tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post5346285027308426745..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: The Supreme Court of Wine RulesRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-199581786727633592015-03-12T07:03:53.018-07:002015-03-12T07:03:53.018-07:00Hey Bill,
Great to hear from you. It's been my...Hey Bill,<br />Great to hear from you. It's been my experience in just about every field I've worked in that a boss inevitably hires someone a lot like himself for the important jobs, and especially the job to replace himself. Which is why Galloni was never going to do--too smarmy. Jeb is his guy. Jeb also writes EXACTLY in Parker's voice--it's eerie. I'm guessing the French will soon award Jeb some kind of worthless medal.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38355792846164619222015-03-12T01:08:18.859-07:002015-03-12T01:08:18.859-07:00Fine stuff, Ronaldo.
However, witnessing the le...Fine stuff, Ronaldo. <br /><br /> However, witnessing the lengths that Dunnuck will go to to BECOME his idol is scary, and frankly, psychologically unhealthy. It was one thing to create the Rhone Report to give Rhone and Rhone-inspired wines exactly the same absurdly high scores that Parker did. It allowed Dunnuck to become Parker's Mini-Me, thus achieving his dream. Copying the scruffy beard look is even worse. And starting to train the comb-over while sporting a full head of hair, and not yet knowing whether male-pattern baldness will be a future problem, is simply too much. What will be next...elective hip-replacement surgery? :)Bill Klapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811979501220539493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38400822868014338112015-03-10T21:56:27.643-07:002015-03-10T21:56:27.643-07:00Don't you think the Supremes should wear unifo...Don't you think the Supremes should wear uniforms? They look fairly motley.Divine Miss Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795119613814682905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-19533356677226602392015-03-09T19:27:15.345-07:002015-03-09T19:27:15.345-07:00The thing about writing good satire is one must ha...The thing about writing good satire is one must have an intimate knowledge of the subject and/or those being satirized. Ron, my darling -- and btw, did I mention you rook mahbelous? -- you are the Firefall of wine! I love you.<br /><br />oxo,<br /><br />FernandoFernandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342470596405672894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-31333060920802184572015-03-09T15:11:53.261-07:002015-03-09T15:11:53.261-07:00Common Taters,
I saw the photograph of Parker'...Common Taters,<br />I saw the photograph of Parker's press conference with the entire WA team held in London, and immediately my twisted mind thought of the Supreme Court of Wine. From there it was easy. Parker is much like a Chief Justice. His reign over wine has lasted 30 years. He often seems to have been appointed for life. And his rulings are endlessly dissected and talked about, criticized by those powerless to change them. Like any good comic premise, it works on a bunch of levels.<br /><br />That said, this was almost a throwaway piece. Well, like everything I write. Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-66499260535993781302015-03-09T14:10:29.228-07:002015-03-09T14:10:29.228-07:00What a brilliant idea. The unanimously self-appoin...What a brilliant idea. The unanimously self-appointed Chief Justice ... The inflation kills you ... the decision is translated into Chinese ... Did I mention I'm a lawyer? ... all the critics say they can't be bought ... (and the topper) 'Scores sold separately' Pure comic genius. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373618125505212655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-57231403358953135622015-03-09T11:37:08.368-07:002015-03-09T11:37:08.368-07:00Ah, yes, a good, old-fashioned spoof. I agree with...Ah, yes, a good, old-fashioned spoof. I agree with R. Millman. "Scores sold separately" was a very cool line.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-91596313031717327292015-03-09T10:05:01.542-07:002015-03-09T10:05:01.542-07:00Ron,
You are the Colbert Report of the wine indus...Ron,<br /><br />You are the Colbert Report of the wine industry. <br /><br />I strive to one day being satirized on your site.<br /><br />-LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-33874893684667381292015-03-09T09:58:47.106-07:002015-03-09T09:58:47.106-07:00"scores sold separately" may be the best..."scores sold separately" may be the best ever,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074337005404150140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-18823684297385759642015-03-09T08:56:25.615-07:002015-03-09T08:56:25.615-07:00This is a good one, Hose.This is a good one, Hose.Blaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265698418862304286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-29516624157352952862015-03-09T07:34:54.637-07:002015-03-09T07:34:54.637-07:00My two favorites:
"Did I mention I'm a ...My two favorites: <br /><br />"Did I mention I'm a lawyer?" <br /><br />and <br /><br />"Upper G.I. Joes."Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-69197701598038018092015-03-09T07:18:39.243-07:002015-03-09T07:18:39.243-07:00Drive by.
EVODrive by.<br /><br />EVOEric V. Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421713709476706024noreply@blogger.com