It reminds me of a book I read written by Studs Terkel where he just talked to people of various vocations, and would write down what they said.
The ending to this story was unusual, though.
It makes me wonder about how wrestlers whose biggest achievement is a position on Wrestlecrap.com?
Also, it makes me realize that Vince McMahon runs a wrestling business, not a rehab center. People make their own choices in life. Some people choose a path that ends in a nosedive in front of a few dozen disinterested people.
I liked that a lot too. So much so I didn't even comment on him saying "I don't write about wrestling anymore, jerk" a thread or two below this one. :)
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Originally posted by Barbwire MikeI liked that a lot too. So much so I didn't even comment on him saying "I don't write about wrestling anymore, jerk" a thread or two below this one. :)
I was DYING to throw some smart ass crack right back at him when I saw that, but I'm not in the mood to get banned yet.
This was a tremendous column, imo. Grutman always brings the goods; his short plays based on songs (on Flea's webpage) are also generally pretty good. His one based on U2's "Numb" is Monty Python-esque in its style and quality of humour.
(edited by Big Bad on 7.12.03 1302) Oh Tino...put some pants on for God's sake.-- Chuckc14 in the Worst Album Covers thread Click Here (The W)
Manny [Ramirez] could show up for spring training with ice-blue hair, a "Free Lee Boyd Malvo" tattoo and a batting helmet made out of chorizo and I wouldn't be surprised. Hey, it's just Manny being Manny.-- Bill Simmons
Watching "Mad Dog Time" is like waiting for the bus in a city where you're not sure they have a bus line.-- Roger Ebert
Joshua Grutman is endorsed by Scott Keith, Chris Hyatte, Wrestlecrap Guy, Flea, Ken Anderson, his twin brother Jay, Ben Morse, Tom Daniels, Dead Ron Gamble, Eric S (I think), Dino, the 411mania Message Board, the Wienerville message board, and now A Fan from the Wienerville message board. That's right, NOBODY hates Josh. Nobody. Not even A Fan anymore.
Judging by DiscoDave's quote, I think your sig might be slightly incorrect Grut. This of course in no ways changes the fact that once again the Wrestling Tale rocked the party and was far too good for us IWC wretches to be visited by ;)
Toil not to gain wealth, cease to be concerned about it. Proverbs 23:4
Just to keep the Grut love train a'rollin', his first article on 411 Black is also very good.
Oh Tino...put some pants on for God's sake.-- Chuckc14 in the Worst Album Covers thread Click Here (The W)
Manny [Ramirez] could show up for spring training with ice-blue hair, a "Free Lee Boyd Malvo" tattoo and a batting helmet made out of chorizo and I wouldn't be surprised. Hey, it's just Manny being Manny.-- Bill Simmons
Watching "Mad Dog Time" is like waiting for the bus in a city where you're not sure they have a bus line.-- Roger Ebert
Mark, check out the archives. I got a lot of them. I'm glad you liked this one though. It was inspired by being a member of the wienerboard.
I've made a lot of fun of Zed over the years, but he recently proved to me exactly the kind of guy he is. With no jest and no joke, I want to publicly express my admiration to CRZ for how he runs his forums and the way he thinks about issues. I know I speak for all of us except a few of my friends who despise you when I say that we look forward to seeing you back on the web.
Josh
(only edited for a mispelling)
(edited by grutman on 12.12.03 0009) Joshua Grutman is endorsed by Scott Keith, Chris Hyatte, Wrestlecrap Guy, Flea, Ken Anderson, his twin brother Jay, Ben Morse, Tom Daniels, Dead Ron Gamble, Eric S (I think), Dino, the 411mania Message Board, the Wienerville message board, and now A Fan from the Wienerville message board. That's right, NOBODY hates Josh. Nobody. Not even A Fan anymore.
The new one is also really good! I think it might be even better than The Heel! Very nice ending. Grut, you're an innovator. Here is a link for those interested: http://www.411mania.com/ wrestling/columns/article.php? columns_id=2345 Grut is really the only person I can think of to combine wrestling and fiction so well. I mean, just look at THIS: http://www.angelfire.com/ realm/wwffanfiction/wwf_slumber_party.htm Gives me a headache. Reminds me of Hanging Gardens from way back when... So be grateful for Grut and be glad that the premiere piece of original stories about wrestling doesn't end with Vince McMahon coming home and yelling about a hole in his lawn.