Buzzmaster

  (10:00 AM)

Gooooooooooood morning!

Marc (Charlotte)

Do you think if I wrote a letter to Buch Davis and asked for the 3 hours of my life I wasted watching the Tar Heels inept offense on Saturday, that I'd get a response?

stephanie (cincy)

Mornin' Buzz, nothing warms my Buckeye heart more (other then them winning) like UM losing to MSU. Sparty on!

Justin (Ohio)

Good morning Buzz. Having the flu stinks.

Bob (Lowell)

Good morning everyone. If anyone has seen The Invention of Lying, it was filmed here in our fair city.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Good morning Buzz.

David (Ottawa)

Early into the office, early into the MB....

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Packers or Vikings? Ugh, I'd rather puke nonstop for the next 3 days.

Steve (NJ)

Mark Sanchez is not a super player yet. Let's not do to him what Dallas did to Tony Romo. He needs time to grow into the NFL.

Neal (Philly)

Morning Buzz. Thanks to MLB, I have to take off from work another day.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Good morning, folks! Hope everyone had a good weekend!

DYLAN (JAX,FL)

MIAMI,VT STILL HAVE CHANCE TO GO TO National championship

Clay (Charlotte)

Good Morning Buzz, so I'm quiting smoking and starting a diet on the same day...if I'm testy, I'm going to apologize ahead of time.

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 AM)

HA....good luck on that.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Marc I talked with Butch and he said the problem was the flu

Justin (Ohio)

Yeah the Browns still stink.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

So the Tigers blew a 3 game lead with 4 games left. And yet I'm still at least somewhat happy with how their season has gone. At the beginning of the season, I really thought 3rd place was the best they could pull off this year.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Speaking of filming, the Red Dawn remake is filming in glorious Pontiac, Michigan. And yet I bet that city has seen far more real life gunshots than fictional ones this year.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 AM)

I'm calling shennanigans. If the Russians were to attack America, even they wouldn't parachute into Pontiac.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Hey, I think Purdue just turned the ball over again. 6 TO's = The Suck.

Clay (Charlotte)

What, Buzz, no faith in my self restraint?

John (Lexington, KY)

If Kentucky was a big football school, our QB Hartline would have people trying to fight him when he shows up at the bar after having a horrendous performance

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 AM)

You must be proud of your school.

Justin (Ohio)

I don't know Tom. It sounds like you trying to talk yourself into that.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Are we going to have to put up with Tom Brady whining any time a defender comes within a foot of his knee all year?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Glad to be back to MB after a full week of training out of office where they didn't know about you buzz

Greg (Ellicott City)

The Russians can take Vermont.

tom* (parkville, md)

I am proud of my Michigan State Spartans for beating the hated Michigan Wolverines this past weekend. We are well on our way to a bid in the Little Caesar's Motor City Bowl.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Glorious and Michigan do not belong in the same sentence. Ever.

Matt (IN)

Good morning all. Got a flu shot today. Go me.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Can we please not have the "your town sucks" argument?

JB (TX)

Buzz, your boy Matt Damon was outstanding last night on the season finale of Entourage. Congratulate him for me tonight, ok?

Justin (Ohio)

Was kind of worried about Indiana Saturday night. But they're the same IU they have always been.

stephanie (cincy)

I saw "The Informant" over the weekend. How did Lady Buzz feel about Matt Damon being fat?

Buzzmaster

  (10:06 AM)

He was off shooting and took the weight off before returning home.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Pontiac, huh? I didn't realize the Red Dawn remake was taking place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky.)

Good Monday morning. I have something major to complain about, but I won't.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I'm officially old. My two nights in Minneapolis were epic, but it resulted in me spending all yesterday in bed.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 AM)

Amateur.

Tom (West Loop)

So I drank a lot of Oktoberfest beer on Saturday, and here's my breakdown: Hofbrau House>Spaten Optimator>Sam Adams>Grizzly Peak>Leinenkugel.

Clay (Charlotte)

So Buzz, how was your weekend?

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

Not bad. The Friday afternoon wedding turned out to be OK. The hard part was getting rushing to get there about 15 minutes before it started. But open bar, G&Ts and Rum

John (Lexington, KY)

Peyton carved, what's new. Is it possible to put to bed the "Drew Brees is gonna break every single season passing record" claims yet?Thank goodness Sanchez was there to hand them the win

David (Ottawa)

Let's not talk about Entourage as not all of us have seen it yet. HBO doesn't come cheap in Canada

Matt Damon (BuzzMansion)

It's for the kids Buzz!

