Let’s just take a minute and realize that OKC’s professional sports team is one of only four left still playing in the National Basketball Association.
Yeah. This is awesome. Way to go, Thunder. Way to go, OKC.
Also, it’s Music Video Monday.
Rapper Jabee reps the Thunder, which only makes me more excited for Game 4 tonight. Also getting a shout-out: the biblical man Enoch. Didn’t see that one comin’:
Bizarre patrons of music are becoming increasingly common (National Geographic has a record label?!), but Lipton Iced Tea and Pandora teaming up for a video series that features artist interviews is still a little bit of a head-scratcher. Still, this three-part interview with Stillwater’s Taddy Porter is pretty sweet.
While we’re on the subject of strange patrons, here’s a performance clip of NYC rapper Theophilus London kickin’ it at Cannes. The site and the preview ads are in French, which only contributes to the enjoyment. There are several incredibly surreal moments due to his audience, but the most hilarious is at 2:00:
Kitten’s “Chinatown” manipulates footage (slower, faster, forward, reverse) in a fascinating, mesmerizing way. It’s absurd that the lead singer is 16:
This “Where’s Waldo” of all-star comedians from the minds of The Beastie Boys is sidesplitting:
Sports Clark Matthews
Winning Game 2 of the Western Conference finals May 19 on the road
should have been a feel good story for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Instead, most of the discussion afterward was focused on a single
negative aspect.
CFN Gazette staff
“Homer” might refer to a cartoon character on “The Simpsons,” or it
could reference an ancient Greek poet. Another definition is a
broadcaster regarded as rooting for the home team.
Season includes four extended home stands and 24 nationally televised games.
Sports Gazette staff
The Oklahoma City Thunder will open its 2011-12 season Nov. 1 against
the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA team announced today. The season’s home
opener will take place three days later, against the Indiana Pacers.
CFN Gazette staff
Jim Thorpe’s multi-sport professional career ended during the Great
Depression. Could Nate Robinson dabble in two pro sports during the
Great Recession?
Oklahoma City Council members received thousands of free tickets — mostly for Thunder games — thanks to City Hall’s policy.
News Clifton Adcock
What do Glenn Beck, Bill Maher, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lady Gaga, “Annie” the musical, AC/DC, Jerry Seinfeld and the “JoBros” all have in common?
...because you won't like The Beard when he's angry.
CFN Gazette staff
The NFL’s lockout ended last week, but we’ve only just begun for the
NBA. And good luck interviewing any Oklahoma City Thunder players
through the home office.
Sports Gazette staff
The Oklahoma City has announced its complete preseason schedule for
2011. The schedule is comprised of seven games total, two of which will
be played at neutral sites.