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Friday, April 8, 2011 | 9:40 AM
ODI dates back to the 1980’s as the leader in grip manufacturing. Focusing primarily on the bmx and mountain bike industries through the 90’s and early 2000’s, ODI re-entered the motocross scene when they developed the patented lock-on grip system that eliminates wire and glue. Continuing to advance the way riders hold on to their bikes, ODI has worked closely with the teams they support such as Troy Lee Designs to create the product that is now being used by some of the top teams in the industry.
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Dear Ping,
Why did Dean Wilson speak like a man wearing a lavender sweater draped over his shoulders driving with his life partner in a cabriolet during the 2010 season, but now sounds like Groundskeeper Willie in The Simpsons? Does the kid have a dissociated identity disorder? What's his next alter ego, J.J. from Good Times? The cringing I feel during his podium speeches has forced me to fast-forward any segment of the program where he speaks. Please have a word with Mitch and the boys to get Dean some help.
Justin
London
I've gotta dig a hole to Peyuuuop in.
How can you blame him for his ever-changing dialect? His parent’s Scottish accent is thicker than a Japanese photo album, he spent his youth in Canada learning how to misspell favourite, Centre and checque, and now he lives in the land of bros and hos adding overused words like “dude” and “sick” to his vernacular. Poor bastard. I wouldn’t know what to make my voice sound like either. According to a source close to the team, Dean had been hiding his Scottish accent in recent years (keeping his kilt in the closet, if you will) but now he is letting it loose. The result has been (queue the bagpipes) a new and heavy Scottish accent on the podium and the most awesome pronunciation of the word poop in the history of bowel movements. “Peyuuop.” I’m really pulling for Deano to hit the podium these next few weeks so we can hear more. Now if we could just get Groundskeeper Willie to say it in a new Simpsons episode we would be winning.
PING
Dear Mr. Ping,
I’ve checked every resource available and haven’t found an answer to this question: When did the definition of ‘fan’ (as in ‘fanatic) change? The Racer X website’s ‘Fan of the Week’ feature has left me rather confused. Last week’s representative was a faceless photo of some chick’s bum tightly wrapped in a Rockstar Energy Drink ad. (Ok, maybe it was paint.) Really? A piece of meat that keeps someone from falling into the port-a-potty and is also rented out for marketing purposes now qualifies as a ‘fan’ of my favorite sport? The vast majority of what’s posted in this feature (spokes models, random girlfriends and babies) couldn’t bench race their way out of a dry-rotted air filter. When the guy on the podium (other than Josh Hansen) thanks the fans, is he referring to the girl sitting next to me? When KW is called a ‘fan favorite’ does that mean all the spokes models and babies love him? Any clarification you can provide is greatly appreciated.
Motocross Admirer,
Mike C.
Lindsey was Ms. Arenacross and she races WMA... and she's hot. Now, I just need to find 51 more girls like her and you'll be happy.
So, are you saying that you would like that feature to include middle-aged males with blisters on their right thumbs and abnormally rough calluses on their hands? These are the “real” fanatics of the sport, no? Are you really so uptight about how loosely we use the term “fan” that you are willing to bring your own heterosexuality into question? Because that’s the vibe I’m getting, Mr. Fancypants. Or do you enjoy the images that are chosen for the feature but you would rather that it be titled ‘smokin’ hot female of the week’ instead? That bodes much better for your status as a man but does little to explain away the huge stick that is clearly lodged up your rear end. Why don’t you just relax, enjoy the photos and argue with your guy pals about who is the bigger dirt bike fanatic on your own time. As you were.
PING
Dear Racer X,
Hey guys, I believe I have developed a bad case of Mookie fever. Is there any cure for this!? Is so, please help.
Thanks,
Nick
Sadly, it does not cure Mookie Fever.
Despite what some may tell you, there is no cure for Mookie Fever. Early symptoms include sweating, diarrhea and the urge to pump your fist and bark like a guest on the Arsenio Hall Show. If you have indeed been suffering from this terrible affliction you can go and get a prescription from your regular attending physician for ‘More Mookie.’ Symptoms may be alleviated by avoiding energy drink beverages, stadium hot dogs, Arsenio Hall reruns and by simply focusing on Mookie’s older brother and his on and off-track dramatics. I wish you the best of luck with your sickness.
