Hey Mel! Jew’s on First!
During Tuesday night’s Boston Red Sox game, comedian Dennis Leary delivered what blogger Andrew Sullivan is describing as the best commentary yet on Mel Gibson’s recent woes. (Original hat-tip: Former Forward staffer Seth Mnookin, who has a transcript up on his blog.) Forget Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg — Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis is the man.
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