Rudy gets a Beamer

by wilbjammin on Sep 26, 2008 5:22 PM PDT Comment 48 comments

I was stuck at the dealership for many hours today waiting to get a new windshield. After hours of mindlessly waiting for what seemed like forever, suddenly Rudy Fernandez burst through the door with his crew. I waved at him as he came though and he seemed shocked to see some half-asleep dude waving at him. I was shocked as well.

As I was leaving I saw him crawling into a brand new BMW X5 or something like it. The whole thing was filmed by a crew of guys that looked Spanish and I assumed were friends with Rudy, if not just friendly.

When I left Rudy was right next to me in the parking lot and I was thinking, "I hope to God Rudy knows how to drive this thing." I wasn't really worried, except for all of the distractions of the little film crew all over the parking lot.

So, welcome to America, Rudy - and enjoy your Beamer!

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Cameras?

Wasn’t there a documentary being made about Rudy’s trip to America? If so you may just make a special appearance!

by Bskey on Sep 26, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ooo i wana seeeeeeee

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Sep 26, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe this one

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Sep 27, 2008 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like a high-end practical vehicle to me. Only what I'd expect from Rudy.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Sep 27, 2008 1:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly what I pictured too

Good choice Rudy. We can stash all our little ones easier in there :)

Kidding

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Sep 27, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. We want to keep all those Fernandez baby basketballers safe

for our future championship teams 20 years from now. The starting 5 will all have the last name Fernandez and papa Rudy and mama twiggsy will watch proudly from the sidelines as their talented brood devastates the league. You better get busy twiggs. Times a wastin’.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Sep 27, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I am working on it

Slowly but we will get there.

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Sep 27, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably has good headroom

One of my many pet peeves is cars that have no headroom. I’m only 6’2" and I’ve had a hard time finding cars in which I can sit normally without scrunching my coiffure against the headliner. I feel sorry for NBA guys and others taller than I. I’ve read that Manute Bol actually had the driver’s seat in his Chevy SUV removed and sat in the back seat to drive.

That photo looks like an X3, not an X5…

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Sep 27, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 = 5

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Sep 27, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm living vicariously. Except for the "little ones". Twiggs can handle that.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Sep 27, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would be an honor

to pass those genes on. I’ll take one for the team.

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Sep 28, 2008 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they were talking

about taking more than one for the team.

The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.

by jscot on Sep 30, 2008 2:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I read that...

…a television news crew from Spain was accompanying him to the states and filming the experience documentary-style. In one of amlmart1’s recent fan posts he stated in the comments section that he had not heard anything about this. That was 3 days ago (I think).

this has been a message from: "The People's Alliance to Keep Comment Boards Sucka Free"

by bforsythe on Sep 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I should explain that I don´t watch TV frecuently.

The Midnight Rambler. Born to make mistakes.

by amlmart1 on Sep 26, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotcha.

Do you live in Spain now?

this has been a message from: "The People's Alliance to Keep Comment Boards Sucka Free"

by bforsythe on Sep 26, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I´m a Spanish in Spain. Nothing original here.

The Midnight Rambler. Born to make mistakes.

by amlmart1 on Sep 26, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HEHE

A new season…

A new slew of BEdge readers/writers.

A re-introduction of our Spanish Media outlet..

It’s like a sweet orange being peeled by a hungry orange lover.

Man I love tongue tacos - Mortimer
Only thing better is Trout on a stick roasted over an open fire - annthefan
I have a pic like that of my dog - tominhawaii

by Outlaw is Rejector on Sep 27, 2008 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are OUR spanish guy

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Sep 27, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man

I work right across the street from the Landrover dealer.
I keep hearing how the Blazers all drive Range Rovers, but I’ve yet to see a Blazer there. I suppose for repair work, they send their minions.

by Section323 on Sep 26, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol..

minions

BEdgers

by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 26, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I lol'd too and now my family is asking what I'm laughing at.

"I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five."
Who else? Charles Barkley

by prezofdeath on Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He bought the same car that he drove in Spain

I’m pretty sure that’s what I heard on Courtside. I didn’t catch what it was that he bought — I was a little distracted by the accent.

by Corvid on Sep 26, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed, Rudy mentioned that he was planning on getting an X5

He also drove an X5 in Spain. He thinks Sergio’s Audi is too small and European.

