“Arrested Development,” the Fox series that was cancelled seven years ago, has returned with a 15-episode season on Netflix.

The show has become a cult classic, with its popularity growing after it was cancelled in 2006. I never watched it when it originally aired but I checked it out a couple years back and loved every minute of it.

So I definitely was excited for the return of “Arrested Development,” on Netflix. Just like many fans, I had high expectations. After finally completing the season, here’s my advice to the people who haven’t sent it yet…

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On May 7, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was struck in the head by a line drive and suffered a head contusion and small fracture behind his left ear.

One year earlier, then Oakland A’s pitcher Brandon McCarthy was struck in the head with a line drive and required emergency surgery after suffering an epidural hemorrhage, a brain contusion and a skull fracture.

And it seems like every year, this happens at least once during the Major League Baseball season.

It’s only a matter of time before a pitcher is killed. Continue Reading »

The football season is over once again for the summer break, and like every season this one was very entertaining to watch fold out in front of your eyes. It was not really a race for the top two spots as they were sealed up quite early–won by Manchester United and Manchester City. Instead, it was a fight for third and fourth between Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham that really lit up the second half of the season. This fight ended with only four points separating the three teams in which a single lost game would have changed the order and maybe put one team out of the running. With all that over though there is only the next season to look forward to after the summer. Because of this, people who like to place a bet each week on the different outcomes have nothing but who they think will win next year to bet on, and that is no easy task to guess. Continue Reading »

There’s going to be a new addition to the Living with Balls Family soon. My wife and I are expecting our first child, a boy, in June.

There’s a lot that goes on in your head when you realize you are going to be a father. I must admit, my first reaction was one of terror. Even though we were actively trying to have a child, when I looked at that positive pregnancy test, it became real. It’s terrifying for so many reasons. The biggest reason for me, is the fear of the unknown. I know nothing about taking care of a child. What goes into caring for a baby each day? What if we don’t have enough money to support him? How will I balance work and childcare? What if he has health problems? Will my wife’s vagina ever be the same?  These are all the pressing questions that crossed my mind. Continue Reading »

Every so often, I like to use Google Analytics to see what keywords bring people to Living with Balls.  In the past, I have done posts where I’ve listed some of the disturbing, perverted keywords that have brought people to this site.  This time around I thought I’d so something a little different.

Rather than just showcasing one or two people that have sick perversions, I’ve decided to take a look at the top 50 keywords that have brought people here to see what kind of trends I can find.  After reviewing this list, I’ve discovered some interesting concerns that many men have. Some are not surprising at all, while others raised an eyebrow. Continue Reading »

Is Kate Upton a 10? The answer to this question may be obvious at first.  But before you rush to an answer, you need to reference the Living with Balls Hotness Scale--the definitive guide to rating the attractiveness of women ( I don’t know if this is true but I get a lot of hits for that post, so clearly lots of people have referenced it).

A 10 on the LWB Hotness is scale is extremely rare–like Hope Diamond rare.  A 10 is absolute perfection.  Is there anyone who is physically perfect? Continue Reading »

I remember back when I was in college, my school required all students to take a certain amount of general education classes. These are classes outside of a person’s major that a school decides are important for all student’s to take.

It seems silly to me that I had to take those classes now, as I look back on it. Most of these general education classes proved to be a waste of time. None of these classes proved to be beneficial to me when I entered the real world. Outside of being able to answer a few more questions on Jeopardy and beat my friends in Trivial Pursuit, those general education classes haven’t been much help. Sorry, but the Art History class I took has not in the least bit helped me through life’s challenges or allowed me to earn any extra money.

Now that I’m nearly a decade removed from college, I’ve realized there are a number of classes that certainly could have proved to be beneficial had they been offered to me in college. But for the most part, these classes do not exist across college campuses. I’ve realized that most of the time, we are forced to learn on the fly when it comes to some of life’s biggest challenges. It certainly would have been nice to have some guidance on the issues below.

Here are some college course offerings that every school should have… Continue Reading »

Canadian News Anchor Lisa Dutton, got caught in an embarrassing situation during a recent broadcast.  Check out what she says and does on the air.  This scene is made even funnier when you throw in a thick Canadian accent.  I’ve watched this a number of times and can’t stop laughing. Continue Reading »

Two years ago, I was struggling to decide on what team to bet in the Super Bowl so I decided to consult my good luck charm—my wife.  My wife, Mrs. Sacks, knows next to nothing about football.  Yet amazingly, she accurately predicted the Packers would defeat the Steelers in Super Bowl 45.   The next year I decided to try my luck again, and this time, she not only predicted that the Giants would cover the spread but that they would win outright over the Patriots in Super Bowl 46.

So here am I again trying to pick between two evenly-matched teams.  I’m having trouble deciding between the 49ers and the Ravens.  So for a third straight year, I’m looking to my wife, who doesn’t know the difference between a punt and field goal, to handicap the Super Bowl.  Here’s how the conversation went (This conversation is completely real).

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This is always a great time of year at Living with Balls. The Super Bowl is around the corner, which is usually exciting in its own right. But because I create my annual Super Bowl drinking game, I see a huge spike in visits. My pageviews nearly double because of it. Apparently, there are plenty of degenerates in this country looking to get obliterated during the Super Bowl.

If you are one of those degenerates, then you came to the right place.  This Super Bowl drinking game is guaranteed to get you FUCKED UP. But as I do every year, I must warn you with this disclaimer…

This drinking game is not for the casual drinker. Proceed with caution. Living with Balls is not responsible if you get violently ill or die from playing this game. I recommend you adjust the rules to your tolerance or just quit playing when you’re good and drunk.

I have set up a game for both beer and shots. You’re welcome to do one or the other, or play both.  God help you if you try playing both.   Here’s the Super Bowl 47 Drinking Game.  Continue Reading »