But back to our contest. We have some initial qualifiers, many of whom you will recognize due to their consistent appearance on the wrong side of the bar. Remember, this is a battle of the best-of-the-best, not a pissing contest with your ex-boyfriend. We want your favorites - we're not here to settle old scores...
So let's get started. The envelope please!
- Kenny Harmon. A strong number one seed at this point. Anyone wishing to knock Kenny out better bring their A-game.
- Deb S'Marco. Or Smarco or S. Marco or maybe it's DeMarco. Who cares, we all know who she is and, again, a strong one seed. Also an employee at times, which only solidifies her seed seeing as she was also banned from the Cantina on multiple occasions.
- Mr. Robert McNamara. While he is one of the initiators of this contest, he now becomes a contestant. Anyone with their own language (McAneese) named after them is a strong contender. Single-handedly made sure the crack machine and Bud draft were money makers. Hold on - did he ever pay for those beers...
- Greg Herman. Chess aficionado. I believe he also had a freakin' tab at Starbucks. C'mon man, they're not going to give you the patent on that thing...
- Vic Demise. Well, his name is Vic Demise.
- Taylor. The best posture on a man drinking pitchers of draft beer. Ever.
- Nathan Berger. Yep, Nathan. Probably still there. Nice guy. Probably...still there.
- Vegas. At last report, Vegas is a current employee of the Cantina. Which boggles my mind. Well, no it doesn't. Anyone who calls themselves Vegas can't really be looking for less attention.
- Miami Rob. I don't remember much about Miami Rob except that he was banned from the Cantina every so often and he wore flip flops all the time.
- Country, or, as we all know him, Hammer Down. One of a kind. Just when you thought you'd seen it all this guy came along. "Hammer down, Robert! Hammer down!"
- Billy Baggs. As a rule we're trying to avoid employees. Alright, no we're not. Billy, also known as The Mayor of Colley Avenue, has been a Cantina staple for time immemorial. Could be a sentimental favorite.
- Steve Fernandez. Ah, Steve. The only person I've ever truly feared was going to kill someone (Herman) on a golf course. His inclusion on this list is sure to piss him off - which is only one reason why he's on it.
- Wild Bill. His name was Bill, but no one called him Bill. Everyone called him Wild Bill and he knew it. I have no clue what his chosen profession was, but it might as well have been drinking at the Cantina five days a week.
- Matt Brown. I think his last name was Brown. Regardless, Matt will always be famous for his "breaking big rocks into smaller rocks" comment, and was pretty much known as not the smartest guy you'd ever met.
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Honorable mentions...... Zodiac, Trippin Kevin, Russell the love muscle (Wild Bills sidekick).
ReplyDeleteI think Matt Brown had the nickname of "doo-doo." I vaguely remember a full frontal photo of him as well. Lovely memory over my morning coffee :) Aw guys those were the days. My vote is Kenny Harmon. He is the epitome of "critter".
Was Zodiac the guy with the cane who always talked to...oh man, what was her name? Waitress...smelled like patchouli...Trippin' Kevin is a strong candidate to make the cut - that dude was insane.
ReplyDeleteOh lawd, Michelle.......... didn't Al hang out with her in the Alley?
ReplyDeleteIn the AL-ley? HA! There has been a rumor that Mr. Barksdale will join the list. We'll see...
ReplyDeleteWhat there has been is considerable movement concerning our initial contestants. Some genius taught Bobby how to drink and text at the same time, so the list grows. A few strong favorites:
1. Steve aka The Ninja Gardener. How we missed this I don't know. Steve is in and will receive a strong seeding as well.
2. Tall Michelle. Tall Michelle? Ask Robert.
3. Cockney Rex.
4. Captain Huevos. I always thought Capt. Huevos was another name for Leonard, but obviously I'm wrong.
5. The Rat. This is an extremely controversial candidate. While The Rat is most definitely a Critter, he's also not a real person. That said, how can we resist a possible semi-final match-up between The Rat and Billy Baggs? Problem is, The Rat is a STRONG sentimental favorite. If we put him in, it's hard to see him losing to anyone.
6. Al Barksdale. Sigh. I'm of two minds on this and can go either way. One of the classic Cantina personalities of all-time, it's hard to see keeping him out. On the other hand, I have a level of respect for the man that might trump putting him in. TBD.
7. Charles from the Naro. I'll take a Bud draft pitcher please. And, no, I won't talk to anyone. I'd like to see Charles and Taylor go head-to-head.
8. Matches. I don't know who Matches is, but I suppose it's some guy who came in and grabbed matches all the time. Could be wrong on that. I've been wrong before.
9. Run Around Sue. Hmmm...
10. Crazy Kevin. And god knows, he was crazy.
11. Robbie. A brief but memorable Cantina employee. Not necessarily a Critter as much as strange, although the two often go hand-in-hand.
12. Stan. Stan was before my time, but I know of him, saw him occasionally, and would be surprised if he's still alive.
If you have any others, now's the time to bring 'em out!
Oh, I forgot Jeff Maisey, everyone's favorite rock critic!
