Deux, Deux, Dumb

The latest Chris Berman video is not a rant but rather a tutorial in drug smuggling and lying to customs officials. Berman sneaked codeine-based pills called 222s (or "deux-deux-deuxs") into the United States from Canada because, let's face it, "a little eight-percent codeine never hurt anybody."

During this particular MNF broadcast, Berman admits that he took "four deux-deux-deuxs at six o'clock," which according to my cursory Internet search appears to be double the recommended dosage. He also jokes that because the pills are legal in Canada, he always looks forward to calling Blue Jays games in Toronto. With an ego to match his girth, you have to wonder if Chris Berman will feel ashamed about this. My guess? Probably not. And maybe he shouldn't. Perhaps the shame should fall on us for our voyeurism? Nah. C'est la vie in the land of YouTube.

You also have to wonder about ESPN's response. The four-letter network suspended anchorwoman Dana Jacobson for drunkenness at the Mike & Mike roast, but what will they do about Berman, who ostensibly with their knowledge committed crimes on their dime, and not recently but some time ago. Perhaps they reprimanded him years ago behind the scenes, but now that it's public, a private slap on the wrist is no longer a sufficient response to this slap in the face to the so-called World Wide Leaders.