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Uncle Menno

  • joined Feb 11, 2011
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Writer, Moderator, and Poet Laureate at Cartilage Free Captain.
General Secretary of the CFC Commentariat Committee

Mid-30s geek from northern Indiana. Classically-trained musician, currently working in arts administration at a small Indiana liberal arts college. Enjoys EPL and international soccer (COYS!), college basketball (go Hoosiers!), home-roasting coffee, Euro-style board games, and playing the banjo. Married, father of two.

A Fan Of...

  • nfl Pittsburgh Steelers
  • ncaab Indiana Hoosiers
  • general USA
  • general Tottenham Hotspur
  • general Chicago Fire
  • general C.D. Saprissa (Liga Costariccense)
  • ncaaf Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Recent Activity
I'm really not sure what this means.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur fall apart, let Manchester United take Under-21 title on May 20 2013, 11:36p
That's okay. This comment is so appropriate in so many threads on here today.
Commented on Tottenham to offer Gareth Bale gigantic new contract, per report on May 20 2013, 11:34p - 1 reply
Okay, I've asked this before, but I'm asking again because I can't find my notes.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 5:30p - 2 replies
Seriously. Did you see "The Name of the Doctor"?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 5:26p
The cheese stands alone, Cry.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 4:59p - 2 replies
Looking forward to Ed getting killed in prison next season.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 4:51p - 2 replies
I say Levy holds out for an Infinity release clause.
Commented on Tottenham to offer Gareth Bale gigantic new contract, per report on May 20 2013, 4:08p
Well, fuck a duck.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:46p
TOMMY CARROLL NOOOOOOO
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:25p - 1 reply
BABY BALE IN THE HOUSE
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:22p
Why is this a home match for United?
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:20p - 1 reply
Is this the inevitable Manchester United late comeback?
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:19p - 1 reply
Nope, his idea, though he knows I'm a fan.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:18p
These announcers are cracking me up.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:06p - 1 reply
YOU'RE LATE, SLEEP.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:04p - 2 replies
Tuned in just in time to see the halftime highlights.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview and thread on May 20 2013, 3:02p - 1 reply
False. Miracle Whip is the "Mennonite Mayonnaise."
Commented on Cartilage Free Captain Awards: Player of The Season on May 20 2013, 2:49p - 1 reply
I still really like Smith's doctor.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 2:20p - 3 replies
The going accepted theory
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 2:18p - 2 replies
Butter?!
Commented on Cartilage Free Captain Awards: Player of The Season on May 20 2013, 2:11p - 3 replies
Ha, but let's not use the t-word on here.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 2:09p - 2 replies
Lloris as Spider-man?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 2:08p
WHERE'S WALLACE, CRY? WHERE'S WALLACE?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 1:43p - 2 replies
Timing, bro.
Commented on On Arsenal Celebrating 4th Place on May 20 2013, 12:50p
I've been told I have a face made for radio.
Commented on Wheeler Dealer Radio, Episode 70: Putting A Bow On The Season on May 20 2013, 12:49p
And as an addendum, PLEASE don't go over there and troll.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:57a - 2 replies
I for one welcome our product-free overlord.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:56a
Ahh. Good point.
Commented on Cartilage Free Captain Awards: Player of The Season on May 20 2013, 9:52a - 1 reply
For me he's at his best on "Why Worry" and "Ride Across the River"
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:49a
And you got warned for trolling, too.
Commented on On Arsenal Celebrating 4th Place on May 20 2013, 9:46a - 2 replies
If there's such a thing as an offensive CB, then Jan fit that role.
Commented on Cartilage Free Captain Awards: Player of The Season on May 20 2013, 9:37a - 1 reply
It really is. It hearkens back to the days when groups put out ALBUMS and not just collections of songs.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:33a - 1 reply
Sooo... you're voting for Friedel, right? (Trololololo)
Commented on Cartilage Free Captain Awards: Player of The Season on May 20 2013, 9:26a - 1 reply
for Hugo Lloris
