We’re all looking for a reason to cheer up these days, and what better way than to find some humor with Barstool Sports blogger, expert on all things Patriots, and comic Jerry Thornton—while enjoying a brew from BHZ?!
Thornton, an author and friend of BHZ, collaborated with us on the creation of Five Rings Red Ale in celebration of his book Five Rings, which explores the Super Bowl history of the Patriots. BHZ was honored to hold a book signing for Five Rings. With great beer, lots of friends & fans, Irish music and good eats, a fine time was had by all!
Whether Thornton is blogging about Tom Brady’s new digs in “St. Jetersburg”, or quipping about Tiffany Lewis’s TikTok or Carole Baskin’s missing Tiger King husband, Thornton gives us a lighthearted look at what’s unfolding in the sports and entertainment world.
When asked if there are any parallels in our resiliency during our current health crisis and Tom Brady leaving the Pats he relayed the following:
“The funny thing is, this is exactly what I pictured the world would be like if Tom Brady ever left the Patriots. Businesses and schools shut down. Major city streets empty. The economy in free fall. Me sitting fully dressed in the shower with my knees pressed against my chest, drinking more Bamboozled by Hops than usual. We survived Spygate, the Super Bowls That Shall Not Be Named I & II, Deflategate and The Philly Special. We can survive anything. Let the Jarrett Stidham (“Studham”) Era begin!”
However, Thornton doesn’t just poke fun to entertain, he also finds creative ways to highlight the good, with his wit. Recently, his blog included "How to Talk to Your Kids About Tom Brady", and "A Troubled World Needs to Celebrate 3-28 Day Now More Than Ever". One of his posts about the Kraft family highlights the good of the human spirit, "Mr. Kraft Sent AirKraft One to China to Bring Back 1.7 Million n95 Masks".
Thornton commented, “People are entitled to feel anyway they want about the Kraft family helping deliver 1.7 million masks to Massachusetts and New York. Except surprised. This is totally consistent with the sort of philanthropic efforts they’ve been conducting since Mr. Kraft bought the most laughingstock franchise playing in the worst stadium in all of sports 25 years ago and turned it into an empire.”
Ever the entertainer, we also discussed the reality of UFO’s which we both concur are definitely “a thing”…whatever that might be?! Thornton blogged about a close “encounter” that he had not long ago, and he states:
“UFOs are real and the evidence is all around us. And whoever is visiting us is noticing that something major is going on and they’ve increased their activities because sightings are way up. Aside from the obvious peace offering of a case of Barrel House Z, I say we let Bill Belichick represent us. One, because I’m 90% convinced he’s one of them. And two, he’ll end up signing a bunch of them to win his next six rings.”
However, UFO’s aside, and on a more serious note, Thornton says that, “the difficult moments bring out the best in us”; he also acknowledges that the medical professionals, first responders, and our military personnel will save the day, but says that he, “can’t imagine getting through the tough times WITHOUT humor” and if that’s how he can contribute he is up to the task.
Now, please, kick back with a BHZ beer, and enjoy some of Thornton's cheer!