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James Harden is into Kobe territory and may go down as the greatest scorer in NBA histo - oh right Michael Jordan. Harden (like Kobe and Jordan before him) annoys me. I can only hope his self-absorbed scoring (I know that it's not as bad as I perceive it, but darn it it's my opinion and I can lie to myself if I want to) and defensive nothingness forever denies him a ring. But I will say this, Harden might actually be the one of the three I'd actually be fine with outside of the game. He's got neither Kobe or Jordan's personal flaws, I just don't like him as a player. Fantastic player though.

Very much so.

Rest In Peace, Dolly.

Villains! My apologies for my on again off again fiction Scandal Savage Knockout.

Vernon Maxwell would (Confidence was his superpower)

"Mel! It's Clint. Hey I was wondering if you and Abe would be interested in working a new team!" Clint's smile could be heard on the line. "Oh hello, Clint." Melissa Gold's voice was the sort of tight that someone who'd been accidentally insulted turned and had he not suffered from hearing damage, Clint would have caught it. "Are you two on a team right now?" Superheroics had a greater free agency period than any professional athletics association. "No...Abe and I are currently...separate." "Oh." "Did you just want us as a couple?" Melissa's curiosity was peaked, if in a vaguely relationship-prejudice way. "Of course not, well that had been part of it. I wanted to create a team that was couple focused...to make it easier to stay sane." "Ah." "But we could use your skill and power, and Bobbi misses having you around." "You're back together?" "Yeah, I'm working on my insecurities and she's working on her being too awesome for me." "That sounds pretty healthy." Melissa snorted. "It's getting better." "Do you have a techie?" She asked after a moment to think. "Scott Free. I thought Abe would love to play with some Apokalips tech." "He would." there was a pause. "Clint, we'll be there, where is it?" "Los Angeles." "I'll need some new beachwear." Melissa Joan Gold - Songbird Abner Jenkins - MACH.

Next Couple. William Kaplan - Wiccan Theodore Altman- Hulkling

SWEET, Old man. I love Marvel's Hippolyta.

Villain Picks Absorbing Man and Titania (Masters of Evil, Couple, Dr Doom's Battle World Team) Carl "Crusher" Creel, the Absorbing Man. Mary "Skeeter" McPherran-Creel - Titania Most stable married villains of all?

Our Team - name as yet undecided is starting to form. I hope to be giving the fic this year. Slow day at work got me the first bit. I'll be updating my posts with the fic - which is going to be slower than the pics. And for that bit of weirdness I apologize in advance.

My Second favorite couple "Big" Barda Free "Mr. Miracle" Scott Free Part II The compound was purchased (for cheap) from the Stark Foundation and the West Coast…well…they would need a name, but the Avengers weren’t interested in reopening a franchise, so they would be on their own. As on their own as one gets in the all for one one for all world of costumed heroism. But they had a base of operations, two team members, and a Rolodex of potential recruits. The compound was mostly empty, with the furniture arriving the following day, but time and villainy waits for no man. Mockingbird was pulling in SHIELD favors to get their tech up and running, Clint was on the recruitment drive. So now he was on the phone. “…I know we’ve only been casual acquaintances as far as heroes go, Scott, but you’re a straight up excellent person and I can’t think of a couple we’d rather have to set up this squad.” He nodded and gave Bobbi the thumbs up. “Well…I know you guys come with some challenges, but we’re up to it. The compound staff will include childcare. No this is a key component…Ok…alright, put Barda on.” Clint face-palmed and braced himself for the finest warrior Apokalipse ever produced. “Hey Bar -. Yes…No…. of course, we would…not in the slightest! You wound me! I have and he’s adorable. The training facilities would be completely capable of keeping you at your peak…One of the best school districts in California! He is only a year…no ma’am. Yes ma’am. Ok. Glad to have you aboard!” Clint hung up the phone and clapped his hands with glee. Got em. “Oh yeah! Two down.” Bobbi gave him two thumbs up and then jerked her head towards the kitchen where their take out was waiting. "Any idea for a name?" She asked as they headed towards lunch. "None that haven't been used to death. Geez there have been a lot of teams." "Well you're up to the task, Clint, though I think we'll leave the logo design to Janet if she's willing."

