May 19, 2008
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Lakers Advance To The Western Conference Finals
So, as you may or may not know, I'm a huge Lakers fan. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Many people will tell you that the Jazz lost because of this reason or that. But I believe I know the real reason why the Utah Jazz lost the series....
It was due to their star player, Deron Williams. No, not his basketball skills, or the way he played....nope. It's the haircut. It was a classic example of the Bowl Cut Curse!
I know what you're thinking, "Come on, Miguel...that's the silliest thing I ever heard!" But as many of you followers of my blog know, I try and qualify the things I say. I dare say that I can give you irrefutable evidence to support my claim. Let's look back to a happier time and I'll show you what I mean.
The Brady Bunch was a hit television show that enjoyed renewed success year after year...until some no brain executive decided to make additions to the cast and brought cousin Oliver into the mix. As you may recall, that bowl cut kid brought down ratings almost immediately, and the show was canceled soon thereafter.
Different Strokes was another show that topped the rating charts. All of America seemed to be watching this show. It endured success year after year...until....they brought in the little redheaded bowl cut kid. And just as with The Brady Bunch before, it spelled an almost immediate end to the show. Different Strokes was canceled shortly thereafter. Coincidence you say? Let me continue...
The Facts Of Life. Come on, who didn't watch that show? And as the others, it enjoyed years of success. That is until years later, Tootie, decided that she needed a hairstyle change...you guessed it, she got a bowl cut! Do I have to tell you what happened shortly thereafter? That's right. It was soon over.
Family Ties. The Keatons kicked major television ass! Everyone watched this show. Ratings couldn't possibly be better. We watched that family grow up before our eyes. Good writing, funny and witty dialogue. But then, once again, they brought in some bowl cut kid as an addition to the family...and the rest is history. Convinced yet? No? Let me continue...
The A Team. What a kick ass show. This was my favorite by far. Again, they had television ratings by the huevos until they had a guest appearance by Pete Rose, and then...
Okay, maybe I made that last one up. The fact is that I couldn't really think of a way to throw in Pete Rose's bowl cut into my theory.
Thoughts???
Comments (24)
Welcome Back!!!
Bruce Jenner,John Denver....all bowl cuts!
Remember Kurt Rambis? I had a crush on him!
you're alive!!!!!!!!! so glad to see you back. you are right about the bowl cut. that was the end of so many good shows.
The only team I love more than the Lakers is My Sixers!
I believe your correct, I suffered from it the summer between the 8th and 9th grade.
I loved those shows... I watch reruns online, lol...
Where have you been? Are you back? Are you ALIVE?
Hmmm, how would I look with a bowl cut? Considering that my hair is basically an afro
Yay, Miguel! You have been soooo missed! I'm glad you are back! I think about you often, and hope all is okay!
I hated cousin Oliver and that dumb little Sam (on Different Strokes) most of all! You are really onto something here with this hair thing!
I also hated that little boy on Family Ties....I cannot even remember HIS name.....but I remember that dumb red headed SAM (D.Strokes) most of all!
Happy Monday, Miguel!
Want to know who I also detested?
She did NOT have a bowl hair cut, but it was that little curly haired brat that they added to "Growing Pains"....I think her name was "Chrissy"????? Oooh, how I disliked her. And you know what? I believe that she DID have the bowl haircut, but we just couldn't tell because of all the curls!
the connections! it totally makes absolute sense!
Bowl cuts are dangerous things.
Prediction: Lakers winning it all.
Shit. I forgot about that little red headed kid on Diff'rent Strokes.
you may be on to something..............................
Haha, that was funny!
(Although I guess you could say that all those shows were already in trouble and the appearance of the character with a bowl cut was just an attempt to save an already dying show.....but I like your explanation better)
ugh you just brought back all my deeply repressed Dorothy Hamill haircut memories!!!
I think your theory holds water. Good work!
Welcome back from our Honeymoon, Miguel. I know you had as good a time as I did, but it's good to be back now, isn't it?
LOL...couldn't resist.
speakinawhich....have YOU - perhaps adopted a bowl-cut kid?? -only explanation i can figure...
Didn't Deron Williams play for the U. of Illinois just a couple of years ago?
I like your theory... Welcome back... What's the deal with a xanga wedding no one was invited to? I feel so slighted....
You're back!!! How did I miss your entry?!
The bowl cut sounds like a sure thing for the failure of whatever the person with it is entering. I'm going to start placing bets. Poker? Surely the person with the bowl cut will not be winning. Football? The QB has a bowl cut, I'm not betting on them.
Thank you for this jewel of wisdom
Thanks for da flashbacks.
My lil bro and i sported the same haircut thanks to my parents.
And here i thought those nightmares were dead and buried...
The Phillies won with a bowl cutted Pete Rose, in 1980.
But you also left off Doctor Octopus...who is a perpetual bowl-cutted loser.
What about the Beatles?
Perfect, man. This was perfect.
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