Thank you Miranda… wait, that’s one of the characters, right?

Sex and the City… it’s like crack for women.  They flocked to see the first movie – and they’ll flock to see the sequel, too.

As a guy, I don’t really understand why – but then again, I haven’t seen an episode.

But it’s funny, as I realize the sequel is coming out – because it’s being advertised like crazy… that and I’ve noticed that the localized estrogen levels appear to be above the legal limit.

To be honest, Sex and the City 2 looks somewhat ridiculous.

So wait, these four women are somewhere now where camels roam – yet they’re still sporting shoes that cost more than my entire closet?

And women want to see this?

OK, well… I approve… because if the sequel will be anything like the first movie, the women are already plotting their escape for an evening of sex (in movie form), drinks, gossip and… well, whatever it is women do when they’re out together.

And this is where I step in to declare the Sex and the City 2 movie to be the NEW official sponsor of GUYS NIGHT OUT…

Because there are some men in the world that can go out as they please – as they’re not tied down.

There are also those men that have open situations with the wife where a guys’ night out is no big thing from time to time.

Then there are those that could have their pants lit on fire – but not be able to leave the house to hose themselves down with a stream of water.

For those guys, we encourage you to promote Sex and the City 2.

Let me dive in further…

• When the commercials come on, turn the TV up if the wife is out of the room.

• When the ads for Sex and the City 2 are on, engage with the wife: “Wow, honey… that looks great, you should really get out with some of your friends and watch that one Saturday night.”

• If the wife hasn’t seen the first one, rent it – or toss it to the top of your Netflix queue.  Hell, maybe even buy it on sale at Target or Amazon, if you can.

• On top of that, maybe do a little something romantic to help put her in the mood when she gets back – I mean… you’ve seen the title of the movie, right?

Got me?

Whatever you do, don’t research the show so much that you get dragged to it yourself… that is, if you’re even allowed in.

Seriously, is the movie not just Rated R, but also Rated F – for females only?

Quite possibly…

So while the majority of the ladies bust down the doors at your local theater – spewing out more estrogen than at a bachelorette party – that leaves the men… free for a night out as well.

Because men, you love the wife – but every now and then, you need a night out for some sports and beers.

So, break out the grill, guys – cheer up a few cold ones – and pull a line from Swingers and call me “MONEY” for the idea, because it’s GUYS NIGHT OUT.

Thank me all you want – but also thank those swanky shoe-wearin’ ladies, too – whatever their names are again.

*Note: The following movie clip contains language not suitable for all audiences

Unless you’re living in a bubble – you’re aware that the 82^nd Annual Academy Awards are here – with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosting this year’s event.

The Wife Hates Sports tackled the Oscars already with predictions on the major awards – and now it’s time for the sports spin – twisting and tying in the sports world over the last year or so, by creating its own list of “Sports Oscars”…

…And here they are – The Wife Hates Sports’ 2010 Sports Oscars:

The 2010 Sports Oscars

Best Supporting Actor

Best athlete in a supporting role – as in… putting on a great show, but often being ‘second fiddle’ to a superstar

The Nominees Are: Niklas Backstrom (Washington Capitals – supporting superstar Alex Ovechkin), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder – supporting superstar Kevin Durant), Michael Beasley (Miami Heat – supporting superstar Dwayne Wade) and Pierre Garcon (Indianapolis Colts – supporting superstar receivers Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark)

KP’s Winner: Niklas Backstrom (Washington Capitals) – Discussing the Capitals and Ovechkin come hand in hand, because after all, Ovie is the face of the franchise.  But people should get to know Backstrom, who is currently 5^th in the NHL in total points (77 – 26 goals, 51 assists).

Best Original Score

The most original score recently in sports – whether it’s a touchdown, a dunk, a goal, a hole-in-one, or whatever else.  It just has to be unique and something we don’t see often.

Due to the high volume of nominations, let’s just skip straight to this year’s winner (in an upset) – along with the clip of his feat:

KP’s Winner: Dwayne Wade’s dunk over Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao on a fast break (back in November of 2009).  Take a look for yourself:

Best Original Song

The top song that is frequently played in stadiums throughout the country

The Nominees Are: Let’s Get It Started (Black Eyed Peas), Enter Sandman (Metallica), Hells Bells (AC/DC), Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) and Kernkraft 400 (Zombie Nation)

KP’s Winner: In an upset, I’m going with “Kernkraft 400”, not because it’s the best song in this list – but because it pumps up thousands upon thousands of people in football stadiums throughout the country.  Just hearing it makes me want to jump up and cheer for a big-time play.

