Demo Nation

Week 15: Christmas Party

2011-12-18T14:22:00.000-05:00

Week 13: Suck up FG and Leon Hard Injury

2011-12-11T14:22:00.001-05:00

Today's meeting was held at Louise and Jerry's. Jets survived a Suck up FG and a Jim Leon- Hard injury to defeat the Chiefs (the second most racist team in the NFL) 37-10. The Jets now control their playoff destiny.

Smooth, reliable service from the "Sexy" Sunday bartender. No free food.

Richie D and O-man ask Siri if she can challenge the spot.

The other Rich says the Jets are # 1

Week 11: Bills, Blimpies and Bloody Marys

2011-11-27T14:22:00.000-05:00

Ed hosted this week's edition. Bloody Marys were served, Blimpies were eaten and the Bills were beaten.

Ed's Beard Lube

Week 10: Jesus beats the Jets

2011-11-19T14:04:00.001-05:00

Week 9: Penguin Palooza

2011-11-17T07:54:00.006-05:00

Week 9 game featured Penguin Palooza, Shawshank Redemption, Sandusky's non-use of Craig's List and a Jets Loss.

Week 3: Hard 12

2011-09-25T18:10:00.001-04:00

If there is a word worse than loathe, that is how I would describe my feelings towards the Jets loss at the Borgata in Atlantic City. Rich. K. proved once again that he is the Mariano Rivera of Room Service. Flan arrived with an eye infection but would not wear a cover up until the "I-Patch 2" is released. Ed celebrated his birthday and Richie D. gained the respect of the slot community.

Week 2: 2 and oh.

2011-09-18T16:20:00.000-04:00

Brian M. serves up another victory.

The meeting at Louise and Jerry's resulted in one of the most lopsided wins in Jets memory. A 32-3 victory over the Jags. Merkle was there. Rich K. discussed bathroom etiquette. In general, if you leave the men's bathroom door unlocked, you have no right to get upset if someone tries to walk in.

Don't Fall in Love at the Copa

2011-09-17T23:43:00.000-04:00

Never Forget (Demo's Birthday)

2011-09-10T08:39:00.004-04:00

Wedding Party

2011-02-20T09:03:00.004-05:00

Super Sunday XLV

2011-02-09T11:51:00.006-05:00

The Paparazzi of Hoboken.Patch.com took some candid shots of Demo Nation celebrating the Super Bowl.

Fatty and Elaine celebrated the 7th anniversary of the Wardrobe Malfunction Halftime Show

Rex Ryan Body Shots

2011-02-06T08:58:00.001-05:00

AFC Championship: Don't Cry Out Loud Jets!

2011-01-23T23:29:00.002-05:00

Demo Nation gathered to watch the AFC Championship vs. the Steelers. Another Bucket of Cluck, a "skinny" Rex Ryan and Demo's formidable Jets cloak were not enough to overcome a 24-0 deficit highlighted by a costly Sanchez fumla.

Attendees included Fatty, Merkle, Ed, Matt, Boogie, Trish, Richie D., Brian, Demo, Jorge, Old Kank and Jess.

Same Old Jets

2011-01-22T23:22:00.004-05:00

Does Obamacare got you down? Well, don't ask and don't tell because there is reason to celebrate: The Jets are in the AFC Championship and Four Loko is not yet banned in the Garden State.

SteelersinHoboken.com will be celebrating at the local Texas Arizona Bar.

Louise and Jerry's made the news as a "Jets bar" last Sunday

Demo Nation: Class of 2011 (235)

2011-01-20T20:22:00.000-05:00

Pre-game handshake

2011-01-18T20:56:00.005-05:00

Bill Belichek and "Sexy" Rexie Ryan share the customary pre-game handshake while Old Kank enjoys a cup of chili.

In post game news, one Jets fan celebrated too much after the game while Bart Scott has a message for all of the non-believers

Divisional Playoffs: Jets vs. Patriots

2011-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:00

Fans react to the Jets Clinching touchdown in the 28-21 victory over the Patriots in the divisional playoff game.

