The Manningface

by IwearNumber20 on May 23, 2011 4:31 AM EDT

In light of the recent discussion regarding The Eli Manning Love-fest that occurs in the NY Metro area, I decided my first fan post should be a recycled "Photo Essay" I sent my boss (who happens to be a Giants fan), documenting the "Manning Face". See the actual content I sent my boss after the Jump.

Please note that I respect his ability as a NFL caliber quarterback, regardless of where he may fall on anyone's "Top 15" list, and he is undoubtedly a better footballer than I am a writer or comedian.

Below you can find a short photo essay on the obligatory befuddled facial expression during every Giants meltdown, also known as the "Manning Face". Please note that all but the last 2 manning faces are clearly the result of the Philadelphia Eagles. Please feel free to respond with your own individual captions for each photograph.

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Here Eli shows that lobotomies are no laughing matter, as we can clearly see the sad and desparate facial expression that is the result of losing the front portion of both lobes, most likely due to injuries sustained while ~~diving~~ floundering face first during a late 4th quarter ~~scramble~~ stumble.

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Here, one wonders if he is watching his defense put up a lackluster effort on the Jumbotron, or trying to remember what he had for dinner last Thursday.

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Here Eli's biceps struggle to fill his jersey as much as his team struggled in this game. If arms are "guns", he's rockin' Super Soaker 15's. Manningface.

via blog.nj.com

Here, Eli shows his receivers that you don't need great hands if you have great elbows. However, he is unsure if it will even help, because he knows that accurate passes are the best way to cut down on INTs, not alternative catching methods.

via sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Realizing he actually has been lobotomized, Eli begins to wonder where the front half of his brain is.

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"Man, I wish I woulda known we were wearing the red jerseys today, I could've worn my...I wonder if there will be a line outside of Carlo's bake shop when i get home, I can't believe so many people go there just because of cake bo...Did I remember to DVR cake boss AND ace of cakes?"

I hope you found this photo essay informtive and insightful. While Eli Manning has a very deserved Super Bowl MVP trophy on his mantle in Hoboken, one can not deny the hilarity of the Manning face. The Manning Face leaves us all pondering "what is going on underneath that shaggy ungroomed mop top? Oh no, am I making a Manning Face while contemplating the Manning Face?"

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Like it, or hate it, feel free to comment and improve on my captions. Best caption wins a cookie. *Cough* Time's yours.

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“OooOoo, pretty colors… I’m gonna touch ’em”

No caption necessary.

“Maybe if I slick my hair back I won’t look like an overgrown 12 year old.”

“Maybe if I turn my head I would notice it… Nope.”

“Did you see the way he intercepted that pass right out of the air? That’s theft I tell you! I’ve been robbed!”

“Peyton isn’t as interesting as you might think.”

“That was a great punt return.”

“Huh?”

“Another year, another choke. This is so disappointing.”

“I know I wasn’t touched but the fumble wasn’t that funny! tehehehe”

“Coach, why didn’t you let us wear our pink jerseys today?”

“I just heard Shawn Andrews’ ‘music’”

“Don’t mess with me buster or I’ll give you a nice knuckle sandwich for lunch!”

Tom Coughlin: “Eli? ELI?! ELI?!?! Dammit. Somebody go and get him the smelling salts again.”

“C’mon guys, you’ve got to tackle Asante better than that!”

“Look guys. I’m a zombie.”

“Seriously Shawn, stop singing.”

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *
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by d-jackfan10 on May 23, 2011 5:45 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs

hahahahaha

That was a great punt return killlleddd me

Michael Vick for MVP

by maximdim on May 23, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

HAHA! Do you have an Manning photo database?

"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins

"Yeah, I like to hit people"
-Brandon Graham

by immynimmy on May 23, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

There is an entire website dedicated to the Manningface. Just google Manningface and click on the first result. It’s pretty amazing. Peyton Manning makes some weird ass faces.

by d-jackfan10 on May 23, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

You know, it’s pretty sad very few people on BGN know how to use a goddamn subject line.

"There is no dark side in the moon, really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

You know, it’s pretty sad that you are the only person on this blog that bitches about it :p

I am on my phone and don’t have a problem loading pictures. What kind of computer/internet do you have?

by Route36 on May 23, 2011 8:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

.