Jeff (SD)

If the Russians did take Vermont, how long would it take before someone realized it was missing?

Justin (Ohio)

Email quote from Simmons' column last Friday, "Has there ever been a more appropriate jersey number to describe a players play than Jamarcus Russell's #2?"

fred (omaha)

that was a great reception buzz, lets do it again

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

So the softball tournament went about as expected. We went 1-3, got shut out one game, and I took a fly ball of the side of my face after having a few too many.

stephanie (cincy)

Rashard Mendenhall is awesome. I hope he can stay away from Ray Lewis this season.

Matt (IN)

In case no one has gotten the memo, the Rams suck. Badly.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

However long it takes to run out of maple syrup.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

What a lousy weekend to be a Michigan sports fan. The only way you got any enjoyment out of it is if you root for Sparty.

Clay (Charlotte)

Can we just get a mass restraining order against fred?

Neal (Philly)

You're lucky, Buzz. The last wedding I went to was a cash bar. At least the ceremony only lasted 30 minutes.

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 AM)

I think if you're going to have a wedding on a Friday, the last day of the work week, the least you can do is buy everyone drinks.

dylan (florida)

florida is going to lose eventually

Vicki (Indiana)

Oh surely we can get the syrup from Canada

David (Ottawa)

Buzz you never filled us in on the tales of LadyBuzz's recent kickball game.

Buzzmaster

  (10:11 AM)

I'm still waiting to find out. She didn't make the game this weekend, due to the wedding and then hanging out with friends the rest of the weekend.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I was far from an amateur. I would give some highlights of my weekend, but you guys already think I'm a drunk. I can't imagine what you would think of me if I gave some details.

Nate (Madison)

Little late today, I apologize. Pretty proud of myself, only two drinks all weekend, and they were just when I was lounging around at my cousin's watching Porkeys.

stephanie (cincy)

cash bar at a wedding=tacky

Buzzmaster

  (10:12 AM)

Not necessarily. If the two are paying for the wedding themselves and are strapped for $$, it's not a bad idea. Open bar can account for 25% of the cost of a wedding.

Vicki (Indiana)

what's wrong with cash bars at weddings, Stephanie?

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Having the weekend on a friday and giving everyone a reason to leave work early is nice enough for me. But the open bar is very nice too.

Matt (IN)

You got shut out in slow pitch?

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I hardly ever eat breakfast, so it would take me a long time to run out of syrup.

Justin (Ohio)

Love syrup on bacon.

Tom (West Loop)

We won the MBA Cup on Saturday. The Northwestern MBAs were complaining that our rec teams were too good. Babies.

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 AM)

Nerds.

Nate (Madison)

Ok, I'll back some people that have cash bars. The most recent weddings I've gone to have had them, while I hate them, they are younger (lower-mid 20's) and just starting their careers (without loaded parents).....so I sometimes understand why they have them.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

So I got the NFL Ticket for free now with the only slight drawback being none of the games are broadcast in HD. I do like the whole player tracking thing though where you enter up to 18 player names and you automatically get the stats updates on the bottom of the screen. That's pretty cool.

Bob (NC)

Many of the weddings I attend have a cash bar. Not everyone can afford to give away free booze.

Marc (Charlotte)

Or 50% if you are having the wedding in Madison.

Laughlin (Atlantic City)

Mike Holmgren was on Mike & Mike this morning and said he was poised to come back before the year's end. Do you think he or Shanahan could take the job in Washington if Zorn doesn't turn it around?

dylan (florida)

lets talk ncaa football

RAY GORDON REID ( STORRS CONN 06269)

COMMENT AT 10.15 NOW BUZZ BUZZ CAN DRESS UP LIKE A ZOMBIE FOR HALLOWEEN

Christian (High Point, NC)

Love syrup on bacon too. And syrup on sausage. And bacon on sausage.

Clay (Charlotte)

dylan, it's Monday, calm down.

stephanie (cincy)

Tacky, tacky, tacky. Cut expenses somewhere else if you can't afford an open bar.

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 AM)

You're kidding, right? I was at a wedding once where there was no DJ, the couple had an iPod playing from their speaker system. They did the wedding and reception in the same place. Buffet style service, because they couldn't afford table service. They didn't rent tuxes, just did suits they already owned. And they had a cash bar.