Trash Talkin' Demo Nation ready for "Pats"

2011-01-15T22:43:00.002-05:00

Fatty recreates the Battles of Lexington and Concord

Wild Card Playoffs: Let's eat a snack

2011-01-08T21:24:00.002-05:00

Demo hosted the first round of the 2011 Playoffs at his "garden" level apt. There were plenty of snacks, laughs, an old woman with a cane and other special guests to celebrate the Jets victory over the Colts 17-16.

Welcome Back Tony

Excitable Boy (and girl)

These are the party days

Too many snacks

Playoff Preview

2011-01-07T07:18:00.005-05:00

2010 Year in Review

2011-01-01T15:43:00.003-05:00

A quick recap of the New York Jets Off the Field highlights

Week 16: White JetsMas in America

2010-12-26T22:20:00.003-05:00

The Jets suffered a thrilling loss to da Bears and then made the playoffs.

Foot Notes

2010-12-23T08:12:00.003-05:00

Rex and his Toe-rrific Wife

Jets Coach prepares to de-feet the Bears

Week 14: Jets shot down

2010-12-12T14:22:00.005-05:00

Demo Nation gathered at Louise and Jerry's for the match-up with the Dolphins. The Jets struggled to score in a 10-6 loss on the 95th birthday of Hoboken's own Frank Sinatra.

Like the Sinatra song "That's Life", the Jets were riding high in (November) and have been shot down in (December). Speaking of "shot down in December", John Lennon left us 30 years this past week .

Week 13: Jets Blowout and K9 Inches

2010-12-06T02:22:00.000-05:00

Matt and Ailene served as gracious hosts for the special Monday Night 1st place matchup between the Jets and the Patriots

Cheek to Cheek

"Is this drink meant for people? "

Razzle and all his Glory

Week 11: Can I (the mushroom) be eaten?

2010-11-21T14:22:00.001-05:00

Richie D. hosted for week 11 as the Jets flew past the Texans 30-27 in another 4th quarter comeback.

Old Kank opens one of 10 windows in Richie D's palatial apartment.

I am a mushroom and you are a chicken

Phoebe D. as the hostess and a "spoon".

Week 10: Best Cry "Ever"

2010-11-14T14:22:00.005-05:00

Jets win another OT game defeating the Browns 26-20

The Jets are undefeated when Nick Folk misses 3 FGs in a game

Week 9: Fumla

2010-11-07T14:22:00.001-05:00

The Jets overcame 5 bungled balls and a 10 pt 4th quarter deficit to defeat the Lions 23-20 in OT.

Week 8: No Show

2010-10-31T14:22:00.001-04:00

The Jets offense and Demo Nation did not show up on Halloween as the Pack was victorious 9 to zero.

Week 7: Vegas

2010-10-24T14:22:00.001-04:00

During the Bye Week, Demo Nation took their talents to Vegas.

Demo, Flan and Kank want to change the world.

Old Kank and Flan discuss their Jets Super Bowl bet.

Elvis and the 5th place Poker champ

The Shirts before the Shirt

Week 6: When the 3rd foot becomes the 2nd

2010-10-17T14:22:00.000-04:00

The Jets overcome a bad call when the refs refused to see that the 3rd foot became the 2nd foot and topped the Broncos 24-20.

Days after sharing a McRib, Rich and Jess discuss Nick Mangold's love of cabernet.

October 15th

2010-10-15T10:48:00.006-04:00

Happy Birthday to two special 503ers: Barry McGuire and Joe Klecko.

Folk Festival

2010-10-11T23:45:00.002-04:00

Live Blog.

Week 4 Recap: Art and Demo Festival

2010-10-09T14:31:00.007-04:00

Demo Nation gathered at the bar to watch the Jets fly pass the Bills 38-14. Quiet Brian, Fatty, Ed, Jess, Matt and Richie D. were there. Look closely at this picture. Big John is striking the same pose as Louise.

