Power Powell Rankings Week 6: Red Lips and Rosy Cheeks
I'm becoming more and more neurotic as I get older. As a rule of thumb I've accepted that the world was never intended to produce fair results and getting upset when that very fact occurs is a waste of energy. Of course, the fallout produced by this way of thinking is that when something unexpectedly good happens in life I'm unable to trust it's existence. I'm a textbook skeptic to be sure.
Sara often tells me that this growing neurosis is probably causing me to be less aware of the good turns of fortune and that that is in fact the answer to solving my issue in the first place. Swallow the blue pill of acceptance and the brights will seem brighter as it were. She may be right and I've tried, oh how i've tried, but it doesn't feel natural and I try not to go counter to my personality for too long if I'm beating a dead horse.
Luckily for me this level of distrust for the perceived experience is not uniquely specific to me, I have kindred spirits. I rewatched Annie Hall with Sara recently to show certain dynamics between Alvy and Annie that I see in our own relationship. Have you ever seen a movie with someone where once it's finished you start talking and it seems like you both have different heroes and foils? This movie nails it for us. Alvy is a young, moderately successful stand up comedian whose continuously self deprecating humour is paired with Annie: a free spirit full of aspiration and lacking any self seriousness. What a pair! Here's a taste of a typical Alvy line:
"I feel that life is divided into the horrible and the miserable. That's the two categories. The horrible are like, I don't know, terminal cases, you know, and blind people, crippled. I don't know how they get through life. It's amazing to me. And the miserable is everyone else. So you should be thankful that you're miserable, because that's very lucky, to be miserable."
What a charming guy to be around right? Now compare that to an Annie line:
"Alvy, you're incapable of enjoying life, you know that? I mean you're like New York City. You're just this person. You're like this island unto yourself."
Flighty, but wise it's easy to see what Alvy see's in her. Let's take a closer look at a piece of film history:
11. Las Vegas Posse (Last week 12)- Clarke won the inaugural (insert title here) Bowl. His patience has paid off and it seems like Gurley is the real deal. His team will be interesting once they're all out on the field.
Sara often tells me that this growing neurosis is probably causing me to be less aware of the good turns of fortune and that that is in fact the answer to solving my issue in the first place. Swallow the blue pill of acceptance and the brights will seem brighter as it were. She may be right and I've tried, oh how i've tried, but it doesn't feel natural and I try not to go counter to my personality for too long if I'm beating a dead horse.
Luckily for me this level of distrust for the perceived experience is not uniquely specific to me, I have kindred spirits. I rewatched Annie Hall with Sara recently to show certain dynamics between Alvy and Annie that I see in our own relationship. Have you ever seen a movie with someone where once it's finished you start talking and it seems like you both have different heroes and foils? This movie nails it for us. Alvy is a young, moderately successful stand up comedian whose continuously self deprecating humour is paired with Annie: a free spirit full of aspiration and lacking any self seriousness. What a pair! Here's a taste of a typical Alvy line:
"I feel that life is divided into the horrible and the miserable. That's the two categories. The horrible are like, I don't know, terminal cases, you know, and blind people, crippled. I don't know how they get through life. It's amazing to me. And the miserable is everyone else. So you should be thankful that you're miserable, because that's very lucky, to be miserable."
What a charming guy to be around right? Now compare that to an Annie line:
"Alvy, you're incapable of enjoying life, you know that? I mean you're like New York City. You're just this person. You're like this island unto yourself."
Flighty, but wise it's easy to see what Alvy see's in her. Let's take a closer look at a piece of film history:
This is essentially my marriage, it's fantastic and always stimulating whether that's beautiful or infuriating.
Andrew's voice descends over John's stream of thoughts:
"We get it John, you're a morose nutcase with attachment issues. Wrap this hook up!"
