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To Pimp a Butterfly ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

“K-Dot’s second studio album is an emotional rollercoaster that has touches of irony, grief, and chaos all at once.”

 

2015 was Compton rapper/singer/songwriter Kendrick Lamar’s year. Three years before the release of his second studio album, he released his critically acclaimed breakout LP good kid m.A.A.d city. An album that would be dubbed as the greatest album of a decade. After such a successful release giving him so many expectations regarding his next project, would he rise to the occasion? Well, using his storytelling and lyrical ability from the 2012 masterpiece, and a new sound: he blew everyone out of the water. 

 

Using his experiences with gang culture, violence, and drugs, Lamar pieced together a story of a young Kendrick who was institutionalized around street life. It was all he ever knew. Then being a rapper from the streets, he felt guilt and pain inside for abandoning the life that he lived for his entire life, all for the benefits. The music industry’s expectations for artists like Lamar are outlined on For Free? (Interlude): where a woman who wants a perfect man who gets her what she wants represents the music industry and its standards for artists. On Momma, Grief and guilt tells Lamar to go back to his roots and set up his family for life. End the eternal struggle they’ve faced. He has the money to do it, and ‘Lucy’ who promised these benefits on For Sale? (Interlude). The Lucy character also makes a notable appearance on the optimistic Black Lives Matter anthem of Alright. Lucy is short for Lucifer, who promises the best for Lamar and his family, if he gives in and sells his soul to him. Ending his internal struggle..In theory. 

 

Irony, symbolism, and storytelling find their way to the track The Blacker the Berry, where K-Dot talks about how he is the “biggest hypocrite of 2015”. In the track, he talks about how he continues to kill innocent people in gang violence while weeping whenever it happens on television. Grief and emotional, raspy vocals are shown on the dramatic track u. A track that shows what happens when Lucy is all around you. Guilt, sadness, anger, and anguish surrounds the rapper, as he confronts his demons while he is drinking. It was a stark turn from the happier and more mainstream track These Walls. A song all about sexual themes, or a jail cell as some think. Complexion ties into the Irony of the album, with Lamar saying that, “Complexion ain’t a thing,” which goes against his viewpoint on The Blacker the Berry. You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said) goes into the ways that people lie about their possessions to gain fame and to look cool, but Lamar likes to keep it real. i is one of the album’s singles released prior to the LP’s release. It talks about overcoming his internal struggle, and serving as a positive way to recover from the stressful and emotional side of the LP. The album’s very last track--Mortal Man--sees Kendrick question his fans’ loyalty to him. He also ties everything together, finishing the poem that he’s been building on every track of TPAB. In an interview with famous 90s era rapper Tupac, he explains what the title of the LP means. You can see what he says here. 

 

My rating goes as follows: I liked how Lamar used his past experiences living in gang life, combined with a new jazzy rap sound that utilizes horns and bass guitar. Plus his ability to paint a picture of what he’s saying in our heads; this album was an audible motion picture. It’s hard to get something this special. 

 

FINAL RATING: 10/10

 

Listen to To Pimp a Butterfly Here

I need to know, will there be a VHLE draft?

 

Edit: Ignore this. But for real, with this new league, could there be two possible career paths a player could take?

1 hour ago, Jtv123 said:

Excited for the NA

get world a gold please. 

1 minute ago, Banackock said:

Not the real SHL

the real SHL, the one in sweden, yes

Draft Class Comparisons: SHL to VHL, 2021 NHL/VHL Entry Draft: Top 5

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1: William Eklund, Djurgårdens IF

 

Over the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) season, Djurgårdens IF centerman/left winger William Eklund has made quite the impact on his team, putting up an impressive 11 goals and 23 points in 40 games. Since he is 18 years old, 23 points is remarkable in a league with grown men playing against him. His incredible hockey sense, nose for net, and hard wrist shot makes him deadly in the offensive zone. He can work anywhere on the ice, and score from anywhere too. His best quality has to be his shot; it can overpower goalies easily, and fool the defense. His creativity also plays a major factor in his play. He can create plays, finish plays, and undress the defense. He does need some work in the defensive end, but his offensive skill and skating prowess makes up for his liability. He’s ranked from sixth to third for many scouts, and will most likely fall in the top five in this year’s draft. A player comparison to him in the Victory Hockey League is Luc Tessier of the San Diego Marlins. Tessier is an amazing offensive player, with a great shot and goal scoring talent. He can move the puck up the ice and start up the rush. His defensive play is a bit of a liability, but his offensive and skating skills make up for it. Tessier has 37 goals and 78 points in 72 total games played for the Marlins this season, and is ranked fifth overall in the draft currently. Similar rankings and play to Eklund. 

