April Fools Prank Recap

Alright, it's time to get back to reality. To all my fellow Raider fans and Laker fans who are not interested in the whole Anime fiasco, I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for completely shunning you guys away from this blog and because of that, I may have lost a few readers who stop by and read my content. Anyway, if you guys hadn't seen my blog by now, this was what it looked like this afternoon before I changed everything (well, almost everything) back to normal:

I could hear the reaction of "what the hell is this *expletive* Anime *expletive* I'm seeing?" Also, something along the lines of "you sold out MechG" when I announced that this blog would turn into raidersxninersxlakersxwarriors.blogspot.com. First off, the whole raidersxninersxlakersxwarriors thing is completely false. It will still be trueraiderlaker.blogspot.com, then, now, forever (WWE reference). If you guys don't know, my friend, Stillmattic of bleachzealot.blogspot.com, is a huge 49ers and Warriors fan and we have a playful, trash-talking rivalry, when it comes to that. Stillmattic if you're reading this, I'm sorry for framing you, but hey, come reach out to me if you want something to do once Bleach is done and you have nothing else to post (even though you haven't posted in ages and it looks like you've moved on). 

Left to right (character name and Anime title): Raiderettes: Kurumi Tokisaki (Date A Live), Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan), Mine (Akame ga Kill!); Laker Girls: Sinon (Sword Art Online II), Lilith Asami (Trinity Seven), Jibril (No Game No Life)

Now, onto the Anime background and banner. You guessed it, but if you haven't, I lied through my teeth when I said a buddy I know did this Photoshop color swap work for me with my anime harem and it looks way better than my Iron Man mascot. Clearly, I'm a Photoshop veteran and I did this myself. Yeah, wasted effort, but to be honest, I've done these color edits of my anime harem with my sports teams a long time ago and just did the whole background just this morning. If you guys don't know, anime is a secondary interests (along with video games, wrestling, monster movies, etc.) of mine away from the sports universe. Remember my wallpaper a couple of months back with the Raiders vs. Broncos week 5 matchup and the whole Attack on Titan theme? That was like once in a blue moon, until now, where I would unite my sports passion and anime fandom. Although I admit, the banner with my edits turned out good and maybe it will warrant being on this blog for some occasional purposes. But, that won't be for a long time and I'm still considering dropping the Iron Man unofficial mascot for a whole new banner.

The next step in my prank is a classic, but with a little twist: the old, but gold "Rick Roll." I took a page out of my friend, Stillmattic's Bleach blog of using the Wikplayer and added this awesome mashup of Avicii's "Wake Me Up" and Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down)" with Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" courtesy of mashup artist, nilsofficial. There were two other tracks on that playlist: Billy Gunn's old WWF theme song and the Why the F you Lying (parody of Next's "Too Close), but mostly I wanted to get you guys with the classic Rick Roll mashed up with Avicii and Chumbawamba. 

Anyways, it's all clear now, but I'm keeping the changed layouts on my sidebars and on my posts and I have big plans to come up with a new banner and a new background for the blog. Stay tuned for that. 

New Changes to the Blog

Good morning Raider Nation, Laker Nation, if you passed by this blog overnight, you might've noticed some changes in the blog in terms of the layout. In addition, I've changed the background and the banner. I didn't think the whole Iron Man mascot didn't fit what I envisioned and I just wanted to see my anime harem. To be honest, I think they make me feel at home more. If you guys are big on anime and I know sports and anime don't go hand in hand together all the time, you might know some of these characters. Somebody that I know Photoshopped this for me and man, I was so happy that this became a reality. I mean c'mon it's my favorite female anime characters all drenched in the colors of two of my favorite sports teams! They just fit better and it's totally more bad@$$ than my poor Iron Man mascot edit.

In addition, starting next year, I contacted my friend, Stillmattic and considering he doesn't have much to talk about on his Bleach blog. I offered him an opportunity on my blog and soon, we will become raidersxninersxlakersxwarriors.blogspot.com. I know this is not a favorable outcome for my readers who know that I bleed silver and black and purple and gold for life because then we'll have an all-out war between raiders-niners fans and lakers-warriors fans, but we'll work it out and because of common interests between Stillmattic and myself, we'll find a way to tie in some anime here in there with color edits of our favorite female characters in our team colors. How awesome that would be!

These are some changes to the blog. I'm looking forward to these changes, hopefully you guys look forward to this too. Let me know what you guys think in the comments section. I'll see you guys later.







(April Fools! I'll set it back to normal shortly.)

BAY AREA BRAGGING RIGHTS: RAIDERS vs. 49ers Smack Talk Post (with Stillmattic) Part I

Good evening Raider Nation and welcome to a special Smack Talk post in which my friend, Stillmattic and I, we engaged in a war of words here. Keep in mind, we've had this conversation beforehand and I transcribed all this in a Word document. Considering the length of the conversation this will be split into two parts. I'll say the first part here, we started with some fireworks, then the conversation escalated into a weird @$$ direction thanks to Stillmattic bringing up references to other interests we have in common. Anyway, I'll leave out a key here to denote which one of us is talking and enjoy this entertaining bantering.

KEY: 

MG = MechG

SMT = Stillmattic

*WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE VIEWER'S DISCRETION ADVISED*

SMT: FUCK YO RAIDAHS! #GOLDBLOODED

MG: #RNFL FUCK THE FORTY WHINERS! 

SMT: Gold outshines Silver boi. You know nothing about the worth of that shiny shine shine.

Yeeeeeeeee

MG: Whatever. Alright guys welcome in to a special smack talk post for the 49ers - Raiders game Let me first welcome in to the True Raider Laker, the T.R.L. Stillmattic of Bleach Zealot.

SMT: WHOOO! And this weekend it's the Battle of the Bay and a storm's coming ladies and gentlemen. It's been years since the two duked it out.

MG: Yeah, I told you he writes the best intros. Lol. Anyway Stillmattic and I go way back. We've had a couple of collaborations on his blog, currently were on our third one. But here is our fourth, only this time I have the home field. Lol.

SMT: Home field advantage or not, we are here to prep up for the upcoming game. Bantering before the game only showcases our incredibly desire to see the game in action. So without further ado, I think Khan from Star Trek said it best, "Shall we begin?"

MG: But first, tell the Raider Nation about yourself. Don't worry, they are not going to completely trash you. Maybe in a second but you get the point. So Stillmateezy how did you become a Niner fan?

SMT: I became a Niner Fan when my family started taking an interest in the team whenever they were in the playoffs. It was an exciting & frustrating time because we never made it to the Super Bowl and it was always some team like the Saints orr Seahawks that managed to win the title in the end. Prior to taking an interest in Football for that matter, I supported my cousins's love for the Denver Broncos. I just recently last year began taking an interest in football so as to create an identity for myself much like my fondness for the Golden State Warriors in Basketball.

MG: See I told you guys, the guy used to be a Donkey fan until we dropped a fifty burger on them in their own stadium!

SMT: HEY! I resent that notion. Though my cousin still adores the Broncos, I'm now and forever will always be rocking the gold blooded. Peyton Manning or not, my heart shines for the red & gold. Kaepernick needs to step his game up and not sock ya hear. That last game was a disappointment and Sherman once again getting a little too cocky. I believe the 49ers may have a chance if we follow 3 words: DON'T FUCK UP!

MG: Kaepernick? More like Krapperdick. But no worries yeah that was a Thanksgiving day every Niner fan wants to forget about. Hey look on the bright side, my Raiders just got shut out 52-0 against the Rams

SMT: My mind is scarred still ladies and gentlemen. It was such a lovely Thanksgiving dinner until the Fire Nation (49ers) got their @$$e% handed to them by the Water Tribe (Seahawks).

MG: See guys the thing about Stillmattic is that he hasn't suffered that much as I did.

SMT: But I believe we can beat a team that lost to the Rams. Literally, they got Rammed in the Arses 52-0. I have yet to suffer as MechG said, but I'll soon be on my way.

MG: Dude, you have 7 wins and still in the playoff hunt. We just only got 1 win and playing for a top 5 pick in the draft!

SMT: 7's a lucky #. All you guys did was take a piss. You're getting crapped on and f*ed on all sides. Face it ~ the epic showdown we're seeing this weekend comes down you guys taking a #2 or us winning 8 games, which in the Bible means "A New Beginning." A new beginning for us means there's hope yet. Jim, I gotta tell ya, we need you more than ever ya sexy bastard you. Oh btw, this here poster signifies the epicness of this week's game:

MG: Yes that is epic. But you want to know a secret about Jim that will possibly scar you for life?

SMT: What's that?

MG: He got his first coaching gig from the Raiders.

SMT: He realized then that Silver doesn't shine as bright as the 49ers and hence why he's aiming for GOLD

MG: Nah man there's a reason why he wears black all the time. Look at his cap, look at his long sleeve all black. He has the look, the attitude of a RAIDER! It's too bad he's on a Niner team that has Squidward as a Quarterback and an ass of an offensive coordinator. #JimHarbaughtoOakland

SMT: The 49ers love Jim. Jim stay because you can turn the team around so that we don't suck dick like what happened in the last game. Be smart with the plays and follow through. Kae has to not worry about getting pummeled. Ji may have the attitude of a Raider, but his heart belongs now to the 49ers. #Jimisthemanwiththeplan

MG: Your owner and GM is saying otherwise. Kaepernick is not a QB. We have what the Niners do not have and that's the QB of the future. And that QB is DEREK CARR! It's too bad he's surrounded with a SHITTY SUPPORTING CAST AND A SHITTY COACHING STAFF!