John (Lexington, KY)

Weddings are outrageous anyway, may as well add a bit more money and complete the deal

Christian (High Point, NC)

Note to self: if open bar, don't invite stephanie (cincy) to second wedding

David (Ottawa)

NCAA Football: Let's go Boise St. When choosing to go to a NCAA school, one should pick based on how cool the court is. For Example, is every school had a basketball court similiar the old Charlotte Hornets, we'd be in business

JB (TX)

In case anyone was wondering, my weekend was awesome. Had a great time w/new girl and made ex GF a tad jealous in the process. Life could be worse for JB>

Christian (High Point, NC)

We need to start chatting on Saturday and Sunday morning. The biggest news after our chat Friday was Chicago getting shot down for the Olympics and there hasn't been a single mention yet.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

You could always just have a smaller wedding.

Ron (Va)

Saw Invention of Lies this weekend. My review...ehh.. some funny spots

Neal (Philly)

I actually agree with a Buckeye fan. It's still better than agreeing with a Michigan fan.

Kanye West (Chicago)

Now I ain't sayin' Steph is a gold digger...

Vicki (Indiana)

My thing on cash bars is that not everyone will want to drink. If I ever get married, I'm doing the cash bar thing. Most of my mom's side of the family won't drink but most my my dad's side will.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

(waiting for Hochuli to flag JB for referring to himself in third person)

Rich Rodriguez (Ann Arbor)

People who let an IPod DJ their wedding need to get lives.

Ryan (San Diego)

I blacked out last night, what happened?

AA (Cincy)

Stephanie we have an open chair. Our next meeting is this Wednesday at 7pm

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Nate: You do realize that an entire bottle of liquor is not considered just one drink, right?

Pete (NC)

and another undefeated bites the dust....good enough dylan?

Nate (Madison)

The girls that sit around me are hardcore bikers (like Lance, not Hells Angels)...while I respect their exercise, it's ALL they talk about and I'm going to go insane.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

Don't worry Ryan, I think everyone from San Diego blacked out during the first half of sunday night game

David (Ottawa)

Chicago shouldn't have gotten the Olympics. Just because Obama and Oprah wanted it doesn't mean its the best place for it. Kudos to Rio and the IOC commitee for bringing it down to South America

Buzzmaster

  (10:18 AM)

I agree. I think giving it to Rio is a good idea.

stephanie (cincy)

I am not kidding Buzz. Being a guest shouldn't mean paying for your own drinks. What's next paying for your food?

Buzzmaster

  (10:19 AM)

I'm guessing you don't get invited to too many weddings. Or, if you do, you don't accept many invites.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Rio > Chicago > Philly > not much really.

Vicki (Indiana)

I kept having a gut feeling Rio would get it

Clay (Charlotte)

I mean if your an Olymipic athlete, where would you rather go, Rio or Chicago? Exactly.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

People can do their wedding anyway they want. After all, it is their wedding.

David (Ottawa)

On the wedding note, planning those can ruin a relationship....just ask my brother who recently broke up with his fiancee because they couldn't agree on anything. Not that I cared, she wasn't the nicest girl I've ever met...

tom* (parkville, md)

Since Kanye is here, are we officially one of the best chats of all time?

Nate (Madison)

I've been to a wedding where there was basically no booze, just a bit of wine....flasks and nearby bars came in handy that night.

Nate (Madison)

It was South America's time, but Rio is going to be a mess. Hosting the World Cup two years before, they have money problems already, crime/slums, and they (as of right now) don't have enough hotels to have everyone stay on land (meaning cruise ships would be needed).....but whatever.

Justin (Ohio)

So Stephanie do you ask if the bar is open before you rsvp?

stephanie (cincy)

I have NEVER been to a wedding with a cash bar. No one I know would do such a thing.

Buzzmaster

  (10:21 AM)

If only we could all be so lucky to have such loaded friends.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I went to a wedding in Vermont back in the late 90s. The "DJ" was a stereo with a mix tape, but no one cared becaused it was a gorgeous day so we all stayed outside anyhow. Since it was at a state park I'm guessing the drinking was pre-purchased champagne bottles, although I honestly don't remember. And that's my little anecdote involving two topics of discussion today.

Nate (Madison)

Most cash bars have beer (although it's tap) for free and maybe wine, then simply charge for hard stuff.

Clay (Charlotte)

steph you should come to my family weddings where there is no alcohol.

Vicki (Indiana)

Nate, that's better than nothing. I've been to many dry weddings. That's one downside about going to a Baptist church.

Pete (NC)

Speaking of hardcore bikers, my wife was out riding last week and some idiot in a car decided she was in his way (even though she wasn't) and decided it would be a good idea to drive straight at her and graze her bike while spewing expletives at her. Yeah, the cops had a nice long talk with him.

