Couldn't leave it alone...

I'm not usually one for noticing current events enough to then comment on said events later. That being said, a headline caught my eye that seemed so absurd, so outlandish, I can't leave it alone. Also, I'm a product of my generation (read: Saturday morning pop culture), so when it shows up in the news, I take notice. So, without further adieu, here's the (brief) article...

The Green Ranger joins MMA

Now, I've already emailed this link to the friends I knew would give a crap about this kind of announcement (unfortunately, that means most/all of my known readers...), so this is not new to some. It was one of those stories I had to click on. I couldn't help it, I swear...

Let me explain something: I know little about MMA fighting and the UFC. I do know it is about super buff dudes just wailing on each other till one gives up. Now comes the ridiculous parts: I know they hired and promoted a homeless guy (whose name I've forgotten) AND said homeless guy got knocked out early in the first round. I know that former WWF (yes, I still call it the WWF...) member Brock Lesner has transferred over to the UFC to make a 'name' for himself (whatever that means...). I also know that a lot of people take this kind of 'sport' REALLY seriously...

Even with all that being said, I have to draw the line at the FREAKING Green Ranger joining their ranks. It is just super ridiculous. I am not commenting on the man's martial arts ability. From what I remember, he was one of the more talented cast members (even if a lot of it was dance-esque and leaping like a freak...), so he most likely can compete. All together though, it's just absurd. The man was a beloved, and semi-complex, character from a lot of the current 16 to 24 demographic. Now, I don't know if the UFC wants more viewers in that bracket (could be), but even thinking about it gets the 'What the hell?' juices flowing...

Not much more to weigh in about the topic. It was too 'huh?' to leave alone. I hope he does well and proves me wrong. I mean, if you liked the first two seasons of Power Rangers, you'll probably root for the guy. As I recall, he was the good looking, bad boy, rebel type during this point. Plus, they did give him the coolest weapon and Megazord EVER. Yes, I stand by that. Screw that talking saber or anything else after that point. The Green Ranger summoned a Godzilla-esque robot with a trumpet-esque daggerflute. Go, Green Ranger, GO!!!