 

2: Simon Edvinsson, Frölunda HC

 

Over his 10 game stint in the SHL, Frölunda HC left shot defenseman Simon Edvinsson put up one assist, and then was loaned to Västerås IK of HockeyAllsvenskan, where he put up five assists in 14 games played. According to many scouts, he is a very offensive and defensive skilled player, with the ability to begin the rush, and cleanly move the puck into the offensive zone. Scouts have described his defensive play as “strong” and “technically skilled.” When watching his highlights, you immediately see how strong his slap shot is. You also see how he doesn’t stay on the point while attacking; he fights for the puck down low behind the net. He makes hard and efficient passes, and rarely gives up the puck. He plays confidently and smartly, that’s why he’s so highly ranked in the draft. He’s mainly ranked around #8-9 by most scouts. From what I’ve seen from him, his VHL player comparison will be Tui Sova from the Mexico City Kings. Sova’s offensive and defensive zone play makes him the most similar to Edvinsson, since Sova has 180 shots blocked and 250 shots this season. Both players utilize their size in their play, as both use their body in the defensive end to shut down and create plays for their team. Edvinsson is 6’5” and Sova is 6’3”. Similar sizes, similar play, similar rank (Sova is ranked #7 in the VHL entry draft). 

 

3: Fabian Lysell, Luleå HF

 

During his 26 game stint in the SHL for Luleå HF, right winger Fabian Lysell scored two goals and three points. Scouts rave over his high level play, and elite release, while creating plays at an elite level too. A scout from Sweden, Anders Eriksen stated that Lysell was a, “Highly skilled forward with impressive technical skills and an amazing release. Scores a lot of goals and is a loyal team player.” That best sums up his play on paper. But when you watch the highlights, you see more in the Swedish sniper. He likes to get in front of the net and create a screen, he hustles towards the puck and never shies away from the play, and he creates and finishes plays very well. He is the true complete package. His best VHL player comparable is probably Alex Johnston from the Yukon Rush. Johnston is ranked 13th overall in the VHL, while Lysell is ranked 10th overall in the NHL, but both play a similar game. They can both play and shoot the puck well, play a physical game when needed, and play well in their zone and start up the rush. A player that any team wants. Johnston put up 24 goals and 50 points for the Rush. Very similar play, elite skill. Both players have bright futures. 

 

4: Oskar Olausson, HV71

 

While playing for the SHL’s HV71 in the 20-21 season, left/right wing Oskar Olausson put up an impressive three goals and four points in 16 regular season games. He was later loaned to the HockeyAllsvenskan team Södertälje for the remainder of the season, where he put up even better numbers with three goals and six points in 11 regular season games. Olausson’s play in the offensive zone of the ice gives him an advantage over others on this list, but his defensive play is a concern. When watching his highlights on HV71, he skates very smoothly and can begin the attack very well. He handles the puck with confidence and skill, and stays with the puck even when he has fallen down. He plays a TJ Oshie style of game as an 18 year old against men. His hard shot complements his playmaking ability. A very well rounded player offensively. He is ranked from #12-19 by many, and I see him going at around 17. Any team that gets him will be getting a player who can make the jump within two years maximum. A player comparable in the VHL to Olausson would be Jaromir Lemiuex from the Yukon Rush. Being another Rush prospect I’ve listed, Lemiuex’s play speaks for itself. 16 goals and 64 points in 72 games this season, 209 shots, but only 31 shots blocked. Like Olausson, his defensive play needs some work, but his offensive play and production is his bright spot. He can be physical at times, and he plays with a certain grit and passion. I cannot wait to see what happens to both prospects at their respect drafts.

 

5: Anton Olsson, Malmö Redhawks

 

During a 39 game stint with the SHL’s Malmö Redhawks, left shot defenseman Anton Olsson scored four points, all of which were assists. Many scouts have ranked Olsson in the second round, around #36, but I believe he can go higher, around #28-30. His play in the offensive zone with his hands and shot establishes his ability to score and create plays, while also being able to shut down the opposition. Olsson’s highlights prove these points, while also showing his physical side. His ability to think on the fly and start the rush is also good, not elite. I would compare him to Tynan Sylvester from the Mississauga Hounds. Now, while they aren’t similar in their draft rankings, their play styles are quite similar. Sylvester put up two goals and 13 points in 72 regular season games for the Hounds this season, and 32 hits. He can play the puck well, and utilize his shot to score goals occasionally. He can be physical when he needs to be, and he can play defense quite well, and his 50 shots blocked further proves my point. His skating and size is similar to Olsson’s 6’0” frame (Sylvester is 6’2”). Similar skill, similar play style, but not so similar rankings. Both players do have bright futures, and will be ready for the pros within a span of three years. 

 

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sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......

I apply. 

my boy Kaleeb! 

i apply!

I would love to apply again (any team works for me)

Just now, GrittyIsKing09 said:

if you don't mind, could I maybe do one or two albums that I enjoy in this format? i can credit you with the original idea?

Sure, go right ahead  

2 minutes ago, GrittyIsKing09 said:

god this album is so good

agreed

1 minute ago, DMaximus said:

I absolutely love this. Next time make the album review VHL related and get that sweet TPE for this amazing effort!

That will take some creativity. Thanks for the nice words, I really appreciate it .

"The cover of Gambino's 3.15.20"

 

Bobo's Review of 3.15.20 by Childish Gambino

 

During the pandemic-ridden year of 2020, the world needed some light at the end of the tunnel. California Rapper/Singer/Songwriter and Actor Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) brought that light and more on his fourth studio album 3.15.20. The LP sees Gambino take on a more futuristic, dystopian vibe–talking about how computers are altering the world as we know it, with references to human evolution on Algorhythm. That’s just one example. 3.15.20 is all about moving forward, and recognizing the issues we face now and solving them before we run out of time. Some of these issues go from climate change, self-love, violence, drug usage, and more. So, let’s dive into the tracks. 

 

1; Algorhythm:

 

Technology has changed our world as we know it, and Gambino recognizes it on the first “real” song of the project: Algorhythm. In the song, Gambino raps about “supercomputer status” and how “everyone is an addict”, which refers to smartphones and their impact on the world. That, along with how the internet takes over our lives and treats us like guinea pigs. He mentioned likes or dislikes, coal mine canaries, and how humans aren’t the move. Likes and dislikes are used by many social media platforms as a way of receiving/sending feedback. Coal mine canaries were used in coal mines to detect poisonous gases in the mine. I believe that Gambino was using “coal mine canaries” as a form of symbolism, for people who detect toxicity online. The song also talks about a perfect “algorhythm” that makes you move and groove. I believe that this is referencing an online algorithm that allows you to maximize profits on sites such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to name a few. The robotic overlay on the vocals, along with the techno-synthwave beat creates a futuristic vibe, which complements the lyrics about how the internet is taking over human life. It’s a great sounding track overall. 

 

2; Time (feat. Ariana Grande):

 

This song takes a different turn compared to the prior track’s futuristic and dystopian feel. Time sees Gambino talk about a relationship that is “running out of time” and foreshadowing some kind of event that will change the course of their lives. That event is most likely relating to a breakup that is inevitable. They talk about how time is power, time is everlasting yet they can’t wait around, etc. They question the world’s meaning, whether the sky will fall down, and if the stars are all dreams; all because of an inevitable breakup. On top of Gambino’s rapping, the dreamy instrumental and Grande’s angelic background vocals really help build the vibe this track emits. It’s an all around good sounding track, with easy-to-understand lyrics and meaning. This might be one of the best tracks on the album. 

 

3; 12.38 (feat. 21 Savage, Ink & Kadhja Bonet)

 

After the dreamy romantic track that was Time, Gambino partnered up with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage, fellow California rapper Ink (Kid Ink), and California singer/songwriter and musician Kadhja Bonet to create the musical masterpiece that is 12.38. Over the duration of the song, Gambino raps about a love interest of his, perhaps the love interest from the previous song, that he is deeply in love with. They both take a psychedelic drug called “psibocylin” which is a fungus. Gambino raps about the trip, and the things they both experienced while on the substance. He talks about how she is “cancerous” and how she will ruin his life, but then still wants to marry her. But she just wants to be friends with Gambino. Their relationship is best described in this line, “This ain’t special, baby, this is fun,” Sang beautifully by Bonet. Savage raps about his possessions, how he is a boss, and him flexing. He says a line that stood out to me: “They mad because I made me a boss without crack,” a line that further builds on his flexing persona, but still stood out to me. The song finishes off with Bonet singing about the day after the high, and Ink rapping about “taking it back to the crib” most likely referring about the drugs they took the night prior, in a flashback sort of sense. Great song, with mellowed out instrumentals. 

 

4; 19.10:

 

On the song straight after 12.38, Gambino talks about how being beautiful is the same as being hunted, and how he can’t change that reality. In the song, he also says that we all are “beautiful”, implying from what I said before, that we are all hunted and wanted by society. No matter who you are, you are always on someone’s radar. The jumpy, upbeat instrumental with booming drums and bass–heavily autotuned vocals–and its following a song all about Gambino chasing a love interest he finds attractive, makes this song one of the better ones on the project in my opinion. 

 

5; 24.19:

 

“To be beautiful is to be, hunted,” Gambino says on 19.10. That same principle is seen in the track following 19.10, how a woman who he finds to be sweet and attractive is being hunted. The love interest he seems to be going after also has another relationship, hinted towards several times during the track’s duration. “You wanna hold me, but you can’t, sweet thing,”  is one of the lines. He thanks the woman for “showing him what love can be”, a line that solves his ever-so-desperate attempt to find true love. He ends off the song with saying he’s losing his mind over something, which is unknown at the time. The beat has an upbeat sound with the triangle and synth overlay, but then changes to something more slowed down and eerie feeling. A great track, especially with the surreal sounds of his vocals and the echo/tunneling effect pulled off well. 

 

6; 32.22:

 

32.22 goes in a completely new direction that hasn’t been shown yet on this album–dark and dreary. From the beat and raspy vocals, to the off-putting lyrics, the song carries a bad vibe. It also carries some elements that directly tie to Gambino’s award-winning single This Is America. From the reference of people on fire, which was shown multiple times in the music video for This Is America. He also talks about him “being the man” and how he shouldn’t be “fired” (which could be an alternate meaning of death). He references Billie Jean, a love interest from the song Billie Jean by Michael Jackson. He says, “Billie Jean is on fire,” which again could tie back to the single. Overall, the song is all about mayhem, with ties back to This Is America. Great song when you pay full attention to it. 

 

7; 35.31:

 

The song following the eerie and disturbing tone of 32.22, 35.31 might be the most upbeat sounding song (for the most part) in the entire album. The guitar loop, with the clap and drum track in the background creates a beat that you could clap and bop your head too, along with the catchy lyrics of: “Little foot, big foot, get out the way...I’ma show y’all how to move this yay.” It then takes a bit of a dark turn, with references of drugs in “snow”, guns, murder, and prison sentences in the line: “He was only sixteen, he was looking at three...now he looking at nine pray to God he don’t speak.” It’s an interesting tune, that goes from happy and catchy lyrics, to a deeper and more off putting tone in the bars. He then talks about his dad being locked up when he was seven, making drugs, and talking about him not being able to choose the life of a hustler when he was young. The song is all about a kid escaping the life of the streets with a dance that relieves the pain he faces. Gambino also talks about how this kid only has the life of a hustler for him. The song turns into more of a trap beat at the end, with the lyrics being reversed and distorted, immediately transitioning to the next. Great song, deep lyrics, nice vibe. 

 

8; 39.28:

 

Gambino took us on a journey with this past song, but this next one is a direct follow up to the previous. The backwards lyrics at the end of 35.31 are now clear in this song. In 39.28, Gambino talks about him feeling incomplete without a certain person, most likely this person is the love interest seen in previous songs on this LP. He can’t do anything without the love interest, and even says that it’s hard for him to love himself when you (the love interest) is not here. Make sure to remember that as the next few songs come and go. He just seems sad and lonely on this track, with nowhere to go. That is especially shown in this lyric, “Grief is a standing ocean, I never swam unless you did.” It’s one of the shorter songs on the tracklist, but a very important one for the rest of the album, as it sets up a key idea that is shared between the next couple of tracks. 

 

9; 42.26 (Feels Like Summer):

 

Being one of the only singles released prior to the album’s release, 42.26 (Feels Like Summer) is a song that is all about global warming, and its impacts on the people on Earth. In the song, Gambino says he “feels like summer” and “this feel like summer”, implying how everyone feels the effects of global warming, and how it’s impacting the world around us. “Every day gets hotter than the one before,” and, “I’m hopin’ that this world will change...but it just seems the same,” are more examples of the effects of global warming. The second excerpt talks about how people want change, but never really try and achieve change, they only hope. Not only does this song talk about global warming, it also talks about the effects of pollution on the world too, in the line: “Air that kills the bees that we depend upon.” The song portrays a very real message, and has a very chill, relaxed, summer-time feel to it. It’s one of the best on the album so far, and one of Gambino’s more real songs in my opinion. 

