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JC | April 11, 2012
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Throwback Wednesdays: Four Square

In the time of Trapper Keepers and expressions like “Eat my shorts!” and “Up your butt and around the corner”, Four Square wasn’t a location-based social networking website. It was a playground game that harnessed competitiveness and camaraderie among kids. None of that “check-in” bullshit.

We played a lot of outdoor games back then such as kickball, wall ball, and tetherball but none of them were as popular as four square. It was entertaining.. like a dog high on weed.

 

 

The game is played on a court that’s divided into four quadrants numbered one to four (one being the most highest box). Players take a quadrant and the objective of the game is to try and eliminate a person by bouncing a rubber ball in their box and cause them to make an error. When a player gets eliminated, the remaining three move accordingly and advance to higher numbered squares. A new player then joins the court in the lowest square.

When I was a kid, my classmates and I would play four square a lot during recess and lunch breaks. I was so competitive I would always try several tricks to get my way to the top. I’d put a spin on the ball or try to hit it really hard or high. I’d even try to hit it at the edge of someone else’s square or ask a friend to gang up on someone we hate until that person got eliminated. Mean, yes. But shit was so fun.

 

 

Ask my friends, I was a four square God. No gas, just truth.

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.
 

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JC | March 21, 2012
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Throwback Wednesday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Nothing says throwback than those heroes in a half-shell. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were huge in the late 80s and 90s. There were a lot of awesome cartoon shows back in the day like Thundercats and Transformers, but none of them came close to the world-wide popularity of these pizza-loving creatures.

 

 

Out of the four, Michelangelo was my favorite, knowing he was the most laid back and comic relief of the group. My brothers and I fell in love with TMNT so much we even had our mom make us these turtle costumes for Halloween one time. No gas, just truth.

And we’d waste countless hours playing those TMNT video games. It was awesome how they put them on the big screen, too. The films, I think, were pretty kick-ass (with the exception of the third one). I haven’t seen the animated movie they released in 2007.

 

 

Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Rafael. Four mutant turtles with unique ninja weapons and abilities. And of course, Splinter. The rat who knows martial arts. Can’t get better than that. The creators of TMNT were probably high on some shit when they thought of this concept.

“COWABUNGA!”

Classic. Throwback Wednesday, douchebags.

 


 

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JC | February 22, 2012
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Throwback Wednesdays: Penny Hardaway

With the NBA All-Star Weekend coming up, I decided to write a special post on one of the most electrifying players that ever wore an Orlando Magic uniform - Penny Hardaway.

Not many know this, but Penny was one of my favorite players growing up. When I was a kid, we used to have basketball leagues every summer and whenever the time came to pick our jersey numbers, I’d always get #1.

 

 

Penny Hardaway was an explosive guard from his era. Like the Kobe/Wade of the mid-90s. He was so versatile and talented. To be 6’8 and have sick handles like he did was fuckin’ insane. Penny had all the tools to become one of the greatest – range, killer instinct, and high basketball IQ. Not only was he athletic on the offensive end, but he also played defense.

When he was picked by Orlando over Chris Webber, Orlando fans didn’t entirely welcome him at first. But he worked hard and showed them he was the better pick by winning the MVP award in the Schick Rookie Game in ’94. He went on to become a four-time NBA All-Star and a gold-medal Olympian.

He had his own shoe line, the Air Penny, which were some of the THE DOPEST sneaks Nike has ever released. Penny was at the top of his game during the 1994-95 season, when he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. Along with Shaq, he led the Magic to the NBA Finals, only to get swept by the Houston Rockets. DAMN YOU, NICK ANDERSON!!

 

 

After that, Shaq left, leaving Penny at the helm of the Orlando franchise. But then his knees broke down. I always wondered what could’ve happened if wasn’t plagued by those injuries. What he could’ve accomplished, where he could’ve been now.

He may not have been compared to Michael Jordan, but he was damn sure the Magic Johnson 2.0. Penny was an all-round package. He tried to come back after those injuries, playing for Phoenix, New York and Miami. But his game completely declined and was never the same.

 

Been keeping this for 15 years now. Haven't been opened.

 

When talking about basketball in the ’90s, no one ever leaves Penny out of the discussion. Always remembered. Hardaway may have dropped completely out of view, but he was, still is and always will be one of the favorites to ever play in the NBA. No gas, just truth.

And who could forget Lil’ Penny, the wise-crackin’ puppet in those Nike shoe commercials?

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.
 




 

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JC | January 25, 2012
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Throwback Wednesdays: The Crystal Maze

Lemme just start by saying THIS. WAS. THE. SHIT.

The Crystal Maze was one of my favorite shows when I was growing up in Jeddah. This 90s TV hit was probably the most interesting of all the game shows I’ve seen. Addicting, I might add. And I loved the competitiveness.

The concept was simple. A team of 3 male and 3 female contestants gunning to complete/win challenges throughout the maze to get as many crystals (which were huge by the way) as they can.