PING
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Mookie is the gayest nickname in history. Why would somebody subject thier child to this. And the kid does have some speed, but he acts like big brother too much and takes dirt samples. He needs Pro Circut to sign him and get him away from Daddy, Mitch could turn him into something I think. And I've never had a problem with the fan of the week, for sure.
Dear racer x please keep the fan of the week!
Thanks Jason
Hey, 3 questions, 3 answers! Back to the good old days. Thanks DP101.
I can't stand listening to Wilson talk, sounds like an idiot, I forward through it every time!
What is a "mookie" anyway?....almost sounds like a racist nickname..... Watched Malcolm of the 450 and he looks better since he is a big kid
Yeah bd200 his dad did such a bad job helping his Bro get fast. Also I did not know his mom and dad gave hin the nickname you find so gay.
"huge stick that is clearly lodged up your rear end" There are a few on here that have the Ping!! LOL
That ping.
That Mike C. guy needs help.
A couple of weeks ago someone said they should give Erin Bates job to miss arenacross. I just watched one the other day and I couldn't agree more. She does a decent interview, and if they are trying to squeeze a hot chick into that role, she is better looking too. Also I have no hard feelings towards Malcolm Stewart, but if this was anybody else putting up the results that he has, we wouldn't even know his name, let alone his nickname.
I recommend that Weege give some lessons to Dean on using his chest to speak. Maybe that will help. I like Wilson too, but I'm always afraid he's on the verge of tears, even when he's not talking.
So does BillC. he needs helping getting all his thoughts on to one post.
favorite column every week!
Wilson's commentary is pretty tough to listen too. But, the "peyuuop" quote was great. Maybe he'll get a sponsor from Charmin as the turd cloth spokesman; or Pepto-Bismol. Is his jersey always untucked b/c he drops a duce before every race? Must be difficult with knee braces on…
The fan of the week was a Rockstar girl in Anaheim, Phoenix and San Diego. I've had my 4-year old boy get his picture taken with her three times. Okay, so I used my son to get a better look at her. Man, if I were 20 years younger...But if she was 20 years older! Forget that!
I think Nick was really Matthes.
Ha Ha! Ping, You're the MAN! I always look forward to reading what you have to say, and laughing my butt off in the process, here on "Ask Ping". Just downloaded Motocross 101 on I-tunes and really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Keep up the great work man! Uh oh, gotta run, gotta go take a "peyuuop"!!!
P.S. I look forward to meeting you and shaking your hand at the races this year! Oh and don't worry, I wipe with my left hand!!
Ms. Arenacross > Ms. Supercross this year...
Hey Ping, it's spelled "cheque", you knuckle-dragging, slack-jawed troglodyte.
Just sayin'.
And Dean Wilson, hiding his Scottish accent? Sure he was. Said it before, and I'll say it again, He is more Canuck than Scot. Let me guess, next he'll be sponsored by a company that makes caffeine and taurine-coated haggis.
If the Canadian MX world gets their act together, and they send Klatt and Facciotti to the MXdN next year, we'll see Dean magically become Canadian again. Smarten up, Deano.
... knuckle-dragging, slack-jawed troglodyte. Now that's funny! Sorry it was at your expense, Dave.
N-Tesla not only is an electricity guru, he knows his TV---trade in Lurch-etta with her Seabiscuit teeth and man-hands for an all-American hot blonde that not only is closer to the riders' size, but can ask most-excellent questions---because she is a RACER. Or maybe as cute as she is, we should coin a new moniker; "racerette".
Riders would be spilling their guts, for sure.
And Seabiscuit could have his teeth back, NASA would have several tons of silicon back, little kids would no longer be frightened in the pits by "the Big Lady", and I could enjoy the interviews again. It IS all about me, after all.
Hahaha Deano = Deyuuoce McSteamer, go man go.......
bd200 I disagree with you. Mookie doesnt need to stay away from Daddy. Daddy is who got them this far to begin with and his older brother will tell you. However, I think Pro circuit or Geico Honda will pick him up for next yr. The kid does have talent for sure. 2011 is more like Musquin,Wilson & Barcia battle outdoors.
@GraciousOne.
