The Bell Curve

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Phillies win the World Series. Plus 2008

Cole Hamels wins playoffs MVP. Still, it sucks that PW beat us to that So Taguchi cover story. Plus 35

Chase Utley's "world fucking champions" declaration carried live on several radio and TV stations. And Mayfair finally understood that the Phillies had won. Plus 20fucking08!

Joe Biden rallies with members of the Phillies on the eve of the election. "You know, I'm fortunate to be a senator, but I always wanted to be a ballplayer," he tells the team. "That's funny," says Shane Victorino, "I'm a ballplayer, but I always wanted to be a centaur." Plus 9

Broad Street hosts first championship parade in 28 years; more than 2 million attend. Plus 2,000,008

Phillies fans celebrate in the streets after Game 5 victory. "Wooooooo! Woooooooooo! Kinda chilly out here. Wooooooo! If only we had a heat source or some kind of — Woooooooooo! — vigorous physical activity to keep us warm. Woooooooooo!" Plus 2008

As impromptu celebration continues, some fans tip over cars, burn trash and vandalize businesses and property. "Man, that was just the thing. Woooooooooo! Hope none of these car owners has a blog." Plus 1

Phillies fan Ted Passon raises money online at phillyfixmycar.blogspot.com to pay for his overturned car. South Philly man who came home piss-drunk tries to launch phillyfixmymarriage.blogspot.com, but can't find keyboard on his toaster. Plus 10

Total Pluses: 2,006,087

Total Minuses: 0

Total for the Week 2,006,087

Last Week's Total: -4