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February 10, 2008

famous authors predict the winner OF SUPER BOWL XLII.

Ray

Raymond Carver

I really admire what the Giants have done this season. It isn't often you see a team struggle early, eke out a series of road wins, and still manage to peak at the perfect moment. It's a rare occurrence, I'll say that much.

On the other side, you've got football's version of Goliath. Experts tell me the Patriots are the strongest team in NFL history. From the moment they beat the Colts, they've been earmarked as Super Bowl Champions. It's tough to pick against an undefeated record.

All that being said, I've been so impressed with Eli Manning's development these last four weeks that I'm willing to take the underdog. What can I say? I believe in the New York Giants.

Prediction: Giants 31, Patriots 28

Raymond Carver, edited by Gordon Lish

It isn't a thing you see often, I'll say that much.

They tell me this is Goliath.

I believe in Giants.

Prediction: G.

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Comments

That had to be the worst Jane Austen parody I have ever read. I presume the author never read any Austen, and just felt that there was a need to include a bit of chick-lit.

Posted by: Sean Carroll | Feb 10, 2008 5:43:00 PM

Ditto to what Sean Carroll said. That Austen bit needs to be Gordon Lish-ed out of there.

Posted by: April | Feb 11, 2008 11:54:24 AM

McSweeney's is ruining literature. So nauseating.

Posted by: Poppycock | Feb 13, 2008 1:07:17 AM

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