The Jim Brockmire Story

Funny or Die’s “Gamechangers” is fast becoming one of my favorite web series on the Internet, which is not surprising when you consider it comes from a long line of other great recurring videos on the site – “Between Two Ferns” and “Drunk History” immediately come to mind.  The thought behind “Gamechangers” is to take popular themes or storylines from some of the major sports in America, and come up with some hilarious back stories about whatever it is they have chosen to parody.  First, it was the story of Charlie Hoard; an unheralded writer who concocted some recognizable rants that have been espoused by athletes and coaches alike.  Next, was the story of Mt. Tuskegee State running back Willis Jackson, and his thoughts on the horrifying experience that is the NFL draft.  Now comes the tragic fall of an innovative baseball announcer named Jim Brockmire, as told by his biggest fans and some people that cite him as the reason they pursued a career sports journalism.  This may be the best one yet, considering it stars famous SportsCenter anchors, Artie Lange’s biggest fan, and the actor who voices a list of Simpsons characters that includes:  Moe Szyslack, Chief Wiggum, Cletus Spuckler, Dr. Nick Riviera, and Apu Nahasapeempetilon.  The gamechanger for me is the bathroom scene towards the end.