Michael Vick named NFL Ambassador to Southeast Asia
 

[NFL Network]

Michael Vick, the heralded quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was named the NFL Ambassador to the Southeast Asia Region by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today. In an interview with the NFL Network, the Commissioner expressed excitement, “NFL has always been looking for ways to expand the market. We can think of no better person to represent our ideals of success, personal redemption and humility than Michael.”

For years NFL has tried to introduce the game of football overseas. Asia is the most obvious and potentially profitable market after the league busted in
Europe. NFL hopes that by enlisting the service of Mr. Vick, football will become more popular in the region, where dog-fighting is prevalent. “The timing couldn’t be better,” Goodell expressed optimistically, “these people and Michael speak the same language, they can relate to Michael way more than any of our players. And with Michael’s amazing athletic ability, we are willing to bet NFL will be an overnight success there.”

”We have been staging this for the past two years, concluded with Michael's apology on CBS. We are going to start with eight teams there, to be sponsored by Mr. Pol Pot, Chairman Mao, and Dear Leader Kim Jong Il, to name a few prominent figures. We are currently shortlisting team names. Among our consideration are: Bloodhounds, Rottweilers, Dobermans and, obviously, Pitbulls,” the Commissioner said, “aside from the typical exhibition game, we will offer special soul-searching sessions to any spectator who seeks spiritual advice and expresses self-hatred. This will be exciting.”

A special exhibition game of Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons is scheduled on August 30, featuring an undercard match of Max vs. Sparky.

Wait, Michael Vick is back in the NFL?

You're doing "your thing" again.

Too many words, not enough funny.

Dog is a delicacy here.

I'd eat dog before balut.

:D

I'd post a picture of Balut here again, but I'm thinking it'd kill the thread.

Balut *shudders*


some things simply should NOT be eaten....

hahah

So sad.

So I'm thinking about changing my name now.

But Balut is so delicious. :(

I'm sure you'll assume I'm just trying to troll you into something here but:

Why/what is so sad?

You've just lost any and all respect as a food critic in any way shape or form with me =) I've seen people react to eating that...that....ICK...no.


just NO.

Pumpy-lut

Baluty Tudors

Balumpy luters

?

Hahahaha.

But, seriously, it is pretty good. The reaction most foreigners have to balut is mostly because they see what they're eating... not on its flavor.

We bought our Division officer one and quite honestly the man gagged from moment one. he even kept his eyes closed to eat it and as soon as it hit his mouth it was all but spew time.

sorry NC but DO NOT WANT =):D

I had to look it up, and I have to say, it doesn't look appetizing. I'll take your word for it NC, but I'm with RendeR on this one.

LOL.

Well, tell me when you get to the Philippines. I'll buy you one and convince you otherwise. :)

HAh, no, no you won't =)

THere's a question for you though. What did they do with the old naval station? We never got any updates or info on what was planned for the place after we left there.

Fuck you.

ummm - i'm curious too Noop, and I'm not trying to troll either...

Fuck you.

I was thinking something like Fred.

Since the US pulled out of the port in '91, the entire area has been commercialized.

Subic Naval Base is now a freeport, and is a big tourist attraction and holiday go-to place. There is a nature park nearby, most of the ammo sheds and bunkers comprise a safari, and there is also an ocean park. There's also several beaches and the parts nearest Olongapo city have been turned into a bustling commercial zone.

I'm sure the red light district is still the same... or even better than then. :)

I'm assuming, of course, you're talking about Subic. :) It's the only Naval station that comes to mind.

Here's the website for the development authority over there and an overview of how they converted the base into a commercial area.

http://www.sbma.com/