1 goal in the first 5 minutes!!

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In a just world, this would be a New York Times feature story - the Dave Portnoy Effect. I randomly came across a Portnoy pizza review and just so happened to be close by. So I made the trip to Ah-Beetz in Delray Beach, Florida. He had given it an 8.4, which is (apparently) an excellent score.  I don't follow Dave Portnoy. I don't consume Barstool's content, or even relate to the demographic it cultivates. I don't eat much pizza, except with my kids. I don't bet on sports, and generally think adult men who devote excessive hours to watching professional sports are wasting their time. But, as someone who follows the zeitgeist, I can objectively say Portnoy seems like a very good person: -> Earned his success; the free market seldom lies -> Took Cancel Culture head-on and won -> Raised ~$40 million for small businesses during COVID -> Called out fake news outlets like Business Insider long before Ackman buried them -> Personally donated and raised millions for great causes - law enforcement, first responders, animal shelters, etc. - as opposed to having a building named after himself at Harvard. The pizza at Ah-Beetz is excellent. Very much worth the trip. But more interesting is the Dave Portnoy effect. I asked the owner about the influence he's had on their business.  When Portnoy's review aired, Ah-Beetz was a single, small shop in a less-than-desirable strip mall not far from I-95, really far from the beach or what is generally considered a nice part of Palm Beach County. Overnight, there was a two-hour wait, a pop that has never receded (because the food is also great). And now, in less than a year, there are soon-to-be 4 locations and 70 employees, an expansion that they attribute almost entirely to Portnoy. Revenue has increased more than 10x, or millions of dollars that are also attributable to Portnoy, for which he has not received/sought any attention or credit.  Portnoy has completely changed their lives. And this has probably happened countless times all over the country.  (Also, they said he was exceptionally kind and humble, and 100% sincere.) This is America.

Did not think I’d be catching strays from my favorite hockey team today @F3Raleigh

Big thanks to Showtime for stopping by the @NHL_On_TNT broadcast tonight. Great insight into his decision to sign in Hockeytown, and what the greatest American born player to ever lace them up has been through the last few years, and especially last few months. Detroit will be rocking when 88 hits the ice.

👏 @CharlieBakerMA

The difference…..@stoolpresidente

Have you ever seen a prettier truck @VTGoodCarma?

Splashdowns and Blue Mountains today in SF. @PardonMyTake @BarstoolBigCat @PFTCommenter @hen_ease @iamseanscanlon

Hey @USFLBreakers when will the NOLA hat worn by @CoachFedora be available to buy. Thing is 💰. @iamseanscanlon

The reindeer finished their preflight check and are ready for takeoff! Santa's journey is about to begin!

Part of the @F3Raleigh crew out for the @Trophybrewing Trot this morning. Great event, great people. Happy Thanksgiving!

RT this for good luck #RodForHOF

I grew up in Boston with the most obnoxious Boston sports family you could think of and this still made me emotional. I love the people here and if you don’t get it just quiet down

Good morning, especially to you, Jordan Staal #LetsGoCanes @Canes

So proud of these guys right here. Way to go @CoachCarvelUM @UMassHockey #flagship🚩

RT if you care about the Hurricanes

I’ll miss you, Justin.

Please never trade Marcus Smart, thank you

My goodness. Aho is a mutant.