• Well, I have for all intents and purposes gotten over this bug in me for the last week or so. And where am I going tonight? Why, to some hippie event dealing with an historical battle that took place around this region (either the Revolutionary or Civil War). On top of that, the better half and I will be taking our one niece and nephew. Oh, and I have I mentioned that the weather is absolutely shitty and it will probably be raining? You have no idea how difficult it is in controlling the erection I'm having over going to this.

• I watched this weeks’ South Park, and saw the Steve Irwin joke, which made its way to the Drudge Report via a British newspaper article citing the poor taste Trey Parker and Matt Stone displayed by including the Crocodile Hunter in Satan’s big Halloween Spectacular. It’s South Park – what do you expect? Besides, the joke wasn’t all that offensive; in fact, I thought it was rather tame. (I’m sure longtime fans of the show will remember Irwin getting chopped to bits in a previous episode dealing with sending a “primate” back to his time of 1996.) All in all, this episode was there and wasn’t as good as the last few episodes of this season. Then again, an “eh” episode of South Park is still better than just about anything else I watch, so I’m not complaining.

• Here are my NFL Week 8 pickkks:

Arizona at Green Bay (3.5)

After last week’s debacle, I’m surprised that the point spread is only three-and-a-half points.

Atlanta at Cincinnati (4.5)

I’m not sure which way to go on this one. Atlanta runs the ball and one of Cincinnati’s weak points is run defense. However, I’m sure the Bengals won’t have problems passing the ball. Shoot. I’ll go with the Falcons.

Baltimore at New Orleans (2.5)

Every time I have doubted the Saints they proved me wrong. Now it’s time to ruin their Cinderella story by picking them to win a game.

Houston at Tennessee (3.5)

I have no clue. Um, I’ve heard David Carr is having a good year, so I’ll take his team.

Jacksonville at Philadelphia (6.5)

Which Jaguar team will show up -- the one that beat the Redskins in overtime and shut down the Steelers offense, or the one that lost to the Texans last week? I’ll go with the Eagles.

Seattle at Kansas City (6.5)

Both teams will be starting their backup quarterbacks. I’ll go with Kansas City because they’re at home and plus their starting running back is playing.

San Francisco at Chicago (16.5)

Give me the Bears and the spread. The 49ers burned me against Kansas City a few weeks back when I thought they would manage to keep that game somewhat competitive.

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants (9.5)

I think the Giants will win, but Tampa Bay has been playing teams close the last few weeks.

St. Louis at San Diego (9.5)

Like the game above, I think the Chargers will win, but I’m hoping the Rams keep the game close.

Indianapolis at Denver (2.5)

I’m interested to see how the Colts play this game. This may also be a game to determine who gets home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

N.Y. Jets at Cleveland (1.5)

I can’t think of a reason why the Jets will win.

(9.5) Pittsburgh at Oakland

For the Steelers’ sake I hope they win, but I’m not sure if they will do it by 9-plus points.

Dallas at Carolina (5.5)

The Cowboys have been feasting on bad teams, but whenever they match up against a good franchise their weaknesses show. I don’t think Romo will have a fun day, either.

(2.5) New England at Minnesota

Finally, a Monday Night Football game I’m interested in watching. I think the Patriots’ defense will stifle the Viking offense just enough for New England to win by more than a field goal.