Monday, February 1, 2010
Possibly the Greatest Web SIte in the World for Guys - ADULT CONTENT WARNING !!
Pretty much something for everyone but a web site only a guy or a really cool chick can appreciate.
Again, you are warned, ADULT CONTENT, so if you are a 12-17 year old guy you will REALLY LOVE THIS SITE!
http://www.hottiegram.com/
Saturday, January 30, 2010
What I Think of Harrison Ford
I used to be a giant fan of the man that would be Indiana Jones years ago and then I read and saw a few interviews with him and because of a few things he said I started to sense that he was more a businessman than an artist.
Nothing wrong with that, by the way, just not as appealing when what you admire is the art.
A recent appearance on Letterman confirmed for me that is a selfish greedy prick when he said that the only reason he even signed a few autographs on the way in is because the shows camera was on him.
He made the statement that those people wanting autographs were not fans, they were “merchants” and without the camera on him he would have signed no autographs.
I understand the first thought is, good for him, damn those vultures making money off him.
But, think this through, the only real reason anyone would care about someone making money off their signature is that they do not get a cut. The autograph ends up in the hands of a fan regardless.
To be honest, someone that pays for the signature is probably a bigger fan on average than people that only get the autograph if it is free.
Another actor, I wish I could remember the name, got it right when he said he loves signing for the guys that resell the autographs, not only does he know a true fan that otherwise will probably never get the chance to meet him and get an autograph, gets an autograph, but he also knows that he helped someone who will never make as much money as he does, make some money.
He also pointed that he realized the more autographs he signs the cheaper his signature sells for on the open market. His fans win both ways, they get the autograph and they get it cheaper and he even makes someone a few dollars in the process.
A very intelligent understanding of economics and a very humble way of understanding the importance of your celebrity.
Mr Ford also probably has an ego about how much his signature goes for on the open market and probably thinks its because he is so important and famous.
Screw you Harrison.
Nothing wrong with that, by the way, just not as appealing when what you admire is the art.
A recent appearance on Letterman confirmed for me that is a selfish greedy prick when he said that the only reason he even signed a few autographs on the way in is because the shows camera was on him.
He made the statement that those people wanting autographs were not fans, they were “merchants” and without the camera on him he would have signed no autographs.
I understand the first thought is, good for him, damn those vultures making money off him.
But, think this through, the only real reason anyone would care about someone making money off their signature is that they do not get a cut. The autograph ends up in the hands of a fan regardless.
To be honest, someone that pays for the signature is probably a bigger fan on average than people that only get the autograph if it is free.
Another actor, I wish I could remember the name, got it right when he said he loves signing for the guys that resell the autographs, not only does he know a true fan that otherwise will probably never get the chance to meet him and get an autograph, gets an autograph, but he also knows that he helped someone who will never make as much money as he does, make some money.
He also pointed that he realized the more autographs he signs the cheaper his signature sells for on the open market. His fans win both ways, they get the autograph and they get it cheaper and he even makes someone a few dollars in the process.
A very intelligent understanding of economics and a very humble way of understanding the importance of your celebrity.
Mr Ford also probably has an ego about how much his signature goes for on the open market and probably thinks its because he is so important and famous.
Screw you Harrison.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
eMail Exchange of the Day
the email:
Florida Statute 817.36 makes it illegal to resell a ticket for more than $1 over the face value when the ticket was originally issued by a 501(c)3 non-profit. This statute applies to performance tickets for Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida including its two additional venues, The Murray Studio Theater and The Capitol Theater (Clearwater). By selling directly or listing our tickets for direct referral, you are participating in an illegal act. We are requesting that you comply with the intent of the law and block any and all listings to our aforementioned venues or we will be forced to report you to the appropriate authorities. Sincerely, Susan M. Crockett Chief Information Officer Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33759 727.712.2757 Fax: 727.791.6020 scrockett@rutheckerdhall.net
the response:
Thanks Susan, keep up the great work and for doing your part in protecting your venues, and if I may say, the world, from the terrorists (we call them fans) finding tickets to sold-out shows.
Without your efforts their cheers, claps, and laughs would do damage to the soul that none of us would probably ever recover from. And lest us forget the evil dirty money they would spend on drinks, T-shirts, food and the other toys of the devil that are available during these events. All I can say is "Oh, the humanity."
If the events of September 11, 2001, have proven anything, it's that the fans (the terrorists) can attack us, but they can't take away what makes us American - our freedom, our liberty, our civil rights, our tickets.
Thank you Susan, you are a great American.
Haywood Jablome
Chief Ticket Officer
WebTickets.com
P.S. You can not see me now, but I am saluting you while playing "God Bless America" at a very high volume with tears in my eyes.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Here's To You Dr. King
Today our country celebrated the birthday of one of my all-time favorite human beings, Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a white man only one generation removed from the reality of slavery I celebrated the day and the man in the best way I know.
I enjoyed the parade that goes down Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta on its way to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue, took a few photographs of the celebration and then went to Underground Atlanta and hoisted a few hot ones in honor of the man.
Some people celebrate with alcohol, I look for any excuse to eat chicken wings.
Here's to you Dr. King, thanks for working so hard and sacrificing so much to make the world I live in just that much better of a place for everyone.
As a white man only one generation removed from the reality of slavery I celebrated the day and the man in the best way I know.
I enjoyed the parade that goes down Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta on its way to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue, took a few photographs of the celebration and then went to Underground Atlanta and hoisted a few hot ones in honor of the man.
Some people celebrate with alcohol, I look for any excuse to eat chicken wings.
Here's to you Dr. King, thanks for working so hard and sacrificing so much to make the world I live in just that much better of a place for everyone.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
NFL Conference Championships Ticket Update
NFL Divisional Playoff Scores :
New Orleans 45, Arizona 14
Indianapolis 20, Baltimore 3
Minnesota 34, Dallas 3
NY Jets 17, San Diego 14
So much for parity in the NFL. One good close game out of four.
NFL Conference Championship Schedule:
Sunday 1/24/2010
New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts 3:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 6:40 PM
The NFL lost the biggest potential ticket draw with the Dallas Cowboys loss but its still a good ticket for the AFC and NFC Championship games.
Both games are sold-out at the box office but brokers have tickets starting at $175 for the AFC game and $300 for the NFC game.
Prices will probably come down a bit for the Colts-Jets game as we get closer but I do expect ticket prices to rise for the Saints-Vikings game as the game approaches.
If money is an issue and you want to take your chances the day of the game I would expect some deals to be had outside of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and you will have little worries of counterfeit tickets.
I can not recommend you go this route in New Orleans. There will be a bunch of sleazeballs in New Orleans selling lots of fake tickets. I do not expect too many real tickets to exchange hands outside of the stadium.
If you are a Saints or Vikings fan, bite the bullet and buy tickets from a licensed ticket broker such as WebTickets.com and be happy you have a real ticket to the game.
Good luck with tickets and good luck to your favorite team.
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