"I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five."
Who else? Charles Barkley

by prezofdeath on Sep 26, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and doesn't have enough cupholders

or ashtrays

"I figured out how to get the canoe down the mountain, but I will need a snow blower and all your butter"-Michael Kelso

by 92wastheyear on Sep 27, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeh, considering the number of championships coming our way in the next ten years

We need a lot of ash trays for all our victory cigars

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Sep 27, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we drive on the right ..

just like Spain .. at least I think so :)

by jayfisher on Sep 26, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhhhh so that's why I keep getting flipped off when I drive to the store to get more Twinkies

"I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five."
Who else? Charles Barkley

by prezofdeath on Sep 26, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

THATS YOU!!?!!?

Man I love tongue tacos - Mortimer
Only thing better is Trout on a stick roasted over an open fire - annthefan
I have a pic like that of my dog - tominhawaii

by Outlaw is Rejector on Sep 27, 2008 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a 19 foot twinkie.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Sep 27, 2008 1:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: "19 foot twinkie"

That’s called the RLEC around here.

"Mister Oden is a very, very big human being." - Jerryd Bayless

by QualityPie on Sep 27, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe she means this:

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Sep 27, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OHHHHHH my gosh

I saw that car here in my ‘hood the other day. It was the UGLIEST (yet coolest) vehicle i’ve ever seen.

Unfortunately for Oscar Meyer, the only time I eat hot dogs is at Costco (1.50 for a huge dog and soda), so they’re wasting time and money on “advertising”

"I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five."
Who else? Charles Barkley

by prezofdeath on Sep 27, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, brings back a memory...

I was at an Arco AMPM a few years ago waiting to pay for my gas, when that wiener-mobile pulls up to the pumps. A couple minutes later, the driver comes storming in to the store demanding to see the manager. He was livid. Apparently he didn’t believe the attendant when he told them he couldn’t use his credit card there. It was an entertaining scene. He really was angry.

You wouldn’t hink it was possible by looking at it, but when he left the parking lot, the wiener actually burned some serious rubber.

"...and that loud noise you hear coming is the Portland Trailblazers." - Charles Barkley

by RebelRogue on Sep 28, 2008 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another fabulous video we'll never see...

Your comment about the weinermobile laying rubber got me to wondering what it has under the hood. Autobloggreen.com says:

“There have been numerous generations over the last seven decades built on a variety of truck and motorhome chassis. It now appears that rising fuel prices have even forced the weiner to shrink. The newest Weinermobile is built on top of a MINI Cooper S.”

What, no rocket turbo boost a la the Batmobile?

I’m not too impressed about the Weinermobile squealing its tires on the polished concrete of a gas station. I can do that on my bicycle.

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Sep 28, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reminds of the difference between a BMW and a porcupine...

unfortunately it’ll only amuse Dave and Ben for as long as it takes to hit the delete button if I tell it here.

by BlazersOrBust on Sep 27, 2008 8:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

something about a prick?

The Dude abides

by noaher on Sep 27, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bingo!

Also, great quote. I saw that movie for the first time a week ago and now I’m obsessed. This aggression will not stand!

by BlazersOrBust on Sep 27, 2008 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It really tied the room together, did it not ?

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Sep 28, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish Rudy would have got a Hummer.

I guess he could call Z-Bo to find out where to get one.

Blazers Edge has an alarmist vision

by tominhawaii on Sep 27, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for sharing your fantasies.

It’s always Dave this Dave that, Dave Dave Dave!

by DarthBlazer on Sep 28, 2008 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I seriously hope Rudy wouldn't take one of those watered down Hummers off-road.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Sep 28, 2008 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is the dirtiest thing I have ever read.

by Mortimer on Sep 28, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

All cars are ugly except electric ones

And the electric ones are also ugly if they don’t feed purely off of solar collectors.

All cars are ugly: this is the mentality we need to adopt if we ever want to clean up the planet and make it livable for future generations.

Doesn’t matter if it’s a “beamer” or a mazerati or a mercedes or a model T or a “porsh” or an old dodge barricuda. Ugly. Every one of them ugly because it relies on an internal combustion engine.

Sorry Nascar fans and automobile fetishists, but sometimes you have to look squarely at reality.

We cannot put up with this flagrant lack of accountability anymore.

by MT Suit on Sep 28, 2008 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs