It's Time To Lift The Curse

It's Time To Lift The Curse

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Jan 13th 2008, 7:26pm By queenseyes

This time there's no excuse for being an armchair quarterback. It's your chance to participate in a fun get-together designed to cast off the spell that has been placed upon the sports teams of Buffalo. It's a crazy idea... but one that might just work. Join ghost-hunter and paranormal historian on this quest to deliver us from evil and untimely losses. Described as a "lighthearted semi-mystical event toasting the idea of the Curse on Buffalo and its sports", this Ghost Toast is much different than any other in Mason's supernatural arsenal.

Do the key losses date back to the presidential assassination? Did McKinley unleash the sports whammy on us? As we look out the window onto this 'balmy' January day, it looks as if the PR weather curse has been lifted (even though I'd take snow over Global Warming any day). Is Mason our man? When all else fails, do we resort to calling upon the spirits to bestow upon us a victory... a championship? Why has no one thought of this before? This prophetic Ghost Toast will take place at the Town Ballroom on January 26th from 6-9 PM. Proceeds will benefit Landmark Society (among others).

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  1. leonwestbrook

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    Jan 13th 2008, 20:19

    This is ridiculous. Buffalo sports teams just plain suck due to inept players and or managment.

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  2. MRodgers

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    Jan 13th 2008, 22:21

    I always thought the sports curse came from the Senecas after an errant call from an umpire during a ballgame.

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  3. RisingDamp666

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    Jan 14th 2008, 00:16

    $15? You can keep your curse!

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  4. BetterThanDetroit

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    Jan 14th 2008, 03:12

    queenseyes - you totally get it now? did i get through to you after dogging your Mc'D's article? where did the inspiration for this article come from? is this you?

    A+++. Best article EVER on BRO!! innovative, new concept, and explaining everything from one man's eyes! I will be there for sure!! i promise to keep an open mind!

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  5. BetterThanDetroit

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    Jan 14th 2008, 03:18

    rising - i will get there early with a blueberry bomber. i will pay for you, too. i dont need to meet you, but open up to this off-norm idea. this person is an opportunist in buffalo!! your on the guest list under risingdamp. password question: "who is out next pres?" answer: ? you'll be the only one to get that right. c u there (or at least talk to you after about it) - or tell Arty it's on BTD!!

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  6. nonono

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    Jan 14th 2008, 05:48

    Fear not simple folk, if you athletic supporters need another losing cause to cheer-once the curse is lifted, there is always historical preservation, county government, and educating BR readers on the difference between journalism and prose.

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  7. Frankenberry

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    Jan 14th 2008, 10:57

    I will be there!!!

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  8. RisingDamp666

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    Jan 15th 2008, 01:04

    -with CountChocula? I thought he was still at Gothamist, sawing the Lucky Charms leprechaun apart over the kitchen sink.

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