Brazilian Soccer Stadium = Bedlam

This guy had an awesome time taking in a match in Rio de Janeiro.

These stadium stands look more like downtown Hanoi than a sporting event...

Toss the Burner: July 29, 2008

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The Ting Tings were fantastic opening for MGMT on Sunday, and I think I'm in love with their Dublin lass lead vocalist.

...the other band that opened - Black Moth Super Rainbow - was a super waste of my time. See more Tings Tings after the links:

NBC's Music Lineup For The Olympics (Awful Announcing)
WARREN SAPP ON DANCING WITH THE STARS? (The World of Isaac)
I Hate It When People Say Things (Fire Joe Morgan)
Border Patrol (And One)
Deco: The Definition Of A Dog (Deuce of Davenport)

Toss the Burner: June 24, 2008

Going to see Pearl Jam tonight at MSG! That's a big one crossed off the list right there.

• The Idea of Superconferences in College Football (The Big Lead)
• Video Interview with the Refs for the Euro Cup Final (The Guardian)
• Zimbabwe Cricket Tour would be 'Unwelcome' in England (The Guardian)
• What are the Worst Covers Ever (Pop Candy)
• Five 80s Toys That Didn't Kill You, Just Made You Stronger (Deuce of Davenport)
• IFC.com's Jim Shearer has an Unnatural Love for the Beastie Boys (IFC.com's Lunchbox)