Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 I think by literary standards its a failure, because puns are lazy writing. But by a drunken hockey forums standards, its a staggering success. What I appreciate most is how organically it happened. You could tell that it was a clear evolution of thought from "Kip's an ass" to "I'll write ASSociation because puns are ironic and funny" to "it's a pun free for all!". You're right. Booze is probably involved now that I think about it. I majored in language and literature during my undergraduate (puns really are the lowest form of humour), and I was stone cold sober when I wrote that. ...I'm just not above a cheap laugh. 2 kipwinger and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 I majored in language and literature during my undergraduate (puns really are the lowest form of humour), and I was stone cold sober when I wrote that. ...I'm just not above a cheap laugh. Ha. I was more so joking about the drunk thing.Its just way more fun to think of everything on here being said drunk as hell. But yeah. They're still funny to me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 Franzen could stand to drop some weight since he doesn't utilize his size at all. I really think his apparent compete level is because of his poor conditioning. He used to be a bully in front of the net and scooped up a lot of garbage goals but he has shied away from that so he better start skating http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2014/09/red_wings_johan_franzen_energi.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,526 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 ...I'm just not above a cheap laugh. And God bless you for that. High brow humor is the worst! 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,526 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 This last post of mine was unwarranted. Sorry Kip for the assinine comment on my behalf Lol. I thought you were just talkin trash. I understood it, and still understand it, as gamesmanship. No apology necessary. Also. You should have punned on ASSinine. Just saying. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,526 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 I left it lower case 'cause I'm more sophisticated. I've made my stance on highbrow humor clear. Shame on you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleydon1950 1 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Wings play better with Franzen out. He leads the team with -12 +/-. He is too slow, and plays like he is just not interested in trying. I feel sorry for his line mates. Sure he can shoot, I get it. Go get the puck and do the work, I shoot. Ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Well it's about time someone said it. 2 kipwinger and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,526 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 While it seems like you're just creating a thread to bemoan Franzen...and I agree, he's really frustrating, you do briefly touch on an interesting quandary. Particularly, what to do with him when he's healthy. It's be interesting to see because we are playing well without him in the lineup right now. So do you give Pulkkinen's spot to Franzen, and if so, what do you do with Jurco? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I don't know that he'll come back from this one. He very well could finish his career on IR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 http://letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?/topic/77030-Franzen-on-IR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,526 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I don't know that he'll come back from this one. He very well could finish his career on IR. Is that an assessment you've seen somewhere? I haven't really heard anything about his injury since it happened, but I didn't know know it was anything that serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam_in_the_d 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 His -12 is unacceptable. It's tough watching that much money tied up in such a streaky player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I don't know that he'll come back from this one. He very well could finish his career on IR. Honestly? That's a little over the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Holland had the chance to buy him out didn't.... So Wings will have to live with that mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 So, does anybody really miss Franzen?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 So, does anybody really miss Franzen?? Me! 2 roboturner and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I genuinely forget that he's on the team whether he's playing or not half the time. It's kinda sad. Have they said anything about this injury other than "upper body injury"? 1 The Secret reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I genuinely forget that he's on the team whether he's playing or not half the time. It's kinda sad. Have they said anything about this injury other than "upper body injury"? The sad thing is the guy could have been such a dominate force on the ice, huge body frame and blessed with great hands thought he could become a Bertuzzi light but sadly he never turned into such a physical player I like him a s a person comes of very humble and intelligent but not buying him out will hurt this team in the long run. He would be a nice addition to a team that already has grit and size and is just looking for a cheap complementary piece. Edited January 22, 2015 by frankgrimes 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 i just tried to go on capgeek to look at his contract 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 I don't know that he'll come back from this one. He very well could finish his career on IR. Is that an assessment you've seen somewhere? I haven't really heard anything about his injury since it happened, but I didn't know know it was anything that serious. Just bases on personal experience with concussions and what has happened with other players. I'm not saying he wontbor can't come back, but there's no guarantee. 2 Rick D and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I hate to say this but if anybody is likely to use concussion symptoms as an excuse to sit on IR for a little longer than he needs, it's Franzen. He takes a significant amount of time every year from a concussion. His brain would be goop if his concussions were that serious. Abby comes back from a concussion in a week cause he actually wants to play. Missing 3-4 weeks each year from a concussion would be very serious and questioning continuing to play. It's like when Babs called out Helm for sitting on IR all the time (never said this exactly) and then he comes in and plays the next game. Most of the time injuries like tears, soreness and concussions are players discretion and some players really want to play and some don't Edited January 22, 2015 by joesuffP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Yall just be jealous of Franzen's big boy body and his wicked wrister 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I hate to say this but if anybody is likely to use concussion symptoms as an excuse to sit on IR for a little longer than he needs, it's Franzen. He takes a significant amount of time every year from a concussion. His brain would be goop if his concussions were that serious. Abby comes back from a concussion in a week cause he actually wants to play. Missing 3-4 weeks each year from a concussion would be very serious and questioning continuing to play. It's like when Babs called out Helm for sitting on IR all the time (never said this exactly) and then he comes in and plays the next game. Most of the time injuries like tears, soreness and concussions are players discretion and some players really want to play and some don't I don't think you hated to say that at all, if you did you might have at least tried to check your accuracy. Prior to last season, Franzen hasn't had a concussion since the '08 playoffs, nor had he missed 3-4 weeks for anything other than the knee surgery. 4 krsmith17, number9, kipwinger and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites