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5th Annual McCoven Awards Ceremony
by Natto on Dec 20, 2010 11:26 AM PST
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At last, the moment has arrived: it's time to reveal the winners for the 5th Annual McCoven Awards! I'm your host for the evening, Natto! I just flew in from San Francisco, and boy are my arms tired! It was really cramped in the plane, and I had to keep pushing the chair in front of me forward. Anyway, enough with the chit-chat. Let's get to the good stuff.
Most Outstanding Newcomer:
Prussian Creole with 70% of the votes
Most Informative Poster:
Fla-Giant 48%
Most McSpirit Award:
GiantsBabe 38%
Most Amusing Poster:
theLetter2 30%
Best Image:
mymclife 76%
Best Fanpost:
Head: The Giants: Yet Another (and Looong) Mid-Term Report Card 11 recs
Heart: Nation's Newspapers series 18 recs
Funny Bone: Some Thoughts On Game 4 Of The NLCS 32 recs (should someone accept on behalf of LL?)
Best Video:
Epic Giants Playoffs 2010 48%
Congrats to all! Enjoy your prize of 1000 McCovey Bucks and lifetime supply of Velezwiches!
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Subject line to make the LL folks feel at home
Oh God, I had never seen the Game 4 recap thread. Laughing so hard.
The Giants won the 2010 World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Et tu, Ribe?
Jeff outdid himself with that one
-DOUBLE
-NO
-DOUBLE
-YES!
and
SURPRISE BITCHES
Ah yes, the cockles of my heart are now quite toasty thank you.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I still get the gift basket with the African safari and the crystal-studded cat collar, right?
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
You’re going to wear the collar, right?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Dec 20, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Who is your daddy?
And what does he do?
by posey yaknowsy on Dec 20, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions
Congrats to all the deserving winners
That mymclife image is really priceless.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
+1
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Dec 20, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Best Cameo in a Comedy: Barry Zito
Best Cameo in a Drama: Barry Zito
Best Cameo in a Variety Show or Special: Barry Zito
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Wow, those girls-who-aren’t-actually-girls-because-there-are-no-girls-on-the-internet really cleaned up.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
/Kanye West joke
Pull your kids from school and get them Twitter accounts. Let them learn from the people!
So, just Kanye West
OH SNAP
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THIS IS BULLSHIT! I WUZ ROBBED! DAMN YOU NATTO!
/wails, gnashes teeth, cuts Superwonderful t-shirt to ribbons
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 20, 2010 3:30 PM PST reply actions
This is neither an amusing or informative comment!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
JD for NAAOIC in 2011!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Dec 20, 2010 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
I think you mean "neither an amusing *nor an* informative comment"
Dammit, if I can’t be Most Amusing, I’ll shoot for Most Pedantic.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
His pedantry is legendary.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 20, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Anybody wants to out-pedant me, their welcome too try.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I see what you’ve done there.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 21, 2010 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
I have this reputation and I don’t know how I got it.
Placeholder.
by howtheyscored on Dec 20, 2010 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Black Friday sale? I know I always buy crap I don’t really need just because the prices are so low.
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Perhaps by ‘legendary’ I meant that while well known, it is in fact not real.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 20, 2010 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
Dude, stop crabbing the tissue. It’s gross.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I guess we opted to not go with the “Oldjacket Award for Best All-Around Poster”
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I didn’t mean that he should win the award, just that the award was sort of inspired by him.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Anyone post this to LL yet?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Dec 20, 2010 4:04 PM PST reply actions
Sorry xanthan
I tried (sort of, not really).
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
Wow.
I’m flattered. It’s been a real pleasure to make my meager contributions to this site. I’m off to the Vanity Fair afterparty.
The South shall rise again! And it will have a tender, flaky crust!
Oh, this is a tuxedo designed by Hart Schaffner Marx, up in Chicago. You may remember the name because he did some stuff with the Obamas during the inauguration in 2009. I tried to get away from that aesthetic here, though, so as not to be derivative. Note the orange-and-black piping down the leg here…and here.