Week 3 Recap: Whack-a-hole

2010-09-28T21:32:00.007-04:00

Demo Nation gathered again at Louise and Jerry's to watch "Hispanic Heritage Night" in Miami where the Jets de Nueva York derrotaron a los Miami Dolphins Treinta y uno a veinte tres.

Ok, I give. What's in a "Rex Ryan Body Shot?"

Enrique Inglesias and Clovis played at half time.

Week 2 Recap: Fear the Beard

2010-09-22T19:36:00.036-04:00

Demo Nation met again at Louise and Jerrys while not everyone was sure where to go.

Soon after Revis left the game with an injury and a day after the commissioner ruled that the Jets locker room behavior was unprofessional, Braylon Edwards and his beard punked the Patriots for the first Jets touchdown of the season. In reaction, JOE NAMATH TWITTED: Been so long since Edwards scored he forgot how to behave properly.

"It's more than just a beard" T-Shirts are available at Braylon Edwards' Official Website.

There was also the welcome return of Fatty and his beard who initially thought that Regan and his beard was Rich K.

Also, Jets win 28-14 and a day after the game Braylon Edwards was arrested on a DWI charge.

"Let Your Love Flow" was played in celebration.

Week 1 Recap: American Idiots

2010-09-18T10:50:00.006-04:00

Opening Night was highlighted by the return of J-E-S-S Jess, Jess, Jess, free pizza, and an appearance by "Boos"-er who was celebrating his 21st birthday. The Shoemakers were there. Also, the Jets lost 10-9 to the Ravens. O-Man was there but the Jets "O" never showed up creating a "Situation" for the Jets Defense and Special Teams. Green Day and the Cast of the Broadway Musical "American Idiot" performed at the half. Rich Kaht was there who I have known for just about "10 years" now.

In other news, The Jets were accused of sexually harassing a female reporter (pictured left) in the locker room.

Also, Joe Namath twitters: "That's disgusting. You need 10 yards for a first down and you complete a 9 yard out"

Next game: the Pats visit the Jets on Sunday at 4-ish.

2010 AFC Championship

2010-09-12T19:06:00.000-04:00

Demo Nation was in New Orleans as the Jets (without Brett Favre) lost to the Colts while the Vikings (with Brett Favre) fell to the Saints. Who 'dat gonna pass out on the sidewalk? Who 'dat?

"High" Expectations

2010-09-12T11:11:00.005-04:00

The Jets and Demo Nation are headed into the 2010 Season with the highest expectations since 1999 with New Jets, a New Stadium and Rex Ryan weight loss surgery.

Coming off a AFC Conference Championship Loss (in New Orleans) the Jets added future Hall of Famers LT and Jason Taylor and not-so-much future Hall of Famers PK Nick Folk and Back-up QB Mark Brunell.

In Week 1 the Jets will square off against the Ravens at the New Meadowlands Stadium on Monday Night Football.

JETS VIE TO BE THE TOPPEST TEAM IN THE AFC

2010-02-11T00:02:00.001-05:00

Divisional Playoffs: Jets vs. Chargers

2010-02-04T14:28:00.006-05:00

Wild and "Vibrating" Weekend

2010-01-16T19:44:00.009-05:00

A special playoff Saturday edition for the Jets and Demo Nation. Chicken wings, "fresh" mozzarella, Flan, Tony and 80's jokes highlight the Jets advance to the next round.

Crowd reacts to the television.
Cotrone and Flan celebrate the "New York Jets" appearance in Yahoo trends.
The walls are vibrating.
Flan does not care if the Jets are struggeling.

Week 16: Rhymin' and Stealin'

2010-01-13T22:28:00.003-05:00

Jets beat the Bengals to make the playoffs.
The only thing that rhymes with the Bengals is "Casey Stengal".

Nothing Rhymes with London.

Week 15: Christmas Miracle

2010-01-03T15:51:00.007-05:00

Demo Nation gathered at Louise and Jerry's to root on the Jets slim playoff chances and participate in the holiday festivities. Some believe that the Colts gave the Jets an early Christmas present while Rex Ryan wants more respect.

