If you can stand any more excitement, here are the match-ups for Region 2 of the 1st Annual Cynical Christian Tournament Bracket Challenge of Everything.
Region #2.
1. The Beach (not the movie; the real beach)
Where do people who live at the beach go on vacation? And why? |
vs. | 16. Movie Theater Air Conditioning
Makes it worth seeing those terrible summer movies. |
2.21st Birthday
The king of birthdays. |
vs. | 15. The Pool
Poor cousin of the beach. |
3. facebook
 400 million users can’t be wrong. |
vs. | 14. Gift Certificates  Like money, but with a built-in excuse to spend it on something silly. |
4. Harry Potter Books  How many books to people line up at midnight to buy? |
vs. | 13. Harry Potter Movies  If you could bet on the success of movies, Vegas wouldn’t even offer a line on these. |
5.Pandora/iTunes/Your Favorite Music Service
 When you think of great 21st century innovations, freer access to lots of music has got to be close to the top. |
vs. | 12. Tom Hanks  Do you ever hear anybody say, “Man, that Tom Hanks is a horrible pox upon humanity”? Heck, no. |
6. Snuggies  When this was first suggested as a contestant in the bracket, I thought, “What?” Then I thought, “Well, yeah.” |
v. | 11. Denzel Washington  The only actor who makes me want to see his movies, no matter what they’re about. |
7. Having a Good Comeback
When you think of it in time to use it, instead of three days later. |
vs. | 10. Casual Friday
You get to wear comfortable clothes, combined with the slightly naughty feeling of doing it at work. |
8. Losing 10 Pounds  When those pants start fitting again, it’s like getting new pants! |
vs. | 9. Gaining 10 Pounds
Let’s not kid ourselves: eating is fun. |
Is Denzel Washington the new Norther Iowa? Make your picks early and often!