Love the Mutumbo and Me idea..How about Bobcat Goldthwait as the nosy landlord? Think of how much mileage you could get out of a "you talk funny, NO you talk funny" gag.
Also I'm thinking two wacky Italian Swinger types who live upstairs. Think of every IROC Z28, bad guido stereotype, frosted, latent homosexuality, italian sausage joke in the book. They could be named Joey and Tony, and of course played by Joey Lawrence and Tony Danza,
"JC Can Suck My Balls!"..I know this won't win, but it's got a nice dual meaning. Besides I no way want an uncomfortable massage from you.
Hilarious article! I read the Mercury semi-regularly and I am not a huge sports fan, especially not basketball (I was a teenager in this town in the late 80's and basketball was force fed to every student at my small high school). I can see that I may have been too hasty to dismiss the sport though, there is drama and humor and strategy and history in basketball, not just a bunch of oafish conceded teen aged boys in a pissing contest. I'll be watching for your next offering!
A+ Article, it's nice to see a fresh take on the Blazers instead of the same old drivel (and a certain writer who shares the same initials as our lord and savior). Funny stuff, can't wait to read your playoff blog!
That would look pretty silly on the back of your Hyundai
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