meh

What the hell is going on here? Who is Chris Kluwe, where was the webcomic he was trolling, and where are my damned pants?!

Okay, I admit, I did a gigglesnort.

/Who the hell is Chris Kluwe?

Gooey for Kluwe brigade in 3...2...1...

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Oh, Geek tab. Minnesota Viking punter.

Is there some sort of context for this that I'm missing? Because it seems like it would be pretty funny in the right context but without it, I just don't get it.

Amberwind: Okay, I admit, I did a gigglesnort.

/Who the hell is Chris Kluwe?

He's a football player who's an avid gamer and advocate for gay rights. And very vocal about both.

Pontious Pilates: Chris Kluwe is funny as hell, his Twitter is worth following, and I'm buying whatever he's selling.

And this.

Grither: What the hell is going on here? Who is Chris Kluwe, where was the webcomic he was trolling, and where are my damned pants?!

The webcomic in question is the site that is linked to presumably (Tales from the Trenches), I guess the question about Chris Kluwe is being ironic given it says who he is right at the start of the article linked.

I always read the submitted stories when I go and read The Trenches. I enjoyed seeing this when I checked it this morning. Coming from a punter, it's especially good.

xria: The webcomic in question is the site that is linked to presumably (Tales from the Trenches), I guess the question about Chris Kluwe is being ironic given it says who he is right at the start of the article linked.

Ok fine. But what about my pants?

Grither: xria: The webcomic in question is the site that is linked to presumably (Tales from the Trenches), I guess the question about Chris Kluwe is being ironic given it says who he is right at the start of the article linked.

Ok fine. But what about my pants?

Apparently they have shrunk, go get a new pair...

I had to wikipedia the word punter, because I couldnt figure out how a Cockney gamblin' man fit in to this scenario.

this probably should've been cross-posted to Sports.. rare times when the tabs intersect

Imagine if you had a buddy who was into the same things as you and who also happened to be an NFL player and wasn't afraid to clue you in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes, that's who this guy is.

I think of Chris Kluwe as a guy just like me who likes video games, books, sports, Magic cards, and so on, and he just happens to be an NFL punter. He's pretty outspoken about his feelings on many issues, both inside and outside the NFL, and is very interesting to follow on Twitter. I'm a fan.

dennerman: Imagine if you had a buddy who was into the same things as you and who also happened to be an NFL player and wasn't afraid to clue you in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes, that's who this guy is.

I think of Chris Kluwe as a guy just like me who likes video games, books, sports, Magic cards, and so on, and he just happens to be an NFL punter. He's pretty outspoken about his feelings on many issues, both inside and outside the NFL, and is very interesting to follow on Twitter. I'm a fan.

It isn't that he's outspoken. Lot of professional athletes have been outspoken. Kluwe is unquestioningly intelligent. He may not be the brightest person in the world, but when he writes about a topic, he showcases a level of creativity, wit, and knowledge that one doesn't see often these days from outspoken people.

I just hope he gives Mists of Pandaria a chance - he downed in in an interview he played early in the season, but I bet he'd dig it if he tried it.

Our family fantasy football league trophy is named the Kluwe in deference to his all-around awesomeness.

/Lions fan

He is the only punter who has ever been interesting. Love his stuff.

Theaetetus: jayhawk88: Context:

The Trenches is done by the PA guys and Scott Kurtz, and is essentially about video games testers and the hell they go through in their jobs. Along with the comic, you always get a story submitted by a reader about how terrible their job/life is.

Suddenly, a Wild Kluwe appears!

It's super effective.

Hah!

chris is alright...

/and really he's living the dream.

I'd wake up at any hour if I could get that breakfast daily.

I really wish Kluwe would sign with another team as it is in my contract to thoroughly dislike the Vikings. When I read his tweets and articles, I just pretend he doesn't play for them.

//Would still rather be a backup QB than a punter or kicker.

Here is what sort of put him on geekdom's radar for the first time, his World of Warcraft guild application from six years ago.

Link

"If you are ever in a position to try and tackle Devon Hester of the Chicago Bears, be aware that the man does not obey the laws of physics that us mere mortals are consigned to follow. Inertia? He laughs at inertia. Same with the principles of mass and acceleration."

Kome: It isn't that he's outspoken. Lot of professional athletes have been outspoken. Kluwe is unquestioningly intelligent. He may not be the brightest person in the world, but when he writes about a topic, he showcases a level of creativity, wit, and knowledge that one doesn't see often these days from outspoken people.

I learned of his existence when he was playing "Not My Job" on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. It was amusing because he wasn't guessing: he *knew* all the answers. To the point where he answered one of them *BEFORE* the multiple choices were given.

jayhawk88: Context:

The Trenches is done by the PA guys and Scott Kurtz, and is essentially about video games testers and the hell they go through in their jobs. Along with the comic, you always get a story submitted by a reader about how terrible their job/life is.

