"Either / Or"

Sylvester Stallone wrote, produced and starred in Rocky in 1976, then went directly to the bank to cash in. This week's "Either /Or" begs the question, which installment reigns supreme, either Rocky or Rocky II?

Rocky introduced us to the underdog southpaw from Philadelphia. Rocky was struggling to stay employed, far from wealthy, and spotted an opportunity in throwing hands. With the help of his trainer, he employed rather unconventional training techniques, e.g. chasing the chicken, busting up ribs in the meat factory, and famously running the steps of the museum. Side note: who could forget that theme song or better yet "Eye of the Tiger?" Rocky emerges as an unlikely challenger to the silky-smooth Apollo Creed. It's a one and a million shot, but Rocky proves with enough heart anything can happen, as he gives Creed a run for his money in one of the most memorable fights in movie history.

Rocky II is simply the rematch of the century. Rocky attempts to adjust to his new family life, and tries to ignore his instinct - fighting. Creed provokes Balboa to return to fight, if only to prove that his first victory was more than a fluke. It really didn't take much goading, seeing as it was exposed that Rocky "really don't read too good," while trying to film commercials. After inspired words from Adrian in the hospital fresh out of a coma imploring him to win, he goes on to do just that.

You all just got Punk'd. The best Rocky was neither Rocky nor Rocky II. You are so gullible. Everyone knows Rocky IV wins by a decisive knockout, when Rocky not only beats Ivan Drago, but TKO's Russian Communism. And who could forget that spirited soundtrack with all of those synthesizers - "There's no easy way out. There's no short cut home." You all would do well to remember that in the future.