It’s a measure of how far the Bulls have fallen that one rates a game nowadays based on the entertainment value of the goofy fan competitions, half time entertainment, and scoreboard giveaways.

Last night, the Bulls beat the Knicks 100-98 in a typically lackluster game characterized by lots of turnovers, though the Bulls Eddie Curry was impressive and the Bulls were able to penetrate very successfully against the Knicks’ porous defense.

But the most significant thing about the final score is that by reaching the century mark, everyone in attendance was entitled to a free Big ‘N Tasty sandwich from McDonald’s within 48 hours.

Oh, the joy. Not to mention that the animated scoreboard race between Cuppy Coffee, Biggy Bagel and Dashing Donut came out in my favor. Because Dashing won I am also entitled to a free doughnut within 48 hours. There’s a nutritious combo for you.

Unfortunately, the evening was not ideal since the most entertaining Bulls’ timeout contest was not presented. That is when two fans are packed inside of a huge, inflatable Benny the Bull costumes and race across the full length of the court against one another.

Of course, they can hardly move inside the costumes and if you are fortunate enough to see one of the contestants trip and fall, you will laugh as never before. To watch the person vainly struggle to get right side up again is to understand perfectly the essence of hilarity.

Once again, we were denied.