Chad here. I figured after a week of looking at my ugly mug I'd give folks a chance to see something else. Originally, I threatened to put up Cubs videos when Ellen was laxed in her postings. Well, that doesn't seem relevant now. The Bears? Well that doesn't seem interesting at the moment.
What was interesting was LeBron James announcement that he was giving up the #23 in honor of Michael Jordan. He further said that others should do it too and that the NBA should retire the number, league wide. That has set off a debate between those who agree and those who disagree.
Where do I fall? Not sure, actually. He was the greatest athlete I’ve ever seen in any sport and he certainly changed all sports in a way that is unlikely to be seen again. That’s a pretty good argument for it. Then again, seeing a guy like LeBron wear #23 kind of seems like an honor to me, in itself.
Well, I had to include a video. No matter what you think of the #23 retirement debate, if you were born prior to the early 80s, you HAVE to recognize this commercial. In fact, I’d say if you don’t remember the words, you are likely not in my generation or you lived in a hole until 2001 or so. It is simply one of the best commercials ever.
I guess that’s just one more thing at which the man excelled.
2 comments:
Well I guess I lived in a hole until 2001! I honestly had never seen the commercial, or heard the song before now. I had heard the "be like Mike" line before...so my hole wasn't under a rock! hahahaha
It still gives me the chills! Love this commercial...those were the days.
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