Stiffed by Santa? Win a FREE Copy of the 2008 World Series DVD Set

by WholeCamels on Jan 13, 2009 11:10 PM EST Comment 40 comments

CONGRATULATIONS, JEMAGEE, for being a fan on the Left Coast and for keeping it short and sweet, the set is yours!

Thanks to everyone for participating.

UPDATE: Thank you for all the excellent entries. I will read them all and make my decision over the next couple of days; peyote and Captain Beefheart's Doc at the Radar Station may be utilized as emotional purifying agents.

Let's face it: Santa's a creep. Slave labor, creeping down your chimney like a Chris Hansen suspect. And: He didn't get you what you wanted most: The 8-disc 2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Series DVD set, from A&E Home Video.

via shop.aetv.com

I have my copy, and it's dynamite. Full versions of the television broadcast of all five World Series games, plus Games 4 and 5 of the NLCS, plus a bonus disc containing 2008 season highlights. It's a must-have; Championships don't come our way very often.

Now you can WIN YOUR OWN COPY. We have ONE copy to give away, and it can be yours!

How?

Tell us, in 50 words OR LESS, why you deserve this set. Submit entries in the Comments to this story. Be creative, be truthful, be funny, be maudlin. But be prompt: Entries must be received by 12 noon on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Judging will be entirely subjective and at my whim.

Good luck to all!

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I deserve this cause I’m 3,000 miles away and couldn’t enjoy the series with fans. I’ve been banned every where on the web to talk about the phillies and I’m surrounded by Los Angeles sports fans constantly – can you think of anything worse (ok, boston fans, but at least you’re closer to philadelphia when surrounded by boston fans)

Plus I’m a helluva guy

by jemagee on Dec 30, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Congrats bud. You deserved it.

by FuquaManuel on Jan 13, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I deserve this because I already have it.

Seriously, WholeCamels is right. It’s awesome. If you aren’t lucky enough to win this here contest, go and buy it. Well worth the $80.

by FuquaManuel on Dec 30, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah – I also don’t have 80 bucks – but i can give you a UPS account number to ship it for free :)

by jemagee on Dec 30, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I deserve it because I’m a Phan in Cardinal country — and yes, they really think it’s Heaven. Can you imagine how hard it is for a Phillie fan in western Kentucky? I know one other Phillie fan, and he thinks Danny Ozark still manages the squad.

by The Gus on Dec 30, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I deserve it, because I remember

I remember Joe Carter. I remember Scott Stevens. I remember Joe Jurevicius, and Ricky Manning, Jr., and the 6-minute "2-minute offense".

I remember them all like they just happened.

But the wins fade much faster.

I don’t need this to remember, I need this so I don’t forget.

by mcfresh on Dec 31, 2008 1:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m not going to say that I don’t want this, but I don’t want to enter and take it away from someone else since the Fatman (and I don’t mean Andy Reid) brought me my very own for Christmas. I just wanted to say that it is definitely worth owning… I know the price tag is a bit steep, but if you don’t win it here, you need to go buy it immediately. It’s not a purchase you will regret. It’s a fantastic DVD set… I love it.

But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.

by foos05 on Dec 31, 2008 8:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

+ 1 definitely worth getting if you don't win it here

That said I was able to go to the division clinching game, game 4 of the WS, was at the parade, went to tons of games through out the year, so I feel as though I’ve been pretty fortunate this year. So I may not deserve this as much as some of you but I don’t understand how you can not have this already.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Jan 2, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am the Job of Philllies phans.

My wife doesn’t understand my 45-year devotion (surviving even ’64).

My daughter won’t watch the rare broadcasts we get down in D.C. (Nats territory ferchristzake).

My boss, who signs my checks, with whom I must deal every day, is a Yankees fan.

by Phils Rock on Dec 31, 2008 9:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I deserve it b/c

I exposed the Curse of Billy Penn for the Bitch it really WAS!!!

Im a Phillies phan in CT where i had to deal with this duffy kid with an afro who talked so much shit about the Rays winnin….u kno how that ended…and wen im dealin with Red Sox and Yankee fans next year i will need this to remind them wat happened this year

To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her

by XxBleedGreen5xX on Dec 31, 2008 9:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This year I told my wife the only

thing I wanted for Christmas was the 2008 Phillies World Series Champions hat.

Christmas came and went, she got me some nice things, but… no hat.

This DVD set would make me feel better.

by Carlos del Vaca on Dec 31, 2008 9:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kyle Patrick's First Month as a Philly Sports Fan.