Voted on May 20 2013, 9:25a
SOB-LOL-SOB
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:24a - 1 reply
Thanks! (I think)
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:23a - 1 reply
#moutin-moat-midnight?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:21a
Isn't that Jack Wilshere?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:11a - 1 reply
I recced this article for the Dire Straits reference.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:03a - 4 replies
Bad Bond movie rec.
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 9:00a
...
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 8:58a - 1 reply
I was a radio DJ for 10 years.
Commented on Wheeler Dealer Radio, Episode 70: Putting A Bow On The Season on May 20 2013, 8:51a - 4 replies
This. But guys? Don't do the armchair moderation thing, please.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 20 2013, 8:18a - 3 replies
New England kit? Wat?
Commented on Monday Morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Totetnham Hotspur News And Links May 20, 2013 on May 20 2013, 8:01a - 1 reply
You haven't earned it yet.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 19 2013, 7:48p
Thanks, Sabrina.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 19 2013, 7:28p - 1 reply
Well they DID win the Arsene Trophy.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 19 2013, 6:53p
I'm getting trolled by Arsenal fans on Twitter now. Yay!
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 19 2013, 2:25p - 4 replies
All right, you've both made your points.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland, Match Report: Penalty Shouts and Fifth Place Tears on May 19 2013, 1:45p
This.... is a little over the line, no?
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: Lineups and Live Match Thread on May 19 2013, 1:00p - 1 reply
Chelsea?
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: Lineups and Live Match Thread on May 19 2013, 12:59p - 1 reply
But goddammit, I hate that St. Totteringham's Day has come again.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: Lineups and Live Match Thread on May 19 2013, 12:55p - 1 reply
72 points.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: Lineups and Live Match Thread on May 19 2013, 12:54p
I has all the sads, guys.
Commented on Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: Lineups and Live Match Thread on May 19 2013, 12:53p
Mike Ashley is batshit.
Commented on Last Chance: Stats and Projections for Sunday on May 18 2013, 9:20p - 1 reply
Yeah, except when you're here.
Commented on Benediction: a CFC Community Thread on May 18 2013, 8:57p
That is amazebad and I'd totally wear it.
Commented on Last Chance: Stats and Projections for Sunday on May 18 2013, 6:57p - 1 reply
Holy Hoddle, Father of Spurs
Commented on Benediction: a CFC Community Thread on May 18 2013, 3:37p
I wondered how long it would take before someone mentioned "our balls."
Commented on Benediction: a CFC Community Thread on May 18 2013, 1:34p
May we all recall
Commented on Benediction: a CFC Community Thread on May 18 2013, 1:16p
Guys, this ain't our turf. Be nice, please.
Commented on Arsenal and Tottenham: The Final Day, Previewed on May 18 2013, 6:57a - 1 reply
////makes wanker sign
Commented on The Pros and Cons of David Villa on May 18 2013, 6:54a
Thierry Henry begs to differ.
Commented on Friday Morning Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links May 17, 2013 on May 17 2013, 5:06p - 2 replies
Did you say Moyes?
Commented on Arsenal and Tottenham: The Final Day, Previewed on May 17 2013, 4:35p - 2 replies
#sports
Commented on Arsenal and Tottenham: The Final Day, Previewed on May 17 2013, 4:18p - 1 reply
Kevin just hates bros, bro.
Commented on The Pros and Cons of David Villa on May 17 2013, 2:52p - 1 reply
Dude, have you seen his hair lately?
Commented on The Pros and Cons of David Villa on May 17 2013, 2:51p
I'm still trying to figure out your "con" argument.
Commented on The Pros and Cons of David Villa on May 17 2013, 2:17p - 2 replies
#moutmemes
Commented on Friday Morning Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links May 17, 2013 on May 17 2013, 11:10a
I don't read the comments.
Commented on Spurs to Make Bid for David Villa? on May 17 2013, 10:24a - 2 replies
OH GOD I'M SO OLD
Commented on Friday Morning Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links May 17, 2013 on May 17 2013, 10:11a - 1 reply
United didn't even make the poll.
Commented on Friday Morning Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links May 17, 2013 on May 17 2013, 10:09a - 4 replies
We're done. OK?
Commented on Spurs to Make Bid for David Villa? on May 17 2013, 10:06a
...aaaaaaand SCENE!
Commented on Spurs to Make Bid for David Villa? on May 17 2013, 10:05a - 2 replies
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