Fine. The reason I bring all this up is that after Gates scored two touchdowns in the final cog of my matchup of last week and I pulled out the victory I was in that shocked faze I talked about in paragraph one. I went to bed and had a conversation with Sara about how I'm not entirely sure I was meant to win this week and that I'd already written myself off after Sunday's valiant, yet underwhelming performance. Keith deserved to win. Don't get me wrong I think Barnidge's TD was preposterous, but sometimes plays like that are the difference. It just happened that that play was offset by a ridiculous fumble recovery for a TD from Julio. Anyhow, I went to bed and told Sara I was a hundred percent positive that once the stat corrections happen on Thursday morning Keith and I would switch spots in the rankings. I've lived this last week like I lost, expecting to wake up to a week three 2014 scenario. Sara said I was overthinking it and was acting neurotic as usual. She thought the come from behind was fascinating, not even thinking about the possible future reversal. It turns out she was right. What a gal I've got. I mean not "my Annie Hall", but there are times I see it all too clearly.
I still feel kinda crappy for Keith though, honestly.
LET IT BEGIN!!!!
1. Oh That's Nasty (Last week 1)- Dawson got his first loss of the season, but it's due to injury woes. Once his team heals up over the next few weeks he'll be back to his usual 140+ weekly totals.
2. NFL OWNER (Last week 2)- Shayne's skid is two games long. He still has a solid starting lineup and is a force to be reckoned with.
3. The Fear Boners (Last week 7)- I may not have deserved to win in my opinion, but the numbers don't lie. Second highest point totals and first highest points against. I'm fighting every week, Boner Bowl still stings.
4. NINERS (Last week 4)- Stan's team had another unexpected bump on the road. Much like Dawson, considering the injury situations he's still in a good spot. Stan continues to be TFLOEG Elite.
5. The Keith-glorius Basterds (Last week 7)- Keith's team deserves a lot of credit. So much credit I'll break a "scoreboard rule" for him. His team is starting to shape into a powerhouse he's been able to put together the best WR core in the league, has the best QB in fantasy and once Lacy wakes up he'll have a formidable running attack. Off topic somewhat, Green Bay needs a Dez Bryant babysitter for Lacy during the offseason. He starts the season so fat and ends the season so impressive. If you had some PA running around pulling burgers out his hand and shoving him salmon fillets on multigrain then Keith wouldn't have to deal with this garbage year after year. #gymguyadvice #crap
6. You can run but you can't Hyde (Last week 3)- Steve is number two in ranks, but took a tumble. You'd think it's because he lost Charles in addition to Jordy this year. It's mostly due to the fact that he's essentially a millionaire now (as far as I know) and I'm the Woody Allen of this league. (Steve's sports select team went 100% last week for those that don't know.)
7. Clipboard Jesus (Last week 6)- Andrew's sta-rug-a-ling to put the wins up this year. To not seem redundant I won't say it's due to injuries. That being said Lynch is a glaring exception to his lineup and Jimmy hasn't clicked quite yet with Russell. Look I'm biased, so don't worry about dismissing this analysis, Jimmy can't block. I know this because I suffered through years of missed coverages. Once they let that dummy catch, run and turn into a monster then everything will be well in Seattle and Andrew's team.
8. Scraps (Last week 9)- Mike's team is putting the Boner in my Fear Boner. His team sucked so much balls after the draft. However, the level of commitment and dedication to trades and the waiver wire is setting this guy up in the playoffs. I give him a lot of guff on the message boards, but I love what's happening right here.
9. My Ball Zack Ertz (Last week 8)- Speaking of love, I love Aaron's team. First week in to his going forward lineup and he's got a win under his belt. Watch out boys the playoff race is going to be interesting.
10. Layeth The Smacketh Down (Last week 11)- I can't say too much here. Curt's team in my mind has blossomed into Stan's NINERS Lite. As I projected before this season Stan can make the finals, I think it's only possible that Curt finds himself in the dance. After that it's up to him.
11. Las Vegas Posse (Last week 12)- Clarke won the inaugural (insert title here) Bowl. His patience has paid off and it seems like Gurley is the real deal. His team will be interesting once they're all out on the field.
12. No Punt Intended (Last week 10)- Travis is last due to the "scoreboard rule" I broke once for Friesen. Travis is very wrapped up in his Bengal Tight End these days and I can't blame him, we all need our boys in our lives. Keep your chin up fella!
Until next week,
-The Commish
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