My first child was born at 12:03 AM on September 13th. That night I held him in my arms as we watched the Phils beat the Brewers 7-3. My lil’ good luck charm saw our Phils go 22-6 from that night on. This would be a great souvenir for the greatest month of my life.

by Capt Murdoch on Dec 31, 2008 11:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

You got a kid out off it – you already won

by jemagee on Dec 31, 2008 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

would have gotten my vote if you had named him Chase or Cole.

just kidding, congrats!

by pjnc2003 on Jan 5, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the congrats but I named him after the true ace of the staff Kyle Kendrick

by Capt Murdoch on Jan 5, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I live the Phillies, every day of the year. Whether its on tv, the paper, or on the internet, I love baseball and I love my team. As the Phillies were suffering through miserable season and years of frustration, I hung on and still watched every pitch of every game. I need this DVD to keep the pitches coming for years to come November through February.

by schrifty on Dec 31, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don’t mean to piggyback here but if you don’t win the DVD set here, I’m giving the same one away on my blog as well, though you have to work slightly harder.

http://crashburnalley.com/?p=267

I thought more people ran into celebrities, but I haven’t received any entries yet. I might have to change the criteria.

http://crashburnalley.com/

by Crashburn Alley on Dec 31, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I live in New York
watched 85% of the games on MLB TV
I have done a great job recruiting fans in my Diaspora. All my housmates were familiar with the names Chase, J-Ro, Cole, as well as Werth and Dobbs. I would love to continue to share this for a long time.

Sorry if it is too long but this would be awesome if I got it.

Happy New Year to everyone

by Erufus2 on Dec 31, 2008 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My entire family has always been Phillies fans. My uncle, who was so rabid a fan that he would score spring training games, died in July 1980, never to experience the thrill of a world championship.

I started following the Phils in 1961, just in time to enjoy the 23-game losing streak. I’ve stayed with them in thick and (mostly) thin, even paying for Direct TV baseball access when I moved to Florida.

I deserve the DVDs because I have suffered greatly for many years, but remain loyal.

by Booksie on Jan 1, 2009 9:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Why I deserve the DVD

Missed half of WS Game 4 (including the Blanton hr) because my friends thought we could go to McFaddens to watch it.. Spent $600 on Game 5 (second half only) after getting stiffed literally 4 different times.. then spent $350 on WS merchandise but was unable to get a dvd.. I STILL haven’t seen game 5 on tv

WFC

by stillhotish on Jan 1, 2009 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah- i just got banned somewhere else on new years day – i mean come on

by jemagee on Jan 1, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, you kind of deserve it… :-)

by FuquaManuel on Jan 1, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I figure any place that would let you post should have no trouble with me

by jemagee on Jan 1, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And yet, I have never been banned from any online sports forum or blog…came very close on this one though. So you SHOULD be doing a lot better.

by FuquaManuel on Jan 1, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why I deserve the DVD set

Because I can relive my seven year old saying “Dad…I bet they’re going to jump all over each other again” just before…they did exactly that. Also, my son is fixated on Burrell (the “walk machine”) and he can’t watch him anymore.

Plus, I’ll let you all borrow it.

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There — exactly 50 words….

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Jan 1, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

FREE Copy of the 2008 World Series DVD Set

Dad took me Game 2 1950. DiMaggio broke my heart. After 58 years, attended my second Series game – Game 5 Part 1. Soaked and froze for 5 innings, fell in parking lot afterward, broke leg. Had to go to wife’s class reunion, missed seeing win. Please break my losing streak.

by Old Grandad on Jan 1, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Did I mention that one of my bosses is a very successful retired tv producer (he invented the movie of the week) from boston who also taught at USC….and he’s a sports fan as well

by jemagee on Jan 1, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

In 1980, I was 4 years old and my only memories of that world championship are the replays that I use to see in Rain Delays. My Son will soon be 4 and I would hate to have him only be able to enjoy this wonderful event during rain delays as well. With this DVD set, he and I could enjoy this event, anytime we want and can include both of his Grandpa’s as well. That would be some wonderful memories for me and him to create together!

by garion22 on Jan 2, 2009 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I rode for an hour laying down in the back of a pickup truck this year to go to a phillies game. That’s risking your life, but it was all worth it because the fightins won.

by world f-ing champions on Jan 2, 2009 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes a World Series soon would be there.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
Charlie and his coursers, competing without fear.
On Howard, on Utley, on Burrell and Cole,
Down Brewers, down Dodgers, down Rays one and all!

Please add some Cole to my stocking.

by LastTrain on Jan 2, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Why I Deserve the Phillies 2008 World Series DVD Set

I deserve the Phillies 2008 World Series DVD Set because the only thing I received for Christmas is a Phillies hat with the ear flap warmers like JRoll wears and I want to wear it and watch the whole Series again!!!!

by PhillyPhanPhorever on Jan 3, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

1) because WS highlights on mlb.com just don’t cut it.
2) because I already miss Pat Burrell more than I miss my dog
3) because in Maine, when wearing Phillies gear, people often ask, "What is Phillies?"

Save me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb1M—ltObA

(also, 46 of my 54 youtube favorites are phillies-related. COMONNNNN)

by char6587 on Jan 4, 2009 11:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

“What is Phillies?”

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Jan 5, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Help!

I got married in August to a Yankees fan. Yes, you read correctly. I made her watch every playoff moment with me. Needless to say, since October 29th, I have been quite the insufferable husband. Please help sway her from the dark side with this DVD set! Aid the cause!

by thedude4 on Jan 4, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Pat Burrell explains it all: the transcript.

LETTERMAN: Ladies and gentleman, from the home office in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, I have here in my hand tonight’s Top 10 list. Tonight’s list: Top Ten Reasons The Navigator Should Win the Good Phight’s DVD Giveaway. You got that Paul?

SHAFFER: Ha! Yes, the Navigator, very good.

LETTERMAN: And with us tonight to read the top ten, please welcome the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies’ left fielder Pat Burrell. Oh, and by the way, by special request of the good folks at The Good Phight, tonight’s top ten list must be less than fifty words total. Fifty words? They can only do fifty words? Is the writer’s strike back on?

SHAFFER: Ha! Yes the writers must be striking again.

All right, here we go, Top Ten Reasons The Navigator Should Win the Good Phight’s DVD Giveaway………..uh, number 10….

BURRELL: Gotta survive Philly winter somehow.

LETTERMAN: Philly winters. Harsh, that’s harsh. Sounds like the Navigator needs some help with that. Let’s see…. Number nine…

BURRELL: Dude’s wife’s watching ‘Project Runway’.

LETTERMAN: Ouch. Paul, have you seen that Project Runway, with that Heidi Klum there? Man, she is a looker. Okay, here we go…. Number eight…

BURRELL: Couldn’t see Series in person.

LETTERMAN: Couldn’t go, had to sit around at home like the folks watching this show. [clears throat, mugs for camera, pulls collar to right while sticking out tongue, taps pencil against index card]
….uhh, number seven…

BURRELL: Ass wasn’t hammered in dugout.

LETTERMAN: Yowza! Can we – Paul, can we say that on television?

SHAFFER: Ha! I think their second baseman might know something about what you can say on television.

LETTERMAN: Yeah, that fellow – what’s his name, Chase Nutley? Chase Nutter? If Larry ‘Bud’ Melman ever gets back from the package store maybe he can help up with this. Alright, where were we… ah, Number Six…

BURRELL: Wife now watching ‘Mamma Mia’.

LETTERMAN: [chuckles] Didja hear that Paul? The guy’s wife is watching Mamma Mia. He must need these DVDs pretty bad. OK…. Number Five…

BURRELL: Lidge – Hinske in slo-mo: priceless.

LETTERMAN: What was that there? Lidge? Hinckey? Hinckley on the ledge? I’m not following this. Maybe I should stick to watching that Project Runway.

SHAFFER: Ha! Yes – Heidi Klum.

LETTERMAN: Ooooooooh-kay, uhhhhh…. Number Four:

BURRELL: Navigator defended me from Conlin.

LETTERMAN: Sounds like Mr. Burrell is getting some help with his defense. Maybe he could use some help with those Philly winters. You know they throw snowballs in Philly; they even threw them at Santa Claus. Maybe we can get them to chuck some snowballs at Rod Blagojevich….Okay, let’s see…. Number Three…

BURRELL: Wife now watching Rachael Ray.

LETTERMAN: Watching Rachael Ray. She’s that one who cooks those meals in thirty minutes. That’s it, no more, thirty minutes, done, over, finito. I believe that’s longer than Bill Clinton spent campaigning for Obama this year. Ahhh… Number Two:

BURRELL: Game Five requires two DVD’s.

LETTERMAN: Game Five – remember that one, Paul? I believe that was that one that took three days, started one day, had a rain delay, they didn’t finish the ballgame til two days later. I’m pretty sure that’s about two days more than John McCain spent vetting Sarah Palin.

SHAFFER: Ha! I don’t think they shoot any wolves from airplanes on this DVD.

LETTERMAN: And the number one reason why the Navigator should win the Good Phight’s DVD giveaway…

BURRELL: I swing hard: watch me.

"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos

by The Navigator on Jan 4, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Currently my entire DVD collection consists of nothing but porn and a Barbara Walters 20 disc set that I use to test fire my shotgun into. Also, I got ripped off by a scalper who sold me a fake Game 4 ticket for 400 bucks. This will help erase that pain.

by froggiebaby on Jan 5, 2009 12:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

WEll you could erase the scalper…i’m just saying, not advocating

by jemagee on Jan 5, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank’s y’all – I really thought mine while being first was only mediocre as I don’t take the time to think these things through – just excellent news as my cars coolant reservoir has started over flowing again – needed some good news…awesome

by jemagee on Jan 14, 2009 10:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Discs arrived tonight – after a real crappy day of learning about more betrayal and crap treatment from my boss – really brightened up the evening – i’ll be putting em in this weekend probably – watching and loving – thank you all

by jemagee on Jan 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No problem, enjoy.

It’s obviously not possible to wear out a DVD with repeated viewings the way you can kill a VHS cassette*, otherwise my Game Four NLCS disc would have been ruined weeks ago from repeated slo-mo viewings of Matt Stairs’ home run.