Each crystal was worth 5 seconds inside the Crystal Dome. And the way to get them was to win challenges in any of the four zones – Aztec, Industrial, Futuristic and Medieval. The tasks were classified into ”Physical” (tests of speed and strength), “Mental” (tests of brainpower often involving Maths or word association), “Skill” (tests of dexterity and accuracy) or “Mystery” (tests of logic and cunning).

 

 

Each game had a time limit of two or three minutes and if the players failed to exit the chamber in time, they would be ‘locked in.’ And the only way the teams could get players is by trading in a crystal. But doing that would lessen the total time they get in The Crystal Dome.

This is what made it fuckin’ entertaining. You’d watch the stupid-ass leaders assign idiots to do a mental or skill game who, most of the time, would get locked in. I love it when someone fucks it up for the team. I always laugh hard whenever they leave someone behind. That’s your fault, you dumbass.

And who could ever forget the crazy maze master, Richard O’Brien, in his animal-print coats. When he wasn’t busy blurting out sarcastic remarks, he was blowing on his harmonica.

 

 

I heard they’re trying to remake the show, but I don’t know. I don’t think it would be as good. Some things are better left where they are.

“WILL YOU START THE FANS, PLEASE?!”

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

 

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JC | January 18, 2012
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Throwback Wednesdays: The Jetsons

Finally, my first ‘Throwback Wednesday’ post of 2012. Back when I was a kid, I loved watching cartoons with my siblings. Most of the cartoons we spent hours on were Hanna-Barbera ones. Man, they had hundreds of cartoons like The Flintstones, Top Cat, Wacky Races, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo.. I could go on and on. But one Hanna-Barbera cartoon show became my favorite – The Jetsons.

Why I loved it so much? It made me imagine some of the possibilities the future might hold. Yes, obviously this had something to do with my obsession with the future and time traveling.

 


 
A modern space-age family living in the 21st century that featured flying cars, three-day workweeks, aliens, holograms, conveyor-belt sidewalks and fancy appliances.. How could you NOT like The Jetsons?!

They were like the futuristic counterparts of The Flintstones. The Jetsons (George, Jane, Judy, Elroy) lived in a ultra-high-rise apartment complex with their talking dog Astro and their robot maid Rosey. And how about George’s crazy-ass boss Mr. Spacely, hot-tempered and shit. “JETSON, YOU’RE FIRED!”

One cool thing I loved about this show was the awesome house appliances they had. Jane could prepare a meal for the whole family by just pressing a few buttons. Thanks to their labor-saving gadgets, the family lived leisurely. But of course, the occasional break down of these appliances would translate to silly results.

 

 

The show’s catchy theme song also made it harder to resist NOT to watch: “Meet George Jetson!”

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

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JC | December 21, 2011
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Throwback Wednesdays: Game & Watch

Back when PS3s weren’t invented yet, the Game & Watch fucked up a lot of kids’ fingers. Even before the Family Computer came along, these awesome things were on every little twerp’s wishlist.

The Game & Watch (which ran on regular watch batteries) featured only one game, and also had a clock and an alarm. Hence, the name. Over 43 million of these portable game consoles were produced, from 1980-1991.

 

 

A little trivia: one day in 1971, the designer Gunpei Yokoi was traveling on a bullet train and saw a bored businessman playing with an LCD calculator by pressing the buttons. He then thought of an idea for a watch that doubled as a miniature game machine for killing time.

Fuck SD cards, charging batteries and complicated buttons. This was the shit. Simple and fun. Whoever said playing a fucking video game had to be so difficult? You either finished the game or didn’t. Using only two damn buttons.

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

 

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JC | November 23, 2011
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Throwback Wednesdays: Reebok Pumps

The Reebok Pump was a high-top basketball shoe released in 1989. The concept of adjustable fit technology was remarkably innovative and ahead of its time.

How exactly does the Pump work?  You push on that big embossed ball and activate the air pumping action, building a cushion of air that surrounds the shoe, filling all the empty spaces inside it for an exact fit. Conforming to the individual size and shape of your foot, it offered a level of comfort unheard of at the time. At least that’s what they told us in the commercials.

I remember owning a pair when I was a kid. And every recess at school when I’d play 15-minute games with my friends, I’d push the shit out of the pump and copy every NBA move I knew. Jumpshots and all sorts of layups were easy to make because of the shoes. Psychological crap. Then the bell would ring, we’d go line up at the water fountain and come back in the classroom all sweaty and shit. Pumps decompressed.

The Reebok Pumps were one of my favorite pair of shoes growing up. It just looked so fresh. And crispy. And back then, the “pump” idea was insane.

Pump up and air out. Classic.

Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

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JC | November 16, 2011
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Throwback Wednesdays: Christmas on the Rocks

The year was 1994. Pinoy alternative rock was at the top of its game. Legendary Radio LA 105.9 ROCK and NU107 were two of my most favorite radio stations back then. A few weeks before Christmas ’94, they were promoting Christmas on the Rocks, a concept album that featured pinoy alternative rock bands cover local and foreign Christmas tunes.

I remember buying the cassette tape at the mall after hearing so much about it on the radio. Me and my uncle would play it over and over again, like we were trying to wear out the tape deck of the stereo. My personal favorites were Sandugo’s Pasko ng Mahirap Pasko ng Mayaman, DJ Alvaro’s Silent Night, and Ang Grupong Pendong’s Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit.

Here’s the tracklist:

  1. Shampoo ni Lola – Namamasko
  2. Dahong Palay – Pasko Na Naman
  3. Leowai - Magbigayan
  4. DJ Alvaro – Silent Night
  5. Saga - Paskong Anong Saya
  6. Edge of Illusion - Himig ng Pasko
  7. Shanghaied - Little Drummer Boy
  8. Balahibumpooza - Ang Aming Bati Ay Magandang Pasko
  9. Half Life Half Death - Sa Paskong Darating
  10. Annointed Cherubs - Noche Buena
  11. Ang Grupong Pendong - Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit
  12. Sandugo - Pasko ng Mahirap, Pasko ng Mayaman

Anything from ’94 is a classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

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JC | November 2, 2011
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Throwback Wednesdays: HipHop in 2001

A few of my favorite hiphop tracks back in ’01. Back when music was still relevant.

Joe featuring Mystikal – Stutter (Remix)

 

J.Lo featuring Ja Rule – I’m Real (Remix)

 

Ludacris featuring Pharrell – Southern Hospitality

 

Jay-Z – Izzo

Classic. Throwback Wednesdays, douchebags.

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JC | October 26, 2011
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Namimiss mo ba ang 90s?

Nakakamiss..

…ang Bazooka Bubble Gum at yung Bazooka Joe comics na paulit-ulit mong binabasa.

…bumili ng Sarsi sa tindahang malapit. “Pa-plastic na lang po”

…mag-watusi kahit lagi kang pinapaglitan ng nanay mo na delikado at nakakalason yun.

…magsuot ng LA Gear at British Knights.

…panoorin yung Coca-Cola commercial na may kantang “Holidays are coming, holidays are coming..”

…manood ng Valiente sa tanghali. Feeling mo sutil kang bata kasi dapat natutulog ka ng ganung oras

…tumawa sa mga jokes at sayaw nila Michael V, Ogie, Gelli at Carmina sa Tropang Trumpo. Chicken! Walang kupas ang Battle of the Brainless.

…bumili ng Snacku para makakuha ng laruan na kamay na dumidikit.

…mag-basketball sa pintuan ng classroom pag lunch.

…humiram ng pamaypay sa crush mo. Syempre tatabi ka sa kanya para paypayan din siya. Aasarin din at patatawanin.

…basahin lahat ng nakasulat sa pamaypay, ang mga pangalan at mga katabing numero.

…ang mga “Song Hits” na puro Eraserheads, Rivermaya, Teeth, Yano, True Faith, The Youth at Siakol ang laman.

…magbaon ng Coleman.

…si Fido Dido. It’s cool to be clear, 7UP!

…mag-baraha sa classroom pag ‘vacant’.

…maghipan ng bala ng Family Computer.

…maglaro ng Game & Watch.

…si Sean Chambers at John Best. Kung PBA fan ka, kilala mo sila.

…ang “Wanna see what happens in a bag of Nips?”

…si Ina Raymundo at yung ‘Sabado Nights’ jingle.

…tumambay sa Burger Machine.

…kantahin ang “What’s Up” ng 4 Non Blondes.

…magbaon ng lunch na ang ulam ay alin dito sa mga ‘to: tocino, longganisa, fried chicken, adobo, hotdog, corned beef, pritong galunggong o maling.

…umindak pag naririnig ang Macarena.

…magrewind ng cassette tape gamit ang lapis o bolpen.

…mag-backmask.

…manood ng Dragon Ball-Z at Beakman’s World sa RPN9.

…si Carla, yung may crush kay Carlo.

…ang Cattleya, Corona at Blue Feather notebooks. Pati na rin ang Panda, Zebra at Lotus ballpens.

…yung “No Father, it’s Coat Saver”

…si Noli ‘The Tank’ Locsin at si Vergel ‘The Aerial Voyager’ Meneses.

…maging Monday cleaners sa klase.

…makinig sa Kool 106 para abangan yung kantang Boombastic.

…yung mga seksing babae sa Pepsi commercials ni Jao Mapa.

…manood ng “Okay Ka Fairy Ko”, “Oki Doki Doc”, “Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata”, “Palibhasa Lalake”, “Ober da Bakod”, at “Home Along Da Riles”.

Nakakamiss ang buhay noong 90s.

Ikaw, anong namimiss mo?


Isa sa mga paborito kong commercial noon

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