It is more of a case of Blackfoot Yamaha getting their act together and letting them race....even if they threw Tyler Medaglia in as the lites rider they would open some eyes.....but nope we send Keast and Benoit
Correct me but I think Mathes gave Malcolm the nickname Mookie. Also have you noticed it seems like JS is not out to win races but take some guys out. He just doesnt look focused anymore and its like he doesnt care. I know it was an accident running into Reedy but I cant think of anyone JS would rather ran into at that moment than Reedy. Reedy totally deserved it for all the take outs he done. But then again the week b4 that JS had ran into RV. There is some consistency here.
For the Lindsey fans:
http://www.google.com/images?q=Lindsey+was+Ms.+Arenacross&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-ContextMenu&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GGIH_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1419&bih=697
how do you tell which clan a scotsman belongs to? Lift up his kilt, if he has a quarter pounder hes a McDonald!!
Has anyone considered that young MR. Wilson is 18 and possibly has his "boys" dropping down into permanent residency? Voice changes, hair in places you never imagined and a (un)healthy preoccupation with the opposite sex are all rites of passage to the "big boy pants" club.
I hope Dean has an awesome MX series, right behind Barcia, Tomac, Hahn, Larsen and all the other American racers I didn't mention.
Hey Ping, thats some funny S@#T keep it up your great.
BillC, I saw a little TV special long ago when Stewie was just ready to turn pro, his little bro was out on some little dirt bike, and Mom called him Mookie then, so I guess its were it came from. I just think when rider goes pro, they could do better with a real team manager and coach without Daddy being in the middle of it. Its kinda like a Little League baseball coach trying to coach and some kids Dad wont let him do it, always thinks he knows better than the actual coach. Roger Decoster even said it. That when he wants a rider, he tells the parents to stay out of the way, and the rider will do much better. Little Stew has alot of ability it looks like, but he is already hitting the dirt a bunch, just like big bro. Mitch Payton could have this kid winning I think. Daddy needs to watch from the stands, and let Pro Circut guide this kid to championships. And keep him humble as well.
Gracious one: Actually, it's spelled 'Check.' :) And it wasn't Matthes who gave Malcolm that nickname... it was his family. Although Steve may or may not have been the first person to be infected with Mookie Fever.
Dear Mr. Ping,
I enjoy your wit; however, you are implying that there are no other attractive motocross or supercross fanatics. Rather than attacking another reader's manhood, perhaps you should have your photographers put in a little extra effort to find a fan who is not being paid by a sponsor to attend a motocross event. We're out there :)
dean's a huge flake, give up your canadian citizenship to someone who actually appreciates it
I like the fan of the week, I like most of pings column, and I like Mookie, lets give him a chance and see how he does and let him be his own self and not James little brother
Malcolm does crash a lot, not unlike a very fast, young German boy. I think RC also had his moments. But it is pretty rare to have crazy-fast youngsters that are consistent. Pourcel comes to mind and maybe even Barcia would qualify.
bmaw is such a little cyber-pansie. Tee-hee ! !
THE REAL REASON DEAN WAS DETAINED IN CANADA...
Canada Border Services Officer: "Mister Wilson... What are you doing in Canada?"
Dean "Squeaky" Wilson: "What are you doing in Canada?"
CBSO: "I'm asking the questions here! Now... What are you doing in Canada?"
DW (nervously forgets to speak Yankee): "Whit ur ye daein' in canada?!"
CBSO: "Ah-HA!! Nice accent you got there, mister Wilson... If in fact that is your name. Are you a spy? WhatareyoudoinginCanada?!"
DW: "NAETHIN'!! Aam nae a spy. Ah was merely late tae mah flecht coz Ah was takin' a stoatin big pouppe."
CBSO: "Alright then! (speaking to his assistant) "Get the nurse, we've got one here that needs a cavity search, immediately."
DW: "Nae!! Aam nae a spy! Ah was merely pouppin'! aaaahhhhhh!!"
(to be continued...)
last time i got a "mookie", i had to shampoo the back seat of my ex-girlfriend's dad's ford escort
I would like to give bmaw a mookie too.
@ PING
Are these really the best three questions you received this week?
Negativity seems to be the theme in each one. How about printing responder questions/comments that land on the positive side of our sport?
Isn't there already enough dissension in the daily 'postings' people feel the need to share? Raise the bar.
hey mxgirl318.... i didn't know you had a computer in the kitchen, good for you
That could be true bd200, A change up could do wonders, Ya never know though, He may resond better to dad. As for the dirt samples like others have said pretty much EVERY fast guy started out that way, RC had MANY a yardsale the early days. I think its to soon to say he crashes to much. I think the kid has a lot of pressure on him because of big bro so I will give him a year before I judge him too much.
