Bar Buzz: Week 6, Sp 2012 - The Rain Out

DOUBLE RAINBOWWWW.

Definition of RAIN OUT

transitive verb

: to interrupt or prevent (as a sports event) by rain

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, the first known use of the term "rain out" was recorded in 1928. {I'd do more research as to why, but really, that's not even the point}. For WAKA Pen Div, the first recorded date for its use in Spring 2012 will be marked down as May 9, 2012. {Hey, these are important historical facts!}

But what does this mean??? 

Well kids, if you're smart, it means you throw on your jersey with some jeans and get free apps. It means you still can't talk to your teammates over the blaring music at Luckie's BUTTTT it also means that you can have some quality time in a bar all to yourself. Maybe play some flip cups or other bar games. Have better access to pounders all night. Go home a little early (especially if there's a imposter After Midnight Photo posed) I don't know! I don't know if [you'll] have enough time!  


Rain outs (especially this "early" in the season) also mean that this week's games are rescheduled and since that also means that we still get to crown a Bar Buzz Champ after those make-ups...we'll use this week's shenanigans as an opportunity to highlight some of our key players on the Bar Buzz Field. And what if you were on of the lucky few who "braved the elements" to join us at Luckie's? Well then lucky you! Pat yourself on the back. Give yourself a high five. And this week: grab the belt, strike a pose and update your FB photo.


Anyway, let's get on with it:

This team knows how to dress it up!

5 O'Clockers: It's been a bit touch and go with the Clockers this season. But I wouldn't count them out yet. Almost every week you'll can find some sort of combo of Courtney Efird and Britney Travis mixing it up with Josh Waldrop or Daniel Reyes (just to name a few) on the back deck. And if we have many more costume nights you might as well kiss one of these weeks goodbye! 


Battlestar Ballsacktica: This teams appears to have been on a mission this season and with the likes of Nicole Plesha, Peter Kuhr, Mike Graziano, Andy Tapley and Alison Easterday (part of the self-proclaimed, "Super Best Friends Club") plus new edition George Kiriazidis they certainly have been leaving a mark {Images from 80s night are still burned into my retinas]. However, as a whole, their consistency isn't as strong as some of the other contenders and they'll need to learn to break into the Wednesday night scene a little earlier than just before the AMP (and leaving just after). 

Are they burning? (Your retinas that is)

Look Ma - No couches!

Burning Bridges: Phillip Baltzis and Ryan Schmid have been holding it down for their team since its inception on the Peninsula. Finally adding in some mingling this season has been key to their improved game plan. Of course it doesn't hurt that rosters from other teams has given them some more familiar faces to their social scene. The Good news is... at least they are staying off of those leather couches. 


Chicken Tetrazzinni: Nothing makes an Angry Bird become a more social bird than a good, old fashioned Karoake night.  And CT certainly showed us what exactly Paul loves just a few weeks ago. But this has been quite possibly one of the best seasons yet for... the Pink Tacos...Pink Panthers? Kickballers formally known as P!nk? Veterans Adam Henry, Andrea Hoffman, and Derek Patterson continue to be staples for their team while newcomers Margaret Waldron and Catherine Moultrie have taken their game (and average BAC) to a whole new level.


Chubby Gangsters: Some teams have the Courtneys AND the Travis Sisters. Some have dynamic sibling duos. Some have Team Gitkos. Others have stuffed dogs. But to have a trio of social strength? Pretty sure only the Chubbies can gain that recognition at this point. Keith Morehart with sidekicks Tiffany and Geoff Morehart (the Morehart triplets??) almost lobbies as hard for the Bar Buzz has he does party. And he's certainly been pivitoal in helping the team keep with their momentum. Certainly, Emily Ross Cook knows how important that is and does her best to contribute weekly. But what this team really needs is a little more tag-teaming from Buster Patterson and Michael Nobile (because really, who doesn't need more of that??). Although now that the Caps are done and 9.2 miles separate Luckie's and Brickhouse, I doubt we'll see much more of Buster.

This stuffed dog gets the most action!

Free Ballin': John Patrick Wilkinson and Frank Council have been a constant on the dance floor and behind the flip cup table. But what you probably don't know about are Frank's sweet 90's hip hop rap skillz and JP's supernatural mind reading abilities (Actually, he can't really read minds but wouldn't it be AWESOME if he could??). Throw in a little action from Dana Pilz and hubby John plus Mark Flores on the dance floor and you've got a team that is quite difficult to keep up with. And although we haven't heard much from Tom Zuppke, I imagine that this team is just working it out in the combine plotting for their eventual take over.

Foul Balls: Here you have the Fearless Team Leader, Jen Nardi; The Dude in the Shades who always prevails, Wade Broke; The Guy that Can Sing, Dennis Gholson; That Skater looking guy who is their (not so) silent, (not so) secreat weapon, Bryan Pena andddd That guy who is always in the background of every picture and/or always manages to suddenly appear, Brad Gault. However, what makes the Foulies an always competitive... well... competitor is the rest of the team that is far too great to mention. You can't help but love the Foulies and that fact alone is what gets them to the top almost every single week. 