ReplyDeleteI was going to nominate Charles from the Naro as well....
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Qu'est-ce que c'est
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Run run run run run run run away
Jeff who drank rum and coped a few feels on unsuspecting drunk girls.
ReplyDeleteMike Gears. Anyone with respect tatooed across their neck deserves a mention.
Chrispy. Ahhh Chrispy. Though he worked there, he could "out critter" anyone!
Michelle(shots with mommy) for feeding her kids shots of soda while she took vodka!
Joe. He owns the place but quite possibly could be the most fucked up of all!
What about that one guy who had white hair and wore really big eyeglasses..He reminded me of 'Dog Boy'....a character...
ReplyDeleteKenny Harmen def gets me vote! We called him the weasel :)
ReplyDeletewhat about Ali??
ReplyDeleteor TRINA????
Kenny=Meerkat, not critter
ReplyDeleteFrom our favorite texter. This morning. Early. Or last night. Late...
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all time cantina critter (eclectic)LIST
Kenny Harmon.
Deb S'Marco or Smarco
Mr. Robert McNamara
Greg Herman
Vic Demise
Taylor.
Nathan Berger
Vegas.
Billy Baggs
Miami Rob
Cockney rex
Ninja gardener
Professor pedophile
Patches
Matches
Run a round Sue
Demetrius
Crabby (Krazy Kevin)
Crabby’s Bro Scott
Scallop Bob (Anderson)
Ken Karloff (nutty professor)
Big Head todd
Tall Michelle
Smoothy
Izzo’s sister
Wild bill
Snaggletooth( steak& eggs Guy)
Steve Fernandez
John hickey
West end gang dude named Lee
Al papsAdaro
Bi polar door guy
Grace bin Ladin
you've got 32 eclectic norfolkian ghentites that once reigned upon the Cantina. Yet we have left off Snappy, Stan, several other crack *&^%$'s, and a plethora of ornery gay fellows. One more week and it’s time to set brackets
can I get a Vince from Delvecchios? you know what I sayin? what you think DIET-Z?
ReplyDeleteIt's not Vince it's Lance...he taught me how to slice a pizza correctly. Until that point I had no idea there was a WRONG way but I was, well, wrong. Delvecchios had those great garlic knots - man those were good. And didn't Lance join the Air Force or something? Not a bad call.
ReplyDeleteThis is the latest and almost (we hope) complete list. From Bobby Mac:
Kenny Harmon
Deb S'Marco Or Smarco
Mr. Robert McNamara
Greg Herman
Vic Demise
Taylor
Nathan Berger
Vegas
Billy Baggs
Miami Rob
Cockney Rex
Ninja gardener …Steve Anderson…face like an angel
Patches… eggplant bum with pink pigment
Matches
Run a round Sue… lived under Izzo’s house…soups not hot
Demetrius… bum who ashed in beer
Crabby (Krazy Kevin)
Crabby’s Bro Scott
Scallop Bob(Anderson)
Ken Karloff … professor pedophile
Big Head Todd
Tall Michelle
Smoothie
Izzo’s sister Gina
Wild Bill
Snaggletooth (steak & eggs guy)
Steve Fernandez
John Hickey
Crypt Keeper…Hickey bro
West end gang dude named Lee… would rodeo ride the bar stool
Al Papsadaro
Bi polar door guy
Grace bin Ladin
Mugsy
In and Out guy…wore a black cowboy hat sported a cane [PROFESSOR'S NOTE: I thought this was Zodiac]
Tummy Steve…lives in Hong Kong
BoBo
Snappy…sugar drink..sugar drink
Rock a Billy Bill
Randy Randy
Rock a Billy Bill’s girlfriend
Hand Shake Mike
Smiley Mike
Captain Huevos
Herb
Ornery John…Handyman for bro the realtor
The Leaner…
Rum and Coke Jeff
Peter The Aussie
Stan…dreads
Amy annette's cousin...Cousin It
Sedena
Robbie
Cliffy
Peg Leg Arab dude
Heroin chic who made Grace look fat …worked part time for Miami Rob
Bruce White
Vince Thomas
Curtis older black guy who threw parties [PROFESSOR'S NOTE: good lord, I forgot about Curtis...]
Matt Brown…big rocks small rocks
Country Dave…Hammer Down!
Tanya … dominatrix pro
Frank the Jank …neck squeezer…walk-in nudist
British Dave
Bulant
Skinny little black chic who looked like Erkel
Tugboat Sarah
Lance ...the pizza guy ...cougar snatcher
Christian's mom (and Lance - remember that scandal?)
6 foot 3 transvestite
What deep corner of your mind you have to go to to remember all these people I do not want to know...
um yes Lance....... I was a bit saucy last night.
ReplyDeleteVas Estas?
I still have that full frontal picture of Matt Brown...teehee. Oh and thanks epitomizing the Lance scandal-at least it was good enough to make it to the all time list...I don;t know if I'd call my mom a cougar, though. A few other names come to mind, however. When are you going to make the next round of voting available?
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