Suddenly, a Wild Kluwe appears!

This is the first I heard of this. I was excited to start reading this comic. A web comic made by the creators of my two favorite strips. Man what a disappointment! This was just incredibly dull.

wildstarr: jayhawk88: Context:

The Trenches is done by the PA guys and Scott Kurtz, and is essentially about video games testers and the hell they go through in their jobs. Along with the comic, you always get a story submitted by a reader about how terrible their job/life is.

Suddenly, a Wild Kluwe appears!

This is the first I heard of this. I was excited to start reading this comic. A web comic made by the creators of my two favorite strips. Man what a disappointment! This was just incredibly dull.

Yeah - The Trenches has been a just awful comic. Lots of throat clearing and wandering with frequent extended breaks in posting.

Watching one of the PATV episodes though I figured out the problem - Kurtz wants to make "Night Court" and "Cheers" with his comics. It explains a lot of what happened to PvP and the entire flavor of The Trenches. I'm not sure he realized that the comic strip version of those end up like "Mark Trail" and "Mary Worth."

I love Kluwe he reminds me of a more intelligent Chris Cooley. Just a dude who happens to make good money playing a sport. I guess most of the NFL (especially the non skill positions) are like that, you just very rarely see or hear about them over the guys who you just want to choke.

Who? And why are you linking us to this shiatty blog?

Theaetetus: It's why Ctrl-Alt-Del did a reboot.

What, you mean SUDDENLY MISCARRIAGE isn't a crowd pleaser?

/Is it any good now?

Theaetetus: It's why Ctrl-Alt-Del did a reboot.

I prefer to believe that CAD ended forever.

/B^U

Felgraf: Theaetetus: It's why Ctrl-Alt-Del did a reboot.

What, you mean SUDDENLY MISCARRIAGE isn't a crowd pleaser?

/Is it any good now?

clearly this thread needs more Funky Winkerbean

I love that man so, so hard.

RangerTaylor: He is the only punter who has ever been interesting. Love his stuff.

Zoltan Mesko (aka The Space Emperor (of Space)), the punter for the Patriots, is a pretty interesting guy:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001 424052748704554104575435563293453130.h tml

Sorry, Fark won't let me link directly to the article

The Bestest: clearly this thread needs more Funky Winkerbean

CAncer cancer cancer.

Caner.

Kome: dennerman: Imagine if you had a buddy who was into the same things as you and who also happened to be an NFL player and wasn't afraid to clue you in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes, that's who this guy is.

I think of Chris Kluwe as a guy just like me who likes video games, books, sports, Magic cards, and so on, and he just happens to be an NFL punter. He's pretty outspoken about his feelings on many issues, both inside and outside the NFL, and is very interesting to follow on Twitter. I'm a fan.

It isn't that he's outspoken. Lot of professional athletes have been outspoken. Kluwe is unquestioningly intelligent. He may not be the brightest person in the world, but when he writes about a topic, he showcases a level of creativity, wit, and knowledge that one doesn't see often these days from outspoken people.

Yeah, it's that the media has figured out that if they want a thoughtful answer from an athlete he's there go to guy. And since he's a punter he doesn't have to give weasel word answers to everything so as to not upset the companies he's a paid shill for.

buwolverine: Kome: dennerman: Imagine if you had a buddy who was into the same things as you and who also happened to be an NFL player and wasn't afraid to clue you in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes, that's who this guy is.

I think of Chris Kluwe as a guy just like me who likes video games, books, sports, Magic cards, and so on, and he just happens to be an NFL punter. He's pretty outspoken about his feelings on many issues, both inside and outside the NFL, and is very interesting to follow on Twitter. I'm a fan.

It isn't that he's outspoken. Lot of professional athletes have been outspoken. Kluwe is unquestioningly intelligent. He may not be the brightest person in the world, but when he writes about a topic, he showcases a level of creativity, wit, and knowledge that one doesn't see often these days from outspoken people.

Yeah, it's that the media has figured out that if they want a thoughtful answer from an athlete he's there go to guy. And since he's a punter he doesn't have to give weasel word answers to everything so as to not upset the companies he's a paid shill for.

Their go to guy

buwolverine: Yeah, it's that the media has figured out that if they want a thoughtful answer from an athlete he's there go to guy. And since he's a punter he doesn't have to give weasel word answers to everything so as to not upset the companies he's a paid shill for.

Also since he is a punter he has a lot of free time (as evidenced by his post).

IAmRight: Also since he is a punter he has a lot of free time (as evidenced by his post).

I dunno.. Kluwe certainly got a lot of action in Saturday's game

Felgraf: Theaetetus: It's why Ctrl-Alt-Del did a reboot.

What, you mean SUDDENLY MISCARRIAGE isn't a crowd pleaser?

/Is it any good now?

Not really, but he's changed his art style and doesn't seem to be cutting and pasting anymore.

And less B^U