Big John behind the sticks.
Fans feign excitement.

It might be this easy

2009-12-20T19:49:00.003-05:00

Current Wild Card Spots: Ravens and Broncos 8-6

In the Hunt at 7-7: Dolphins, Jets, Steelers, Jaguars, Titans, Texans

IF the following games result in Week 16 as follows: Jets over the Colts, Eagles over the Broncos, Steelers over the Ravens, Texans over the Dolphins, Patriots over the Jaguars, Titans over the Chargers

Standings would be: Tied at 8-7: Jets, Ravens, Broncos, Steelers, Texans, Titans

IF the following games result in Week 17 as follows: Jets over Bengals, Raiders over Ravens, Chiefs over Broncos, and Dolphins over Steelers..the Jets would make the playoffs.

Week 13: Buccaneers are a joke at Demo Homecoming

2009-12-20T10:08:00.005-05:00

Sunday December 13th marked the opening of Demo Nation's new home. There were lots of old jokes, old songs, old TV and a new fireplaces that spits real fire.

Demo raises the roof.

Homecoming facts:

"Welcome Back" is the first song played at the half.
Demo revealed that the Moose Head has been retired.
Kank brought two cakes: pound and cheese cake
Joe Namath appeared on the Love Boat twice - not as himself
Clementime - a winter fruit and Fatty's Grandmother's middle name

How much do you pay for corn? "A Buccaneer"

Where are your buccaneers? "On my buckin' head"

Wake the damn up

2009-12-13T11:37:00.003-05:00

Time for the Jets to wake-up. Playoff run starts today. 111 Madison Street. Basement down the stairs. Demo Nation in the Air.

New Home and Garden Apartment

2009-12-12T12:29:00.004-05:00

Week 13 matchup vs. the Bucs will mark the grand opening of the new home of Demo Nation. 111 (half of 222) Madison - Garden Apt.

Week 1: Clamato, Clamaytoe

2009-12-11T20:41:00.004-05:00

Clamato(es) straight up for everyone. That happened in Week 1 (2009). The Jets beat some team really bad. Times were good. Super Bowl plans were made.

Wedding Dance Tribute (for charity) to Matt and Ailene on their wedding day

2009-10-27T19:47:00.005-04:00

Under New Management

2009-08-15T17:17:00.004-04:00

Ottomanelli's is under new management.
I could only wonder if they will still have the "best mozzarella in Hoboken".

503 sells out

2009-07-30T00:01:00.000-04:00

Day at the Races - Year 9

2009-07-25T15:38:00.010-04:00

The ninth edition of day at the races featured a "limo" ride to the track, a specially reserved park bench (near the parking lot) and more of the usual hi-jinx.Jimmycotrone gives the sniff test to the race day snacks.

Atomic Rain wins the Long Branch Stakes.

This guy was on my roll.

They do come in "Fours"

2009-06-28T14:18:00.005-04:00

I guess God needed a "pitch man".

"Water Balloon Fights and Climbing Trees are my favorite things"

2009-06-28T10:07:00.001-04:00

Dancing Guy

2009-05-05T14:22:00.001-04:00

Summer Lovin'

2009-04-29T10:44:00.000-04:00

Return of the Blog

2009-04-17T19:38:00.001-04:00

Demo Nation Crossword Puzzle

2008-12-31T23:00:00.000-05:00

Half Price

2008-12-28T09:27:00.003-05:00

Last game of the Regular season today

Christmas Party

2008-12-25T23:30:00.002-05:00

T.G.T.N. :(

2008-12-05T23:11:00.002-05:00

Week 12: Hot (Wet) Night (Late Afternoon) at Louise's

2008-11-30T23:30:00.002-05:00

Must be amateur night

I've seen it all

Read 'em and weep

Nice Shot

I can't think of a reason to stop drinking

Doing the Curly Shuffle, "Yuk, Yuk"

I wish Joan Collins was here

Totally Gross Boring Pet Trick

2008-11-29T08:05:00.001-05:00

Die Yuppie Scum

2008-11-26T23:26:00.000-05:00

Who is this young go-getter?

