Comments on: linklings, the Jets strike back edition

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:18:18 +0000

Well, it was close if you figure in a 23 point spread. It certainly wasn’t the blowout everyone expected… that having been said, a disappointing game to say the least. The Pats should be worried that the Jets played so poorly yet stayed so close. Then again, 16-0 looks very, very doable now.

By: David

David — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:40:42 +0000

What happened to the Jets? And don’t say it was close – close only matters in horseshoes…and vegas, if you were betting.

By: Fecundity

Fecundity — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:11:39 +0000

Oh, and I’ll also go in on the bet that Guinness won’t be buying a Wii this Christmas. It was a subtle vibe, but I picked up on it.

By: Fecundity

Fecundity — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:10:56 +0000

Last year Hubby wanted a Wii for Christmas. I couldn’t find one, so I got him a $400 gift certificate to Best Buy instead. He used it in February and got his Wii for regular retail price, along with an extra controller and two games. I suggest anyone who’s looking for one do the same rather than paying through the nose for it. Patience is a virtue, people. Unless you’re currently selling one on eBay; then you want the impatient masses banging on your auction door.

Thanks for the link, Steve.

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By: SavingDiva

SavingDiva — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:01:02 +0000

I just wanted to state for the record that I hate the Wii! I’ve played it several times and refuse to count it as exercise! Just because you move your arms a little doesn’t mean you’re working out!!! I’m over the Wii!

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:11:22 +0000

There’s a lot of hype behind the revenge of this game. Perhaps the Vegas line is inflated now that I think about it. I think Vegas is upset about losing the first 11 games by having spreads too low while Belichick was (and still is) hell-bent on blowing out everyone.

Ironically, if the Jets win, it might help the Patriots score a better draft pick with the 49ers next year. That might be a great consolation prize.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:04:14 +0000

I predict that the Jets will do far, far better than Vegas predicts. I’m not predicting a win, but I am predicting that a team one year removed from the playoffs will not fold. I am also predicting that Guinness416 will not buy a Wii for Christmas…

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:27:54 +0000

Oh, and you forgot the best Wii argument Steve – that it provides exercise!

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:26:13 +0000

I’m trying to think of a subject I care less about that Nintendo Wiis and I’m failing. But the topic is all over my feed reader. Roll on the end of Xmas.

By: paidtwice

paidtwice — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:06:11 +0000

It is time for the Jets to lose by 100 points

By: David

David — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:40:31 +0000

“that of the Jets’ puny yet inexhaustible team hammering away at the Patriots, forever” – sounds dirty, but good luck with that happening…:-)

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:58:57 +0000

Oh, I know you don’t think it’s an investment. Other people seem to think a Wii is an “investment” in entertainment, though.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:53:55 +0000

Oh, and thanks for the link, by the way.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:53:38 +0000

Steve, I don’t for a minute think it’s an investment!

But, as far as calculating how much it costs, some people would get carried away and say the opportunity cost of owning a Wii is well over $1,000,000! (It’s true, I linked to an example in the bottom of my article).