We got a lot of action out of the USA-Brazil game, but I expect tonight will be a bit slower, so we'll go back to this thread. Scripps' National Spelling Bee is on tonight, as is Thunder-Spurs. Go nuts, y'all.

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(Use this for your Memorial Day Hamsterdam chat. We'll get a new H'dam up tomorrow. -- Ross)

Bill Murray is amazing. Stories of his awesomeness are all over the internet, and this video just adds to his glory. If you ever meet Bill Murray, make sure you've got a camera so that you can capture whatever glorious moment is about to occur.

Enjoy your holiday weekend, everyone. If you've nothing better to do, feel free to pop in here, and talk about how bored you are.

Here we have the trailer for Indie Game: The Movie. I'm excited about it, mostly because creating video games was a dream of mine before I experienced entry level computer science. Mere hours after my first lecture I knew I'd never make it as a programmer (a fact made all too obvious every time I attempt to center a video or photo on these posts. I can never get <center> embed code </center> to work. I'm dumb), so I decided just to quit going to class entirely. Spoiler alert BAD IDEA. These people were, and are, smarter than I was, so check out their trailer.

Celtics @ 76ers on ESPN, or Devils @ Rangers on NBC Sports Network are your playoff viewing opportunities. Wednesday continues to be a terrible night for non-sports related TV.

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Playoff basketball is on all weekend, hockey is on tomorrow. Those are just standard playoff games, though. Saturday afternoon's Champions League final is the only game after which a trophy will be awarded. The Mad Russian's squad may finally win its first European Cup, while Bayern Munich attempts to win its fifth. If the Blues win, Tottenham gets left out in the cold despite a fourth place EPL finish. Lots of fun is to be had for fans of European soccer. Of course, there's plenty of stuff to talk about for non soccer fans, too. This is the place to do it, and remember the rules.

The weekend thread wasn't all that busy, so we'll be using it again tonight. Here's a new video, though. The D had plenty of time to make their mark, now it's time for a surprisingly entertaining version of one of the worst songs ever recorded. TAKE IT AWAY, NOAH!

Second half of Philly @ Boston is on TNT, and Lakers @ Thunder is the TNT nightcap. Devils-Rangers is still in the first period on NBCSN, and the Cubs-Cards game is only half over (ESPN/ESPN3).

Is there anything that Jon Hamm is not awesome at doing? Probably not. Here he is giving advice to the readers of Rookie, courtesy of UPROXX. The man is a fantastic actor, and may just be the coolest guy on the planet. Even if he is a Cardinals fan, it's impossible not to like the guy.

Chicago @ Philadelphia Game 6, apparently not worth putting on TV, so you'll have to find it on NBA TV. Meanwhile, Atlanta @ Boston will be on TNT, and LA @ Denver will follow. Lots of off-court craziness going on in the LAL-Denver series, so that should be fun. Or you can watch what may be the beginning of the end for Parks & Rec / Community / 30 Rock on NBC. Obviously NBC is run by morons. Anyway, have at it.

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Saturday is Cinco de Mayo (or Cinco de Mustache, as we used to call it), so it's time to get your hands on some tequila and celebrate. Enjoy your weekend, be safe, and remember the rules.

One night of trolling Chelsea fans was enough. Tonight we bring you the trailer for "Old People Playing With Guns 2". I actually saw the first one in theatres because I thought it would be funny. It was terrible. Wait for DVD/BluRay.

Anyway, here's your thread. Some happenings on TV tonight include: Playoff basketball (Miami @ NY [TNT], followed by OKC @ Dallas), Playoff hockey (Philadelphia @ New Jersey [NBC Sports Network], followed by St Louis @ Los Angeles), and another assortment of baseball games. If sports isn't your bag, then Paul Rudd returns to Parks & Recreation [NBC], or you can watch Eagleheart on Adult Swim at 11 PM

Thread is still pretty light, so it's back again for day 3. Iowa City had a pretty important visitor today, so I had to use a photo from said visit to lead off the evening.