SMT: Derek Carr, more like Derek Hardy Har Har. And you want to know something coincidental MechG?

MG: What? Or enlighten us.

SMT: My gurl right here is rocking the 49ers Red, Black, & Gold. We mustn't lose our way! #Ryuko49er

MG: How come you guys keep losing your way to Seattle then? Huh? HUH?

SMT: Sometimes a winding road is difficult to cross. It's a sign that we need to focus more on the road rather than getting lose in it. Pitt said it best ~

MG: Lol...

SMT: This is going to be a Battle of the Bay played out in bantering & Memes! If that's how you wanna play ya Gayder, then it's on like Donkey Kong!

MG: Hey you may have Ryuko riding the Blood and Piss oops I mean Red and Gold. But I got Lightning repping the Silver and Black!

SMT: Then why she always so emotionless? It's like you guys are trying to fuck up. Lol yet she sports some gold....a traitor perhaps?

MG: Before I resume, if you guys don't what Stillmattic and I are doing. Go to Bleach Zealot and look through all the Fight Night archives or check my YouTube channel youtube.com/mechg2994 for the references.

MG: Hey I see a little orange in Ryuko. Those are not Whiner colors. Those are Donkey colors. And I hate em either way.

SMT: Ryuko's scissor blades will cut through all black & silver.

MG: Ok, ok I think we're plugging something unrelated just a little too much. It's good to draw in some Anime and Video Game fans who are Niner and Raider fans, but let's get back on topic.

SMT: Hey, Chelsea's on our side too. She rocking the red & black. She got a heart of Gold behind her mischief And Akame as well. But.....I digress.

MG: Ok, lol. First Kill la Kill, then Final Fantasy, now Akame ga Kill, I don't even know where this is even going.

*Part 2 posted below*

RAIDERS-49ers Smack Talk Post Part II (with Stillmattic)

This is the final part of our banter. The first part was basically an appetizer and basically both me and Stillmattic exchanging insults and memes and it got to the point where we really went off topic and start referencing stuff that we have in common like Anime and video games. In this part, this is where we get to the meat of the whole conversation. We start being more analytical and start exchanging cold hard facts regarding both of our teams and their respective fanbases, the Niner Empire and the Raider Nation. Enjoy. 

KEY:

MG = MechG

SMT = Stillmattic

*WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE VIEWER'S DISCRETION ADVISED*

SMT: This is bringing in the best of both worlds. Cuz we Soaring and Flying over the Raider Nation. It's Leonides vs. Xerxes ladies and gentlemen. Leonides leads us into battle while Xerxes (Carr) just waits for us to attack

MG: Why do you guys even call yourselves the Niner Empire then if you're going to reference the Niners as Leonidas and the 300 spartans? No Xerxes is Kaepernick while Carr is Leonidas. The Niner Empire is the Persian Empire and the Raider Nation is SPARTA! GET IT RIGHT! Because we will fight to the death to remain in Oakland to remain in the Bay Area and what better way to shock the Bay Area by beating the best in the Bay!

SMT: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk, but you're no bite. You bit off more than you can chew. Talk is cheap and unless you prove this weekend, the Empire crushes Nations. We shall overcome because we are headstrong.

MG: Well I'm not gonna sugar coat that. Our last regular season win against you guys was in 2000. Almost a decade. I bet you didn't know that fact did you? See that's how you separate the bandwagoners from the loyal and dedicated fans. Funny thing is you weren't even a Niner fan when they won against us 2002, 2006, and 2010 so how can you brag when you still have to witness a win first hand as an actual fan?

SMT: I'm like a baby taking his first steps. I've been informed about our past victories and I can proudly say, I am glad you were crushed. #Newbeginnings #Themoreyouknow

MG: And apparently that baby tends to cry and whine whenever the Niners lose. Just like every Niner bandwagoner out there. And you know what grinds my gears?

SMT: Your team sucking this weekend?

MG: The have the nerve to take their frustrations out on us every single fucking time they lose! Even in the years we're not playing against each other. Here is the basic algorithm for Niner fans:

Did the Niners win?