Jagernauts: Katie Litle and Trici Fredrick (yep, that's a 3rd person alert) tend to tear up the dance floor with the help of Dottie -future-Mrs.-Commissioner-I-like-to-Wobble- Wood (rumor has it that they are practicing for quite the lineup of Summer Weddings).  Team Gitkos has always been a staple in our social scene, but perhaps what's most remarkable about their performance this season is the addition of Gitkos #3 (that's Little No Nuts to most of you). How many first and second trimester pregnant ladies do you know that can stay up for every after midnight photo? And put up with a blasted baby daddy in Bret Michaels get up. Better yet, how many dudes do you know that can put up with said, super tired mommy to be on Throbbing Thursday? They are quite the dedicated pair and with Kevin's scheduled reassignment to Kansas, we here at the Bar Buzz are confident the Gitki (and the 'Nauts) will continue to go out with a bang. 

Just For Kicks: For almost this entire season, our real only JFK sightings have been in the form of legendary kickball Sensei, Bryan Freed and the original long haired man, Eric Stevens. (Although the ridiculously good looking and gregarious duo of Daniel and Jill Simms-Shaw have been known to contribute from time to time). AND lately we've seen some new Dead Presidents emerging from the shadows... does this signal a rebirth? 

Just Kickin' It: As much as I love those kids in Burgandy, even Gossip Girl has got to admit that JKIs performance this season has been slightly heart breaking. But really, we can't blame the once named Jimminy Crickets. They are just a fun loving group of introverts in a sea of extroverts. I bet if you look hard enough, you'll see that they are actually there every week... lead vigilantly by the efforts of Kandice Dabney and Co.

Kick Ass: Talk about a team that's hard to miss (and no I'm not just talking about the color of their jerseys. Although, that certainly doesn't hurt their chances at all). Manny Anderson has certainly assembled an all star team both on the field and off. Nick Schmidt, Dominique Smith, Nova Boyle throw in with veterans Bryan Moore and Jorts Johnson.... talk about at team to be reckoned with! 


Moose Knuckles: If there's one thing this season many of our teams have, it's a packed social lineup. And Moose is no exception. Afterall, the team that plays together, stays together and you can't look at one photo album on FB without finding Jiselle Anderson, Geralyn Mitchell, Daniel Graham, Marilee Columbus and Meghan Dorsey. Have fun, be yourselves, win the bar buzz belt? Sounds like a winning strategy to me.

New Kickheads on the Block: Amanda and Michelle Hassell are regular attendees. And you can't go to any social function (WAKA or not) without running into Kristen Saunders mingling about. But overall, it's been a rough go this season for the New Kickheads. However, all is not lost - look at how long it too NKOTB to put together a reunion tour and even they had to call in some back up. 

Best Friends! Well... maybe not. Who knows??
Guess pictures can't prove shit.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time: Apparently all it takes for a good lunch time snack, is a little mid-season party action because PBJ was all over the place this weekend! Which is a good sign for Mark Bjerke {how do you pronounce that name anyway??!}, Sterling Wilcox, James Griffin, and That Other Guy Who Dressed up for 80s Night who are rumored to be on a single handed take over of the belt. Perhaps with some full team reinforcement they can all reach such infamy together. 

Brad Gault poses with "That Other Guy"

A WAKA Staple:
The "All I Do is Win" weekly showdown

Rumpsringa: There's really not much you can say about the Springas. Afterall, two Bar Buzz Championships in 4 weeks really speaks for itself. But less you think that all Springas are the same (because, let's be honest, when they are tearing it up on the dance floor everything is a blur), we'd like to give a special shout out to some who our expert panel believes are real stand outs: David "The Rookie" Lopez, Matt Wellbrock, Brian "I am not at all boring like my last name implies" Yohn, David Merritts and the ladies: Angie "I won't be kicked out again" Weatherhead, Kecia Werner and Francesca Scrosia.

Shake N Bake: Scott Duncan and AJ Derr(with the occasional sighting of Jefferey Scott) have continued to be solid players in the SNB social game while Heidi Eitter showed up as a promising contender in the first few months. Can Commissioner Wentworth get his team back to the fighting form from with they first emerged or will they be left in the dust, fist bumps hanging?

Duncan and Ant discussing a new (winning) strategy??

Only 4 weeks remain. Who will win the belt? Who will form our All Star Team? And better yet, how we will continue to show the rest of the WAKA world that really, no contest, we are THE most outstanding league around?  

Until next time -- Bottom's up! 

xoxo gossip girl

And now for your gambling types a little over/under:

•  The number of times The Wobble will be heard BEFORE the EOS: 4
• The number of times I checked facebook to make sure I had everyone's name right and/or was spelled correctly: 143 

(we'll leave my glances at the Spring 2012 shared google doc/rosters out of this)