(Sorry for the poor quality, I'm no HEC or Hawk6894.)

Tonight: Nothing on network TV. NHL: Game 7 of Washington @ Boston MLB: More KC-Cleveland and Minneosta-Boston. St Louis already ended hopes of a Cubs series sweep. Probably a boatload of NFL draft talk on ESPN if you can't wait until tomorrow.

Weekend Hamsterdam is running late. I hear there's something going on in Iowa City this weekend that may be worth chatting about. Enjoy your weekend, and mind the rules, or Mr. Angle will find you.

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If you followed my link from last night's Ham'dam then you've already seen this trailer. If not, then you're welcome.

Going up a little early tonight so that I can run errands. Parks and Recreation returns tonight and Community (NBC) gets to stay. HOORAY! In sports we've got Blackhawks-Coyotes (CNBC) and Blues-Sharks (NBC Sports) and Chicago-Miami (TNT). Have fun and try not to break any rules.

While the Wiener Storm is ruining weekends in Iowa, Coachella is ruining lives in California. If you didn't manage to get tickets, don't fret, you can watch the whole show on YouTube. Here's the line-up

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Enjoy your weekend, try not to do too many drugs if you spend it jamming at eCoachella, and stick to the rules.

Good ol' RossWB had a tremendous suggestion in honor of Bubba's big win yesterday and it's hard to ignore how perfect it was for tonight's Ham'dam. Take it in.

Justified (FX) finale tonight. Cubs-Brewers at 8. St Louis is 4 innings deep against the Reds. If basketball is more your thing, then maybe you'd rather watch Boston-Miami as they return from halftime. Ugh, stupid spring and summer sports. Anyway, enjoy the thread, and mind the rules.

It's Masters weekend, which means golf weather has reached the midwest. Zach Johnson made the cut at even par, and Freddy "Boom Boom" Couples is leading the way. Here's your weekend thread, which shouldn't see too much action since you'll all be out enjoying the tremendous weather.

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If golf isn't your thing, then there's plenty to watch this weekend. Mad Men (AMC) and Game of Thrones (HBO) are back, and The Killing (AMC) has returned if you want feel like shaking your head in frustration.

Same thread, but new photo since I was dumb and opened with an event that would only last one night. As a result, Brock Lesnar is here to remind me not to make that mistake again.

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If you're still not watching Justified (FX), then your other not-as-good options include a boatload of reality TV on NBC, Deadliest Catch "highlight" (?) show, or New Girl (FOX). In other words, if you're not watching Justified, then I feel bad for you. Standard Hamsterdam rules apply.

if you've been on the internet over the last two days, there's a good chance you saw this video, but there was no denying it's place as our weekend Hamsterdam video. At 6 minutes, it's a bit long, but it's worth it. Enjoy your weekend, everyone.

There's a pretty good chance that your local theatre won't carry The FP. But after seeing this trailer (NSFW; nipple at around 2:05), you should reach out to the manager and demand it does when it is released.

Minnesota-Stanford is at HT. Tonight we've got Community/30 Rock/Up All Night. Pauly D's show also kicks off tonight if you feel like throwing things at your TV.

We're back for Tuesday Hamsterdam and the Marlins' home run feature is still terriesome...awerrible...I dunno.

On tonight's schedule is the second half of UMass-Stanford (ESPN2) and Minnesota-Washington immediately afterwards (8 PM CT). If the women's game is more your speed, then you've got the second half of UConn-Kentucky on ESPN, followed by Maryland-Notre Dame at 8. Non sports happenings include Justified (FX), and, well, only ConAir (TNT) should be able to take you away from Justified.

WELCOME! Do I need to remind you guys about PROMETHEUS?

The NCAA Tournament is back tonight. Wisconsin-Syracuse on CBS at 6:15, followed by Cincinnati-OSU at 8:45, while TBS has Louisville-Sparty at 6:47, and Florida-Marquette at 9:17 (all times CT). ALSO, Archer season finale tonight, and more Community. Let's talk about it!