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Really stephanie. If free food and drink is the most important thing about attending a wedding, I thinks you got your priorities out of order.

Justin (Ohio)

Hey Stephanie, what are you doing Saturday?

Kanye West (via mobile)

Buzz I'm happy for ya and Ima let you finish, but the Pulse has the greatest chats of all time

Christian (High Point, NC)

The drinks are free. The alcoholic drinks aren't. Subtle yet important distinction, steph.

stephanie (cincy)

I would rather see no booze at all, then asking guests to pay for it.

Scott (Brewtown)

I think most of Brian and Nates friends are loaded. Thank you! Thank you very much. I'll be here all night and remember, try the veal.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

A dry wedding would be terrible. I'd go to the service if it was someone close to me, but I wouldn't be hanging around the reception.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I might still be loaded from the weekend, it's debatable.

Marc (Charlotte)

You're right Nate. Chicago has no money problems, crime, slums, or political corruption...

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

I have a friend in Chicago who said he's sure Chicago will now spend the billions of dollars it was going to spend on the Olympics on public education, community services, more police on the street.*

Nate (Madison)

Lets see, Chicago in the U.S. or Rio in a 2nd world country. Who can deal with the problems the easiest?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Really? Social occasions aren't worthwhile if there isn't alcohol flowing? Wow.

Nate (Madison)

Scott, nice (laughing)

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Rio getting it wasn't surprising to me. Chicago going out in the first round, however? That was stunning.

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

The problem with having bars at wedding receptions is that it increases your chances of getting the flu

Pete (NC)

My wife and I were given a budget by her parents and we didn't want to pay for all the alcohol, but her mom wanted it there so she paid for it herself. Score.

stephanie (cincy)

Neil, bit a of a stretch don't you think? Stop trying to sound so virtuous. Does anyone go to a wedding just for the ceremony? Of course not.

SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)

Marc, there's no comparison between crime in Chicago and crime in South America.

Scott (Brewtown)

Fact: Wow spelled upside down is Mom.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Open bar > cash bar > no bar > Rio getting the Olympics

JB (TX)

I've only been to one wedding w/a cash bar, and I solved that problem by hitting a liquor store inbetween the wedding and the reception.

Nate (Madison)

They would have to spend a lot to build the needed things, but that would create jobs and the actually events themselves would create money when they happened. But liked I said, I'm over it.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

A good wedding reception should have good food, good music, and good people. Booze isn't a necessity, although our reception had plenty.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: I went to my wedding just for the ceremony.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Nate's just upset because some of the events would have been held around Madison.

Oprah (Chicago)

I will be buying Brazil and moving the olympics to Chicago.

Ryan (San Diego)

That wouldn't be the worst thing for Chicago, considering they just had another teen killed last week on the streets, who was beaten to death over nothing

Dave (RI)

I have to go to a wedding on Halloween this year... i was praying for it to be a costume wedding but its not. WHO GETS MARRIED ON HALLOWEEN?

Neil (Pittsburgh)

Steph, Been there, done that. I do attend wedding because of who is getting married and/or their families, Not the freebies

Clay (Charlotte)

I think the solution is what I'm planning to do when I get married. Elope and then throw a party/reception when we get back. Saves money and everybody has a good time, instead of sitting through a ceremony.

Marc (Charlotte)

Don't most cities actually lose money hosting the Olympics?

Buzzmaster

  (10:28 AM)

Depends who you listen to.

Nate (Madison)

Brian's right....I would have liked to see some of the basketball or track events if I were still living in the area, I won't lie.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I'm pretty sure Buzz's friend was being sarcastic.

Buzzmaster

  (10:29 AM)

Didn't you see the *?

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Who knew that "cash bar vs. open bar" could be such a contentious topic?

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

I enjoy the open bar. I'm a big fan. Getting stuff for free is pretty sweet. However, I won't get up in arms if someone has a cash bar. Open bars are extremely expensive.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

If you are going to a wedding just for the free stuff, you should probably just stay home.

Nate (Madison)

Sum it up like this. Open bar's area all ways preferred and appreciated, but I understand why some people have cash bars.

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

Ummmmm,we agree?

Brazilians (Rio)

We have cars and electricity!

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I must have missed the * = sarcasm. My bad.

JB (TX)

I disagree, booze is a neccesity at weddings. How else are girls who are depressed about not getting married yet supposed to get drunk and make bad decisions? Those things are better than a Best Buy aisle. (I know, I know, stay classy JB)

Billy Idol (80's)

I think we need the ONB to get off the White Wedding Whining chat.

