{"id":26934,"date":"2022-08-18T15:39:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T19:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/?p=26934"},"modified":"2022-08-18T15:39:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T19:39:25","slug":"week-13-previews-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-13-previews-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 13 Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Christo and Dingle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We (your Media Overlords) decided to give the media team a little recess until after Labor Day. So we\u2019re throwing it back to when we used to do Previews in the format of \u2018What [insert weird category] is your team\u2019 in lieu of real hockey previews!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biters v Cobra Kai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM-1024x513.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26937\" width=\"559\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.40-PM.png 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m solely picking the Biters\u2019 ice cream because of their team name. And for that reason, they\u2019ve been dubbed the Lick-a-Color. Probably the most want-to-bite frozen treat out there. Who really wants to wait for it to start dripping on your hand before seeing all the colors within.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai, on the other melted hand, are the oldie but goodie Ice Cream Sandwich. Is it the most colorful, innovative, flavorful ice cream out there? Nope. But it\u2019s an ageless classic that, like Cobra Kai, understands how to get it done. Well-rounded (I realize it\u2019s a rectangle) and delicious\u2014exactly how Russ describes his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Biters 2 CK 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gremlins v Demons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26938\" width=\"599\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.51-PM.png 1058w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Demons are obviously a Screwball. Seems like a good idea at first but by the end of it your tongue is numb from trying to get to the gumball at the bottom that\u2019s so frozen you almost break your jaw &#8211; just a total mess and nobody\u2019s having a good time!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gremlins are Snoopy &#8211; a classic that\u2019s maybe not the most exciting but those who like Snoopy just <em>get it.<\/em> It\u2019s not usually anyone\u2019s first choice but it can prove to be delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: 2-2 OT Demons take it in a lolshootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filthier v Vertz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM-1024x465.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26939\" width=\"566\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.33.57-PM.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertz are def the most twisted of ice creams in the ever-polarizing Creamsicle. I\u2019ll let your disgusting minds make the jokes here, but it\u2019s some people\u2019s favorites and others\u2019 absolute last choice\u2026just like the Vertz. Filthier are a more traditional, chocolate-based ice cream\u2014The Klondike Bar. \u201cWhat would you do for a Klondike Bar?\u201d No. More like, what would you do for the PBR Cup?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Vertz 3 Filthier 2. Don\u2019t let the Vertz get hot. Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rainbows v Bad Seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26940\" width=\"582\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.05-PM.png 1106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad Seeds are another classic, the Bubble Play. Very tasty, hits the spot, but also kind of niche and isn\u2019t bankrupting small children\u2019s allowance everywhere. The Rainbows are the Bubble Gum Swirl, sometimes forgotten about but a crowd pleaser nonetheless. <em>An anecdote from my personal life that nobody asked for: <\/em>my younger brother\u2019s 2 favorites were Bubble Play and Bubble Gum Swirl. But ultimately Bubble Gum Swirl started to win out, as the Bubble Play was a bit overhyped and a plain cherry ice pop with a gumball that loses flavor in 2 seconds is not as fun to eat as actual bubble gum flavored ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Rainbows take it 2-1 towards the end of regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresh Kills v Hookers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.13-PM.png 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Going out on a limb here and naming Le Fresh Kills Maple Taffy in honor of their Canadian heritage. Mind you, 1) I\u2019m 90% sure Canadian ice cream trucks don\u2019t sell this and 2) the only reason I know this is Canadian is because of an episode of <em>Parts Unknown. <\/em>But we digress! It\u2019s on a stick and it\u2019s dessert, so it is decided. Hookers are Strawberry Shortcake because if I was a hooker, that would be my name (this is Matt not Jess writing this, full disclosure). Also, not sure if anyone else has this memory with these, but the wood from the popsicle stick always seemed to come through in the strawberry flavoring. It\u2019s like 50% strawberry, 50% wood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: FK 4 Hookers 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poutine v Riots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM-1024x564.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM-1024x564.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.20-PM.png 1184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poutine are a Snickers bar because that\u2019s exactly what they\u2019re doing from the top of the standings\u2026snickering. Don\u2019t think too many BTSH pundits had Poutine tied for 1st in the league (s\/o Skyfighters as well) about 3\/4 through the season. We\u2019ll keep it in the branded Candy Corporation world with Riots as a Crunch Bar. Another solid\u2014yet slept-on\u2014option and with Riots only two points behind the league leaders, we\u2019ll leave it up to the viewers to decide who wins this showdown in the comment section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Poutine 4-2 *You really thought the Media Overlords would let you decide the outcome. HA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fuzz v WTP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM-1024x486.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.25-PM.png 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuzz is the King Cone. Been around for fucking ever, reigns supreme on the ice cream truck, and yet nobody really likes it. But it\u2019s destined to be at the top for quite some time. WTP is the choco taco, a zany staple loved by many with a fast rise to stardom, only to be discontinued this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Fuzz 3, WTP 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sky Fighters v Agents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.33-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.33-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26944\" width=\"464\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.33-PM.png 894w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.33-PM-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.33-PM-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we have what seems like a metaphor for an evolution of ice cream. The Agents are the Push Pop. The Push Pop is if \u201ci\u2019m baby\u201d was an ice cream. Young and new on the scene, not yet ready to compete with the show stoppers &#8211; but still delicious! Sky Fighters are the Cyclone. A powerful (seriously those things are thick and filled with sugar) popsicle that often surprises ice cream purveyors with how tasty it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Sky Fighters 4, Agents 0.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lbs v Instant Karma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.44-PM.png 1218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Going solely off the team name again for this one, but Lbs are the Good Humor Birthday Cake Dessert Bar. I googled \u201cHighest Calorie Ice Cream Bar\u201d and this was number one. Also, this has Scotty K written all over it. After much consideration, I\u2019ve awarded Karma the Sno Cone. You really never know what you\u2019re gonna get with a Sno Cone. If the ice is too frozen and\/or there\u2019s not enough syrup, you\u2019re essentially gnawing on a frozen, flavorless snowball. But if there\u2019s loads of syrup and the ice is perfectly shaved, it\u2019s hard to find a more refreshing summer treat. It\u2019s been a tale of two Karmas this year. When they\u2019re on, they\u2019re on. But when they\u2019re not\u2026frozen snowball.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Lbs 5 Karma 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mega Touch v Butchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM-1024x454.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-3.34.50-PM.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Butchers are Tweety.&nbsp; Another classic but sometimes looks like a bit of a mess when you compare the actual ice cream to its packaging (talk about expectations vs reality am I right folks?!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mega is the Klondike Oreo Sandwich. Pretty powerful and definitely favored ahead of some of the classics but it\u2019s not going to sell out on a hot day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Mega 3 Butchers 0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Christo and Dingle We (your Media Overlords) decided to give the media team a little recess until after Labor Day. So we\u2019re throwing it back to when we used to do Previews in the format of \u2018What [insert weird category] is your team\u2019 in lieu of real hockey previews!!! 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