AD Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I think this is hilarious:http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/070126/K01269AU.htmlSAGINAW, Mich. (CP) - Late-night funnyman Stephen Colbert had a lot riding on Friday night's Ontario Hockey League game between the Saginaw Spirit and the Oshawa Generals.The host of the satirical news program "The Colbert Report" (pronounced coal-BEAR RAY-pore), has thrown his support behind the Spirit in recent months after learning that the Michigan team had named its mascot Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle, as a tribute to him.Colbert has since done some trash-talking about other OHL teams, particularly the Oshawa Generals.After the Generals recently beat the Spirit on home turf, the Oshawa team held its annual teddy bear toss for charity. Colbert took mock offence and aired footage of the stunt, calling it "an obvious attempt to taunt me."In retaliation, he encouraged Saginaw fans to throw General Motors annual earnings reports on the ice during Friday's game against the Oshawa Generals in Michigan. He even posted a downloadable link to the financial reports on his website.That prompted Oshawa Mayor John Gray to issue a challenge to Colbert on a local radio station.Gray said if the Oshawa Generals win the game, Colbert must wear a Generals jersey for an entire show. However, if the Spirit wins, Gray must declare Colbert's birthday "Stephen Colbert Day" in Oshawa.Colbert accepted the challenge on his show Thursday night, but said he wants his day to be declared on Gray's birthday, March 20."Listen up Gray, I'm not afraid of you," said Colbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 this is classic. good on Gray for playing alongColbert is amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I beieve the Generals kicked their ass tonight thanks to 7 points from phenom Tavares. It's the only time I'll ever cheer for Oshawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Really? I gotta watch that episode where he wears the jersey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 (edited) [color:red]Colbert wins the betSAGINAW, Mich. (CP) -- Ryan O'Marra scored twice, including the winner at 1:44 in the third period, as the Saginaw Spirit squeaked past the Oshawa Generals 5-4 in Ontario Hockey League action Friday.Late-night funnyman Stephen Colbert had a lot riding on Friday night's Ontario Hockey League game between the Saginaw Spirit and the Oshawa Generals.The host of the satirical news program "The Colbert Report" (pronounced coal-BEAR RAY-pore), has thrown his support behind the Spirit in recent months after learning that the Michigan team had named its mascot Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle, as a tribute to him.Colbert has since done some trash-talking about other OHL teams, particularly the Oshawa Generals.After the Generals recently beat the Spirit on home turf, the Oshawa team held its annual teddy bear toss for charity. Colbert took mock offence and aired footage of the stunt, calling it "an obvious attempt to taunt me."In retaliation, he encouraged Saginaw fans to throw General Motors annual earnings reports on the ice during Friday's game against the Oshawa Generals in Michigan. He even posted a downloadable link to the financial reports on his website.That prompted Oshawa Mayor John Gray to issue a challenge to Colbert on a local radio station.Gray said if the Oshawa Generals win the game, Colbert must wear a Generals jersey for an entire show. However, if the Spirit wins, Gray must declare Colbert's birthday "Stephen Colbert Day" in Oshawa.Colbert accepted the challenge on his show Thursday night, but said he wants his day to be declared on Gray's birthday, March 20."Listen up Gray, I'm not afraid of you," said Colbert.Ryan McDonough, Ryan Berard and Tomas Zaborsky added a goal apiece for the Spirit (28-17-0-2).John Tavares had two goals for Oshawa (23-18-1-4), while Cal Clutterbuck and Brett Parnham both had one.Marc-Andre Perron made 23 saves for the win, while Loic Lacasse stopped 29 shots at the other end. Edited January 27, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Both articles are essentially the same thing!!True journalism is dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.B.E Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 glad those Gennies can pull through for Oshawa...Colbert had better at least show up for his day in Shwa...if he is man enough!(email sent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I hate the Generals. I was born to hate them... and I speak for all born and bred Kingston Canadians/Raiders/Fronten acs fans. I hate them almost as much as the Belleville Bulls.It's the only time I'll ever cheer for Oshawa. What kind of fan of hockey are you?A fucked one. That's what. I may have to put you on Ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Colbert Day for OshawaThe ice was littered in Saginaw, Mich., last night. The first projectiles were loose pages of the General Motors annual report. They was followed by a flurry of teddy bears. One account told of a plastic fish being tossed.There was a hockey game last night between the Saginaw Spirit and Oshawa Generals. But the bizarre antics were the result of a bet, viewed by millions across North America.The wager was between Stephen Colbert, the satirical host of The Colbert Report, and Oshawa mayor John Gray.The terms were simple: If the Generals won, Colbert would wear a Generals jersey. If they lost, Oshawa would declare March 20, Gray's birthday, `Stephen Colbert Day.'Colbert accepted the challenge on his show Thursday night.With their 5-4 win over the Generals last night, the Spirit have ensured the American host will have his party in Oshawa."I'm always disappointed when the Gens lose," said Gray last night from a fan bus heading home. The mayor said he hoped to talk with Colbert's people on Monday to honour the bargain."We'll give him an open invitation," Gray added.The Colbert Report's obsession with the OHL team began in September, when the Saginaw named their mini-mascot Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle, after the show launched an aggressive internet campaign asking fans to vote for the name. Since then, the show has featured regular updates on the team's progress.When Oshawa held their Teddy Bear Toss last month against Mississauga, Colbert feigned offence since his show contends bears are the "number one threat to America." In retaliation, Colbert posted a link to GM's annual report on his website and asked fans to toss it at the Generals, who are named after the car manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 There were some good old school fights at the Belleville / Kingston game last night. By the time it was all over Kingston had 4 guys on the ice and two on their bench. There were 3 fights on the ice at one time. The Fronts got 3 insigator penalties at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.B.E Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 So I was talking to the mayor John Gray last night. He was in the restaurant for dinner and is a friend of my dad's**, so he always asks to speak to me. The first thing I asked him about was all of this Colbert deal...To make a long story short, the fucker Colbert won't even come to Oshawa for Colbert Day. Thats some nerve to start that kind of shit and then not even intend to show up for your own day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 "Hey, I just read The Chronicles of Sarnia. The Lion, the Witch and the Losers,"hahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I just saw a clip of Colbert wearing the Generals jersey...on his ass!!!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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