As some of you may already know, Basketbawful and I were sent by our Clark Kent job employers to the graffiti-strewn yet charming hamlet of Pisa, Italy for two weeks of grueling labor, peppered with brief glimpses of sweet, almost vacation-like freedom.
Bawful and I pride ourselves on being able to identify an opportunity, especially when said opportunity smashes us in the face with a shovel. This trip was, quite clearly, a rare chance to bring our special brand of mediocre entertainment to you on a global scale.
Here, we bring you Part One of our video, in which we conduct a not-very-exhaustive-at-all search for the sport of basketball in Pisa. Enjoy.
I think the British woman said "I wanted a danish" and I was going to make a joke about her referring to Big Mat, but then I remembered that he's Dutch not Danish. Oh well. Nice video, btw. It almost makes up for the delay in Livin' Large.
omg hahaha this was funny. as soon as you said the wall was large, had lots of holes, and almost no chance of stopping anybody, I knew the next thing out of your mouth would be the obligatory "Kind of like [insert useless big man (appropriately, you used Zach Randolph)]'s defense."
I'm guessing that you told her to mention Greg Ostertag. if she actually knew who he was, and that he sucked... I think I might cry.
She seriously didn't know who Larry Bird was? Oh well, at least she also didn't know who Kobe is... there is SOME justice in this world.
Great video, and I don't even mind that you haven't posted another Livin Large yet.
First time commenter (maybe?), but long time reader. Great vid, I hope you got some pickup footage if you ever found a court. Loved the comment about the chick's tats like an NBA player...
CAPTCHA: ateniz - n - this is what i believe the british lady said.
Holy crap Bawful has the most generic, whitest-sounding voice I've ever heard.
And I think you look 10x better without the shades. Probably because your eyes are probably your best feature. I have no idea where that came from, but I thought I'd share it.
"Laadiees? No, I'm not interested in a quickie, I'd like to know if you've heard of Larry Bird...No? I'm outta here."
I'm just glad Zach Ranolph (and I do mean Ranolph) isn't with the fabulous LA Clippers any longer. I also didn't know Evil Ted was bald along with Bawful. The Bald Brotherhood.
I can totally relate to them only knowing Michael Jordan. Here, most people would only be able to name him, even if I hit 'em with a stick. A small portion will also name Shaq and Rik Smits but that's usually it :(.
oh my.. that was entertaining.. i don't mind seeing this in place of the livin' large series.. you can do a show, a book, and a blog! the stars are aligning for you, capitalize on it like how the lakers capitlized on pau & artest deals :D
I'd like to point out a few things to the readers. Firstly, note Bawful's mangled, twisted hands. *shudder*
Secondly, at the beginning of Evil Ted putting the moves, ahem, showing his 40-year-old virginity by asking about Bird, you can hear Bawful putting his best pickup lines out. By referencing Jean Claude Van Damme!
Mr. Bawful - It should be pointed out that Dennis Rodman starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme (and Mickey Rourke) in Double Team, not Double Impact. Just something to keep in mind for the next time you use a little Van Dammage to sweeten your pickup game :)
I love how the brunette got ALL EXCITED and wanted to say something to the camera (which she presumed would somehow get a message to Michael in the afterlife) when ET mentioned Michael Jackson. Between that and the PDA, you really got a great look at Italian culture!
Oh, and do you usually let random old ladies stick their fingers in your food? :D
Wow, this was hilarious. The waitress friend making the statement of the year. And I am European. And I know Greg Ostertag and I can only second that: HE SUCKS!
You are lucky you never found the basketball court. I recently moved to switzerland, and found my first pickup game the other day. They didn't check up! No checks, you could just inbound the ball as soon as you got it. And if you did start at the top of the key (like after a foul), you could dribble in. Fuckin' animals.
