bacon1431

January 14th, 2019 at 11:25 AM ^

I have listened to probably a total of 20 minutes - intentionally, could have heard songs in passing or on the radio that I'm not aware of -  of Snoop Dogg songs in my entire life. But I think he's one of the funniest guys out there. His show with Martha Stewart killed me too. 

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mgobleu

January 14th, 2019 at 11:46 AM ^

"Video unavailable"- is it just me?

 

Edit:

I'm dumb but I dug it up on the YouTube app. 

I like this idea: your favorite celebs or even the characters they play make cameos for live sporting events. 

Will Ferrell, Christopher Walken, John Malkovich...

I guess most actors aren't always the best at improv, so might not be that easy to pull off, but I'd watch.

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Away Goal

January 14th, 2019 at 12:02 PM ^

The Kings have been holding "hockey nights in LA" this season for Saturday home games, where they host a local celebrity that participates in pre-game show, puck drop, and then spends about 10 minutes in the booth.  I think so far they've had Jeff Garland, Eric Stonestreet, The Ellen producer, and the Richard Hendricks guy from Silicon Valley (yeah, the not-funny one).  Some of it has been okay but mostly it is cringe inducing.  I don't want to listen to the Ellen producer literally doing play-by-play or Snoop referring to all-world defenseman Drew Doughty as "hey #8".  Hendricks was in-character the whole time as a Canadian broadcaster...thank goodness for the fast forward button on my DVR.

Of note, part of the Kings broadcast crew, and Kings "Insider" is a UM grad and big-time fan.  If he is reading this, I find him insightful, knowledgeable, articulate, and handsome.

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Toe Meets Leather

January 14th, 2019 at 12:13 PM ^

I don't see how you can compare Snoop and Mickey.  Mickey Redmond played in the NHL for 9 years and is obviously very knowledgeable about the game.  He may not be the best at articulating it due to age, potential CTE, whatever, but he's a far cry from a random celebrity calling a game.  I understand that he has his quirks and sayings ("Oh look out!" & "Holy Mackerel!"), but I think its a nice contrast from all business Ken Daniels.

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Hab

January 14th, 2019 at 1:03 PM ^

I love Mickey, precisely for the "Look out!"  "Here we go!" which I feel is kind of what they're trying to bring in with some of the celebrities.  But that's exactly why I suggested that it be left to the former hockey guys.  Generally, it comes before what is actually going to happen and you're not let down when you see a big hit or the gloves drop.  Most of the time, the celeb guys/gals are just being fans in the booth and don't add anything.  so, in that sense, my just another flavor comment could be better phrased.  as an aside, plenty of respect for ken daniels, but I still like listening to dave strader broadcasts.

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Sauce Castillo

January 14th, 2019 at 12:04 PM ^

I saw this on my timeline over the weekend. Snoop loves hockey, he goes to a lot of Kings and Ducks games. Doesn't know the players, but loves the physical side of the game. He did some videos for the NHL last year during the playoffs.  I encourage anyone who liked this video to go watch those as well.

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East Quad

January 14th, 2019 at 12:57 PM ^

The Kings are below the Red Wings in points.  I guess they are desperate to do something to generate interest.  I wouldn't tune in for the Snoop rap call, though.

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I'mTheStig

January 14th, 2019 at 4:12 PM ^

I don't know if anyone remembers but long ago there was a website called shizolator.com which would take any online article (via providing it the URL) and translate it into Snoop-speak.   Hilarious stuff.  The translations were really good.

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