Why I Hate The Movies

I went to see a movie last night, and realized why I hate the movies. Not the actual movie itself, or film in general, because I love both of them. But the movie theater has some of the worst qualities in the world. And it wasn't even the cleanliness of the theater (it is brand new and very nice) or the price (ok, I don't like paying 8 bucks a pop, but I'll do it).

Top 3 reasons why I hate the movies:

1) Feet.

I'm 5'11", which is not really short or really tall, but merely average. However, I do not like to sit extremely upright, for I'm a sloucher. So I put my feet up on the chair in front of me. But I hate the movies because no matter how many open seats around me, some bald headed popcorn chewer has to sit right in front of me, taking my foot space.

2) Women.

Now, I'm not sexist. This is merely referring to last night's movie. While sitting in my chair, a group of three older ladies came by and sat next to me and my wife. No buffer seat. They then proceeded to talk throughout the ENTIRE movie. Not anything important, just repeating what was just said, commented loudly on Sandra Bullock, etc. Now, I can take some quiet whispers, but these ladies were shouting over the movie to make the most pointless comments in the history of the world. I had to pull a "I have a phone call that I have to take" and walk out, so I could come back in and sit on the other side of Rachel.

3) Parents.

Let me tell you of an occasion that I have been a witness to some of the worst parenting ever. Yesterday, I went to a movie that was rated PG-13, and for the most part was not too inappropriate for kids. A few months ago, however, I watched a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids under the age of 8) walk in and sit down to watch the new Rambo movie, which by the way, was all about the killing of kids and the killing of men. That movie set the record for most on screen kills ever in a movie. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU BRING A CHILD TO SEE IT? I had to sit through a movie listening to "Mommy, why is he killing that man?" Not enjoyable.

I'm done. I realize I'm complaining (I like to call it blogging) so I'll stop. But I say all this to say:

You can't beat Redbox. A dollar a movie, just me and my wife, in the comforts of our home and no annoying people ruining the movie for me.

Thanks for reading. You stay classy, Planet Earth.

UFC 100 Picks- Outcomes

Got all the undercard winners right, except Bonnar/Coleman.

I was right that Akiyama would win, but I was more impressed with myself in saying it will be fight of the night. UFC awarded both fighters 100K for their performances.

Dan Henderson knocking out Bisping was incredible!

Called the Lesnar fight almost to a T.

I picked all the Main Card winners fine. My methods were all off, but the winners were right. Ten out of eleven!

UFC 100 Picks- Main Card

Main Card Predictions

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher
I'm most excited about this fight. Akiyama is the best fighter you have never heard of. He's a legit top 5 middleweight and could seriously challenge Anderson Silva for the title. His only loss is from a fight with a guy 80 lbs. heavier than him. Belcher used to be a gatekeeper of the division, but now he's taking his job seriously and the results have followed. I think if Akiyama can handle the transition from a ring to a cage, he'll win. Either way, this fight will be Fight of the Night.
Prediction: Akiyama, Submission, Rd. 2

Jon Fitch vs. Paulo Thiago
Thiago knocked out a foolish (for not wanting to wrestle) Josh Koscheck. Fitch will come in smarter than his teammate Kos and wear out a prepared Thiago. Fight could end early, but look for a decision in favor of Fitch. If Thiago somehow pulls this out, he's beat two top 5 welterweights. I can't see that happening though.
Prediction: Fitch, Very Unanimous Decision

Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping
Bisping is a fool if he think he can knock out Dan Henderson. Hendo has fought the best and has never been knocked out. Bisping will look good for a round or two, but Henderson will prove to be too much.
Prediction: Henderson, Unanimous Decision

UFC WW Champion Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves

St. Pierre is the most complete fighter in MMA. I'm not particularly fond of him (I'm a Matt Hughes fan) but I respect his style and dedication. I think Alves will be looking to use his strength and striking and look (too hard) to knock out the champ. GSP will eat a few knees on his way to takedown Alves, but he will eventually get him down, control Thiago Alves, and pull of a smooth submission.
Prediction: GSP, Submission (Armbar), Rd. 4

UFC HW Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Interim HW Champion Frank Mir
Toughest fight to call. Lesnar will have improved leaps and bounds. Mir looked good against Big Nog. I say...
Prediction: Lesnar, TKO, Rd. 3 to set up the best Trilogy since Liddell/Couture!

Can't wait for tonight!

UFC 100 Picks- Undercard

I haven't done picks for a UFC event in awhile, and with UFC 100 coming up tonight, I decided to make some predictions.

Undercard
Stephan Bonnar vs. Mark Coleman
Bonnar is too young and has good enough jiu jitsu to submit a tired, old Coleman in the second round.
Prediction: Bonnar, submission, Rd. 2
Jon Jones vs. Jake O’Brien
Jon Jones is a freak. O'Brien will try to wrestle (aka lay on him) a decision but Jones will prevail.
Prediction: Jones, TKO, Rd. 3
TJ Grant vs Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim
Stun Gun will land a lot of punches. Grant will try a lot of subs. Split Decision written all over this evenly matched up fight.
Prediction: DHK, Split Decision
Mac Danzig vs. Jim Miller
I think Danzig will be winning this fight, but look for a Miller submission out of nowhere.
Prediction: Miller, Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Rd. 2
CB Dollaway vs. Tom Lawlor
CB lacks a stand-up games, but is the superior wrestler. I think Lawlor knocks him out cold, and I couldn't be happier.
Prediction: Lawlor, TKO, Rd. 1
Matt Grice vs. Shannon Gugerty
A boring fight to start off the night.
Prediction: Gugerty, Decision