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If this page seems to be tipping to the right, it’s because the Chicago Matadors’ Kevin “Capital K” Blanchard joins us.

PHIL THOMPSON

TOPIC 1: AS A CHILD, DID YOU GROW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A MATADOR?

I dreamed of being something far more hazardous: a sports journalist in Chicago.

TOPIC 2: AN AMERICAN WANTS TO BUY ENGLAND’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB. WHAT DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF?

It reminds me it’s been a while since I’ve seen my dentist.

TOPIC 3: ANY SURPRISES IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR?

Anti-Jordan signs at the UC. Mock the Wizards, please … but he was one, so … never mind.

TOPIC 4: IS IT MORE PAINFUL TO LOSE BY 10 RUNS OR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH?

For Cubs fans, it’s losing in the bottom of the ninth by 10 runs.

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE FOR OUR READERS YOUR SIGNATURE “MOVE.”

My only moves are made on a fantasy league waiver wire. Don’t look at me like that, it’s cold here.

LEO EBERSOLE

TOPIC 1: AS A CHILD, DID YOU GROW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A MATADOR?

I’ve always considered that whole spectacle inhumane. And the bullfighting too.

TOPIC 2: AN AMERICAN WANTS TO BUY ENGLAND’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB. WHAT DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF?

Michael Jackson buying the Beatles’ songbook.

TOPIC 3: ANY SURPRISES IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR?

Detroit fans are acting like punks, home teams are winning … no, not really.

TOPIC 4: IS IT MORE PAINFUL TO LOSE BY 10 RUNS OR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH?

Bottom of the ninth. It’s like climbing to the top rope and falling groin-first on the turnbuckle.

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE FOR OUR READERS YOUR SIGNATURE “MOVE.”

I use Whizzer’s: Rub up against a stranger’s leg until I get fed.

WHIZZER

TOPIC 1: AS A CHILD, DID YOU GROW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A MATADOR?

I was in Pamplona living with Ernest Hemingway. He snored, you know. Good times.

TOPIC 2: AN AMERICAN WANTS TO BUY ENGLAND’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB. WHAT DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF?

Madonna marrying Guy Ritchie.

TOPIC 3: ANY SURPRISES IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR?

Commissioner Stern has yet to make his annual batch of playoff brownies.

TOPIC 4: IS IT MORE PAINFUL TO LOSE BY 10 RUNS OR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH?

With the first one, I can leave early and get a good seat at the bar.

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE FOR OUR READERS YOUR SIGNATURE “MOVE.”

Hang on, I’m eyeing Leo’s left leg. Sweet, sweet leg.

BAG BOY

TOPIC 1: AS A CHILD, DID YOU GROW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A MATADOR?

Big-bellied, beloved and good Bulls seats? No, I never wanted that. Next question.

TOPIC 2: AN AMERICAN WANTS TO BUY ENGLAND’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB. WHAT DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF?

An English guy trying to buy the Cubs. Take ’em. Please.

TOPIC 3: ANY SURPRISES IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR?

No Pistons fan has thrown a chair on the court. Yet.

TOPIC 4: IS IT MORE PAINFUL TO LOSE BY 10 RUNS OR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH?

You making fun of me? Is that question making fun of me? Kevin, ATTACK!

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE FOR OUR READERS YOUR SIGNATURE “MOVE.”

“Roman Emperor.” Arm out, thumb pointed sideways before turning to the down position.

KEVIN BLANCHARD

TOPIC 1: AS A CHILD, DID YOU GROW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A MATADOR?

Well, I … wait. There’s another Matador in here?

TOPIC 2: AN AMERICAN WANTS TO BUY ENGLAND’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB. WHAT DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF?

Me trying to buy the Krispy Kreme company for a dollar.

TOPIC 3: ANY SURPRISES IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR?

Caroline Marcil hasn’t sung the national anthem.

TOPIC 4: IS IT MORE PAINFUL TO LOSE BY 10 RUNS OR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH?

Both give me nausea just thinking about them.

TOPIC 5: DESCRIBE FOR OUR READERS YOUR SIGNATURE “MOVE.”

Exploder Suplex into a 450 Splash. Or did you mean dancing?

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