YES => Talk Shit about the Raiders

NO => Talk Shit about the Raiders

SMT: We're a proud team. Everyone else is the enemy. We like the Terminators, ya'll are targets

MG: And then there's the Shermanator that kills those Terminators. But you know something? It's Kaepernick's lucky day! He gets to throw to another #25!

SMT: He better not F up this time. This is the BATTLE OF THE BAY. Bay Area be going apesh*t over this. We've been waiting for this ever since it was announced. Kaepernick, you DO NOT WANT TO DISAPPOINT US BY PASSING IT TO SOMEONE ELSE!

MG: I could totally imagine "Kaepernick throws IT'S INTERCEPTED BY D.J. HAYDEN! You know who we also got? Your former teammates who know you guys inside and out. Tarell Brown and Carlos Rogers! Except Rogers is out for the season, but still we got Tarell!

SMT: Teamwork is the key this. Where was yours during the RAMS game?

MG: Where was yours when the RAMS shocked you in your own house? Because Kaepernick was fumblin and tumblin. 

SMT: Seems like your coordination was a bit off and your perceptions were off as well. So what makes you so sure that this weekend won't be the next Masscare? We both got F'd in the RAMs It's like they want us to pit against one another and the winner dukes it out with them in a rematch. You guys will be fumblin, tumbling, jumblin, crumbling.

MG: Do you even see the games? Your offense is not that good and Kaepernick looks lost out there. I see all the games, I hear the complaints from Niner fans. Hey just be lucky you guys have a solid defense because your offense ain't doing shit

SMT: That's why we prepping. Prepping and ya'll be wiping yo candy @$$es

MG: By the way, guys in the comments section who do you think is winning these war of words? Comment Stilmattic or MechG below and let us know.

MG: Don't let the next game against the Seahawks at Seattle get through your head. Ask the Chiefs they were looking ahead to Denver over us for 1st place in the AFC West and you know what happened? We caught them by surprise and gained our first win. Cuz we're the RAIDERS and even though we don't have a winning season in the past 12 years, we find ways to spoil the hopes and dreams of playoff and potential Super Bowl contenders and catch those motherfuckers by surprise!

SMT: Highlander: There can only be one. This Weekend ~ Battle of the Bay.

MG: I think that's good place to stop. So time for some final thoughts. What do you think the Niners should do to get this win?

SMT: And what do you the Raiders need to do to amp up their game? Comment below and let us know

MG: So Stillmattic, what do your Niners need to do?

SMT: 

1) Not F Up

2) Not choke

3) No passing it to the other team

4) Keep our Cool

5) Be Aggressive

6) Offense & Defense needs to be balanced

7) No Fumbles

8) Try to get 1st Down quickly

9) Think before you act

10) Kiss your biceps long

And what of you MechG, what is your strategy that you'd recommend to the Raiders?

MG: Well this is where my football expertise comes to play:

1) Defense has to show up (Jason Tarver's playcalling included)

2) Give Marcel Reece the ball

3) Give Latavius Murray the ball

4) Greg Olson has to stop calling pussy ass offensive plays

5) O-line's gotta contain Ahmad Brooks, Justin Smith, and Aldon Smith from getting to Carr

6) No quick 3 and outs

7) Turn Khalil Mack and Sio Moore loose, they have the speed to get after Kaepernick

8) This is in OAKLAND! And this may be the last Battle of the Bay game if the Raiders decide to move out of Oakland after this season

9) Derek Carr, like Tony Sparano said this is your team, this is also a game for bragging rights, make good decisions and override Olson's boring @$$ playcalling if needed

10) Receivers, CATCH THE GODDAMN BALL WHEN DEREK CARR THROWS TO YOU! Get separation too and run the right freakin' routes!

SMT: 10vs10 Perfect!

MG: Well, looks like that wraps it up. Stillmattic a pleasure working with you. We managed to get through this without any fist fights or brawls happening. Anyway Battle of the Bay Week 14 49ers vs. Raiders I will provide the Q-by-Q, Halftime, and Full Recap posts on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 PM Pacific Time. Be sure to check out Stillmattic's blog on bleachzealot.blogspot.com to keep track of our current collaboration. And Stillmattic, say what you always say every time you wrap up a post. 

SMT: Thank You again. It was pleasure! Be sure to check for updates during the game

MG: Dude where's your catchphrase?

SMT: Stay Classy! May the best team win *cough* 49ers

MG: Raiders! Ok guys, I'll see you on Sunday.

49ers vs. Raiders, kickoff at 1:25 PM Pacific Time on Sunday, Q-by-Q, Halftime, and Full Recap post will be provided. Remember to check out Stillmattic's blog on bleachzealot.blogspot.com to see our current Fight Night collaboration.