers something good to write about. Excuse for lame celebrities to visit. Meter maids love it. Limo drivers get rich. Some home owners get to pay off mortgages early. City's image grows brighter. |
Valkyrias Member Username: Valkyrias
Post Number: 198 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.47.103.87
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 2:38 am: | |
where else can you go to get canadian beer without actually having to go to canada? |
Spiderdan Member Username: Spiderdan
Post Number: 12 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 198.111.39.17
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 3:03 am: | |
It's the only place where Canada is south of the border! |
Spiderdan Member Username: Spiderdan
Post Number: 13 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 198.111.39.17
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 3:34 am: | |
Or another one, "A brand new Ford or GM vehicle for anyone who shows up." |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 809 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 11:15 am: | |
"where else can you go to get canadian beer without actually having to go to canada?" anywhere in western ny for starters :P |
Valkyrias Member Username: Valkyrias
Post Number: 199 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 66.238.129.197
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 2:00 pm: | |
let's not get technical here! you go anywhere's south of here and they say, "labbat what?" |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 9853 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 2:02 pm: | |
The pulse of Detroit: The wrecking ball |
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6633 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.20
| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 2:05 pm: | |
Detroit, far enough from AA to feel safe. (Said sarcastically) |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1201 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 12:53 pm: | |
Ok, Here are the final results... Top Ten Cool Things About Having The Super Bowl In Detroit 10. No need for Homeland Security as entire audience is armed to the teeth Heidi H., Sault, Ste. 9. Every place you go are plaques stating "Madonna Slept Here" Bob T., Westminster, MD 8. Commemorative bullet proof vests for all fans David B., Brick, NJ 7. Finally, a chance for Lions fans to watch a professional football team Peter O., Ames, IA 6. Burning cars in the street make it feel like Miami Jim D., Sparta Twp., MI 5. Sounds of heckling fans drowned out by gunfire Marty S., Oak Hill, VA 4. 30,000 Ford pink slips can be reused as confetti Mike S., Spokane, WA 3. According to James Frey, "It's great to have the Super Bowl return to the Motor City where I quarterbacked the New Orlean Saints to their first World Championship in 1973." Nick Y., Waynesboro, PA 2. Sudden death a real possibility Dan L., Superior 1. Buy two hotdogs, get a free Ford Focus Pat P., Fairmont, WV |
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys
Post Number: 274 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 141.217.173.191
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 1:07 pm: | |
did Letterman do that last night? I was watching Mo Rocca on Leno in Detroit |
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 839 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 1:09 pm: | |
pot shots at detroit crime aside....those just aren't funny (except for the madonna one lol) |
Gogo Member Username: Gogo
Post Number: 1203 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 1:13 pm: | |
yup - standard fair as far as Detroit jabs go. I could find better Detroit jabs in a fortune cookie. I'd even laugh if there was something new or witty. The madonna one is the only one remotely original. |
Skulker Member Username: Skulker
Post Number: 3497 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 1:46 pm: | |
They seem remarkably similar to the jabs he takes at New York in his monlogues....nothing to get riled up about. |
Psip
Member Username: Psip
Post Number: 1025 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.246.13.131
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 2:01 pm: | |
Buy a new car in Detroit, and still pay a $600 transportation charge. |
Mike Member Username: Mike
Post Number: 574 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 24.176.58.18
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 2:06 pm: | |
I though number 7 was the best one. |
Mrfrench Member Username: Mrfrench
Post Number: 13 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 69.136.146.194
| Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 2:11 pm: | |
No Tourists |