2008-07-22T21:55:02Z tag:blog.washingtonpost.com,2008:/crowdnoise/382 Copyright (c) 2008, WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive 2008-07-22T21:55:02Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-22:/crowdnoise2008/07/no_noise_for_a_little_while.html

Crowd Noise Readers, Lindsay asked me to post a heads-up -- the blog will be dark for the short-term future as she deals with a family illness. But do not fear, eventually Crowd Noise will return ......Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jon DeNunzio 2008-07-17T17:39:18Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-17:/crowdnoise2008/07/countdown_to_football_theme_so.html

Today is Thursday, July 17, which means that there are three days left to suffer through until football takes over. Yesterday, I essentially begged for a little help with these "contests." I only got one response in the comments: jg284481-5-37: Contest Idea : Most outlandish Brett Favre trade scenario (rumors about him coming to DC are out there) Thanks, jg. It's a solid idea, and I would absolutely use it if it didn't affect my...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-16T19:07:28Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-16:/crowdnoise2008/07/countdown_to_football_dust_off.html

Today is Wednesday, July 16, but more importantly, there are just four days until Redskins training camp is open to the public. Before we get to today's contest, I suppose I should issue what has become a near-daily apology/clarification for something I've done/said/insinuated: I am truly, madly, deeply sorry for not realizing how sensitive Nationals Journal readers are about Orioles fans who mock their favorite team. A sampling of the backlash: Pot meet Kettle: Just...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-15T18:58:35Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-15:/crowdnoise2008/07/countdown_to_football.html

Today is Tuesday, July 15, which means that there are officially five days until Redskins training camp begins. Before we get to today's contest, here are some reader complaints, in haiku form: Upset reader: Yet more contests passwithout a winner announcedclassic bait and switch Keeping the peace: Oh dear, Bonitareaders are aggravatedplease post the winners Okay, okay, here we go. For the "Ode to Sunday" haiku challenge, it's got to be a three-way tie: Alex35332:...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-15T17:51:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-15:/crowdnoise2008/07/featured_commenter_os_exec.html

Football madness continues soon, but in the meantime. . . Meet Nationals Journal resident antagonist O's Exec, who reinforces my belief that we need an Orioles Insider (I'm talking to you, Marc): Real name (optional): Mark Madara Location: Sunny So-Cal suckas! O's Exec, last seen terrorizing the NJ. Occupation: Singer, dancer, character actor -- I'm a triple threat! If you had to always use your real name, would you still comment? Of course. I mean...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-14T18:08:06Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-14:/crowdnoise2008/07/countdown_to_football_the_haik.html

Today is Monday, July 14, but more importantly, there are six days until Redskins training camp begins. Before we get to today's contest, two programming notes: 1. I've gotten a few complaints about not posting on Saturday and Sunday, even though I clearly said there would be ten straight days of contests. I have no excuses, except to say that I make false promises all the time. I'll make a great parent someday. 2. The...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-14T16:20:04Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-14:/crowdnoise2008/07/wannabe_sombrero_guy_on_the_lo.html

Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis posted in his blog yesterday about meeting our friend Sombrero Guy: I met Sombrero Guy at the Fan Fest on Saturday. He is a great guy. I believe he was with his mom and his sister. We had a nice chat in the elevator. He even asked for my autograph and had my picture ready to be signed on an autograph card, which is always so flattering to me. Nice to...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-11T17:26:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-11:/crowdnoise2008/07/countdown_to_football_name_tha.html

Today is an excellent day for two reasons, the first of which being that it's Friday. Second, there are just nine days -- and nine "contests" -- to go until Redskins training camp is open to the public. Today's contest is all about the art of the nickname. Ever since I can remember, which would be any time before or after my sophomore year at Maryland, people have been calling me "Bonita" in reference to...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-10T20:12:23Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-10:/crowdnoise2008/07/the_one_where_we_start_countin.html

If you're anything like me, you've been waking up every Sunday morning since Feb. 10 -- the first Sunday after the Super Bowl -- with the sinking realization that there won't be any football on TV. Sure, there have been a few tiny, insignificant little morsels -- and one massive, earth-stopping chunk -- of Redskins-related news here and there this offseason, but most of us have been far from satiated. We've got 10 days until...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-08T23:57:06Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-08:/crowdnoise2008/07/jasno_papparazi_shot.html

An anonymous reader (cough cough) sent in this "sneaky shot" of a certain beloved beat writer: Jasno, left, and Redskins Insider regular P Diddy at the Nationals game. Watchin' the game, eatin' a burger. Sportswriters: they're just like us!...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-08T15:42:34Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-08:/crowdnoise2008/07/reevaluating_tennis_if_we_must.html

You know it's a slow news day when commenters feel the need duke it out over whether tennis or NASCAR is more of a "sport." I should save everyone the trouble of debating and say right now that it's tennis, by a mile (go ahead and challenge me, if you must). Nevertheless, here's how it all went down. Michael Wilbon says tennis is on the up-and-up since its demotion to "niche sport" in recent years,...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-03T13:33:13Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-03:/crowdnoise2008/07/featured_commenter_natsnut.html

Meet Nationals Journal frequenter NatsNut: Real name (optional): Anonymity is too much fun. Location: D.C. Occupation: The Government NatsNut, hiding from the government. If you had to always use your real name, would you still comment? I'd still comment but maybe not as freely. There's freedom in anonymity. But anonymity makes people mean, too. Thankfully there are a few NJ-ers who know me and keep me honest. How long have you been coming to the...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-17T00:44:52Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-01:/crowdnoise2008/07/caption_contest_antawn_jamison.html

This blog is completely Wizards-centric, but there's not much else going on at the moment. Let me know if Clinton Portis picks out a costume and I'll be glad to write about it. Until then, let's caption a photo in honor of Wizards all-star forward Antawn Jamison, who just yesterday re-signed with the team. (Toni L. Sandys - The Post) Antawn, you just signed a four-year, $50 million extension. What are you going to do...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-17T00:44:52Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-07-01:/crowdnoise2008/07/arenas_thinks_we_wait.html

My apologies for not posting since Friday. I was in Atlantic City, and they do not condone blogging from the casinos. Some advice: don't put it all on red. . .or black. Put half on each color every time. It's a futile activity, but you'll never lose. Someone who doesn't have to worry much about money is Antawn Jamison, who just re-signed with the Wizards for a four-year, $50 million extension (how's that for a...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum 2008-07-17T00:44:52Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-06-27:/crowdnoise2008/06/draft_reaction_redux_redundanc.html

I was going to write all about the commenter reaction to the Wizards' draft performance, but Dan Steinberg stole my thunder. Just to sum up once again, the response to the team taking "Big Man" JaVale McGee with the 18th pick went something like this: big daddy: ANOTHER MANUTE BOL..GEEZ,ARE YOU KIDDING ME The good news for McGee is that he already has two nicknames: JaBust (courtesy of DC Man88) and JaVale McScrub (courtesy of...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lindsay Applebaum