The South shall rise again! And it will have a tender, flaky crust!
I get to stand on the podium with GiantsBabe? What more could I ask for?
This is probably the only time I’ll be nominated (let alone win) one of these so I’m truly honored. Now let’s all go get smashed at the afterparty and make questionable decisions!
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Dec 20, 2010 5:50 PM PST reply actions
You mean, more questionable than the decision to sign up for this site in the first place?
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I mean, yeah.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Dec 20, 2010 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
But once signed up . . .
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 21, 2010 12:17 AM PST up reply actions
If by "stand on the podium" you mean "dance on the bartop"
I’ll totally be there.
Aaron King, please pitch better.
McC Wiki - for all you newcomers out there.
I think we all know by now that if there’s a bar somewhere, GiantsBabe and I will be dancing on it. It’s pretty much a given.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Dec 20, 2010 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
What if there are two bars at the same time? How can you be dancing on both of them? OR DID I JUST CONCLUSIVELY PROVE YOU’RE A GODDAMNED LIAR?
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
/sits in an inductive quandary . . .
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 21, 2010 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
They’d dance on both of them at the same time. And then be canonized by the Church for doing so. Obviously.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I really, really wish that “canonized” meant “make a cannon out of”. It would make religion so much more interesting.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
I’d rec this, but I didn’t win anything.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
by groug on Dec 20, 2010 6:25 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
Too bad there wasn’t a Most Spiteful category.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
/flagged out of spite
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 20, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That’s why I am rec’ing it.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 24, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Yay everybody!
All winners truly deserving. As soon as we get a category for most-disproportionate-responder, I’m in like flynn.
My Adopted Giant
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Where is the after party?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Dec 20, 2010 6:49 PM PST reply actions
Grant’s house!
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I’m planning on showing up fashionably early.
Placeholder.
by howtheyscored on Dec 20, 2010 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
You’re already there, aren’t you?
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He's hiding in the bushes as usual.
Aaron King, please pitch better.
McC Wiki - for all you newcomers out there.
Will seeds be served?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 21, 2010 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
Congrats to everyone!
You are all awesome!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
welcome prussian creole
Soon you will be a washed up has been like me!
by FairweatherFan on Dec 20, 2010 10:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm looking forward to your MCC: Behind the Postings on VH1:
Jim Forbes: It was early in the spring of 2008 when FairweatherFan burst onto the internet and set the McCovey Chronicles posting scene on fire, impressing even the snarkiest of the lunatic fringe with his clever posts and witty, off-topic quips. He became a virtual overnight sensation:
Groug: He had me in stitches, man, almost every single day. Baseball, Star Wars, pie, obscure 80’s music references – the guy always had something great to contribute to any discussion.
JohnnyDisaster: He could ‘TWSS’ with the best of ’em.
Jponry: There was talk of him becoming a mod – that’s how good he was.
Natto: The guy was awesome and then almost overnight everything seemed to change. (head shakes)
Jim Forbes: Like so many other newbies, FairweatherFan had trouble adapting to intense expectations that stardom breeds. Pretty soon his postings became erratic. He began to routinely pop into fanshots at 3 a.m. only to post “lunch?”. For several weeks in June of 2009 he’d only respond to other posters in lyrics from various Rush songs. By September of that same year, his contributions to the blog had been reduced to little more than the occasional posting of Tommy Lasorda with a Snidely Whiplash mustache drawn over it. In a flash, his meteoric rise had come to a crashing and painful halt.
Can of Corn: At first I was jealous that he beat me out for Outstanding Newcomer. But it quickly became obvious to all of us that Fan just couldn’t handle the pressure.
KDL: (voice shaking from holding back tears) He was such a talent and then it just all fell apart. It was just so sad to see.
Grant: That asshole stole my Maker’s Mark.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Dec 20, 2010 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 13 recs
Well done!
See, now THIS is why I pay the $100 each year for the Premium MCC subscription.
