Time for another Brian Wilson (SF Giants) post.

Today, my friends, will be a most excellent day. Not only because it's Friday, and Memorial Day weekend (thus beginning a 3-day weekend), but because the Milwaukee Brewers will host the San Francisco Giants this weekend. AWESOME.

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Now, if you're familiar with the blog, you know that I dig San Francisco in general. Having visited last fall for Foodbuzz Festival, eating and drinking my way through town and biking across the Golden Gate Bridge, I kinda love the city.

It just so happens that I am a tad smitten with their baseball team. As you know, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series last year, which made a trip to the city a mere two days after the win VERY exciting!

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Aaaaaaand... as is well-documented on the blog, I am intrigued by the Giants relief pitcher, the phenom known as Brian Wilson.

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Since I last posted about Brian Wilson (ehh - since October 2010?), his unique personality has popped out to mainstream culture. A few examples:


1. He grew a rally beard for the playoffs and World Series, which took on a life of its own with Giants fans coining the slogan "Fear the Beard!" 

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It continues to live on his face, and now has its own feature on MLB.com. Check it out, I dare ya.


.2. When fined for wearing bright orange cleats last summer, he told Jim Rome it was because they had "too much awesome." He still wears the cleats, but colored them with a Sharpie to meet uniform regulations.

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3. He appeared on Lopez Tonight dressed as a sailor, with his beard dyed gray. It was very strange, yet hilarity ensued. The Machine made an appearance.

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4.  He's been all over the place with ads for MLB 2k11, talking smack to his "digital me" on his Zach Morris phone.

5. And then, on a personal level, there's inspiration in the way he seems to live life with a good sense of humor. As in, he drove an unmarked ex-police vehicle during Spring Training (which I can only imagine is ridiculously fun), complete with a bullhorn to taunt teammates in the lot at the ballpark. At his birthday party, everyone was decked out in 80s gear and he performed with Steel Panther. Awesome.

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Maybe I've got a little crush (he's cute, right?), maybe I'm envious on how much fun it must be to be in his shoes. Perhaps I'm reminded of the goofy antics of BASEketball. Mostly, I think that I am inspired by this dude, probably for the same reason that I am a fan of Andrew W.K: I believe in having FUN, being a little eccentric, and living each day to its fullest.

Side note - I can only imagine what would happen if / when Andrew W.K. and Brian Wilson meet. I do hope that they are aware of each other.

I also think it's pretty rad that the Giants allow their players to express themselves as individuals. Kind of the overall vibe of the city of San Francisco, too.

Anyhow! This weekend, I will attend all three games of the Brewers vs. Giants series. Enlisting the assistance and design skillz of Zak, I've got some fun fan props in the works. Let's just say there may be some bearded ladies in the audience this weekend... photos to follow.

The matchup will be interesting, with both teams at similar stats for the season and some unfortunate injuries. The Brewers also have a kick-ass closer, with eccentric facial hair... John Axford!

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You Do The Talking: Which professional athletes inspire you? 

Also - Do you prefer beards, or mustaches? :-)

Fear the beard!

Disclaimer: This has absolutely nothing to do with food or fitness. I happen to be a San Francisco Giants fan and have posted in the past about the team. 


Thanks to some expert pitching from Brian Wilson, the Giants happen to have just won their series of games against the Braves. They have advanced to the National League Championship Series. Which effing rocks. Fear the Beard!!!

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Since my home team (yep, I am not even gonna type their name) didn't make it to the post-season, the Giants have given me something to get excited about. Plus, who doesn't find humor in the beards?

When I actually visit San Francisco in a few weeks, I hope to pick up a World Series commemorative t-shirt. Go Giants! Fear the Beard!

Brian Wilson of SanFran Giants? In MILWAUKEE? vs. the Brewers? Oh my.

I was dabbling around in my stat counter and found that nearly everyone who found my blog, was searching for "Brian Wilson Giants tattoos" or "Brian Wilson dog" or something similar. Funny.

This is not a baseball blog, folks... however since Brian Wilson is in town when the Brewers play the Giants... might as well post some photos and share why I think he's awesome.

As a person with a short attention span, I sometimes have a hard time relating to baseball. All of the announcers sound like old men straight outta the 1940s, and the games... move... so... slow. I find Brian Wilson to be a relatable person and like that he doesn't conform with his haircut, tattoos, and persona. Some of the shirts he wears are a little flashy for my taste -  I do not like the lip goatee either - however what's more important is his hilarious sense of humor and fun personality. Also, he's a healthy food lover.

Brian, you've made a baseball fan outta me! You get the Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness stamp of approval.

Regretfully, I can't go to any of the games in this series. Maybe next year.

San Francisco Giants' Brian Wilson is FUNNY

My Milwaukee Brewers are playing the San Francisco Giants again today.


While watching last night's game, I noticed their closer, Brian Wilson's mohawk sticking out the back of his baseball cap... then noticed the tattoos. Looks like a rock star to me! Today I did some You Tube-ing and found that he is really funny. Sarcastic, dry, sardonic and witty. 

In the spirit of this blog, I thought I should share some videos that this dude makes from his laptop... here are a few things he's shared:

- Loves Cholula hot sauce (don't we all?)

- Is "a certified ninja" (LOL!)

- Loves the 80s and "hates that the 90s ruined everything"

- Thinks that President Obama should have gotten a Doberman instead of the "something water dog," and got to meet the dog on his tour of the White House

- Started one of the video blogs "Brian Wilson tries room service" by proclaiming: 

"I am really, Really, REALLY RIDICULOUSLY HUNGRY!!!"

Umm Brian I believe that next time you feel this way, using the appropriate food blogger term, you might say you are "HANGRY?"

Anyway, I got a kick out of his videos. Also funny that he shares a name with the Beach Boys' leader and main songwriter.