WOO-HOO! Sports Illustrated's "Dr. Z" is on-board!

[MallRat]

It started innocently enough, with Sports Illustrated football analyst Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman complimenting a reader with a little self-deprecating barb invoking our Fearless Leader:

June 18, 2004
"Mair, thank you for your lavish praise, and since I have already made everyone sick out there with this George Bush-style self glorification, I might as well finish the little narcissistic study by naming you my E-mailer of the Week. And, of course, many thanks."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/dr_z/06/18/drz.mailbag/index.html


This harmless little jab at * elicited a torrent of angry emails from Sports Illustrated readers, prompting this considerably stronger response from Dr. Z in his June 30th mailbag:

June 30, 2004
"Note to all you concerned Americans who are unhappy about my reference to President Bush's self-glorification in the last Mailbag: If this guy gets re-elected the Redhead (Dr. Z's wife) and I seriously considering moving to New Zealand ... which would give you another reason to vote for him."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/dr_z/06/30/drz.mailbag.part2/index.html


KA-BOOM!

With this salvo, thin-skinned Republicans came out of the woodwork and declared open season on the Good Doctor. Dr. Z fights back against the tide of Freepers, and comes out swinging:

July 16, 2004
"The Bush-lovers out there can't wait until I'm sailing for New Zealand. There's such a bubbling swell of resentment that I guess I'll apply for that job in the shoe factory after all. Meanwhile there are letters to answer. OK, you loyal Amurrikans who think that our prez is just the swellest thing since Watergate, I'll take you first.

From Russ of Charlotte (if she'll have him):
'You're going to move to New Zealand if the president is re-elected? When can I show up at your house and help you pack?'
* Friday after the election.

Lt. Keith (I never did get along with officers very well when I was in the service) of New York:
'If you promise to move to New Zealand when Bush gets elected, I will skipper the boat that will take you there.'
* If you skipper it the way Dubya has skippered our country, it's sink city.

Scott of Suffolk, Va.:
'I look forward to your mailbags on rugby and the AFL (Australian Football League).'
* A brain dead. New Zealand's got nothing to do with Aussie football.

Calvin of Baltimore:
'God, I feel sorry for all the New Zealanders next year.'
* Save your sorrow. Just got a wire from the New Zealand embassy. 'Thirty days and that's it. There's no way you'll get a green card or a work permit in this country.' And screw you, too. I've got some tricks up my sleeve involving cover and concealment."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/dr_z/07/16/drz.mailbag/index.html


Dr. Z, YOU DA MAN! :yourock:

[NewJeffCT]

1. good responses

I may have to look into an SI subscription.

[RummyTheDummy]

2. I've had a love-hate relationship with Dr. Z for a decade now

Sometimes he makes me so mad I can't see straight. But he did finally give the Patriots the respect they so richly deserve this season which started the trend toward me respecting him. This pushes it over the top. Thanks for the link!

What's funny is, the Repukes have no idea who they're fucking with on this. Dr. Z is a crusty, mean old bastard. He can take care of himself and kick some ass in the process. Looks like he's already got a good start.

To Dr. Z :toast: