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All right, HHer's....I considered saving this idea until the offseason, when there'd be tons and tons of downtime, but I know I'll forget in the next month and a half, so here we go now!

HalosHeaven has been around for a long-ish time now (three years?). I've been a part of this community for nearly three full seasons now, which is hard to believe (I've been around these Internet parts longer than HGH? Say it ain't so!). Like all of you, I've read a lot of posts and diaries that were routine and nothing truly memorable. But then there were the ones we all thought (at the time) would go down in HH history.

They've cropped up from time to time--truly, incredibly brilliant comments on games, contracts, situations, transactions, rumors, standings, etc. Such posts in recent memory include "Switch Hit! The Movie" and the "All A-Hole Team."

But given a large forum such as this one, they tend to get lost in the shuffle.

So:

I want to know about your favorite posts on HalosHeaven, from any time in HH's history. Let's divide them into favorite comments and favorite diaries/fanposts. Or heck, even just favorite general moments.

Just copy the link to said comments, posts, etc. and maybe a word or two about them.But please keep it civil--that is, don't dredge up the things we'd all rather forget (i.e., johnsamo, the Noodle Incident, etc.)!

Have at it! Here's mine: The "Who've You Met?" post from July 2006: http://www.halosheaven.com/2006/7/31/15431/3996

 

This Fan-Post is authored by an independent fan and may or may not be a reflection of human evolution, divine enlightenment or nine cans into a 12-pack.

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This last year 08

Quintin’s fly out to center – CLASSIC
Mice Tits
Kangaroo Meat
highlandhalo at the bar
mayheminthehoods junk
acudas love for Marales and company
it’s a trap – CLASSIC
goodvibes run at first place (Damn Him)
Zu Long
stirrups snark
ladybugs faceplant (JK)
Rev checkin fools

I LOVE THIS PLACE!

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Sep 6, 2008 3:57 AM PDT   0 recs

Stirrups all ugly team.

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Sep 6, 2008 4:06 AM PDT   0 recs

Team

All-Ugly

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Sep 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks for the consideration!

Francisco Rodriguez: 201 career saves. 4 career Panthers, almost 1/2 as awesome as GMJ.

by Stirrups on Sep 7, 2008 6:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GOOD LORD

Stirrups, how the hell did you NOT include Jack Wilson on your team? He’d be like…the damn MVP!

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Sep 7, 2008 10:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Because Wilson, in the Shortstop position, looks like Lancelot compare to

Jolbert Cabrera!

Looking back on that post now, my mistake was not creating links to all the photos I found earlier in that game thread. Failure to do that made my final roster post somewhat flawed…

Francisco Rodriguez: 201 career saves. 4 career Panthers, almost 1/2 as awesome as GMJ.

by Stirrups on Sep 7, 2008 11:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Can Wilson

at least get some consideration for a platoon-job? Cabrera blinds the lefties into a four-pitch walk, and Wilson makes the righties peg him in the nose to try to improve his looks?

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Sep 7, 2008 11:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah. I only put 15 guys on the roster.

Miguel Cario was already added, so there is still room for Wilson. I should relist with links to the mugshots which inspired each selection….

Francisco Rodriguez: 201 career saves. 4 career Panthers, almost 1/2 as awesome as GMJ.

by Stirrups on Sep 8, 2008 3:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've got something like 65 Angels mugshots taken in spring training

From my Getty Images account. These are all around 2000px x 3000px. At full size, if you run a slideshow, it’s like a horror film.

We have got some really FUGLY players.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 10, 2008 10:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Use the search function folks

we have a damn good search engine here in the right sidebar and CLUTCH has presented the community with a pretty cool idea. Everyone take a walk down Memory Lane and see what you come up with, cool?

by Rev Halofan on Sep 6, 2008 12:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Funny post
Finally! We know what Willis was talkin’bout.
Arnold: "Whachutalkin’bout Willis?"
Willis: "17 and 6 in the last 23 for K-Mo *!!$#!!!"

Ain’t no stoppin’ us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Sep 4, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In this Fanshot

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Sep 6, 2008 1:25 PM PDT   0 recs

All time classic and appropriate tonight

 A wise man once said:

"A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link".

An angry man once said:

"Justin Speier, if I ever see you as much as sniff the dirt on the mound in a tight game in an Angels uniform again I will personally re-enlist you in the Marine Corps and fly you to the closest war zone, drop 4 nuclear bombs on your ass and leave your charred carcass behind as a reminder to future mediocre relief pitchers the world over that this shit will not be tolerated in the fair city of Anaheim".

Phew. I feel better now. Thanks HH. Frankie should probably take the blame for this one but Howie sure did blow it in the 7th. Bonehead.

by ReggieBullits on Aug 13, 2008

ReggieBullits is a busy man right now……..

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Sep 6, 2008 9:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Troll Post - from the 1st Game Thread this year

Mariners in First Place
Get used to it

by marinator on Mar 31, 2008 9:54 PM EDT actions

This GT post resulted in some angry replies. An absolutely perfectly timed post because the ONLY time this year that the words “Mariners in First Place” had any relevance was in March.

Read it here

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Sep 7, 2008 6:48 AM PDT   0 recs

I was pretty fond of this one

The thread started about a 9 year old getting booted from his league from being too good, and then mutated in nostalgia about our own playing days. Had a lot of fun reading it.

Here it is

Chuck Finley is my homeboy

by HaloDutch on Sep 7, 2008 6:49 AM PDT   0 recs

LOL that one was funny

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Sep 8, 2008 12:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd personally like to thank Smirnoff vodka for that one.

And a special thanks to Rob. I would have never of thought to type that if you weren’t such a slap!@#$.

"Vlad has always found himself in the position of trying to carry his whole offense in every October he's ever been in. Different year. Different lineup. Different team. I'd never bet against that guy." Jayson Stark

by VladdyG on Sep 10, 2008 2:16 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Drunken post of the year is still up for grabs

I’ve done a few, and shall continue through the playoffs. I still want to be considered for this honour.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 10, 2008 10:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you can't nominate yourself

and there needs to be an actual post

by yeswecan on Sep 10, 2008 11:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well there was the political diary

Does that count?

Still, I’m going with VladdyG for now, I think.

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Sep 10, 2008 6:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

VladdyG

"why do you we still have quitlin?" -VladdyG

by cupie on Sep 12, 2008 12:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

VladdyG

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 12, 2008 11:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Quentin's Fly Out To Center

CLASSIC

what happened in the quentin AB? GD is confused.
by SoCalWine on May 23, 2008 5:23 PM PDT 0 recs

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Sep 7, 2008 3:41 PM PDT   0 recs

... and this reply

 the dude hit a flyball to center Halos Fan Since 5th Grade

by angels4adam on May 25, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up actions 0 recs

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 12, 2008 11:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks to Clutch for this post.

I found out about this site last November. Started following at the beginning of the season, but didn’t post until 6-7 weeks ago. I have found it (as warned by the Rev) addictive. There are at least 5-10 in-game posts that make me LOL…or worse.
In the 6-7 weeks, there have been so many posts that have been;
Flipping hilarious – What type of angel fan are you? Switch Hitter, Halo head shots
Serious – Frankie appreciation thread, Baseball and life
In-depth analytical – Anything by Zu Long
Unintentionally funny – Long Comments, Things the Ninja must do before the playoffs
Nostalgic – Nolan Ryan’s record breaker, 9 year old banned for bring too good
Informative – Anyone hear about this already?, Angel minor league playoff update, Halo Heaven Glossary,
Frustrating – Izturis to have season-ending surgery, Any losing game thread.

Overall, I have a deep appreciation and gratitude for the wide variety of wit, humor, analysis, and intelligent (well, mostly intelligent) level of comment on this site. Thanks to all that contribute. May it live forever.

by sothball on Sep 7, 2008 8:17 PM PDT   0 recs

hahaha

i forgot about the “thing Ninja must do”.
that one was funny

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Sep 8, 2008 9:41 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I almost forgot about the "Strike Force" post, and these comments from The Limey;

Greatest achievement
"Being a big sister" – that’s not an achievement, it’s an accident of genetics. Aim higher.

3 words to describe you
"happy, goofy, fabulous" – that’s 2 parts Disney combined with 1 part gay man – no thanks

Interesting fact
"I once found a typo in a dictionary" – I don’t know where to begin with this

Embarrasing moment
"I tripped and fell while walking off the floor at a gymnastics competition" – clearly unable to walk in a straight line on flat ground (on the other hand, a gymnast who spends too much time on her back… maybe one for consideration)

by sothball on Sep 8, 2008 10:15 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Here's mine!

At least, one or two more.

First is the Rev’s deeply poignant thought at the end of the 2006 season—I think of this one a lot, for some reason:

There is some grand metaphor in the image of Tim Salmon finishing his career standing in the on-deck circle of an extra inning loss at home. (http://www.halosheaven.com/2006/10/1/2198/08888)

Then, in the previous game thread, a great one from bc56274: http://www.halosheaven.com/2006/10/1/3434/21439#814298

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Sep 7, 2008 8:31 PM PDT   0 recs

My wet my pants moment actually happened last night...

…when I read the Rev’s post in Ducky’s Fanpost about Roberto Lopez hitting .400 for Orem…it is in green with recommendations…I was on the phone reading it to a buddy and just about fell out of my chair as I read it!

Whodathunk we would be rooting for a former Ranger come August...?

by K3YEROUT on Sep 8, 2008 7:56 AM PDT   0 recs

Blue Smoke

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Sep 8, 2008 9:46 AM PDT   0 recs

Torii Hunter quotes...

could be an entire fanpost of their own.

by Downing Rules on Sep 8, 2008 11:33 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

personally, i loved Switch Hit the best

that was easily the greatest thread i’ve seen since i’ve been here

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Sep 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT   0 recs

That's because it was YOUR fault! :)

You said: “I’m writing a screenplay and it’s going to totally funny and original.” Talk about punting a football right down the middle to a really fast kick returner.

Props though, that was a great post. Christopher Walken just told me “if he does that again I’m gonna cut his nuts off one at a time and mix em with some olives and balsamic vinegar.”

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 10, 2008 10:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No question

Acuda’s post with the Fox & the Hound song

by Higz on Sep 8, 2008 4:31 PM PDT   0 recs

seconded

I see red people

by The Limey on Sep 9, 2008 1:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thirded

Acuda’s posts are coming up in the world, much like Acuda himself. Pity about the blow-up doll of Kendry. xx

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 10, 2008 10:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Anything with Acuda

Lamest poster of all-time.

by ineptituderunsamok on Sep 15, 2008 5:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bahaha.

awesome.

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Sep 9, 2008 12:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I love you man...

No..seriously: you’re a wizard with the numbers,and at the same time add somewhat-edgy commentary to the site.

ALL HAIL SCOTTNAK!!!!

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Sep 9, 2008 12:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That was awesome

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 10, 2008 10:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nobody posted this yet?

My all friends like this team & they are study every match of this team. Every
player this team played very well & with luminous resistance power. Overall this
is my all time favorite team

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Sep 8, 2008 10:17 PM PDT   0 recs

wow, i cant believe i forgot about that

www.1866baseball.com

Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.

by anaheim angels on Sep 8, 2008 11:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hahahaha YES!

that place is AMAZING

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 8, 2008 11:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I never knew for sure

but I’m assuming that place is a joke? It’s an American site, so I would have to assume so. Still hilarious.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Sep 9, 2008 12:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I found 454 on a quick search...

…and if GA wasn’t so damn lazy he’d pick out the really funny ones for me to link to here

I see red people

by The Limey on Sep 9, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If GA wasn't so lazy

you’d have the whole list posted here

by TheTypingFiend on Sep 10, 2008 7:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If he wasn't so lazy

he would have been keeping track of these comments on his own, logging, sorting, and posting on a daily basis.
AND, why hasn’t he made any suggestions on his own? Yeah, you know why…

by sothball on Sep 10, 2008 8:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you secretly GA?

And feeding into your own legend?

B/C that would be hilarious…though I’m sure GA’s too lazy to read this.

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Sep 10, 2008 6:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, you got me pegged...

I’m too lazy too take some Advil for this champagne headache.

by sothball on Sep 10, 2008 8:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweet!

I made the list (bat all 9 slots).

Of course, if GA wasn’t so lazy, he’d have already told us who posted which link.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Sep 10, 2008 11:54 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Great work Limey

You’re obviously not as lazy as GA

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 12, 2008 11:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In the same post of the "change blue smoke to red" there was this memorable exchange as well between Vladtheimpaler and shifty...

New GA nickname: Smoke
He’s too lazy to be in the gas state. He’d probably be more of a liquid.
If he is as lazy as you say Then he would definitely be a solid.
G.A. does not deserve the word “solid” perhaps he’s somewhere in between…gelatinous?

Science teachers everywhere rejoice

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 12, 2008 2:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Top 100 Angels

Still my favorite stuff here.

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Sep 9, 2008 5:11 PM PDT   0 recs

WiHaloFan's Arte as Hitler video

I’m normally not a big fan of Hitler inspired comedy. I watched this video reluctantly but then watched it about 5 times. Hilarious and nobody but HH posters would get it.

I also somehow like the new nickname for our manager, “Soth”

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Sep 10, 2008 8:53 PM PDT   0 recs

for sure

that thing was hilarious

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 11, 2008 10:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've never met Clutch. BOOYAH!

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Sep 10, 2008 10:15 PM PDT   0 recs

...

That would be a reference to the issues and posts at hand how? Rule 11 sanctions for you, pal. BOOYAH!

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Sep 10, 2008 11:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

A couple things I haven't see mentioned yet:

Kotchman would have had it-

Win/Lose pics. Some of the ones that popped up this year are a riot, and I wanted the Rev to know I appreciate the effort he puts in to finding interesting and/or funny images.

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Sep 11, 2008 6:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Uhhhh ... there was Mayhem's WIN pic

It was such an honest effort, but so painful to see. Still a classic post.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 12, 2008 11:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs