Updated throughout the day with quick takes from staff.
"That's what I do," he said. "I defend."So there you have it. If you were wondering, the position of Birdman is an appointment. Cabinet-level, most likely. Talk about writing your own ticket.
Which led to this exchange:
Reporter: "You're like the secretary of defense."
Birdman: "No, I'm the president."
Reporter: "Commander in chief?"
Birdman: "No, I'm not the president. Dwight Howard is."
Reporter: "Maybe, um, vice president?"
Birdman: "No, I'm not one of those electoral guys. I'm the Birdman."
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I don’t really know what to say… I’m dumber than I wuz befer
by npcPronk29 on Feb 4, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions
He looks like Jim Carrey got raped by a Sasquatch.
by L'etat, c'est moi on Feb 5, 2009 12:33 AM EST reply actions
… at a tattoo parlor.
by L'etat, c'est moi on Feb 5, 2009 12:35 AM EST reply actions
With all the ink in him, I’d change his nickname to "Octopus Man".
And I’d rather see him on the ballot than in another dunk contest. Good intensity though.
by logicjohnson on Feb 9, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions
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