Week 11: Clash of the Titans

2008-11-23T04:20:00.000-05:00

The Gypsy Wagon was parked up in the prestigious Jersey City Heights this week. The AFL's original Titans defeated the NFL's Titans to secure their one game lead over the Patriots.

Week 10: Veal Bolognese on Ogden Avenue

2008-11-13T14:22:00.002-05:00

A Thursday Night Special Gathering of Demo Nation travelled to Ogden Avenue to watch the Jets move into first place.

Does anyone remember laughter?

Drinks are on the roof

Week 9: All Day Affair

2008-11-09T23:59:00.000-05:00

Some of us stayed at the bar all day to "watch" the Jets game. Jets win big, 5 guys does not have much of a vegetarian selection, and what movies make you cry?

Obama you're so fine, you blow my mind Obama!!

No one here could recognize this Rams player.

Brian celebrates the AC/DC album release party the only way he knows how (with style)

Save the drama for Obama

2008-11-04T21:54:00.004-05:00

Demo Nation supports Obama

Week 8: Sunday Silence

2008-11-02T14:22:00.001-05:00

On the penultimate day before the election, we contemplated the the existence of satellites, lemon flavored pork tenderloin and grilled corn on the cob.

Indecent Beer Placement

Two people CAN "comfortably sleep on this couch

Demo and Anna prep the grill

Week 7: Looks like we made it...

2008-10-26T20:28:00.001-04:00

The Demo Nation traveling sideshow was brought to the public. Big John was behind the sticks at our favorite bar on a "Sunny" Sunday afternoon.

Iron Man Lung takes a Smoke Break

Rookie of the Year

Don't look over your shoulder

Homeboys 4ever

Oh, man

Bad influence

Night cap

"A-hole" in one

Watch 329 look like 222 at 503

2008-10-26T14:08:00.000-04:00

Big John will be serving up cocktails and dreams at 329 Washington Street this Sunday at 1:00pm

Hey Pal, I will be watching

He always calls, something's wrong

2008-10-22T19:30:00.004-04:00

This clip was originally intended to be part of the "Send in the Fat" Director's cut.

Background of the clip (as I recall): Circa, October 1996. Rich, who was living at home at the time, is explaining to Pat that he cannot stay out because he did not call home informing his mom what time he will be home.

Week 6: Heads Down, Thumbs up

2008-10-19T16:20:00.003-04:00

The Demo Nation Gypsy Wagon made another stop at the Willow Avenue satellite office

There was dialogue regarding the Infield Fly Rule and Hoboken's oversized erection

Week 5: Columbus continuosly continues

2008-10-12T14:22:00.001-04:00

The annual Columbus Day weekend celebration was held in JC. BBQ Pork Burgers and Rum Shots highlight the sunny afternoon.
Two TVs, Four Atmospheres

The Ladies....

Logan Snuggles up

Chips and Dips

Rich gets peculiar ending from massage chair

Week 4: Life's Short...Jets Win

2008-09-28T02:22:00.001-04:00

Gypsy football moved back to the site of opening weekend. On a day when the Jets win, there was a somber mood as the Mets ended their season on the last day of the year.

The fans react vociferously

Anna searches for the infinite playlist

Week 3 Monday Night Football

2008-09-22T04:20:00.001-04:00

Jets played on Monday Night.

Wanted: Artist sketch of actual events

King in the Castle

2008-09-18T02:22:00.000-04:00

People went down to the Borgata to celebrate our Namesake's birthday.

King in the Castle, King in the Castle. I have a chair. Go do dis, Go do dis, King in the Castle!

Week 2: The Heat is on and the Host is Drunk

2008-09-14T20:26:00.000-04:00

Logan

The venue was moved to 3252 Kennedy Blvd on the Save Demo Nation Reunion Tour.
There was BBQ, a dog, two pots of chili, macaroni, and some homemade cocktail from the Dominican Republic. Great Success.

