The Lair

Actually, no. It isn’t. But if it were, I’d totally want to be Bogart - and that’s not just because the cool surname either.

Is it wrong that I still snigger when I say “cowboy analogy”? Ok, it probably is but I blame psy. And since you’re asking - yes, the phrase “cowboy analogy” does occur frequently in my IM conversations. So what?

I watched White Men Can’t Jump on TV this weekend. Made notable (among many other things) by the fact that Woody has lots of of hair in that movie. One of the recurring themes in this ancient (but I suppose classic in its genre) movie is the idea that “A black man would rather miss than look bad”. Funny, I subscribe to that view myself. No, not about the black man but about looking good, even when you lose. Losing is ok, sometimes - so long as you don’t get kicked to the kerb and stomped upon.

As proof, I cite my continuing fandom for Arsenal football club (they look pretty passing the ball around, but can they win games? Umm. NO), the French rugby union team (when they’re good, they’re a really really great running team. Crazy, but pretty to watch) and most recently - the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Yeah, the 4 wickets in 4 balls business. Pretty? Sure. We didn’t get whipped like dogs, although we probably deserved it. On another day, I’d be well content with that.

Today? We still lost. Boo! Hiss!!