what year is this

the only thing more surprising than the cast of Real World: Key West actually being pretty likeable is that fact that against all odds and reason the NBA playoffs are actually really entertaining - scratch that they're really fucking entertaining

here's who to root for in order of social significance:

1. Miami - Old Shaq is playing for something bigger than himself or his team, he's playing for us, when the train home from work paused for an indeterminate amount of length between Fullerton and Belmont today I looked around at all the semi-broken people and realized that Shaq in his mortal struggles this playoff season was seeking redemption for all of us - even the guy playing Sudoku on his PSP.

2. Cleveland - LeBron is too good for his age - he's freaking me the hell out, not in a bad way but it's a freak out nonetheless. Like if water started talking to you - that's the level of freak out we are dealing with here. It's amazing and vaguely uncomfortable at the same time.

3. L.A. Clippers - remember when you didn't go to Prom? Of course you do. Following the Clippers this playoff season is like getting to go to Prom and being allowed to hang out with the kids who thankfully couldn't explain the origin of Spider-Man to save their lives.