2 Scoops International: Joao Pessoa, Brazil

I’m going to get straight to the point, I’m in Brazil and everything is gorgeous. First of all the ladies here must eat something or maybe it’s in the oxygen because the people down here are too fine. Secondly, the food is pretty tasty. They got something called empanadas, they’re like these muffins that are stuffed with a bunch of stuff. 

The ones I ate had bacon bits (even though the menu said sausage) and cheese and these other ones had this weird meat paste (even though the menu said some type of beef) and cheese. The bacon stuffed one was straight fire but I’m not a fan of my muffins being injected with meat paste. Yo, there also this acai ice cream type stuff, it is the best thing I've had in my whole life. I can't be more serious with y'all. 

I guess acai is some kind of berry and then they put all kinds of stuff in it like nuts, bananas, condensed milk and honey. To top it all off they just give you a bunch of frozen acai to cover all your ice cream needs. 

Let me talk about the people down here for a second. Brazilians either look Hispanic or black, I don’t think there’s a certain Brazilian look. I probably couldn’t distinguish a Brazilian guy from a Puerto Rican in a crowd or a black guy depending on his complexion. But the women on the other hand... 

I just wish I knew Portuguese before coming down here. It’s like I said before, it’s got to be something they eat. Other than looks, the people down here are really nice. I’ve gotten lucky a few times where the person in front of me in line knew English so they were able translate my order for me when I’m trying to get some food. I have been mistaken for being Brazilian of few times maybe that made a difference of how nice these strangers were.

Let’s talk about the place I’m in for a second, Joao Pessoa. The city has around 700,000 people so it’s not too big and it’s not as developed as Milwaukee is. But, like Milwaukee, Joao Pessoa is on the coast except down here it’s right on the Atlantic Ocean and the water is the perfect temperature. There are a lot of slums like in the movies that are based in Brazil and a lot a palm trees. It’s currently winter down and it’s been in the 70s all week...

If the winters in Milwaukee were in the high 70s I’d actually make an effort to go to class everyday. (Low key I still go to class with snow on the ground but the struggle is real)

That’s all I’m going to say right now, I think I’m going to try to make videos about the trip so I can go more into detail with all the interesting things that happened while down here. Plus, this is about all I feel like writing to be real.

Special s/o to Parisa she came up with the name of this whole thing, 2 Scoops International, it has a nice ring to it.

The Wrap Up

What's good y'all, it's yourboy_john (follow on twitter if you like) aka 2 Scoops. Now I'd like to start doing a little something called The Wrap Up where I sort of go through some stuff that happened this past week. These will be a little longer than usual but it'll also give you something to look forward to on Mondays.

Germany won the World Cup!!!

It's about time the World Cup ended if you ask me. It's not that I don't care, I just low key lost interest when America got beat by Belgium awhile ago and because I don't really care. I'll still take anyone on in a game of FIFA though, I'm unstoppable with AC Milan. And Mario Gotze is super clutch for that game winning goal. But I sort of forgot about the World Cup this week because of that whole Lebron going back to Cleveland thing, much more important.

Cleveland has got to be the luckiest and unluckiest franchise at the same time in all of sports. 1) They get every first draft pick whenever they want and 2) They get to have Lebron whenever they want. The only unlucky part is that they still suck and will probably always suck. 

There's also word on the street that Drake is looking at houses in Cleveland. This is almost to good to be true. I'm all about Drake but he's an avid nut hugger of Lebron, so is ESPN. But that's none of my business either.

Another really important thing that happened this week is that I started playing Roller Coaster Tycoon again. That was best thing that could've ever happened to me last week. That game is such a great game, I had to tweet about it. 

John's Fun Place is a good name for a theme park right? Yes, yes it is.
— 2 Scoops (@yourboy_John) July 10, 2014

Your six flags doesn't have a tiger show, don't worry, John's Fun Place does
— 2 Scoops (@yourboy_John) July 10, 2014

Ever since opening John's Fun Place to the public, I've been able to live again. Such a great feeling. When I was little my theme parks were lame because I didn't know then what I know now. But now as grown man my brain is full of things that should be put into a theme park. Hence the giant system of swimming pools carving through the park like it's the Mississippi River and all the tigers and camels walking around. John's Fun Place is so fun you'll never want anything else in your life, facts only.


Here's some tunes I ran into since my last post, it's been awhile. Happy Monday.

Buy The World - Mike Will Made It feat. Future, Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar


Old English feat. Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs and A$AP Ferg 


Seen It All - Jeezy Feat. Jay Z

USA vs Belgium preview and prediction

America wins 2-1, so simple it hurts. There's no reason why you would even think about the result. What's the first thing you think of when you hear Belgium........waffles. Let's see what the authority over American breakfast has to say about that.

We don't believe in Belgium waffles
— Waffle House (@WaffleHouse) June 30, 2014 

There you have it, if the Waffle House doesn't believe in Belgium waffles neither do I. Anyways that was the prediction part, now for the preview.

AMERICA

Team USA is so good at soccer. We basically gave the Germans first place in the Group of Death. We didn't need to win that game to advance anyway. So I'm not worried, you saw my prediction, everything will be good.

BELGIUM

I like this team. Hazard is the man to watch on the pitch, his name his cool and he's solid player. They're pretty fun to play as in FIFA too. A special s/o goes to Fellaini aka Afro Thunder. I'm mad he's the only one the team with a fro.

UPDATE: Fellaini isn't the only one on the team with an afro

@yourboy_John your post is inaccurate. Axel Witsel also has an afro
— Good Guy Gee (@DarienGee30) July 1, 2014

S/O to Good Guy Gee #GetGeeTo1k

Side Note: Top 5 places to eat before you die:
Chick Fil A
Waffle House
In n Out Burger
Gates BBQ
Culvers

These places are regional, especially Gates BBQ (there's only like two in Kansas City) so you have to be in the right place at the right time you want to eat at these places.

NBA Draft Preview

So the draft is among us and what better way to predict how good this draft class is going to be than to go only by these pictures they had to take.

Jabari Parker

I can tell that Parker finds time for business and pleasure. He's in a full suit and he's dribbling a basketball, the perfect balance of work and play. I'll bet you a million dollars that he'll go to a party during his NBA career but not until he wins a championship ring. Parker has his priorities straight.

Andrew Wiggins

I can already tell this guy is in to win and only win. The photographer told Wiggins look natural and Wiggins naturally hit the power stance. This guy was born to play basketball. His shirt is untucked because who plays basketball with their shirt tucked in, no one. Oh and you think he naturally held the ball to show the Spalding logo, of course he did.

Dante Exum

Dante Exum? Oh yea, he's that Australian guy. Looks like he's got good passing form so he'll be a solid guard for whoever drafts him. I still have no idea who he is. Hey, I bet you that I can google videos of his highlights faster than you can.

Doug McDermott

Wow he's white. I know he went to Creighton but come on. Anyways, McBuckets won't give your coach any problems. Clearly the rules of this photo shoot was to sit on the stool and smile while holding a basketball. Out of all the draft prospects, McBuckets was the only one who listened. He's the safest pick in this years draft.

USA and Portugal Tie 2-2

Ok, so lets start out with the positives, our president is black and America is the best country in the world.

Now with the negatives, we didn't win because this happened......

Varela's equalizer at the last minute of stoppage time! https://t.co/04l4hmaSiK
— 2014 World Cup (@TheWorIdCup) June 22, 2014

There was like 10 secs left in the whole game. I was 10 secs away from crip walking all the way to Brazil. I was 10 secs away from being happy for the rest of my life.

After considering all the pros and cons Team USA has something that Portugal doesn't, a rapper. American hero Clint Dempsey, I mean, Deuce (his rapper name) can spit mad bars.



Is that the guy whose scored 4 goals in 8 World Cup games? Yes, yes it is. I like our chances, all we need is a tie or we can advance with the tiebreaker. Please bring Germany on a sliver platter, thank you.

P.S. This may be the most American tweet ever.

The tiebreaker should be number of moon landings 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— UGA Spike Squad (@UGASPIKESQUAD) June 22, 2014

Kirko Bangz can ball

This is the same guy who has that one song that sounds cool. You don't know what song I'm talking about, here you go.


I always wondered what one hit wonders did after making their one hit. If you're Soulja Boy you continue making garbage songs. But if you're Kirko Bangz you play in celebrity basketball games and get buckets.

Ladies and Gentleman, Tiger Woods is back

After going through some back surgery, Tiger will make is return to golf for the millionth time next week at his own tournament the Quicken Loans National. That's probably one of the biggest power moves I've ever seen, with the whole golf world wondering when he'll come back to golf he makes his return at his own golf tournament. Not only does Tiger play golf, he runs golf. Let's face it, golf is boring without Tiger Woods, tv ratings has been at record lows since Tiger stopped playing to recover from his back injury. I hate to say this but golf needs black people in it. I'm pumped that I can watch golf and not be bored anymore.

Yea, I'm pretty pumped.

USA defeats Ghana 2-1

Am I surprised? No. Am I excited? Yes. Dempsey scored in the first 30 secs and Brooks made the game winner in the final 5 mins, that's so America.

Bring on Portugal, please and thank you.

Jungle Remix - X Ambassadors & Jamie N Commons feat. Jay Z

This song is so World Cup, it screams drop everything and watch soccer. Jay spits mad fire and the beat pumps you up to the highest level. After listening to this, I'm ready to take on the world by myself or something.

USA wins the Curtis Cup

Last week America showed their dominance over the world in sports again by winning the Curtis Cup. For those who don't know the Curtis Cup is an women's international amateur golf competition that's played every two years between a USA team and Great Britain/Ireland team. These are the best female amateurs in the world going up against each other. Another impressive thing is that Mariah Stackhouse was the first black golfer to make the team in the events history. Right now she's playing college golf at Stanford which means she's REALLY good. S/O to all the black female golfers.

P.S. Mariah Stackhouse is from Riverdale, Ga which is where Waka Flocka is from and a little south of College Park where I'm from. We both competed in the Atlanta Junior Golf Association.

P.P.S. In 2007, I made the All-AJGA Team in my division while she won Player of the Year in the women's division. I had no idea she would end up playing for Stanford and representing America in the Curtis Cup and she probably has no idea that I'm blogging about this. Small world.

USA USA USA

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. This is how the end of my World Cup bracket looks like so naturally, this is how to World Cup is going to end this year in real life. It'll be a tough game for the boys in red, white and blue but not tough enough. This is what sports is all about, your home country beating probably the best soccer country in the history of soccer. I just went with my gut on this whole bracket and I think it'll pay off.

Side Note: How likely is it that Team USA will beat Russia, Argentina, Spain, then Brazil (in that order) to win the World Cup? Because that's how I have them getting through this tournament. Oh yea, go make your own bracket on ESPN.com

Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper working on a joint EP

now that chance finally released his verse on "worst guys", maybe he can hurry up and finish the rest of our EP. #hinthint
— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) June 8, 2014

This is the best news I've heard all day, two of my favorite rappers working together on an EP. These guys are good by themselves but together, they're unstoppable. Don't believe me, just listen for yourself.








Y'all need to get excited, because I am.

Throwback Thursday: Aladdin

This is by far the best animated Disney movie. There were so many good things about this movie, it had it all. 

It had the music, all the songs in this movie was straight fire. Find me one person who doesn't know a song from Aladdin, don't worry I'll wait.

It had the romance, Aladdin totally snagged a princess. You can never set your goals too high.

It even had Robin Williams, I don't think the movie would've been the same with someone else playing the genie. On the real, Robin Williams legit made this movie. He made it popular for big name actors and/or comedians to do be in animated films.

Oh yea, Jasmine is definitely the best Disney princess by a landslide. She even has a pet tiger, such a power move right there.

Kate Upton: A true activist

I just heard that Los Angeles Country Club doesn't allow women to golf until noon.That is the most insulting news I've heard! It's 2014
— Kate Upton (@KateUpton) June 4, 2014

In the world of social media activists, Kate Upton is another person to take a stand via twitter. So apparently the LA Country Club doesn't let women play on their course until noon. If this is true it's pretty bad but if it's not then it just makes things kinda awkward.

.@KateUpton Hey Kate, I'm a LACC woman member and can play any time, any day of the week. You got bad info. Let's play sometime!
— Noel Lucky (@noelluckygolf) June 4, 2014

Well that was awkward.

I'm glad Kate Upton is into golf though, there's a fun fact for anyone who needs one.

Looking For You - Justin Bieber feat. Migos

Is this not what MLK was dreaming about, talk about progress. So Justin Bieber has been trying to be a black guy his whole career, so he must be trying pretty hard if he got Migos on this song. But the thing is I don't know whether to be happy for Bieber for having a song with Migos or to be sad for Migos because they're on a Justin Bieber track. That being said, I don't know if I like the song yet, only time will tell.

Cheyenne Woods qualifies for the US Women's Open

Guess who's headed to Pinehurst!! #USWomensOpen pic.twitter.com/teWUcX0oIv
— Cheyenne Woods (@Cheyenne_Woods) May 29, 2014

s/o to Ms. Woods for continuing to do her thing out on the LPGA. Tiger's niece is an underrated golfer, she had a really good college career at Wake Forest and her professional career is still full of potential. The last time she was in the US Women's Open she missed the cut, so this time she's going to win the whole thing. I'm so calling it.

Now that I got cable, I might have to watch the US Women's Open this year.

Jordan Spieth still looking for that 2nd PGA Tour win

So the Memorial Tournament aka one of the tournaments Tiger wins every year, is this week and Jordan Spieth is still trying to win this year. He should've won the Masters, which I'm still salty about and he could've won the Players Championship but he didn't. This guy needs to find his clutch gene so he can close out with a victory asap. He dropped out of school to go pro and he's ranked 10th in the world right now. He better win this week.

Course here at Muirfield is incredibly pure. Very difficult rough and wicked fast greens.. Just how we like it! Off at 1 tomorrow
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) May 29, 2014

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or nah, but I like the confidence Jordan.

My $15 dream team is better than yours

Ok so after calculating all possible combos I found the best one by far: Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan, Julius Irving, Dirk Nowitzki, and Shaquille O'Neal. I will accept any objections to this but let me remind you, this is probably the best $15 dream team on the face of the earth.

Look at this, I got Thomas running the point which is a genius move on my part. This guy scored 25 of his 43 points in the 3th quarter on a broken ankle during Game 6 of the '88 Finals. He is the definition of putting the team on your back.

At the 2 spot I picked up MJ because he's MJ, next.

At the small forward spot I got Julius Irving aka Dr. J. They didn't call him The Doctor for nothing. He can straight up ball. 

Dr. J was a legend on the streets before becoming a legend on the hard court. There's at least 5 million people there watching him play basketball in this picture, that should prove my point that he's a great player.

Now at the 4 I have Dirk for a couple reasons. 1) He's German and 2) his killer fadeaway jumper that goes in 100% of the time.

And playing the center position I have Shaq. This is such a steal, being only $2 it was a no brainer. How can you lose with a genie on your team, you can't, because he's a genie.

Side Note: This team is just one example showing I'd make a great GM in the near future.

Denzel is at it again

This is what I'm talking about right here, Denzel doing what he does best, doing Denzel things. This movie could've been a cheesy chick flick and I still would want to see it because Denzel is in it. He's getting up there in years but refuses to make to stop making quality movies. All America needs now is a movie with Denzel Washington and Liam Neeson. It's Hollywoods two golden age stars teaming up to make a great film. Come on Hollywood, make it happen.

Nerd Alert: First look of Star Wars Episode VII set

Ok so this is cool. A few things I learned from watching this. 1. JJ is living everyones childhood dream, making a Star Wars movie and 2. I'm pretty sure he made this video just to rub in everyones faces that he's living everyones dream. I'm sure the whole Force for Change thing is a good thing but I'm so jealous of JJ.

Can someone tell what in the world that thing is, I don't even think JJ knows either.

This is guy is a real champion

This guy won by a margin of infinity. I've never seen a guy win more than this guy right here. Let's just start at the beginning, first of all he's got the best seat in the house. Secondly, he's wearing a vintage Hartford Whalers hockey t-shirt to a baseball game, huge power move right there. Third, he's enjoying some delicious baseball popcorn. Oh yea he caught a foul ball, but it clearly wasn't a big deal to him at all.

Throwback Thursday: Good Burger

Talk about an american classic, Good Burger will always have a special place in my heart. That's why the first throwback thursday post is dedicated to this wonderful film. This movie had it all. It had the story, it had the comedy, it had the drama, it had the romance, not to mention Shaq was in it. Kenan and Kel perfected the term on-screen chemistry. Everyone should watch this movie if you get the chance.

About The Money - T.I. feat. Young Thug

So here's T.I. still trying to stay relevant. I'm going to be honest, his best years are behind him. But this song is straight fire though. This is two Atlanta rappers, collabing to make good music. I give it two thumbs up.

Mike Tyson just living life

At Preakness. Thanks @UnderArmour. Had awesome time. Can you spot #tombrady in pic... #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/rrM2WLTO8v
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May 17, 2014

Now spot @TTUKingsbury ... pic.twitter.com/tGUeh1P1jo
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May 17, 2014

This is just Mike Tyson doing Mike Tyson things. Here he is on twitter making us play his version of Where's Waldo. He's over here acting like it's normal to hang out with Patriots QB, Tom Brady and Texas Tech head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, not to mention he's at the Preakness watching horses run around in a circle. This makes me want to go to a horse race, just so I can kick it with the rich and famous. Then I can play some celebrity Where's Waldo on twitter just like Mike Tyson.

P.S. Kliff Kingsbury is being followed by some of the blackest things on twitter, Michael Smith and worldstar. Just thought you should know.

Up Down Remix - T-Pain feat. Kid Ink, Lil Boosie & B.O.B.

Goodness, this isn't a remix this is a brand new song. I love it. T-Pain is killing the one hit wonder game right now. I was just trying to think of a bad T-Pain song and I couldn't think of anything. How many other artists can you say that about, not many.

P.S. FREE BOOSIE! Even though he's already free I feel like I still have to say that.

Nerd Alert: Game of Thrones writer still uses DOS

This is such a win for computer junkies everywhere. For those who don't know, he wrote the books which the show Game of Thrones came from. Those books were written on a DOS operating system. Talk about vintage, Ronald Reagan was president when this operating system came out and this guy still uses it.

This totally looks like someone who still uses DOS. He creepishly reminds me of this old guy that lives next door to me. That guy always pops up out of nowhere too, super creepy.

I'm Back!

Alas, after spending countless days living in the shadows I have made my return. (feel free to play that song while reading this by the way) I was too busy getting done with another year of college, no big deal. I don't even know what to say at this point. So yea, the return of the just 2 scoops blog has arrived again, you're welcome.

Walrus: The Godfather of animals

This was not on accident, it had to be on purpose. Walruses are smarter than they look. That walrus clearly runs things at the zoo or where ever they are. The workers probably address the walrus as sir because they have to.


Yea, Sir the walrus definitely knows what he's doing.

Tiger doesn't let his kids beat him

"We have a lot of putting contests. I can't bend down to pick up the ball out of the hole, so we sand-filled all the holes so you can still putt to a hole. He's getting pretty good and is starting to understand speed and break. That's not something that is easy to pick up. I have my greens running about 13 on the Stimpmeter every day, so your feel has to be a little better. If Sam and Charlie beat me, they're going to earn it. That's how Pop was with me, and I think that's how it should be."

This is classic Tiger. When asked about whether he lets his son beat him in putting contest the answer is no. Plain and simple. The greens they're putting on are a 13 on the Stimpmeter! That's what I like to call a fast green. That's like putting on an ice rink. That's faster than the speed of light basically. If you were to putt on that green and turn on a light switch, the ball would roll in the hole before the light turned on. Oh, and let me remind you that these kids aren't even 10 yet. That's what happens when you're dad is the best golfer in the history of the game I guess.