Example No. 128 that I need to find a hobby or better yet a full-time job - I recently started following the daily happenings of MC Hammer, Brooke Burke, and Jayde Nicole ('08 Playmate of the Year) on Twitter.
I have been informed of such important shenanigans as...Just arrived at Tapas on Hyde St...and..I'm not driving and tweeting! I'm getting gas.
I, too, have fallen into the Twitter trap, but attempt to provide somewhat relevant information, as opposed to...Just let Wyclef out, don' t get why the dog eats his own poop!
My point is: While being abused at times, Twitter can be quite useful. It can stir debate. Create thoughtful discussion.
For example: This tweet from late last night is a brilliant query...Why do the Lakers claim 15 titles when 5 were in 'Sota? At least retire Mikan's number then!
While unable to sufficiently answer that, it does raise an interesting dispute.
On lakers.com, the mention of 15 championships is everywhere, which can be accepted, in that it's the same franchise, but why then is No. 99 not hanging from the rafters of Staples Center and previously The Forum and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Upon Mikan's death in 2005, Lakers owner Jerry Buss said: "Frankly, without George Mikan, the Los Angeles Lakers wouldnot be the organization we are today."
Then why is Mikan's name in tiny letters on a banner, along with five others (Pollard, Mikkelsen, Martin, Lovellette, and Kundla)? Why can't No. 99 shine singularly?
If, hypothetically, forward Josh Powell wanted to switch his number to 99, he would have to get league approval, but could do so.
It boggles the mind.