Rick Pitino (Louisville)

Buzz I will pay you $3k to open the ONB, provided you also don't allow Oprah to post here anymore.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

Let's do it.....

Luke Keller (Missouri)

is it really a shocker the cubs failed once again to make the playoffs? those fans handle disappointment surprisingly well

Steve (NJ)

Hey Sportsnation, what it is, my man? Just wanted to drop in, ONB-style, and give some respect to Alex Rodriguez. I'm sitting in my car with future Mrs. Steve (NJ) - 32 days and counting - and saying "man, it's a real shame A-Rod can't finish with 30 homers and 100 RBI." Just to shut me up, the man jacks a 3-run shot and a grand slam in the same damn inning. I hate and love that man. Kinda like you, Buzz, you hippopotamic landmass.

Taylor (New York)

The Bronco's 4-0?! How is this possible! I'm sorry but that is very hard to take in. Are they better then we all thought?

brody jeffrey (west virgiana)

why did you move boise state back in the rankings just becouse there in the wac confrence dosent mean nothing there undefeted

fred (omaha)

buzzard its rocktober time now break out your purple and black, go rockies

chaz (sa tx)

past.couple.days.have,gottten.no.sleep. but it really is all worth it. the joy, pleasure and marvelousness of being a parent is amazing! she cried when the cowboys lost yesterday, already a fan!

edward (columbus,ohio)

ohio state should be in the top 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

And that's it....

Bob (Lowell)

Open bars are also a waste of money. Too many people put their drinks down, forget where, and just go get another one.

stephanie (cincy)

Good for you Neil. That makes you such a better person than me because I expect a drink at a wedding that I don't have to pay for.

Nate (Madison)

The one open bar I had a year ago, it was at a country club so only top shelf stuff like Grey Goose and Kettle One. The open bar only lasted from like 5pm to 10pm and the bill was around $12K (might have been more, can't really remember).

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I knew that cash bar v. open bar would be contentious . . . since we already covered the topic about a month ago.

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

The security cost for the olympics in the next few years will go through the roof. Most cities will lose money because I don't think the broadcast rights will raise as much

tom* (parkville, md)

I will never be serious again.

Oprah (Chicago)

Careful, Rick, I might buy Kentucky, too, and make Robbi the queen!

Greg (Ellicott City)

Short ONB today. Thank god.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Ugh, meeting....

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Will the ONB be open or cash today, Buzz? I'll take it in any case.

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

Oh, we always pay for the ONB.

Cory (PA)

Wait tom*...you've been serious this whole time?

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Excuse me while I go get a cupcake.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Did he just call you a hippopotamic landmass?

Vicki (Indiana)

$12K?!?! Geeze! I know if I ever get married, no way I can afford that.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

No JB, we've given up on telling you to stay classy. We just gloss over your posts as if they were sent in by RGR.

tom* (parkville, md)

Do you think Steve (NJ) will have a cash bar at his wedding?

Justin (Ohio)

My buddy had a $450 bar bill for a hole in one last Wednesday. And thats just 1 beer per person. Not cheap.

Dave (Tampa)

The open bar was ONLY open for 5 hours??

David (Ottawa)

Moonshine is the only thing that will end this argument. One or two glasses, your drunk out of your mind, and if you know the right people it's really cheap.

Tom (West Loop)

Ohio State should be in the top 5? They aren't even the best team in Ohio...

Clay (Charlotte)

David that's true, you want some? I'll make a phone call, actually it's to a cop who makes his own, no lie.

Nate (Madison)

Vicki, these people's parents were...how do I say...pretty well off? Brian was there and can back it, was pretty fancy. We went to get Absolute and the bartender was like, "all we have is Kettle One or Grey Goose, will that work?" We responded with a quick, YEP

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Run, Tom! stephanie's going to stab your for that one.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Cincy's a creampuff, Tom. The Big East's a creampuff, Tom. I'm suddenly in the mood for some creampuffs ...

Brian (Madison, WI)

I know no one will believe this, but I think I may need to take a break from boozing. My insides feel like I went 12 round with Money Mayweather. The break is after tonight of course, I can't handle watching Favre in purple without a drink.

Cory (PA)

Fact: I love corn whiskey

Lane Kiffin (Knoxville)

Fact: Moonshine has been proven to work against the flu

Vicki (Indiana)

Brian, when does Favre come to Lambau (sorry if I misspelled that) ?

Scott (Brewtown)

I'm just giving a heads up here. If the Packers should somehow lose to the purple Brutus, I will fell as though I've been kicked in the groin, stomach and head by a three legged man, and therefore may be absent from tomorrows chat.