Yeah, it was totally worth the wait to get off work, go get a flat tire patched, and drive home before I could watch this video. Great stuff indeed. So, when does BasketbawfulTV plan on showing up on my digital cable package?
check out ron artests MJ tribute: http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/michael-michael-michael-you-my-nigga-listen-ron-artests-horrific-michael-jackson-tribute-song/
BadDave and Wild Yams -- Look, you couldn't see it because Evil Ted was obsessed with the brunette's rack, but the other girl slipped me her room key about two seconds after I mentioned Mr. Van Damme. And they were wrapped in her panties. True story.
Regarding my sunglasses: I busted up my Oakley's right before the Italy trip, so those are a pair of cheapies from Walgreens.
AK Dave -- I don't normally let people stick their grubbies into my food, but that dessert was so lousy I figured it couldn't hurt.
Victor -- You dis my voice and compiment my eyes...I don't know how to feel. Remember, though, that the camera adds 10 pounds to a voice.
By the way, I swear, Livin' Large will return soon. I'm just freakin' beat and recharging my Bawful Batteries.
Come on now....the "baby, baby hook" was Game 4 of the '87 Finals...not '85! You just went down a couple notches on the "I Know Everything about Larry Bird Fan Club"!
Italian reader here. You made your search fot basketball in the wrong city, Pisa has no basktball tradition, totally no basketball fans there. You should have made your quest in some other cities, you'd have had more luck!
Nice video, btw. It almost makes up for the delay in Livin' Large.
some years ago i've been there too
and for real, EVERYBODY holds up the tower or is leaning against it for a picture
the ostertag line was hilarious
I'm guessing that you told her to mention Greg Ostertag. if she actually knew who he was, and that he sucked... I think I might cry.
She seriously didn't know who Larry Bird was? Oh well, at least she also didn't know who Kobe is... there is SOME justice in this world.
Great video, and I don't even mind that you haven't posted another Livin Large yet.
Molto buono
mitchsmith91
If it heightens the enjoyment for you to think she knew who Greg Ostertag is, then she absolutely did.
ET
CAPTCHA: ateniz - n - this is what i believe the british lady said.
And I think you look 10x better without the shades. Probably because your eyes are probably your best feature. I have no idea where that came from, but I thought I'd share it.
I'm just glad Zach Ranolph (and I do mean Ranolph) isn't with the fabulous LA Clippers any longer. I also didn't know Evil Ted was bald along with Bawful. The Bald Brotherhood.
captcha: loses
the celtics in 2010 finals.
I really thought that woman wasn't going to stop talking about Michael Jackson!
I also got EvilTed's How-To video as a related. Does his voice always go falsetto when he's being a dick?
-BJ
Secondly, at the beginning of Evil Ted putting the moves, ahem, showing his 40-year-old virginity by asking about Bird, you can hear Bawful putting his best pickup lines out. By referencing Jean Claude Van Damme!
Facepalm.
Best tribute to Michael Jackson ever.
Oh, and do you usually let random old ladies stick their fingers in your food? :D
Thanks guys- this was really cool
P.S.- please tell me you
I thought the brunette was a hottie. Would you rank her higher than Aimee? Lower than Shelly? Cindy? anybody from LL?
Fab Melo from Brazil
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/College-hoops-new-most-fantastic-name-Fab-Melo?urn=ncaab,180962
Bawful wanted me to let you know that he's takin a little break, but Livin' Large will be back soon.
In the meantime, I'll get further installments of our Italy trip online.
ET
http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/michael-michael-michael-you-my-nigga-listen-ron-artests-horrific-michael-jackson-tribute-song/
Regarding my sunglasses: I busted up my Oakley's right before the Italy trip, so those are a pair of cheapies from Walgreens.
AK Dave -- I don't normally let people stick their grubbies into my food, but that dessert was so lousy I figured it couldn't hurt.
Victor -- You dis my voice and compiment my eyes...I don't know how to feel. Remember, though, that the camera adds 10 pounds to a voice.
By the way, I swear, Livin' Large will return soon. I'm just freakin' beat and recharging my Bawful Batteries.
Freakin hilarious.
Perfect coming from a fellow Wildkat since he went to Marion.
Awesomely entertaining video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db_QQoKS6R8
And here's the court, so "stupid American" for not finding it.