As I have grown older (and grayer), I have come to have more of an appreciation for the sketch comedy of Saturday Night Live. I won't go so far to say that SNL is must-see television, but it's kind of like watching an NFL game...you might get a dud, but you might get a nail-biter as well.
SNL opened up their show with a sketch that addressed everyone's new favorite player, Mr. Jeremy Shu-How Lin of the New York Knickerbockers. From the use of "Lin" in every single word in Webster's, to the slips of our favorite media networks (un)intentionally using Asian slurs and stereotypes, and the current state of racial sensitivity and its double standard between Blacks and Asians.
After the video, here are your 11 pieces of reading material for you to enjoy on this fine Sunday.
Complex: Pusha T Gets New Balenciaga Sneakers a.k.a. the real "Cements"
FOX Sports: Jim Brown and Barry Bonds discuss Ali's impact on America with Jason Whitlock
Kissing Suzy Kolber: Joe Flacco Wants Elite Quarterback Money
The National Post: Gary Carter made it easy to be a fan
The Onion: Hampered Kevin Garnett To See Age Specialist
Pro Football Talk: Warren Sapp says he’d pass on Randy Moss
SB Nation: UConn's Shabazz Napier On Teammates: 'I've Got To Question These Guys' Hearts'
SLAM Magazine: Steve Nash Won’t Request Trade From Suns
The Smoking Section: Marvin Gaye & Rick James Deliver A Classic Moment In Grammy History
Wall Street Journal: Ex-NFL Players Sue League in Louisiana
With Leather: The World Was A Much Better Place With MTV’s Rock N Jock Sports
Eddie Maisonet is the founder and editor emeritus of The Sports Fan Journal. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for ESPN.com. He is an unabashed Russell Westbrook and Barry Switzer apologist, owns over 100 fitteds and snapbacks, and lives by Reggie Jackson’s famous quote, “I am the straw that stirs the drink.”