(Back for Wednesday night. Just one more day until Community returns!!!!)

Welcome to Monday Hamsterdam. Hopefully gamethreads will fill up the week, but for now we've got a free night to discuss everything and nothing. Here to help me is the 10 minute (ish) preview for IFC's new show Comedy Bang! Bang!. The show is based on the podcast of the same name which has slowly become one of my favorite comedy podcasts. I'll warn you now, though, this is odd comedy.

(h/t Uproxx)

Feel free to mock my comedy tastes below, and mind the rules

No, not the Showtime series. Emmy Rossum is pretty great though. The SB Nation YouTube channel went live on March 1st, and the content has been solid. You should head over there and check out some of the videos, then come back here, and hang out in Ham'dam. Or just hang out while you wait out your iOS 5.1 download and install. Whatever. If you're new, or want a refresher, then you can check the rules here.

The minions were the best part of Despicable Me and they're back to remind you that original ideas are for suckers. Unnecessary sequels is what Hollywood is all about! Free UFC fights on FX at 8 (CT), and just a few more days until Mass Effect 3 and Game of Thrones season 1 are on the shelves. Lots to talk about. It's the weekend, so come, join us, and be cool.

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Hamsterdam is ready for NBA All-Star Weekend, and the Oscars. But first we've got to find a real job so that we won't have to count on guys like this, and their 1% tips. Don't forget to wish Mr. Nuts well on his drive from the OC to Chicago-land, and, as always, obey the rules.

Although Don Draper gets all the press, Hamsterdam is here to remind you that Roger Sterling is awesome, and John Slattery deserves more roles. Also, Mad Men has nearly returned to us, you guys. Here's your thread for the early portion of the week. Enjoy, and mind the rules.

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Welcome to mid-week Hamsterdam. I didn't catch last week's SNL, but that's exactly why I love Hulu. All the best bits can be accessed online without having to tolerate the garbage, and this is one of the very best bits of the year. Enjoy, and keep the rules in mind.

¡Bienvenido a Hamsterdam! Si Will Ferrell puede aprender español para unpapel en una película, entonces se puede gestionar por una noche, verdad? Así que aquí está, la primera Hamsterdam íntegramente español. Tener en él, usetedes.

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During the AJ Derby twitter meltdown Vint shared this stat which left me curious. Patrick mentioned that he was going to expand on his tweet later this week, so I'll keep this general just to foster discussion.

Although Patrick's numbers date back only to 2004, Rivals offered commitment lists for the last decade, and I thought I'd use all of the lists that were available, resulting in five more 4-star recruits for a total of thirty-one since 2002. Six of the twenty-six players mentioned by Patrick are still on the roster and enrolled at Iowa. Of the additional five players, only Chris Felder -- an OL whose back couldn't hold up to the rigors of football any longer -- left the Iowa football team before graduating.

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I'll admit to having little to no knowledge of hockey's finer points, but the decision to add hockey to the B1G has piqued my interest.  This started as a simple question on Twitter, but a short exchange with FotP WhiteSpeedReceiver made me even more curious.  

If Iowa were to begin a hockey program, would there be any support from the locals?  Say they share an arena with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, would you make the short trip to attend a game?  Using football and basketball money to support another low-revenue seems less than ideal, but couldn't some of that expense be offset by revenue sharing from the BTN?  

I guess the purpose of the post is just to give us something to discuss during the doldrums of the off-season.  I think attending an Iowa hockey game would be a blast, especially if it wasn't played at Coral Ridge Mall.  What say you?

UPDATE:  I realized after posting that simply asking if you'd support the team doesn't really spark any discussion.  So, in addition to the question about whether you'd consider attending a Hawkeye hockey game, what do you think needs to happen to actually convince Bloodpunch to start a D1 hockey program in Iowa City?  If Title IX is an issue, would a women's hockey team be worth considering?