Three French Hens
Two in-state rivalries
And a dork with a split personal-ity
Day two of Gheorghemas did not go all that well for the Tribe faithful. While Big Gheorghe delivered "a pair of revenue sport blood feuds" on Saturday, the Tribe left the field of battle as the bloody one suffering a respectable loss to a top 10 UVA hoops team and a flat out butt whooping' at the hands of the Richmond Spiders footballers. Mrs. Marls & I were at the the Richmond game and only the opportunity to hang out with Matty O and everyone's favorite Richmond lawyer/lacrosse coach made up for the poor performance on the field.
I think Gheorghe felt bad that that his day two gifts were such busts so he decided to go with something more tried and true. In that spirit, the big man broke from tradition and gave us exactly what that other 12 days thing calls for....three french hens.
The above picture came from a google image search for "three french hens". Do yourself a favor and do NOT do a search for "three french cocks" unless you want to see something worse than TR's nasal polyps.
Initially, while I appreciated the thought, I sort of thought that Gheorghe had laid another gifting egg with these Gaulish oven stuffers. I realize France has had a tough time of late and deserves a little love from the big man, but what were we going to do with continental lady foul? Then I remembered that each of the the Twelve Days of Christmas supposedly had had some secret meaning for Renaissance catholics living in England. While Snopes has debunked the myth, I thought Gheorghe might be trying to get at something, so I looked up the story. Sure enough, the three french hens supposedly represented Faith, Hope & Love. Given all that has been going on in this screwed up, broken world of ours I can't help but think that little baby Ghita offered the perfect gifts at a time when we needed it most.
On a side note, Wikipedia reports that french hens are heavy birds with a good sized muff, which should make Clarence happy. The Wikis also report that British cocks are between 9-11 pounds. I'll assume that the ladies for G:TB will be planning their next road trip to London.
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let's go muff diving
the three french hens represent Faith Hill, Bob Hope, and Courtney Love
Who are three people that have never been in my kitchen?
That football contest last night. I just. . .
The last 2 and half minutes were crazy. Nothing like the double crotch kick to end the game.
i feel this post has some sort of subtextual meaning.
and i guess because of last night's result i have to continue watching giants football. dammit.
guys - which of the 12 days have not been lapped up? let me know which I should take, as long as it is not 4 or 5. or 6.
DC sports radio is a blessed thing.
i think dave has 5. who has 4?
ZMan
So the Mets offseason looks like this so far:
GM Sandy Alderson diagnosed with cancer
Wilmer Flores breaks his ankle
Mets' top target signs with Cubs
Some of these things are way worse than others, but man. Feeling even more grateful for the 2015 season.
UVA had a tougher time with the Tribe than they did with a ranked WVU team. Just sayin'
wvu led that game by 12 in the first half, too
Hi Dave
Hi Marls. Happy Gheorghemas.
Hi Tejus.
Hi Gheorghies.
Fun night at MSG for the Jimmy V Classic
The former UConn players have aged much better than the former Terps players
i have 5 and 7
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