Justin (Ohio)

Yeah rough night for you Wisconsin guys.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Anyone find it a little concerning how alcohol-obsessed this chat can be? Let's hope Rex Banner doesn't come here.

Buzzmaster

  (10:38 AM)

How about Rex Manning?

Tom (West Loop)

How come Favre is pronounce farve, but Favreau is pronounced as it's spelled?

Brian (Madison, WI)

November 1st Vicki, November 1st.

Nate (Madison)

Vicki, in November. Brian acts like he has never drank hard before....lot of whining. Good thing we have enough cheese in WI to go with it.

Roger (Minneapolis, MinneSOta)

REX WHO?!?!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Nice Simpsons reference, Christian.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

This chat is so alcohol-based that I might need a breathalyzer test when it's done.

Brian (Madison, WI)

My co-worker asked me how I was doing and I said A.) I'm old, and 2.) I can tell exactly where each one of my organs is located, especially my liver and kidneys.

Buzzmaster

  (10:40 AM)

I think Nate is right. You are whining a lot.

Greg (Ellicott City)

This chat definately makes my head spin like im drunk. Does that count?

Vicki (Indiana)

ok thanks

Clinton (Indianapolis)

We do seem to chat quite a bit about booze. I blame Nate and Brian.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Gut rot is nothing to laugh at, Buzz.

Buzzmaster

  (10:40 AM)

True. But self-induced gut rot is.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I think we need to send a whaaaaaambulance to Madison. Suck it up buttercup, no one made you drink that much.

Justin (Ohio)

Boooooooooooo! whining

tom* (parkville, md)

Is there anything we can't blame on Nate and Brian?

Roger (Minneapolis, MinneSOta)

Blame it on the Al-Al-ALcohol

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Great misspelling of "defiNATEly" when posting about being drunk. If that was intentional, I'd give Grason an Outstanding work!

Justin (Ohio)

No way I would have thought I would see "gut rot" today. Well played.

Cory (PA)

Tom, you are looking too deep...come up for air.

Robbi (Clinton,Ky)

I got chased by some zombies Saturday night. It was fun.

Nate (Madison)

Family Guy is coming back with some very good episodes to start this season off.

Wesley (Cliffs of Insanity)

Did someone say Buttercup?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Nate and Brian are why Chicago didn't get the Olympics.

Fake Brian (Madison)

Lunch: Whaaaa-burger and a side of French Cries.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

That meeting was 15 minutes of my life I'm never getting back.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

If Brian's gut rots, he can just borrow some of Buzz's excess. You know . . . cause Buzz is fat.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Zombies are taking over this town...and they are not repelled by karaoke.

David (Ottawa)

What's the rule about hitting on girls who work on your floor...yes or no?

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

Depends on how far away they sit from you.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Technically, Josh, you never get any minutes of your life back.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I thought all this chat was about was food, booze, and whining about stuff?

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 AM)

If it is, we all blame you for that as well.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Hitting on coworkers: Bad idea, IMO.

High Schoolers (Pontiac, MI)

WOLVERINES!

Louis (Fredericton, NB)

And tv shows brian, don't forget the tv shows

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Until I build my time machine, that is.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Odds that Brian goes out drinking within the next three days despite today's chat rantings?

JB (TX)

Last wedding note, considering you have to pay for a gift, possibly a tux, and flight/hotel if you're from out of town, I think the least the bride and groom can do is cover the drinks. At least beer and wine. I'm just sayin...

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Yeah, but you're paying, what? a few hundred bucks at most? They're paying anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 to who knows how much.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Weather update: Nate and my wish for a softball rainout is not looking good. The sun is out right now and the rain isn't supposed to come until late tonight.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, in two weekends at WI Dells north of here they have this Autumnfest that includes this Dells on Tap event. Twenty breweries that have numerous beers, $25 to get in and get a drinking glass, drink for free after that from noon to 5pm. Tons of Oktoberfest beers and ambers.....sign me up.

Christian (High Point, NC)

You still wouldn't get those minutes back, Josh. The time machine allows you to revisit moments, but you won't get younger travelling back in time.

Neal (Philly)

The worst part about that wedding was that I had to listen to the bride and groom get introduced to Mmmmbop.

stephanie (cincy)

I apologize for getting the alcohol discussion out of hand. I will try harder tomorrow to think before I blurt.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I don't understand why so many people care about alcohol accessibility. I'd say it's an age thing, but steph is older than me.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Bad idea, if things go wrong , you have to see them everyday.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

JB (TX): But if you pay for the drinks then you can just deduct how much you intend to spend on them from your wedding gift.

