Comments on: Tempting the Malocchio

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:00:52 +0000

He's up to 9, and on pace for 21. Assuming he plays in all 82 games.

It's going to be close. I still stick by it.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:10:14 +0000

How many does Bert have now? Ten? Seems like my chances are good. (Though doing that song would be fun)

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:17:55 +0000

You really shouldn't bet face tattoos, you'll end up looking like Tyson.

Oh, and I can't wait for the Bertuzzi song. You guys have to help me come up with something that's equivalent to that...

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:53:37 +0000

OK, OK, I should have said THIRD chance. All I'm saying is, if he continues to play well and the world continues crashing around us, I'll get a Mom/heart tattoo with Bert's name on it...on my FACE.

P.S. I second the motion for Andy to cover the Bertuzzi song.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:42:19 +0000

Yeah, I'll think about it and get back to you when I think of something

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:34:30 +0000

Dude. Deal. Except I have absolutely no musical skill whatsoever, so I don't know what would be equal, but still embarrassing. Let's put our thinking caps on and come up with what I can do if he goes 20+.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:15:27 +0000

I'm not willing to bet a tattoo, but as said before I am willing to record and acoustic guitar + vocals version of the Todd Bertuzzi song and post it on my blog if he gets less than 20.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:33:30 +0000

The romantic picture of Bertuzzi you've painted is very sweet. Does it lose any of its sweetness now that we're looking at Game #34 and he has 8 goals? Because, like I said earlier in the week, my coffee table would have at least 9 playing with those guys.

He had a second chance... in Detroit, even. It was 2007. And he failed miserably. Then, ran his ass off for slightly more money from Anaheim. Just don't get that "Detroit Hero" vibe from him...

But, yes, anyway...I can get on board with the photoshopped couples photos. I already have a tattoo bet going (with my fiancee) related to TPL, which I'll share as it becomes more relevant. Or, when Brian's video becomes available - whichever is sooner.

The Kenny Rogers soundtrack only makes it sweeter. Now we gotta find a willing competitor!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:22:55 +0000

YES. I am all for potentially life-changing bets. TSO will go all in on this one. I don't know what that means for us, but whatever. We'll put it all on the table.

I think we're kinda on the fence about Bertuzzi. Yes, he's a big league screw-up, but he's OUR screw-up, you know? There's something inherently romantic in the notion that this guy who's moderately talented is looking for a second chance on a team that's found itself in the unlikely position of underdog in this season so far, in the city that's making its own second chance. I don't know; maybe I'm going too far with the metaphor here, but I'm thrilled to see him succeed. If he wants to step up and help carry our team through this shitty season, that's just fantastic with me. This season has thus far been filled with so many unlikely heroes. Homer emerging as our leading goal-scorer after so many had written him off as over the hill is my favorite example, for obvious reasons, but also Jimmy, Kronwall--not that he wasn't awesome before, but still--and the newbies have been responsible for saving our asses when our mainstays were injured or not playing to their full potential.

You're right--he may very well blow it in the near future. Judging by his past, the odds are very favorable for that to happen. I guess it's just a matter of time.

Maybe TPL/Bert can have group couples' therapy with TSO/Leino. I feel like we'd probably cover the same ground, anyway, so it would probably more efficient to try it that way.

Anyway, back to ideas for the bet/stakes...tattoos are a good idea. If that's too permanent, maybe the loser has to stand on a busy street corner with a sign that says "I heart Todd Bertuzzi like a fat kid love cake." Or maybe the loser plasters his blog with pictures of Bert, including, but not limited to, Photoshopped "couples" shots. In any event, TSO's contribution, in addition to being a captive audience, will be providing a soundtrack to the hilarity, starting with, of course, "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers, as it's the perfect song to think about raising the stakes.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:46:18 +0000

Yeah, TSO gets a pass, but a small one. One more outburst in production like that on your watch, and you're Usual Suspect #1.

TPL is nothing if not a rollercoaster, volatility producing relationship machine. Despite my smartass comments on the contrary, I've LONG hated Todd Bertuzzi. Rob, on the other hand, is a fan.

I'm taking suggestions for a cross-blog bet. Perhaps something along the lines of I'll get a tattoo if he eclipses 20 goals, if a bleeding heart Bertuzzi supporter (Kyle or Rob) gets a tattoo if he fails to reach that number. Except maybe not tattoos because some people are afraid of commitment.

I'm POSITIVE TSO has some ideas in this vein. I'd like to unleash the bet soon, while Bertuzzi is at the height of his popularity in Hockeytown (before inevitably blowing it this week).