 

10; 47.48 (The Violence):

 

The song following the environment-aware track that was 42.26 (Feels Like Summer) talks about another real issue in the world: violence and self love. The importance of loving who you are is a really important thing for human beings, and in this track, Gambino’s son Drake Glover talks about who he loves in his life with his father (Donald Glover). It’s one of the most heartfelt parts of the album for many, including myself, because of how the three year old spreads such a powerful message. It’s truly incredible. The violence, which is represented in many ways on this track, is a symbol of many different things. Some include how kids and the youth “shot down” the violence, and how gang affiliation has left a man with the violence. From these examples, the violence seems to be something that everyone has experienced in some way, shape, or form. A sort of lasting effect that you can’t get rid of, unless someone sees hope and happiness. Little boys playing around can shoot down the violence from seeing them having fun. It’s a way to escape the trauma of past experiences relating to the violence. Gambino also says to “not worry about tomorrow” and focus on yourself now before looking ahead. That is an important message, in how many find themselves forgetting about their issues now, rather than their issues tomorrow. The messages, on top of the happy sounding beat (with guitar, synth, and flute harmonization at the end) makes this song such a breath of fresh air from the prior ones. My personal favorite on the album. 

 

11; 53.49:

 

With his realization of his son’s words about how he loves himself. Gambino seems to feel complete on this final track, talking about how he loves himself now, and that nothing can stop him. He says a line that summarizes a key message in the song: “There is love in every moment...under the sun boy.” This line says more than you think. All this time, he has been desperately searching for love, but now he realizes that everything in this world contains some kind of love. He thinks that he looks good, he feels good, and says, “I love me..do what you want to do.” He then tests the listeners with different hypothetical situations, asking “what you gonna say?” every time. At the end of the track, he repetitively says, “Dance lil’ mama...get loose,” which I think refers to Gambino getting everyone to do what you wanna do, and to forget about tomorrow. Not too much to say for this song, since it is a shorter one. The relieving sound of the instrumental (heavy drums and synth), and the whole message of self love makes this track a solid one. Not his best on the album though. 

 

FINAL GRADE: B+

 

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WORD COUNT: 2208 WORDS, 12218 CHARACTERS.

Around the VHL: Week of April 11th, 2021 (Season 77, Edition 2)

 

Welcome back to the next installment of Around the VHL. As the season begins to wind down, many teams are in the tightly-contested playoff race, with some teams such as the Warsaw Predators, Helsinki Titans, and the Chicago Phoenix leading the pack. On the other side, some teams such as the Los Angeles Stars, New York Americans, and the Toronto Legion try to shake off their old losing ways, and adopt a winning culture. With many trades occurring, many storylines developing, and the playoff picture becoming ever-so-clear, let’s dive straight into what happened around the Victory Hockey League (VHL) this week. 

 

VHL Standings (European and North American Conferences):

 

 

One of the top teams in the North American Conference, the Chicago Phoenix, has again proven to be a top contender in the league, with a record of 3-1-1 over this week, and an overall record of 25-14-2 over this season so far. Phoenix star defenseman Matty Socks was third in player scoring this week, with six goals and 11 points. Socks also leads all defensemen in scoring, with 19 goals and 54 points so far. Phoenix left-wing superstar Robin Winter leads the team in scoring with 19 goals and 60 points total. Winter had one goal and nine points this week, making him fourth in scoring for the Phoenix this week alone. Another top-tier team on a tear is the Warsaw Predators, and their 6-0-0 record this week. Several Predators forwards, including superstar left-winger Aloe Dear with 17 points, and superstar center Dakota Lamb and star right-winger Lexi Glass with 10 points. Each are having career seasons, especially Dear, who is on pace to break his previous record for most points in a season (currently 78 points from S76) by a whopping 48 points. Glass is on point for 107 points this season, and Lamb is projected to put up 115 points this season. Those three players are the top three scorers on the Predators roster currently. Both of the teams I mentioned are at the top of their conference, and for good reasons. But one team farther down in the standings is looking to fix their record, and turn their season around, starting this week.