David Letterman (via mobile)

Don't mess around with coworkers!

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Hitting on coworkers is okay I think. Just not bosses. If things go wrong, you just have to endure some awkwardness for a while. It happens.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Tonight doesn't count. I already said I'm having some booze tonight. For that I blame Brett Favre.

Dave (RI)

Oktoberfest in Newport RI this weekend if anyone is close.. thats ALWAYS a great time!

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Simple solution to the bar question: Elope. Don't have to worry about it at all.

Patrick ( Louisville )

1.21 Gigawatts! Do you have any idea how much that will cost given the current economy?

Nate (Madison)

Aren't most cash bars just for hard booze? Tap beer is usually free, at least at the ones I've been to. I've never been to a cash bar where EVERYTHING costs money.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

I know this sounds awful but for some reason I want Brett Favre to fail

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Here's another thing about wedding receptions. Is it fair for the bride and groom to expect guests to give more than they can afford because you decided to have a $50,000 blow out of a reception?

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 AM)

No. And I have never talked to a bride and groom that weren't grateful for whatever gift people were able to give.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I'm definitely eloping if I get married. The torture my friends went through planning their weddings is not something I want to experience.

Justin (Ohio)

Local town here had 80,000 people for Oktoberfest this weekend. Maybe 3000 people in town normally.

Neal (Philly)

There's nothing wrong with that, Robbi. I completely agree.

Scott (Brewtown)

Booo Brett Favre....Hooray Robbi!

Patrick ( Louisville )

Normally you can pay for hard booze by the bottle at a wedding. So when it runs out, the guests are forced to switch to beer/wine.

Neal (Philly)

Lunch: pork and mashed potatoes

Cory (PA)

Robbi, I'm appalled. You are without a doubt the only person in America who wants Favre to fail. (*)

Brett Favre (via mobile)

That's ok Robbi, Wranglers are big, big business in Kentucky so I think I'm alright either way.

Girls on David's floor (Ottawa)

What are the rules about macing creepy co-workers on your floor?

Nate (Madison)

Robbi, we all want Favre to fail. No REAL Packers fan can cheer for the Vikings to win....I will argue that to my death

Nate (Madison)

FACT: Cincy has the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside the greater German area.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Sandwich, chips, and a soda.

Justin (Ohio)

Chicken noodle soup and saltine crackers. The flu still stinks.

Nate (Madison)

Benedict Arnold = Brett Favre.

Buzzmaster

  (10:51 AM)

Oh, get over it. It was your team, the Packers that forced him out. Sure, he's been annoying with his retirements and unretirements, but it's not like the Packers don't get some of the blame here.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Lunch: Need to get some groceries so will probably grab something healthy from the deli there. That will be a last second decision on exactly what that is though.

Scott (Brewtown)

Lunch: who cares, but dinner will be an assortment of goodies at a friends packer party.

Matt (IN)

So, I was playing The Show (08) and playing the Phillies. My guy comes up in the 7th inning and Pat Burrell is pitching...and it's a 3-2 game. I hit one off the wall for a triple and then they yanked him and put in JC Romero, who is an actual pitcher. That was weird.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Given the Tigers current situation, I'm anti everything Minnesota right now. So, yeah, here's hoping Favre fails.

Greg (Ellicott City)

Lunch: BK, the king wants it his way.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I'm hoping for a typical Favre Monday Night performance tonight. This is his stage and spotlight.

Benedict Arnold (via mobile from heaven)

Nate I'm going to crime you for that

Emily Post (Phoenix)

It is proper to have a gift that fits within each guest economic means. However the availability of free alcohol is also should stay within the bride and grooms economic capabilities.

Vicki (Indiana)

lunch: pepperoni pizza hot pockets

Christian (High Point, NC)

And of course Nate knows that.

Matt (IN)

Lunch will be two bowls of crawfish etoufee loaded down with copious amounts of hot sauce.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Lunch=a nap

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

I hate it when Packer fans whine about Brett Favre turning on the Packers. They didn't want him anymore. Get over it!

Nate (Madison)

Lunch: Leaning towards Subway.....but it's TBD at this point.

tom* (parkville, md)

It might be more interesting if you got them drunk at the reception and then sent them out to buy the wedding gifts.

Mike Golic (ESPN)

POTROAST!!!

Vicki (Indiana)

absolutely Emily. There have been times that the most I could afford on a gift was $5

cory (AL)

tom brady may not be playing as good as mr. brees right now but he's still one of the best in the league. i think he should be ranked higher than peyton manning in an all time qb list. he has 3 super bowls and out of those 3 2 mvp's.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Lunch...cafe teria. Whoo-ah!

