G.G.'s...a legacy of controversy

Knot Kracker · Since 02 Jul 2008 130 Posts Clackamas River Stoked

Hey Rex - looks like one of your jock straps in the pic. Next time don't bother enclosing your family pictures - keep them at home.

broadbandito · Since 26 Apr 2005 342 Posts CSO headwaters WheatHead

The stars are aligning in this thread.

The solution is clear: Have inmates work-release the GG. They do the work of the volunteers and run operations. They are allowed to "work as a team" (but not "gang") to shake down any attendee or participant who looks bored or otherwise unenthusiastic for all cash or liquid assets on their person, and to keep 40 percent of proceeds, give 50 percent to event organizers, and give 10 percent to a charitable cause. Real fans will pay nothing, posers will pay all they have, and the possibility of interaction with inmates will provide a thrill for all.

TravisBickleRex · Since 30 Jun 2005 340 Posts Taxi Driver

Mental health experts James Hetfield and Dr. Phil (Anselmo) both indorse the idea of publicly admitting when one is wrong. Keeping in mind the downside of touchy/feeliness (listen to the audio atrocity 'St. Anger' as a cautionary tale...possibly the worst album ever conceived & released), I hereby redact some of my earlier analysis. While some of G.G.'s behavior has been a headscratcher (stating spectators to pay $...then not enforcing it and allowing viewing for free), TBR has been proven... at least, in part...(I'll say it), wrong. Yesterday's G.G. changed my mind. Highlights so far have been:

-Mini Bowl Skate Jam: (fittingly with 'Hit the Lights, The Four Horsemen, Motorbreath, & Jump in the Fire' on the PA) 6 insanely talented skaters in the mini bowl at the same time...one of the best skate moments I've ever witnessed.

-Waterboarding: While Michael Mukasey isn't willing to weigh-in on whether the framers woulda' thought it cruel or unusual, I'd say that it's cruel, unusual, and cool-as-fuck and worth amending the Constitution to make sure we see more of it. Bad ass.

Order & Chaos: Band of 7 to 10 year olds cover Bon's TNT on the vert ramp and deliver the goods

Breakdancing comp: Pegged the dope-as-the-pope, save-the-rope-o-meter at 11. Unbelievable.

Regarding suggestions outlined by Broadbandito; outstanding analysis. Your ability to crush heads and numbers is impressive. I'll keep you in mind as a cabinet member when I secure office.