You know you play ootp to much when... - Page 7

Tib · 07-24-2003, 06:41 AM

You develop an intense and genuine dislike for Harry Spangler because although he's hitting .227 against the rest of the league, he's hitting .412 against you and the overachieving son of a bitch just went 4 for 4 AGAIN!

Groundblizzard · 07-24-2003, 10:20 AM

... when you avoid buying anything black because you're afraid nobody will see it.

... when you start eating more food that's bad for you because you know it will result in your gaining less pounds over the period of the diet.

... when anytime you see someone's name written in red, you cringe and hope they're not hurt too badly.

... when you're reading SI and get pissed because the writer fails to mention Rob Deloach's no-hitter against Shelbyville last week.

... when you honestly think the logos that ESPN uses would look better with more/less of a bevel effect.

... when you wonder what Cuss or Dback could do with the ESPN logo and why haven't they?

... when you quit arguing with your wife because you know it has no effect on anything anyway... wait, that is real life.

GB

Gastric ReFlux · 07-24-2003, 10:49 AM

...when you turned on closed-captioning on the television so as to get that OOTP feel to the game.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 07-24-2003, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
...when you turned on closed-captioning on the television so as to get that OOTP feel to the game.

Sheep's on the board..... this one is hilarious.

fluharty · 07-24-2003, 10:55 AM

You always have the urge to click the players in order to see their stats when watching games on TV.

TC Dale · 07-24-2003, 11:13 AM

or you can wonder if your wife can give you just ONE more child........THIS one will be the one to make it BIG!

TwinMonster · 07-24-2003, 01:04 PM

You buy large bags of sunflower seeds to get that real ballpark feeling while dressed in the official uniform of your team.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 07-24-2003, 01:29 PM

You wonder why players on a hot streak don't have their names written in orange on the TV.

Gastric ReFlux · 07-24-2003, 01:34 PM

...you embarass yourself at your work computer because you've picked up the habit of adjusting your jockstrap while playing OOTP.

draven085 · 07-24-2003, 01:36 PM

You see Jacque Jones steal 2nd and 3rd base with 2 strikes on Wednesday Night Baseball and think, "Crap, I must have missed the last patch!"

Eric · 07-24-2003, 03:09 PM

You set up a rotisserie league using your OOTP league.

You look for 'trading block' on mlb.com

You "release" your kid when he refuses go to his room.

Gastric ReFlux · 07-28-2003, 02:44 PM

when you finally delete all the names of players in your fictional league, having finally and fully accepted that OOTP only knows ratings, not names.

spleen1015 · 07-28-2003, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Eric
You "release" your kid when he refuses go to his room.

My kid turned into a greedy bastard and wouldn't resign with a loser!

Carlton · 07-28-2003, 06:43 PM

You believe Cliff Markle, Sam Horn and Ross Gload are the greatest ballplayers who ever lived

ELDoro · 07-28-2003, 08:06 PM

pretty funny.....I can see that being me in about 10 years lol

i actually starting laughing too......I think Will Ferrel could do a good saturday night live skit on it........but of course only us ootpers would understand

El Caballo · 07-28-2003, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
when you finally delete all the names of players in your fictional league, having finally and fully accepted that OOTP only knows ratings, not names.

Haha, that is great.

Gastric ReFlux · 08-04-2003, 11:43 AM

when you put your clothes on in the morning, one-handed, while the other hand hits "1" on the keyboard.

Crapshoot · 08-04-2003, 11:56 AM

When you scream obscenities at your Cy Young winning pitcher for giving up 6 runs in the 8th, in the 7th game of the world series, to lose you the firgging world series, after he won for you with a Rand Johnson like relief performance last year, and you're tempted to release the sorry son of A BITCH WHO COULDN"T HOLD A FRIGGING 6 RUN LEAD!$!@ !$% @% @....
no.. I don't see this as having played too much OOTP..

Slant · 08-04-2003, 01:22 PM

..when you wonder if, in ESPN's roster set, if Ken Griffey Junior has a "Prone" or "Normal" injury rating so you can get it right in your set.

Gastric ReFlux · 08-04-2003, 01:26 PM

when you do astrological charts for all the incoming rookies to better help you know who to choose.