"I can't very well tell my batters, 'Dont hit it to him.' Wherever they hit it, he's there anyway."
- NY Mets manager Gil Hodges on Willie Mays
/standing ovation
well done PC, well done !
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Where is Dan Burkhart going to play ?
LOL!
You are awesome!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Ha! Suck it, FWF! Can’t handle the pressure, you big loser!
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Hi-larious
I ’specially like the Johnny D quote.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Don't listen to FairweatherFan . . .
you have talent. Real talent. Just stay clean, kid.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 21, 2010 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
You’re like the Angel Berroa of McC!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
So he's fat with a tattoo shirt ?
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Where is Dan Burkhart going to play ?
I LOVE FOOD
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I like to imagine this is how he approaches a buffet.
The South shall rise again! And it will have a tender, flaky crust!
I’ll go with the overused (and often misquoted), yet still strangely classic, “You like me, right now, you like me!”
Congrats to all this year’s winners, you all were very deserving. I am gratified to have won against such a strong group of candidates. I doubt that I was the most informative, but I did come along at the right time (when several strong contenders had been forcibly retired) and picked the right niche to concentrate on. However, it was a labor of love for me, and I enjoyed sharing it with all of the great MCC Giants fans.
I’m still waiting for all the job offers and groupies that I was led to believe would come with such a prestigious award. Is this another case of West Coast Bias?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
oh wow! Thank you so much!! :)
I’ve always wanted to give an acceptance speech so here goes…
/wobbles up to podium in sparkly dress with too-high heels wishing I hadn’t had that third glass of champagne with Prussian in the limo on the way here…
“First and foremost, I must thank the man upstairs (points to sky). Thank you, Grant, for without you none of us would be here.
I would like to mention my fellow nominees, Kitspool, kdl, bondslegend (/waves, Hey Baby!!), Lars, and jcb9. It is an honor to be included in this group. You are all so spirited and fun. You inspire me.
I would also like to thank Natto for all his hard work organizing these awards. You rock!
And of course, I would like to thank the Giants. Without them this place would be totally different. And like, it would be weird coming here everyday…."
/ponders that thought for too long
/music plays cueing me off the stage
“Anyway! I love you all!!! Thanks for a great year! GO GIANTS!!”
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
/camera shows other nominees politely applauding while trying to hide their bitterness toward GiantsBabe
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Dec 21, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
Congrats to the winners
=)
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 21, 2010 2:18 PM PST reply actions
Grats to the winners!
It’s not an exaggeration to say that this site is about a third of the reason I got back into baseball last year. (The other 2/3 are “The Giants were interesting” and “I wasn’t playing Warcraft.”) What a cool community.
And thanks for the nomination. It’s the best kind of honor – internet honors.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Dec 21, 2010 3:19 PM PST reply actions
Thanks, Natto!
For putting this together.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
You're welcome
Hopefully next year James Franco will come through and take the reins.
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/puts pants back on
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Now thats impressive. Zipping up with your hands tied
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 23, 2010 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
It’s prehensile.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 24, 2010 12:43 AM PST up reply actions
Winning a McCoven?
I’d rather find a juicy grub.
/scratches about
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Dec 22, 2010 7:32 PM PST reply actions
HEY
Somebody stole my jacket. It was rented, damn it!
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Dec 23, 2010 12:03 AM PST reply actions
McCoven farm system
for humorous posts found lacking.
by Rorsavelt on Dec 23, 2010 11:42 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I'd like to congratulate all the weiners
But looking over the list of ho won, there weren’t many…so congratulations to all the female genitalia as well!
The thong is, it happened.
Swag bags?
As a nominee, I’m going to assume the McCoven Associates in charge of the proceedings opted not to give out swag bags in order to protect us from IRS investigations.
And I had such hopes for a vial of MCovey Cove water and some Cha-Cha Bowl grill grease . . .
"A new day will dawn for those who stand long." - Led Zeppelin
/swags it back and forth
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Dec 26, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
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