Best Costume Design

Top outfit, as in uniform or attire worn by a player or coach in a sport

The Nominees Are: Rick Pitino (Louisville Basketball), Denver Broncos (Throwback Unis) and Bruce Pearl (Tennessee Basketball) – see below:

From left to right: Bruce Pearl, Brandon Marshall (Broncos) and Rick Pitino

KP’s Winner: Bruce Pearl (Tennessee) – Because nothing beats that neon orange – plus the fact that I have no clue where you can even find anything like that.  It’s like Jim Carrey’s getup from Dumb and Dumber.

Best Animated Feature

This award features the top recent animated action by a pleyer or coach – whether a dance, an argument, or whatever comes off as ‘animated’…

The Nominees Are: Seth Greenberg (Virginia Tech basketball), Rex Ryan (New York Jets), Buzz Williams (Marquette basketball) and Bill Lynch (Indiana football)

KP’s Winner: Buzz Williams – Hey, the Oscars often feature upsets featuring winners we’ve never heard of – and it’s possible a lot of people hadn’t seen this one – but it’s amusing.  The dunk was pretty ridiculous, too.

Best Director

Top directed performance through a coach in a sport

The Nominees Are: Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints), Randy Edsall (Connecticut football) and Joe Girardi (New York Yankees)

KP’s Winner: Randy Edsall (pictured – right) – There are plenty of reasons for this pick over a championship coach.  Not only has Coach Edsall built up a program at a school that was only known for basketball, but also he pushed a team to a bowl game and successful season, all after the death of a teammate.

Best Actor

Best athlete or top athlete in an acting peformance over recent memory

The Nominees Are: Charles Barkley (Taco Bell), Peyton Manning (Saturday Night Live) and Brett Favre (Sears)

KP’s Winner: Peyton Manning (Saturday Night Live) – for the video below:

Best Picture

The best overall picture painted by a team in the sports world over the last year

The Nominees Are: Los Angeles Lakers, New York Yankees, Team Canada Hockey, New Orleans Saints and Alabama Crimson Tide

KP’s Winner: New Orleans Saints (Super Bowl XLIV Champs) – It was a heck of a ride for the Drew Brees-led (see right) Saints this season – who upset the Colts, therefore bringing home the title to the city of New Orleans and leaving the country all with nothing to say but, “Who Dat?”

The Wife Hates Sports would like to welcome any additional awards and feedback that you may have – and as always, thanks… and enjoy the Oscars!

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Here at The Wife Hates Sports – we wouldn’t call ourselves movie-predicting masters, but we enjoy watching the Oscars nonetheless – and trying to predict the winners.

Yeah, this isn’t just a sports site – and in this case, here are our predictions for the major categories of the 82^nd Annual Academy Awards:

82^nd Annual Academy Awards: Oscar Predictions

Best Supporting Actress

The Nominees Are: Penelope Cruz (Nine), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Crazy Heart), Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) and Mo’Nique (Precious)

KP’s Prediction: Mo’Nique (Precious)

The Wife’s Prediction: Mo’Nique (Precious)

Best Supporting Actor

The Nominees Are: Matt Damon (Invictus), Woody Harrelson (The Messenger), Christopher Plummer (The Last Station), Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones) and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

KP’s Prediction: Matt Damon (Invictus)

The Wife’s Prediction: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

Best Animated Feature

The Nominees Are: Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Up, The Princess and the Frog and The Secret of Kells

KP’s Prediction: Up

The Wife’s Prediction: Up

Best Director

The Nominees Are: James Cameron (Avatar), Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds), Lee Daniels (Precious), Jason Reitman (Up in the Air)

KP’s Prediction: James Cameron (Avatar)

The Wife’s Prediction: James Cameron (Avatar)

Best Actress

The Nominees Are: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Helen Mirren (The Last Station), Carey Mulligan (An Education), Gabourey Sidibe (Precious), Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

KP’s Prediction: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)

The Wife’s Prediction: Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

Best Actor

The Nominees Are: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), George Clooney (Up in the Air), Colin Firth (A Single Man), Morgan Freeman (Invictus), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)

KP’s Prediction: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)

The Wife’s Prediction: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)

Best Picture

The Nominees Are: Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Up, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, A Serious Man, Inglourious Basterds, Up in the Air

KP’s Prediction: The Hurt Locker

The Wife’s Prediction: Avatar

Now that you’ve seen our predictions… what are yours?