I use a Mac and an iTouch, but my Comcast connection is spotty at times and it irritates me that people don’t take the 1 second to type one character – literally, one character – in the title. A-like so.

"There is no dark side in the moon, really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHAHAH I was dying at the smelling salts one

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by Djax10 on May 23, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey come here, Why you hit me like that (lol), I am going to show you!

I am going to try this without looking to see if it helps

Go Desean, you can do it!!

Not again, Keep these Eagles off of me

You want me to do what Tom? You are kidding right?

Yup I shit myself

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs

The last one is priceless.

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
Who would have thought the world could go so crazy that Eagles fans would actually have to defend the rights of Giants to say fuck the Eagles. What’s next, cats fucking dogs?

by KByars on May 23, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Again! Put a fucking subject line! Have some consideration for the mobile users!

"There is no dark side in the moon, really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

relax

get on a computer then if you need a subject line so bad. This isn’t all about you.

by slandog on May 23, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

In case you noticed, I’m not on mobile. But I use mobile often. And I’m not the only one who gets irritated by this. A post like that on any other site would have been removed. Actually. BGN is basically the only site I visit on a regular basis where the mods don’t police photos, something I wish they did more often around here.

And I’d prefer not to have to scroll through and/or waste bandwith on a crappy connection downloading other people’s shit. There’s a reason why the jump is used in fanposts, and it’s the same reason why the title is encouraged on other sites.

You have no problem? Fine. It’s not about you either.

/hissy fit

"There is no dark side in the moon, really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Pump it up.

You’re not getting your way.
Maybe if you scream and stamp your feet BGN will give you what you want.

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by waterfield on May 26, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

“Yup I shit myself” lmfao classic!

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by Djax10 on May 23, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

A day later and I’m still laughing at that last one. Fine work my friend.

by KByars on May 24, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

You all worry about our QB too much….

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on May 23, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

Who’s worried?

by d-jackfan10 on May 23, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

lol, i just don’t get the feeling of “worry” when we play against Eli

"It's good to have critics because that's what motivates you and helps you take your game to another level, ... They talked about Michael Jordan and said he didn't have a jump shot. They say the same thing about me — I can't throw the football and all that. Say whatever you want about me. It makes me strive harder."

- MV7

by Rockstaar02 on May 23, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm glad. I hope the Eagles don't worry about playing the Giants next year either,

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by BigBlueIntervention on May 23, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

We wont

because until you can prove you can beat us, without the worst melt down ever, we will roll on through town. It is all fun though but everyone has to admit the Manning brothers makes some pretty damn funny faces

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

i'll admit its funny

but i have to add in some obligatory iggle hate anyway

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by BigBlueIntervention on May 23, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

oh that’s what this is all for! I just love the smack talk…and especially seeing Eli make all those funny faces…we should consider a caption contest…

- MV7

by Rockstaar02 on May 23, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I am game for that- best pick for each beast team

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

doing it now - !!! hahaha

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not worried about the eagles playing the giants. I’m worried about the eagles playing at all.

by IwearNumber20 on May 23, 2011 12:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

hahaha

and if you look up other QB faces you get this

Hey Mike run this play and I coming back in,, thanks for backing me up

by DcEagles29 on May 23, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions

My favorite Manningface:

“Nooope, Nah-nope, nope nope, nope!”

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by goodfella46er on May 23, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

rec

"If they bring in a cardboard cutout of Nicholas Cage to replace McD, I’d be fine with it as long as it can get this D to execute." - McNabb2Maclin4Philly

by begforme4484 on May 23, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

The Pad

Brandon, give me one of your tampons quick

by greenage on May 23, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

HAHA

I was suppose to start for another week —hahaha

by DcEagles29 on May 24, 2011 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions

No oen bothered to post this Manning Face yet?

I love how he can still look like a DURRR, even when holding the Lombardi.

by brisulph on May 24, 2011 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Wow

Bravo. Now that’s proof that the manningface knows no boundaries.

by IwearNumber20 on May 24, 2011 3:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I just won a bet with my brother about blind squirrels and nuts.

by KByars on May 24, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

I rec this comment kind sir.

Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...

Wild_Eagle!

Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.

-Awarded by Number5

by wild_eagle on May 25, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions