There is a Winner ...

Email Print posted by Cenk 06/01/2008 03:11:22 PM EST

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We had the one mile race between Ana and I. And there is a winner. We taped the whole thing (and took many pictures). We will show it all to you on Monday's show.

So, hang in there and we'll let you know what happened. I do want to "save it for the show."

Some details are below ...

First, plenty of TYT listeners came, which I loved. I wish I spent more time with them after the race but I was feeling terrible because I'm still sick and I just ran a mile, really hard.

Yes, I am using my sickness as an excuse. So, take that for what it's worth. Does that mean I lost? Does it mean I'm giving you a double head fake because I won?

I've decided my favorite part of these races is Ben's MC'ing of the event. He was really funny as usual. I'm looking forward to seeing the tape Jesus and the guys put together.

And finally, I've also decided what my least favorite part of these races are ... the race. It's really hard running a mile as fast as you can. I'm not a big fan of that feeling.

Okay, until Monday's show, let the speculation run rampant ... (yes, pun slightly intended)

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Clue # 1 (none / 0)
The fact that *you* wrote this post rather than Ana tells me something.

I think it tells me you won, but it might just tell me that you got to a computer first.

PS---I wish you had taped some of race day prep. For example, it woulda been hilarious to watch you wake up to Eye Of The Tiger, roll out of bed into a push-up position at which point you knock out a bunch of fast push-ups (only to roll over and knock out some fast crunches).

Then you grab your red headband and down a protein shake with a raw egg, etc.  At least that's what I assume you did.

by ihavenobias on 06/01/2008 04:02:38 PM EST

Protein shake? (none / 0)

Do they serve those at IHOP??

by MedfordTim on 06/01/2008 10:08:14 PM EST

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Denny's I think (none / 0)
I read that if you drink three a day you end up looking like this (and who wouldn't want that?).

by ihavenobias on 06/01/2008 11:13:37 PM EST

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handicap? (none / 0)
oh man, I would have hated running when I was sick.  If Cenk lost, I demand that all the Florida votes be counted.

by desertpear on 06/01/2008 04:52:24 PM EST

Battle of the TYT Stars (none / 0)
What? Did you swear the TYT listeners who attended to secrecy?

This reminds me of that time Cheney shot his friend in the face and waited 24 hours before the cops could talk to him.

Feel better Cenk!

- FTF

by FightTheFascism on 06/01/2008 06:46:10 PM EST

I was there (none / 0)

by MicheleDC on 06/02/2008 01:53:53 AM EST

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Leakproof. Drat. (none / 0)
Chuck Coulson would be proud of the leak-proof Turks. Aw, I have to go to a meeting at TurkTime tomorrow and won't find out for hours who won. Sniff.

by Verified1 on 06/01/2008 07:15:28 PM EST

if Ana lost... (none / 0)
Ana, if you lost you should call for a rematch cause you're a woman and you demand equal (?!) treatment! Cenk (aka the guys) clearly ganged up on you and you deserve a fair-er chance:)

If Cenk lost... you're outta luck, you have no excuse, well, aside from being sick.

I'ma keep it real though: that's a total dick move to not tell us now... WTF!

by chrisandyasemin on 06/01/2008 08:47:14 PM EST

where's a pole? (none / 0)
another WTF Cenk, why didn't you post a pole with the post? who do you think won: Cenk? Ana? etc..

geez

by chrisandyasemin on 06/01/2008 08:49:33 PM EST

Give a brother a break! (none / 0)

Poor Cenk had to race against someone half his weight and 17 years his junior, and he had to do it with a cold cuz he's a "no excuses" kinda guy. And afterwards in his exhaustion he takes the time to put up a post on it... and you WTF him for not putting up a poll?

Give him a break!


(That being said, you better have won Cenk you #$*%!!!  I got alot of pride and $20 on the line!)

by eallgaier on 06/02/2008 11:41:58 AM EST

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I am just glad you lived through it (none / 0)
I was worried that Cenk would have a heart attack and we would be watching The Young Armenians today.  

by jdenham on 06/02/2008 09:46:06 AM EST

Now that would be an A.N.A. (none / 0)
Talk show host suffers heart attack trying to win race against co-host. 

by publius on 06/02/2008 11:05:12 AM EST

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I knew Cenk would win (none / 1)
He's made of pure discouragium.  It's substance that's kind of like kevlar, but a little more pillowy and pliable.  It's what gives him his slightly bulky but solid appearance. If you fire a bullet through it, the bullet will penetrate several layers, then stop, say "fuck it", and go home.

by bfaul on 06/02/2008 06:24:33 PM EST

I predicted the outcome, BUT... (none / 1)



But I didn't think Ana would renege.

But I don't think anyone should expect her to follow through on those original terms of the bet, which were ridiculous to expect from her.

But I know Cenk would've followed through if he'd lost so that's not fair to him.

But when Jill reneged last year I didn't stop loving her (no not literally, rev24), and the same applies to Ana.

But she does deserve some crap for making a bet she had no intention of following through on.

To that end...





FAIL

by eallgaier on 06/02/2008 08:48:49 PM EST

I'm going to blow this up... (none / 0)
...and put it on the wall here at The Young Turks. You should be proud of the quality photoshop skills! Maybe we can use it on the postgame tomorrow! : )

Best,

Ana

by AnaKasparian on 06/02/2008 09:06:29 PM EST

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this is too good (none / 0)
Nice try Ana, but I guess all the sh*t talking didn't pay off.  Maybe next year, you can challenge Moore if he's not in a wheelchair by then?  Anway good fun and you're still awesome even with your blunders.  I still can't believe Jill's street cred just went way up after another futile attempt against the T-Man.   

by rev24 on 06/03/2008 12:08:21 AM EST

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funny segment! (none / 0)
I was betting on Cenk because of his sheer desire to win and size, but after Ana started boasting about her training last week, I thought she had a really good chance of winning the thing.  And THEN there were NO spoilers on the site until I watched the episode tonight--very cool.  Ben was very funny.  Ana, that sprint would have killed most of us.  good job all around!

by desertpear on 06/03/2008 02:58:40 AM EST

Shame on Ana (none / 0)

Ana I love you but you are a grown woman and should have known better than making a bet you had no intention of paying. At least Jill had the fortitude of finishing the race. Shame, shame, shame...

How did you even wake up the next day or show your face at work after talking all that smack. And on top of that you would not even defend your honor by running on a rematch. Has Cenk completly riped to shreds your fighting spirit and thrown it in the garbage? Shame, shame, shame...

by jepombar on 06/04/2008 04:12:58 AM EST

Ana - a little advice (none / 0)

We all love you Ana - you're like a younger sister to many of us.  You're bright, fresh, and fun.  But like most of us when at your age...me included especially...wisdom through experience is yet to come. 

So let me give you one hard-earned gem: there are many things about ourselves that we cannot change or control.  However we *can* determine our credibility and the value of our word.  A person of character simply does not make promises or bets that they won't honor.  Learn to either not make them in the first place, hedge them, or find a way to make the payoff humorous or fun.  In you case, I'd say 'make out' with a woman of your choice but put a triple layer of Saran Wrap between your faces.  Or wear a Cenk Uygur mask and a gigantic black tee shirt with a ton of padding underneath.

But seriously, be a person of your word. *That* payoff is enormous and yours to keep.

 

by ronserb on 06/04/2008 01:12:48 PM EST

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