| 20 September 2010
We're back with even more Celebrity Previews. Next up: the Atlanta Thrashers. We had hoped to snag Ludacris for this gig, but he bagged on us. But we got some pretty good backups, two of the most famous silver screen characters of all time, Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara.
Rhett: I'm very drunk and I intend on getting still drunker before this evening's over. Whilst our beloved Thrashers will not have that gangly Russian youth anymore, they have imported several members of the Black-Hawks. While they are Yankees, they also are an upgrade in talent, and will make the contest for the Southeast Division quite a war this season.
Scarlett: Oh fiddle-dee-dee! War, war, war; this war talk's spoiling all the fun at every party this fall. I get so bored I could scream. Besides... there isn't going to be any war.
Rhett: Yes, there will. The Thrashers have had enough of losing. This time, it will be different! Scarlett, tell them about the new slogan. The players have to look in the mirror before every game and repeat this to themselves.
Scarlett: "As God is my witness, as God is my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my teammates. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill. As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."
Rhett: Excellent! That will get the spirit going! Take a good look my dear. It's an historic moment you can tell your grandchildren about!
Scarlett: Rhett, don't! I shall faint!
Rhett: Yes, too often, the Thrashers have fainted. They've let their reputations as losers get into their heads. But with enough courage, you can do without a reputation.
Scarlett: Don't you think we might be getting a little ahead of ourselves?
Rhett: Forgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments, my dear Scarlett. I mean, my dear Mrs. Kennedy. But it cannot have escaped your notice that for some time past the affection I have felt for the Thrashers has ripened into a deeper feeling. A feeling more beautiful, more pure, more sacred. Dare I name it? Can it be fandom?
Scarlett: Dreams, dreams always dreams with you, never common sense.
Rhett: Hey, that's Ashley Wilkes! This is an honorable proposal of fandom made at what I consider a most opportune moment.
Scarlett: But Rhett! Rhett! If you go to all the games, where shall I go? What shall I do?
Rhett: Frankly, my dear...I've already bought season tickets. For two.