Justin (Ohio)

Vicki how was the game Saturday? Some friends went and said there were more Buckeye fans there then IU fans.

Dave (RI)

I am Hoping AP runs for 200 and 3 TD's and Favre has no impact at all so I dont have to hear about him even more tomorrow

Clay (Charlotte)

Lunch: Yogurt and an orange...no cigerettes

Nate (Madison)

No you get...over something or it...yeah.

tom* (parkville, md)

Lunch = a flu shot.

Benedict Arnold (Heaven)

I love betraying the Colonies...in my Wranglers.

Chris O'Donnell (Gutter)

Lunch: Whatever I can find in the dumpster behind the local IHOP.

Christian (High Point, NC)

The Benedict Arnold analogy isn't apt. Arnold actually had some measure of justification for turning traitor, and the American Revolution wasn't as black and white as high school textbooks make it out to be.

Pete (NC)

My $.02, a little free alcohol is always nice, but it's not the end of the world if you have to pay for it. And if it's not available at all, drink a coke, enjoy the reception. If you can't do that, you might be putting a little too much emphasis on alcohol.

Buzzmaster

  (10:55 AM)

I've been to weddings where it was open bar for the cocktail hour and then cash bar after that. That was a perfectly good solution to the whole thing.

Vicki (Indiana)

yeah it was about half-and-half. I still had fun even though we lost.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

I'm not sure you're ever justified in being a traitor.

Nate (Madison)

Christain...it wasn't my point to be historically accurate.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

Lunch: I made chili and Rotel dip yesterday, so I'll be having that and of course unsweet tea.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Lunch: Cajun chicken sandwich and a cup of soup. Great start to the chat week folks. I hope we don't all have a hangover for tomorrow. Have a great day, stay safe, and see you back here tomorrow hopefully thrilled with a Vikes win over the Pack. Peace.

CAL (St. Paul, MN)

Have a good one Buzz.

Nate (Madison)

WHAT...someone here just walked buy with a Packers jersey..AND...a black armband with the number 4 on it?!?! She's in mourning? REALLY....sorry to bring it up again but that's ridiculous.

tom* (parkville, md)

Being a traitor or a patriot depends on who wins the war.

Justin (Ohio)

Heard a rumor that the morning buzz is now a two hour chat.

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 AM)

That's the problem with rumors, you can never believe them.

Tom (West Loop)

Lunch. Something at the student center. I've got a paper due tonight and have some work to do.

Scott (Brewtown)

Have a good day everyone, and hopefully it won't be crabby Wisconsinite chatter day tomorrow.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Josh: George Washington was considered a traitor by the British.

Dave (Tampa)

Wisconsin hatred for Favre=Wanting no one to date the girl you dumped.

Patrick ( Louisville )

Buzz, I heard MB 3.0beta! was due out in November...

Justin (Ohio)

Thats alright Buzz. I just made it up anyways.

Clay (Charlotte)

Alright SN, have a great Monday, wish me luck. Be safe and we'll see you tomorrow. Peace.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

No...representing to one side that you're fighting with them while surreptitiously helping their enemy is not patriotism under any definition.

Mark Twain (RIP)

A rumor is already halfway around the world while the truth is still tying its shoes.

Justin (Ohio)

Have a good day everyone!

Buzzmaster

  (10:59 AM)

All right, we're done here everyone. I'm off to see if I can get free drinks from the bar down the street. I'll tell them that I spent money on gas to get there. The least they can do is give me free booze.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

We'll be back tonight for the Monday Night Football chat and then tomorrow morning. Until then, stay classy SportsNation!

Vicki (Indiana)

good luck with that Buzz

Christian (High Point, NC)

Except to the enemy's side, Josh. You think Nathaniel Hale wasn't a patriot?

Greg (Ellicott City)

You stay fat Buzz.

Nate (Madison)

Sorry for starting the Revolutionary War chat....I take the blame.

Robbi (Clinton, Ky)

I have to go, dang work is demanding my attention. It just P's me off. Have a good day. Bye y'all.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Alright everybody, have a good rest of the day and stay classy!

JB (TX)

Lunch: $1 Big Texas Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box. Since i have nothing else, Buzz you're fat.

Cory (PA)

Have a good day Morning Buzzers! And remember, animals aren't people too!

Matt (IN)

Everyone have a great day. Looking forward to lunch.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Fact: American Revoluton > Alcohol > Whiskey Rebellion