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It was a helluva run, Mr. Goldsmith
“Most Interesting Man” Kept Us Looking
We thought it was pretty big news when we heard Jonathon Goldsmith was moving on. The now former Most Interesting Man in the World is no longer the pitch man for Dos Equis beer. Sure, it’s not our brand or maybe even yours, but Goldsmith’s nine year run of masculine elegance, grace under pressure, and general awesomeness kept us more than interested.
The ads had some of the best lines, including quotes like, “Superman has pajamas with his logo,” or “He once brought a knife to a gun fight just to even the odds,” and “Sharks have a week dedicated to him.” And no matter the scenario – battlefield, car chase, bear wrestling… The Most Interesting Man in the World would always escape unscathed to deliver that signature sign-off, “Stay thirsty, my friends.”
Dos Equis sent the 77-year old packing for a yet-to-be-named younger model, and neither party went quietly. The Most Interesting Man in the World signed-off via a one-way trip to Mars. No seriously… check it out.
Well, Goldsmith is moving on to more interesting work now. We’ve read he’s putting his name (the real one) behind a fundraising effort for Make-A-Wish in his home state of Vermont. We think that’s pretty cool. Goldsmith could have made a big deal out of his being put out to pasture, or could have fittingly ridden off into the sunset. Instead, as only a most interesting man would do, he’s on to something bigger.
And here’s another: “If opportunity knocks and he’s not home, opportunity waits.”
Do you know what the term “Cager” refers to?
If I said that the CIAA “cagers” just left town or that March Madness is about to unleash a lot of “cager” excitement; it might be a hint.
As a basketball fan growing up in I always looked forward to the weekly headlines of “Clover Cagers defeat York” or maybe the less positive headline of “Local Cagers succumb to defeat”. In order to cope with essay writing faster, I hired a professional writer on the Papertyper writing service, which allowed me to pay more attention to my hobby. But I always wondered why basketball teams were referred to as cagers in the paper?
It’s a nickname that was given to basketball players in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s when many courts had a 12-foot-high cage made of chicken wire.
Why the cage? A ball that went out-of-bounds was given to the team of the first player to touch it out-of-bounds.
Therefore players were going into the stands to fight for the ball (with both their opponent & many times with fans). As the game evolved the wire eventually was replaced with steel mesh and eventually rope.
Also, there weren’t backboards, so missed shots also went into the stands.
In the 1920s the rules for out-of-bounds was changed & backboards had been added to goals but the term cagers remained popular with headline writers across the nation & to this day there are high schools, colleges & other teams that still play with the nickname, CAGER.
Win a YETI Rambler Lowball
The YETI Rambler Lowball is one of the hottest gifts in the Jesse Brown’s Holiday Gift Guide, and we’re flat-out giving them away! That’s right, we’re giving away four, count ’em FOUR of these 10-ounce bundles of holiday cheer over the next couple of weeks. Doesn’t get any easier to enter. Just pop by the shop, drop your name in the bucket, and cross your fingers. We’ll draw a winner every week and post it on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Might as well follow us there, too! You’ll want to see if YOU’RE the winner! 😉
The fine print: Name and valid email address required to enter. One (1) winner per household. Prize not transferrable or to be exchanged for cash. Drawings held on 11-30, 12-7, 12-14 and 12-21-15. Have fun!
What? That’s not enough YETI for ya? No problem! Find the entire line of YETI Coolers and accessories at Jesse Brown’s!
Panthers Hit the Road. Here’s What a Hometown Fan Can Do!
Basking in the glow of an 8-0 start to the season is a lovely place to be. But if you’re like us here at Jesse Brown’s, you might be wondering how to while away the hours until Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Well, if you’re not making the road trip to see the Panthers take on the Titans, there’s plenty to do around here this weekend – and you’ll still have time to get back in front of the wide screen before kickoff!
Southern Christmas Show: Christmas carols, treats, trees, and great holiday gift ideas all around can be found at the Southern Christmas Show! For some folks, this IS the official start of the holiday season. For nearly 50 years, this holiday tradition has helped put Charlotte in the mood for the season. And for good reason! A stroll down Christmas Tree Lane, a visit with Santa, or a wander through the Enchanted Village or the Tiny Trains is more than enough to unwrap the memories of Christmases past, and get us poised to celebrate Christmas present! And yes, you’ll find your friends from Jesse Brown’s among the Olde Towne shops!
Website: https://southernshows.com/scs
Novant Health Thunder Road Marathon: Charlotte’s premiere road racing event is this Saturday, The Novant Health Thunder Road Marathon. Running, music, family-friendly entertainment and the Charlotte region’s rich heritage of stock car racing come together for the “big finish” for Charlotte’s road racing season. From the time the green flag drops on race day until the checkered flag falls on the final finisher, you will experience the race of a lifetime while enjoying the music, fans and sites along one of the Southeast’s most scenic courses. The Novant Health Thunder Road Marathon also features a Half Marathon and 5K. Registration is still available at the Event Expo on Friday.
Website: www.runcharlotte.com
Tour de Food: Looking for something a little less “racy”? Eat, drink, walk and take a more leisurely pace and see Uptown Charlotte via the Tour de Food. Explore the culinary mecca found in Uptown Charlotte. The Tour de Food starts out at the 7th Street Market and make its way through the busy city streets, sampling farm to table restaurants, wonderful wine or champagne, fabulous pastries and more! You’ll meet the artisans who create these incredible culinary dishes and find out what motivates them, learn about Charlotte’s deep history and view the architectural beauty the city offers.
Website: https://www.tourdefood.com/tours/uptowncharlotte/
Carolina Renaissance Festival: Knights, nobles, fairies, princesses, and yes… those turkey legs! Fall just doesn’t seem complete without a visit to the Carolina Renaissance Festival. With a dozen stages featuring non-stop entertainment, comedy, music and dance – not to mention the roving costumed cast of characters – you’ll be hard pressed to find a day with more to offer. And did we mention the jousting knights in armor?! Arts and crafts, games and rides. There’s something for everyone here. And turkey legs.
Website: http://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com
Salute to America’s Heroes, featuring the U.S. Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club: The Charlotte Symphony salutes America’s heroes with its special guest, the U.S. Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club. The group has achieved international prominence as one of America’s premier men’s choral ensembles and has been all over television and the internet. This spectacular group of midshipmen perform a wide range of sacred music and American spirituals plus the famous “Navy Hymn,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “America the Beautiful,” “Anchors Aweigh,” and more! Sure to get you in the patriotic spirit!
Website: http://www.charlottesymphony.org
DYNOMITE Bouldering Competition: Nowhere to go but up from here! Climb on in the third annual DYNOMITE Bouldering Competition presented by La Sportiva at the USNWC Climbing Center, featuring bouldering problems for all skill levels. Try your hand at various difficulty level problems in either the USA Climbing Competition or the Citizens Bouldering Competition. And you thought the Whitewater Center was just about getting wet!
Website: http://usnwc.org/play/whitewater-race-series/upcoming/dynomite-bouldering-competition/
Of course, if all this doesn’t keep your busy until kickoff Sunday, stop by Jesse Brown’s and let’s talk football, fly fishing, or fall travel! Go Panthers!
Tell ’em you’ll be late for dinner…
We’ve got some friends coming over tomorrow night (that includes you!) You’re invited to come out for three, 20-minute stories and hear what some of your neighbors have been up to!
You know the best souveiners don’t come from the gift shop, they’re tales from your travels. These are real folks who carpe’d that diem, took on the elements, swashbuckled pirates… OK, we made up that pirate part. But the rest is gospel. Hope to see you here!