A Skittles machine for Lamar Odom
I've found it amusing, although not surprising, how much of a shelflife the 2-year-old story involving Lamar Odom's candy-eating habits has.
Heck, even during the telecast of the Lakers' 111-92 pre-season loss Monday to the Minnesota Timberwolves, commentary on Odom's game referred to his candy fix. It was amusing two years ago, annoying shortly thereafter and, now, mostly inaccurate. Though he still has a sweet tooth, it's not his entire diet. Example: Odom often ate fruit before and during games last season.
Still, Odom does love his candy. As you can see in the photos, Odom now has a Skittles machine -- courtesy of Skittles -- and can satisfy his craving whenever he wants to experience the rainbow.
This is just one more gift with which Ron Artest can't compete. If you'll recall, Artest said he couldn't get a gift for Odom and wife Khloe Kardashian on their one-year anniversary because he couldn't afford it. "Their gifts are expensive," Artest said. "Every time I turn around, they got cars and diamonds."
Now, it's a candy machine. Odom received it last week, said a Wrigley spokesperson, with Skittles being a brand of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Both Odom and Kardashian requested that the phrase "LKO's Sweet World" be inscribed on the machine. The spokesperson also shared this nugget: "Skittles recently sent him a custom vending machine that will be refilled regularly, doesn’t require coins and features a motion-operated voice recorder that tempts them with Skittles — in Lamar’s own voice (or whatever else he wants to record) — whenever someone walks by."
Something tells me it's going to be incredibly hard to resist walking by that machine and not grab a few bags. The voice recorder also features plenty of possibilities. It could feature Odom and Khloe convincing any walker why Skittles tastes great. It could feature Artest making fun of them. It could feature Kobe Bryant threatening Odom not to eat the Skittles so he maintains a good diet. It could feature Derek Fisher in an eloquent speech explaining the same thing. Or it could feature Lakers Coach Phil Jackson making fun of the anniversary gift itself.
It makes it worth watching "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" to see how many times Odom visits his new candy machine in a day.
Stay tuned to see how much this perpetuates Odom's "Candy Man" nickname. And I'll stay tuned to see how many bags Odom brings to practice.
-- Mark Medina
E-mail the Lakers blog at mgmedin@gmail.com
Photos Credit: Albert Ferreira/startracksphoto.com
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Mamba24! I am sorry I was away this weekend and am just getting caught up.
Can I say you are my favorite? Well, certainly one of them. I have three favorites (like Dorothy in Wizard of Oz).
Being one of three daughters myself and the oldest so I was my Dad's son that he never had. He wanted to instill his love of sports in me and he did. It's so nice of you to share your love of Lakers with your girls. I know they will appreciate it (and so will their future boyfriends/husbands).
Cheers and congrats! Great profile. PLG
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | October 05, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Man if only I was LO's dentist. Anyway this one is for you Lamar....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn8KYD1Vco0&ob=av2e
Posted by: LRob | October 05, 2010 at 11:38 AM
utzworld -THE BANNER HOLDER,
Great minds think alike...or did you see my post at 5:03am?
Anyway...here's the second stanza for the paper champs compliments of Stevie...
It's not too cool to be ridiculed but you brought this upon yourself
The world is tired of pacifiers we want the truth and nothing else
And we are sick and tired of hearing your song
Telling how you are gonna change right from wrong
'Cause if you really want to hear our views
"YOU HAVEN'T DONE NOTHIN"!
FYI...you know the Jackson Five was singing the DOO THE WOP on that right?
Posted by: LRob | October 05, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Candy is nothing but empty calories that put strains on one's pancreas and liver. Lamar, I simply don't get it.
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What do we play for? RINGS!!!
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Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forver.
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GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | October 05, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Jon K - Fair point. This is one of L.O's vices, but he's picked up his diet tremendously. I wouldn't worry too much and think this Skittles machine will be his main source of food. I am curious though how often he'll have to refill it though.
Posted by: Mark Medina | October 05, 2010 at 12:02 PM
@LRob: 1. I'm on You Tube lockdown @ the J-O-B so I had no idea what song you picked. So great minds really do think alike. LOL! 2. OF COURSE I knew who Stevie recruited to sing backup! He name checked 'em after the 2nd verse! LOL!
Posted by: utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER | October 05, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Mostly inaccurate because he sometimes eats fruit before games? Wow, that's seriously your best example?
Odom is a stoner. We all know it. He's been caught doing it more than once. It's part of NBA culture.
And then he eats all this candy. Hmmmm...
He has trouble staying focused in the middle of an intense basketball for which he has received between 8.5 and 14.5 million dollars per year.
In the video about the candy, Odom's assistant spent close to 80 dollars for a 2 week supply of candy. That's likely around 40 pounds of candy, about 2 pounds of candy a day.
That's obscene. And it's worth mentioning repeatedly not just so the Lakers' investment in Odom isn't completely wasted, but also because it will have serious health effects on Odom later in life. You can practically hear his insulin receptors screaming in pain.
The only reason I don't like the jokes about the candy is that it makes me pissed off about how Lamar Odom has seemed a lot more interested in the NBA lifestyle than being a productive member of my team.