 

Featured Stories of the Week:

 

That team is the Calgary Wranglers, who sit at the bottom of their conference with a 15-18-5 record. Despite their losing record, the squad still has some life left in the tank–with a 4-1-1 record this week–second best in the league. Wranglers left-wingers Nathan Perry and Jonas Stormsson both have six points this week, with fellow left-winger Luke Thorton following behind with four points. The Wranglers, along with the Riga Reign, both are bottom-dwellers in the VHL standings but still put up impressive records (the Reign putting up a 4-2-0 record). Riga’s young cast of talents are slowly rising the ranks to help the team become a Continental Cup contender again. Some of these talents include centerman Cabe McJake, defenseman Linus Zetterstrom, centerman Isau Damoose, left-wing Addison McLaren, and many more. This week, McJake had seven points, Zetterstrom had two points, and McLaren only had one point. While that doesn’t seem like much, these players are young and developing. They share a similar status to the Wranglers: rebuilding and full of young, upcoming talent. 

 

Over the course of this week, many trades have happened. Some small, some larger. One trade from this week that stands out is the deal between the New York Americans and the Calgary Wranglers on Saturday. The transaction sees the Americans trading away their S77 first and third round picks and defenseman Shawn Andrei Zyuzin, for defenseman Kosmo Kramerev and an S78 DC Dragons fourth round pick. Zyuzin, the inactive defenseman, is joining his second team as a result of the trade. While in the big apple, he scored 11 goals and had 50 points in 183 total games. The first and third round picks traded to Calgary will help them on their rebuild, which they have entered this season. Considering the Americans’ losing record, that pick will most likely result in a high-quality prospect for Calgary, and that third will help alongside the first to further build their prospect pool. Now, the Wranglers give up a top-tier veteran defenseman in Kramerev, who put up 61 goals and 249 total points with the Wranglers in 325 games. He’s been a part of their organization for four full seasons, and part of another. Calgary also gave up a fourth round pick, originally belonging to the DC Dragons–which will be used by the Americans to further build up their prospect pool. The Americans, which are gearing up for a big playoff run, needed a top-tier defenseman to play alongside Chicken Wing, which Kramerev provides. The Wranglers needed picks badly, and they got two in this deal (coming in the S77 NYA first and third rounders). They now have five picks total for this draft, four for the next. Great trade overall for both parties. 

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And that's it for this (last) week's edition of "Around the VHL". Sorry if this is a bit late, I had to crunch for my finals, and had barely any time to write. All of the players mentioned are tagged below, along with the word count. Enjoy your week!

 

 

On 4/5/2021 at 11:08 PM, Blazzer said:

CHICAGO PHOENIX PRESS CONFERENCE

ANSWER 6 FOR 2 TPE; 3 FOR 1 TPE

 

1. Who's the best member in the VHL? What makes them the best in your opinion? You can even state the worst member, that was what I wanted to ask anyway

It's hard to name one. I have a lot of favorites, but my personal favorite has to be Selsby. He's helped me out with learning more about this league, and he made me want to continue to do my part to evolve the league. He was also my main motivation for VHT too. 

2. What's the best thing you have read or saw on twitter/instagram?

Definitely NHL memes. Not just one, almost all of them make me crack up. Evert time. 

3. Who do you think is the favourite among the fans here in Chicago?

It's gotta be Mingle. The guy keeps on scoring, he can tell jokes, and he can cook some damn good looking food. Great fan favorite here in Chi-Town. 

4. If you got stuck in an elevator and it shakes every 10 seconds, what would you do? Would you have a plan to escape this chaotic madness?

This is very specific, umm... I would hold on to something, seek out my different ways of escape, and jump out of the shaft and into a vent: Bruce Willis from Die Hard style. 

5. A flat earther came up to you preaching about the flat Earth theory. How would you react?

I would just walk away because I cannot stand their nonsense for a single second. Not the biggest fan of them as you can see. 

6. How many hours do you think gorlab sleeps in a day?

For him being the VHL's best degen, 3. 

7. With our team having a ton of ageing players. What do you suggest is the next move for us?

8. How much white claw is actually in Lidia's body on any given weekend?

 

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8 is a lucky number so I hope you get rich some day. 

 

 

Claiming my article on page 2, 546 words.

(NOTE: This was supposed to be uploaded yesterday, so some dates may be off. Plus, the formatting is weird-looking, ignore the slightly misplaced lines)

I love this! You know, VHT is looking for new writers..

 

Anyways, great write-up. I love the concept and technique expressed in this. It’s a very well done article.

I would like to apply for the VSN Scouting position. If you would like to see some of my work, please DM me on discord (Bobo#1389) for my writing portfolio, thanks. 

we should collab sometime 

BoG needs to be for the community! Have more polls for new features, so that the members of the community have a say in what they do/don’t want to see.