Saturday, April 03, 2010

Die Some Eggs. Drop Some Acid.

An amazing accomplishment happened on June 12, 1970 when Dock Ellis pitched a no hitter on acid. Get a look at this terrific cartoon with an actual interview of Dock.



Also, have a look at Robin Williams describing just why it's really not easy to do much of anything on acid, let alone pitch nine no-hit innings. Whether you like Robin or not, he is the perfect comedian to explain the importance of this accomplishment.



Dock Ellis spent a lot of his life drinking and doing drugs, then he became a drug counselor after becoming sober, but unfortunately, in 2008 he died of cirrhosis of the liver.

To Doc and Jesus.

Pour out a little liquor for Dock.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think it's sad and morally wrong to compare Jesus dying on the cross to some guy on acid pitching a no hitter.....to a believer it's extremely offensive. However, your blog- your opinions. I just thought I'd share mine.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater said...

Anon: Glad you came by, and you're more than welcome to share your opinions here. Sorry if I offended you.

JerseySjov said...

"instead of a bat it's a cobra"
lmao.
i wanted to post a link to dan deacon "drinking out of cups" but youtube is going through a weird phase right now.

Sal said...

Definitive Dock:

http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/09/just-what-the-doc-ordered-lsd-and-the-strangest-moment-in-major-league-history.html

Heff said...

Robin Williams still has his moments...although they're fewer & further between.

Mr. Shife said...

It is still hard to imagine that he was able to do that while high on acid but I give him the benefit of the doubt. I couldn't do much on acid but stare at stuff so I probably would not be that effective on the mound. Hope you had a good Easter weekend, and thanks for reminding of doucher from "Step Brothers." I think I can say it about 5 more times before the wife bans the word.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater said...

Jov: I really liked that Robin Williams bit. I was surprised how damn funny it was.

Sal: I'm on my way to check that shit out . . .

Heff: His best moments were on coke 20 years ago.

Shife: I'd pay to see you on the mound staring at stuff, and I'm so glad you're getting good use out of "doucher." Say it a few dozen more times before the wife puts the kibosh on it.