The Host

Life of the Party (Drunk)

BBQ

Week 1: Change Happens

2008-09-07T14:22:00.000-04:00

Week 1 of the 2008 Demo Nation saw a change of venue from 503 Monroe.

Moses welcomes Sushi and Kank welcomes Fav're.

Old Man take a look at your life...

Movin' Out (Demo's Song)

2008-08-30T09:53:00.002-04:00

We're # 1

2008-07-12T14:22:00.000-04:00

The 8th annual Day at the Races took place at Monmouth Park on July 12th.

Bets were made, laughs were had and the #1 finger prop was everywhere.

Happy 232 America

2008-07-03T10:16:00.001-04:00

Hoboken Night Life

2008-07-02T10:22:00.002-04:00

You never know what you will find on the internet

Great Video (to poop on)

2008-06-19T15:58:00.001-04:00

Day at the Races - July 12th

2008-06-10T10:22:00.001-04:00

We have selected July 12th as the annual "Day at the Races" at Monmouth Park.

Let me know who is interested.

Y2K Summer Fun

2008-06-05T11:56:00.001-04:00

August 27, 2000 at Rich Kaht's Mom's House

VEGAS VACATION

2008-05-14T06:27:00.005-04:00

"Fun" - raiser

2008-04-05T11:50:00.003-04:00

Coming soon - Richie D and Brian will DJ an upcoming Sunday Night at Louise and Jerry's to bring awareness to the history and current plight of the 503 and Demo Nation.

Details to Follow Soon.

BuckNekkid and Butthead

2008-03-12T19:18:00.004-04:00

Youtube user BuckNekkid3000 recently commented that "this is what people who watched too much beavis and butthead end up doing".

I feel honored.

Historic Preservation

2008-03-10T15:15:00.007-04:00

In the "Hoboken Master Plan" adopted by the City Council in April 2004 and published by the Hoboken Planning Board, 503 Monroe Street is listed as being under investigation as a possible National or State Historical Place. YES WE CAN.

503 Monroe - For Sale (in Spring Lake, NC)

2008-03-06T14:03:00.002-05:00

This place would be perfect

Demo-lished?

2008-03-05T09:21:00.007-05:00

It's a dark day at 503.

Big John recently informed the blog that Demo Nation headquarters has been sold.

Karaoke Night, Part 2

2008-02-21T14:36:00.001-05:00

By popular demand....

The Weight

2008-02-11T12:15:00.000-05:00

Here is the first hit single.

IBOP Karaoke

2008-02-10T21:49:00.000-05:00

There was no jumping up and down and standing on the furniture nor any tapping on the mic but Karaoke Night did happen this past Saturday. Due to security concerns, the venue changed and the two hour "secret" concert was witnessed by 8 people.

Video footage to follow shortly.

Karaoke Night - Demo Nation Year End Party

2008-02-07T12:43:00.000-05:00

Date: Saturday February 9th

Time: 7 pm

Place: Toto Music Studio 38 West 32nd Street between 5th and 6th, 5th Floor

B.Y.O.B - Bring your own band-aids. (and beer)

Superb Owl 42

2008-02-06T09:56:00.000-05:00

Super Bowl 42 was highlighted by fake moustaches, fake tattoos, Clamato Beer, the captain, Patricia, Justin, the return of the love between dalmations and horses and the Biscuit

Giants Win and Fake tattoos and moustaches rule.

This odd game was created solely for the blog.

Countdown to the Super Bowl

2008-01-29T15:33:00.000-05:00

Come early..stay late you might miss something.

Week 20 Playoffs: Free at last to eat meatballs

2008-01-23T11:20:00.000-05:00

Demo made Meatballs and macaroni. The Giants beat the Packers to advance to Super Bowl. Kank was not not driving. We learned that dalmations make good companions to horses and Merkle recommends Yoga.

Ed could not watch Charlie's Angels without thinking of his mom.