Today's pick. The first couple of my universe...sadly on the outs. Clint Barton - Hawkeye Barbara "Bobbi" Morse - Mockingbird D'awwwwwwww. PART I “She got superpowers!” Clint cried, waiving his hand accusingly at his ex-wife. Barbara "Bobbi" Morse glared, arms folded over her chest while she leaned back in her chair. She rolled her eyes and looked to the counselor for support on this silliness. The counselor looked back expectantly at her. Oh. Right. Communication. This was hard. Why was he so stubborn and pig headed? Why was she so stubborn and right all the time? “Clint, I didn’t get poked with a super serum to upset you.” It seemed reasonable. She had to be reasonable. Clint fumed. He was standing in the middle of the comfortable, well-appointed office gesticulating wildly at his ex, trying to explain how she was always trying to humiliate him. She looked so smug. Or beautiful. She looked so beautiful. Guilt washed over him, and he funneled it back into his insecurity. “Mr Barton,” The counselor said soothingly, “Sit back down. We’ve gone over Barba- “Bobbi,” Bobbi interjected. “- Bobbi’s super soldier serum before. You’ve twice used pym particles to achieve super human status, and this outburst isn’t exactly shutting down her point that you’re both suffering your insecurities.” “I…why does everyone think I’m a loser?” He grumbled as he sat back down. Bobbi placed a hand oh his thigh and leaned in to stage whisper conspiratorially, “No one thinks you’re a loser except you and a few criminal head-cases.” Clint made a face. He started to speak, “Tony – “ “-Stark is exactly who I was referring to in exhibit b, Clint.” She cut him off. Dr Hart waited for a silent three count before interjecting, she was having a devil of a time getting these two to talk about their issues. To one another. They had no trouble performing a one man show while the other looked off into space. And all her life she’d thought the Villains were the monologuers. It had been a long seven months. “Ok, let’s try something else….” Dr. Hart scribbled a few notes and then looked from one to the other. “Clint, what’s the one thing you want Bobbi to know about how you feel?” He stopped making eye contact with anyone and instead examined very closely the books on the shelf. The three sat in silence for a few hour-long seconds. “I want you to know that I’m sorry. About the…Phantom Rider. I was judgmental and holier-than-thou, and you deserved better from me as a husband and as a teammate.” Bobbi tried to make eye contact, but he wouldn’t look at her. “I also want to apologize for prioritizing being an Avenger over being a husband.” Dr Hart turned back to Bobbi and nodded. Bobbi reciprocated, slowly sitting back down. “Clint, getting married like that was the craziest, most irresponsible thing I’ve ever done. And I never regretted it for a minute.” Dr. Hart hid her smile as she checked her watch, one breakthrough a session was all she could ask for, “We’re about at our time, and I want to thank you two for being so open today.” “Thanks, Doc,” Clint finally looked away from the bookshelf to Bobbi and the counselor and he smiled, “Good session.” He waited for Bobbi to leave before heading out the door, “See you next month?” “Next month it is, Mr. Barton.” Dr. Hart nodded as she went back to her desk. Twenty-eight days later, the phone in Dr. Hart’s office took her from her notes. “Hey, Doc!” Clint Barton’s voice was crystal clear, Avengers seemingly had access to better cell phone performance than the rest of society. “We’re not going to be able to make the appointment Wednesday! Bobbi and I have moved back to California to start over and…you have any recommendations for counselors in the Los Angeles area? I don’t wanna mess this up again….” “That’s wonderful news, Clint,” Dr Hart shook her head slowly as she smiled, impulsive thy name is the Bartons. “I’ll email you some names.” “Thanks for everything, Doc!” “THANKS DR. HART!” She heard Bobbi’s voice in the background.

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I have a horrible plan. Location one: Los Angeles, CA Location Two: Millennium City, MI

Holy crap...I gotta stay out of this thread. It's just a bunch of Death notices. (It's not) RIP Mean Gene (And To Larry, Dynamite, Jim the Anvil, Brian Lawler, Nikoli, Brickhouse Brown, and the others I watched as a kid.)

Copy Cat!

She's got a Grace Slick style in there. Not bad.

...oh and I'm in on this one.

Well I have a theme now, thanks!

Congrats to the Hurricanes! (and to Old man, wait, I'm not family Jeff? I cry)

Solid Choices I think. I didn't even check to see who was in. With no offense intended to Cygnia, I'd rather not see the Pats in unless it was against a team I actively dislike. And...most of them didn't make the playoffs this year. My Kitties showed their even year colors and bottomed out quickly, I'm concerned about the Saints, but hey if anyone deserves Ring 2 it's Brees. Since my horse is no longer in the race, It comes down to a tepid ranking of teams I'd like to see get it. 12. Philly - I hate them, pretty actively. 12. Baltimore - Hate them too. 10. Chicago - Meh. 10. New England - I was a fan when they were underdogs and I do like them as villains but I grow weary. (though if they play any of the teams below I'll be hoping they pull it off) 08. Dallas, my childhood love and grown up love of Travis Willingham aside, Jerry Jones is a societal cancer. 07. LA Chargers - Punish the owner for this one. They crapped all over San Diego and don't deserve to win. The players are not at fault but them's the breaks 06. Houston - I have no hate in my heart for these guys 05. Seattle - sure why not they're close. 04. New Orleans - Brees deserves another shot. 03. Indianapolis - Ownership and Management deserve nothing. But since Luck has given a good portion of his future health to football he should get a shot at the prize. 02. Kansas City - My auto picked Fantasy League QB made me competitive when my auto drafted team otherwise crapped the bed. 02. L A Rams - They have an Oregon State Punter, Receiver, and Backup QB. Closest thing I have to a team to cheer on.

Absolutely these are League failings.

Guys, he's griping that the Browns don't have claim to those players. It happens every year once or twice Pay no heed to the baseball fan's Browns Trolling ? He's just mad that reality was bent when Goddell stole the team away and the NFL gave the expansion Browns their history. (He totally has a point...but the when you fight the official records you lose)

The Browns have as many victories against Hue Jackson in 2 meetings as they had with him in 2+ seasons

Welp, found what to get my dad. Thanks Log!