07-24-2003, 06:41 AM	#121
Tib All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 995	You develop an intense and genuine dislike for Harry Spangler because although he's hitting .227 against the rest of the league, he's hitting .412 against you and the overachieving son of a bitch just went 4 for 4 AGAIN! __________________ https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...ad.php?t=64219

07-24-2003, 10:20 AM	#122
Groundblizzard Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Metro Minnesota Posts: 99	... when you avoid buying anything black because you're afraid nobody will see it. ... when you start eating more food that's bad for you because you know it will result in your gaining less pounds over the period of the diet. ... when anytime you see someone's name written in red, you cringe and hope they're not hurt too badly. ... when you're reading SI and get pissed because the writer fails to mention Rob Deloach's no-hitter against Shelbyville last week. ... when you honestly think the logos that ESPN uses would look better with more/less of a bevel effect. ... when you wonder what Cuss or Dback could do with the ESPN logo and why haven't they? ... when you quit arguing with your wife because you know it has no effect on anything anyway... wait, that is real life. GB __________________ Groundblizzard

07-24-2003, 11:13 AM	#126
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,995	or you can wonder if your wife can give you just ONE more child........THIS one will be the one to make it BIG! __________________ ----------------------------------

07-24-2003, 01:29 PM	#128
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	You wonder why players on a hot streak don't have their names written in orange on the TV. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

07-28-2003, 06:43 PM	#134
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	You believe Cliff Markle, Sam Horn and Ross Gload are the greatest ballplayers who ever lived __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

07-24-2003, 10:49 AM	#123
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	...when you turned on closed-captioning on the television so as to get that OOTP feel to the game.

07-24-2003, 10:55 AM	#125
fluharty All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 1,023	You always have the urge to click the players in order to see their stats when watching games on TV.

07-24-2003, 01:04 PM	#127
TwinMonster Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnepolis Posts: 325	You buy large bags of sunflower seeds to get that real ballpark feeling while dressed in the official uniform of your team.

07-24-2003, 01:34 PM	#129
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	...you embarass yourself at your work computer because you've picked up the habit of adjusting your jockstrap while playing OOTP.

07-24-2003, 01:36 PM	#130
draven085 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,074	You see Jacque Jones steal 2nd and 3rd base with 2 strikes on Wednesday Night Baseball and think, "Crap, I must have missed the last patch!"

07-24-2003, 03:09 PM	#131
Eric All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,234	You set up a rotisserie league using your OOTP league. You look for 'trading block' on mlb.com You "release" your kid when he refuses go to his room.

07-28-2003, 02:44 PM	#132
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	when you finally delete all the names of players in your fictional league, having finally and fully accepted that OOTP only knows ratings, not names.

07-28-2003, 08:06 PM	#135
ELDoro All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 535	pretty funny.....I can see that being me in about 10 years lol i actually starting laughing too......I think Will Ferrel could do a good saturday night live skit on it........but of course only us ootpers would understand __________________ MLNB Commish: https://statsplus.net/mlnb/

08-04-2003, 11:43 AM	#137
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	when you put your clothes on in the morning, one-handed, while the other hand hits "1" on the keyboard.

08-04-2003, 11:56 AM	#138
Crapshoot Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: watching: DArwin's missing link in action Posts: 3,112	When you scream obscenities at your Cy Young winning pitcher for giving up 6 runs in the 8th, in the 7th game of the world series, to lose you the firgging world series, after he won for you with a Rand Johnson like relief performance last year, and you're tempted to release the sorry son of A BITCH WHO COULDN"T HOLD A FRIGGING 6 RUN LEAD!$!@ !$% @% @.... no.. I don't see this as having played too much OOTP.. __________________ Senior Senor Member of the OOTP Boards Pittsburgh Playmates- OTBL

08-04-2003, 01:22 PM	#139
Slant Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 257	..when you wonder if, in ESPN's roster set, if Ken Griffey Junior has a "Prone" or "Normal" injury rating so you can get it right in your set. __________________ Boiler Room Project

08-04-2003, 01:26 PM	#140
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	when you do astrological charts for all the incoming rookies to better help you know who to choose.