Once again... at the bottom of the comments section and kicking myself for reading through it. It's kinda like a car crash. Or bad p*rn. Curiosity overrides sensible judgment. :D
Why is everyone so concerned about Deans voice? I forgot he even sounded like a valley girl last year... Until this year it gets pointed out damn near everyday that he now sounds scottish. You guys miss him sounding like a little lady? I guess I'll never be the "superfan" you guys are... Darn! Though someday I hope to be one of those factory bench racers over on vital. Ya know the ones that are so much better at bench racing than everyone else. Those guys are sooo cool.
As for the mookie/Matthes thing. Ive noticed he calls his wife pookie or something? Something that rhymes with mookie anyway, and hes the one whos really been pushing the mookie thing, throwing it in EVERYWHERE he can. He seems to feel special that his pet name for his wife rhymes James Stewart's little brothers nickname.
108's interviews are poet laureate material compared to off-road racer Thad Duvall. I don't know how Weege made it through the season.
Hey ping
From canada here. We spell favorite just like you. Center is spelled like that unless your french then its centre...as for checque, Deano must have picked that up in cali. I speak french and english and have never come across that word, must be that english/spanish bro talk down there that came up with that word. Get it right eh!! a shit think i lost my toque er beanie i mean tuque
Mookie should change his name to mushmouth, like from Fat Albert.
@franks144
Sage words, my friend.
@The Official CHOWDERHEAD
Now that's some pretty funny sh....I mean, stuff. It's made all the funnier since I'm drunk right now. Awesome.
Smartypants, or Trick! When you post on here we dont need to know about your fantasy with bmaw! You dumb shit!
DC is the gayest nickname in history. Why would somebody subject thier child to this. And the kid does have some speed, but he acts like big brother too much and takes dirt samples. He needs Pro Circut to sign him and get him away from Daddy, Mitch could turn him into something I think. And I've never had a problem with the fan of the week, for sure.
And smartypants is any better, Mitch Payton has common sense and knows what riders to sign and he is not one of them! You smart little one!
On ya smarty bmaw is calling you out on the some other issue's he seems to have your number!
Monkeybutt isn't just funny, he is a little bit educated too.
Typical article from good 'ol bitter "PING"!!! 1st: Gets his stabs in on the Stewart family (another question i'd bet money that he posted) it's become a weekly thing for the guy. Envy does not become you "PING"!!! 2nd: He takes out a little more of his angst on a reader (Mike C, in this case). I actually agree with Mike, i've always thought it stupid as hell to call these pictures of hot chicks "fan of the week", i agree with "mxgirl813"!!! Mike C. asked a very fair question and big shot had to attack him with his response!! Pretty weak "PINGER", why do you still have a job with these guys??
...well, i agree with "mxgirl813" about everything except enjoying PINGS "wit".......yeah, not so much!!
Seriousy Davey Coombs......you think it's ok for this jerk on your staff to attach an old time picture like the one above?? Do you not see the "implied" in that, and his whole post?? Hmmmmm, cures Gonorrhea, but not Mookie fever...."this terrible affliction"........"pump your fist and bark like a guest on the Arsenio Hall Show"......you need to sit this guy down and have a big boy talk with him about his issues with the Stewarts, and his penchant for taking (not so IMO) subtle little jabs at them!!! He could have spun "Mookie Fever" as a positive thing pertaining to a new entry in to the pro ranks racing his first season, but no, he pisses his negativity all over it instead!!! LAME!!
Whatever: Every week you have something negative to say about Ping. I didn't see anything wrong with his column... It's a satirical piece, don't take it so seriously. Personally i thinkits great. Maybe you should do us all a favor and just quit reading it. problem solved.
haha "whatever" you remind me of Alicia Silverstone everytime I see your gay little purple/pink avatar WHAT-EVER. You might wanna stay far away from BROtocross if this gets your panties in a bunch.
Im not saying im not a "fan" of the the picks put up every week. All im saying is lets call a spade a spade here. Road RacerX has "Umbrella Girl of the week", why can that happen on RacerX? Make 2 separate features "Fan of the Week"(for a picture of an actual fan and not some one being PAID to be there) and "Industry Chick of the week"(or a title of your chosing). Who really loses in this scenario?