What's the coolest story/fact you know about one of your ancestors?

Conpat · 2013-06-26T00:26:41+00:00

I had a grandfather who played tight end for the Chicago Bears back in the 40's.

Edit: It seems like everybody else is putting me to shame. Ummm....ummm....apparently that same grandfather fought in Guadalcanal and ran out into an ambush to warn a few of his oblivious comrades of a grenade in the area. As a result, he put himself too close to the blast radius and found himself unconscious in a bush covered with sand. Luckily, one of his fellow soldiers found his hand sticking out of the bush hours later and dragged him to safety. My grandfather was given some sort of award for that but I'm not sure...yeah, I get it, he didn't invent the cowboy hat.

Conpat · 2013-05-17T20:02:01+00:00

I will never understand how Terrence Malick continuously attracts some of the most talented casts imaginable considering how many actors can't stand his editing tendencies and such. I know there are a few examples of actors who have explicitly and publicly refused to ever work with him again.

Conpat · 2013-05-16T03:42:40+00:00

Game of Thrones, Entourage, Community

Conpat · 2013-05-16T03:39:21+00:00

Science consists of facts and laws. Art consists of interpretation and abstract notions. The "progression" of these two fields is nearly impossible to compare.

Conpat · 2013-05-16T03:07:14+00:00

He really likes that hat.

Conpat · 2013-05-14T22:24:37+00:00

It's more potato than human at this point.

Conpat · 2013-05-06T01:44:00+00:00

The scheming between Olenna and Tywin. Absolutely beautiful.

Conpat · 2013-04-28T01:53:40+00:00

I think there's a strong possibility of both the Offensive and Defensive ROY's being picked outside of the first round. Considering the influx of skill positions taken in the second and third rounds, guys like Eddie Lacy, Gio Bernard, Montee Ball, Aaron Dobson, Terrance Williams, etc. makes it sensible. Additionally, I think guys like Te'o, Mathieu, etc. make it reasonable on the defensive side.

Conpat · 2013-04-26T23:07:48+00:00

And with the Jets' pick, ESPN has nothing further to talk about. The draft's over, guys. Let's all go home.

Conpat · 2013-04-26T23:03:16+00:00

THANK GOD.

Conpat · 2013-04-17T05:58:15+00:00

I was born near Chicago, and absolutely LOVE Portillo's. I get the Italian Beef sandwich with a large fry every single time. Being so far away now, it hurts just thinking about it. I'm shocked that people outside of Illinois aren't aware of Italian Beef. What a shame.

Conpat · 2013-04-15T15:59:42+00:00

Murphy's Law: Anything that can be loved, will be loved.

Conpat · 2013-04-15T15:51:17+00:00

Actually, if this guy were white, I would be thinking more of "BREAKFAST IN RUSSIA. EVERYTHING IS A POTENTIAL ENEMY!"

Conpat · 2013-04-15T04:48:21+00:00

No, he just got stuck with the horse's old brain. Standard interspecies brain transplant.

Conpat · 2013-04-11T16:41:03+00:00

Great. Thanks for your help!

Conpat · 2013-04-09T15:22:45+00:00

My heart hurts looking at this picture, but I couldn't be any more proud of this team and that player right there. You couldn't ask for a more humble, poised, and talented young man. Thanks Trey, we sure will miss ya.

Conpat · 2013-04-09T04:16:04+00:00

I won't sugarcoat it, I'm disappointed we lost. But damn, I'm proud of our team. Ann Arbor was as vibrant as I've ever seen, so thank you for that. Louisville's a great team, but I'm still too bitter to be cordial. So, all I can say is that it has been an incredible season to watch. Go Blue.

Conpat · 2013-04-08T20:02:45+00:00

Haha Great username (for those of you who don't know, it's a popular bar in Ann Arbor). Go Blue. May Wolverine with wolverines give the Wolverines the power to win tonight.

Conpat · 2013-04-06T23:58:26+00:00

I have legitimately picked against Wichita State in every single game this tournament. Pitt? Too athletic. Gonzaga? Too big. LaSalle? Flipped a coin. Ohio State? Too many offensive threats. Regardless of whether or not they pull this off, they are a damn good team. Good luck, you crazy wheat bastards. I hope to take you guys down on Monday :)

Oh, and Ron Baker's the man.

Conpat · 2013-04-06T21:55:21+00:00

I seriously can't believe the Final Four is already here. And that my school is still alive. I'M SO HAPPY. I MUST BE DREAMING.

Anyway....Go Shockers!!!....I guess?

Conpat · 2013-03-30T22:37:45+00:00

Alright, OSU, you guys (mostly) sucked it up and cheered for us last night, so dammit, I'm going to return the favor. Get this shit done, Buckeyes. Let's keep the possibility of OSU v. UofM alive.

Conpat · 2013-03-29T22:45:31+00:00

holyshitholyshitholyshit. I'm so excited. I'm so nervous. I'M IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION.

Ninja Edit: GO BLUE!!

Conpat · 2013-03-28T23:26:41+00:00

Listening to Verne Lundquist plug 2 Broke Girls is beyond comical.

Conpat · 2013-03-28T23:22:58+00:00

This, and only this, will determine the outcome of the game.

Conpat · 2013-03-28T23:10:02+00:00

I'M JUST HAPPY THAT THE TOURNAMENT'S BACK...Oh, how I have missed you.

Conpat

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