@the-gipper said:

Here are today's survey questions. Give your answers/opinions:

1. Question from the radio early this morning:

A. Of all the team nicknames from the 4 major sports (NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL), which say 3-5 in your opinion are the "strongest" nicknames, i.e the ones that depict the most energy, power, strength.

Ha- soccer it has to be Arsenal.

B. And then tell which ones depict the lamest, weakest imagery.

NFL? Who's afraid of a Dolphin? MLB? Mets? Do they sell insurance?

2. Speaking of nicknames, the Browns just acquired "Clipboard Jesus". Charlie Whitehurst, backup QB, give that name because of his hair and his appearance. Name like the 3-5 best nicknames for an NFL player in history that you can think of.

3. A. Name who you think are the worst NFL announcers (play by play, color, analysts, whatever)

They're both dead. Curt Gowdy (dumbest) & Myron "The Dope" Cope. (Most abrasive voice).

B. Name who you think are the best NFL announcers.

Retired- Merlin Olsen.

Actualy Merlin Olsen also deceased.

4. Browns players keep biting the dust...as is typical this century. So, who will be next to suffer some kind of debilitating injury?

5. What is the most overrated or most disappointing tourist attraction that you have been to. Been to?

Probably WallDrug. Took a pass on Reptile Gardens. Hell's Half Acre in Wyoming resembles a garbage dump.

I went by it once. Stopped for about 10 seconds. You are right. Really nothing there to see.

(but I don't think Wall Drug disappointed. It was what I thought it was....a huge tacky tourist trap. No false advertisement there)

Horta edit: But according to their billboards- "Wall Drug, a National Treasure?" LOL, ranks right up there with Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon.

Here are today's survey questions. Give your answers/opinions:

My own answers:

1. Question from the radio early this morning:

A. Of all the team nicknames from the 4 major sports (NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL), which say 3-5 in your opinion are the "strongest" nicknames, i.e the ones that depict the most energy, power, strength.

I am going for something more than just scary animals.

You have to admit "The Suns" is a name that puts off lot of energy.

the Carolina Hurricane

Thunder (OK City) and Lightning (Tampa)

Houston Rockets.

"The Avalanche" is a scary, powerful natural phenomena.

B. And then tell which ones depict the lamest, weakest imagery.

I mean, the White Sox, and Red Sox......are socks. Teams named after articles of clothing are lame names.

Columbus Bluejackets.

The Knicks.....short for Knickerbockers....rolled up pants.

2. Speaking of nicknames, the Browns just acquired "Clipboard Jesus". Charlie Whitehurst, backup QB, give that name because of his hair and his appearance. Name like the 3-5 best nicknames for an NFL player in history that you can think of.

Here are a few good ones I like:

Andre Bad Moon Rison

Lance "Bambi" Alworth

John The Diesel Riggins

Ted The Mad Stork Hendrix

Dick "Night Train" Lane

John "The Sausage King" Hughes. (this one was of my own making)

3. A. Name who you think are the worst NFL announcers (play by play, color, analysts, whatever)

Rodney Harrison....harsh, grating vocal quality. Like scratching fingernails on a backboard.

Charles Woodson....some of the same qualities as Harrison, very harsh tone of speaking. It makes me uncomfortable listening to him.

Ryan Clark....almost the opposite of the above 2.....his voice is cloying, saccharine, insipid.

Doug Dieken....honestly, never thought he was a good announcer.

B. Name who you think are the best NFL announcers.

But I love Dieken's partner Jim Donovan. National level: the pros pros: Al Michaels, Costas, Nantz,

While he can be over the top I like Kevin Harlan.

4. Browns players keep biting the dust...as is typical this century. So, who will be next to suffer some kind of debilitating injury?

Probably, Joe Haden. Has put together good games after coming off injury. Browns bad luck says he is the one to suffer.

5. What is the most overrated or most disappointing tourist attraction that you have been to.

Legoland, near San Diego. Took kids when they were smaller. Yes, they did some cool stuff with Legos....but just looking at those things didn't justify the time or price it cost to go there.

Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Just a place to take a mediocre shopping spree. Ohio Amish country is better.

Overall I am very tolerant of the things and places I see.