As one of many fans that has been incredibly frustrated with Odom over the years, this candy thing was a crescendo, even more infuriating than the time he screwed up inbounding the ball because he walked onto the court first.
At least we know his candy habit isn't all bad. He got an annoying machine that encourages poor dietary choices. That's really something.
Posted by: Benjamin | October 05, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Benjamin - It's all relative though. He spends a lot of money on candy and just about everything else. The candy story came out two years ago. Since then he's changed his diet a lot so he doesn't eat as much.
MM
Posted by: Mark Medina | October 05, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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UTZ - our spiritual leader and holder of the LATimes Laker blog sweet 16 championship banners!!! I don't care what anyone else says about your game day prayers.
You are inspirational and calming when all is crazy here. I love your profile and family. I can see you have a faith-filled Laker home which is awesome.
So glad to be a fb friend as well. Cheers and congrats - PLG
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | October 05, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Lo's gonna have teef like Flava Flav pretty soon.
Just stop bricking those left-handed layups, Lamar. I'm tired of seeing you drive, extend, flip, and miss the shot as the rock cascades off the back iron.
Still love ya, man!
DBDH!
Posted by: Don't Blame Del Harris! | October 05, 2010 at 12:41 PM
The Skittles machine needs to have a regulation size hoop on top. You hit 10 shots in a row, you get your Skittles. Otherwise, it needs to go back.
Posted by: Laker J | October 05, 2010 at 01:32 PM
get out of my way, Saturn!
Posted by: bluehill | October 05, 2010 at 01:36 PM
SWEET...Candy Man with his candy machine...
Just play consistent LO, and you can have your candy and eat it too...
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Posted by: LEWSTRS | October 05, 2010 at 01:49 PM
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Posted by: Mamba24 | October 05, 2010 at 09:24 AM
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Please add me to the bandwagon Mr Mamba24 Sir!
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Posted by: JustaLakerFan | October 05, 2010 at 01:59 PM
If Steve Blake likes to pass, I think the Lakers will be better served with Blake playing alongside the starters of which all four wants to shoot the ball Kobe, Bynum, Pau and Artest.
Fisher who the last three years liking to shoot a lot more than to pass is more suited for Ratliff, Odom and Barnes whom non of them are aggressive offensive players by nature.
Fish simply fits the bench players more and Blake fits the Starters role even more. It means more touches for Bynum and Gasol down low.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 05, 2010 at 02:00 PM
LO,
This is for you.
Play like you can.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRf1Ad_Txsg
Posted by: JustaLakerFan | October 05, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Thanks PLG!
Posted by: utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER | October 05, 2010 at 02:11 PM
when the boys play in spain, it will be a different dynamic with them playing an "outsider", sort to speak, so they will have more motivation to play seriously. pau's at home, kobe wants some payback. but with all of this ,kobe won't due anything to reduce the chance's for another ring
Posted by: lance from da' bronx | October 05, 2010 at 02:37 PM
The Skittles machine needs to have a regulation size hoop on top. You hit 10 shots in a row, you get your Skittles. Otherwise, it needs to go back. Posted by: Laker J | October 05, 2010 at 01:32 PM
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LMAO! And it just might work...OUT FREAKIN STANDING SIR!!!!!
Posted by: mamba24 | October 05, 2010 at 02:38 PM
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Being one of three daughters myself and the oldest so I was my Dad's son that he never had. He wanted to instill his love of sports in me and he did. It's so nice of you to share your love of Lakers with your girls. I know they will appreciate it (and so will their future boyfriends/husbands). Cheers and congrats! Great profile. PLG Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | October 05, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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Hey Psyhced, thanks for the compliments, I truly appreciate it. I think your Dad did a remarkable job with his daughters if the others are in any way similar to you. He instilled them with the knowledge to hold their own in all types of situations. As the Lakers were going for the 1st Title of this 3-peat, Lakers Nation was not just hoping for a win for the Nation or the team or Phil or Kobe. We wanted it just as much for you and your Dad. So it was a kind of bittersweet victory. Psyched if my girls can turn out half as well as PsychedLakerGirl, I will be the proudest dad in the world. Thank you for all you do to keep Lakers Nation in balance. Even when all hope is gone – such as Game 7 of the Finals -PsychedLakerGirl believes and it’s a beautiful thing. Thank you Shannon.
Posted by: mamba24 | October 05, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Laker J - LOVE the idea! I think the skittles machine could really serve as team camraderie. Just think, L.O. starts bragging at practice how his shooting stroke improved because he kept working on his shot so he could get candy. Soon enough, Kobe wants to compete against him and then everyone else join in for the fun. Just an idea...
Posted by: Mark Medina | October 05, 2010 at 05:23 PM
This made news? A skittles machine.....
A skittles machine for a basketball player? OH MY GOD.
Posted by: brett | October 05, 2010 at 06:07 PM
With his luv of the sweets, sure hope LO has a good dentist.(LOL)
Let's go Ls...all the way to a 3-peat!!!!!
Posted by: G in DC(aka GDUB) | October 05, 2010 at 08:16 PM
Odom doesn't have good taste in much except basketball.
Posted by: Xavier | October 06, 2010 at 04:06 AM