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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts 
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Star bucks.
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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I just really liked the line that said, their gift bags cost more than they pay their maids, their drivers, their leaf blowers, their hookers combined.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On Feb 24, 2015, rockwall wrote: How so? I imagine most of the recipients already own much of what is in the gift bags, and probably end up re-gifting them. Quite possibly to their maids and drivers, etc. In any case, the true value of the gift bags is inflated. "Most off-beat of all is a $25,000 gift certificate for the services of Olessia Kantor, founder of a company called Enigma Life, who will meet each nominee 'to discuss their 2015 horoscope, analyze dreams and teach them mind control technique.'" http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/02/23/......suction/ Also, apparently the Academy is not the organization giving the gift bags. An unrelated private marketing company now does so. "The Academy voted to discontinue the practice of giving goodie bags in 2006, the same year that the IRS began showing an interest. Now they are provided by an unaffiliated company, Distinctive Assets, which says it has 'spearheaded the proliferation of award show swag.' Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, said: 'We aren't doing this as a charitable initiative. We do it because it makes sense for many brands to align their products with the stars. Brands benefit by associating with celebrities.'" Anyway, sure, the gift bags are amusing.
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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You really think they're re-gifting the $25,000 gift certificate to their maids so that their maids can discuss thier 2015 horoscope, analyze their dreams and teach them mind control techniques???
If I was a celebrity, I'd be worried that my maid will come to work one day and start using mind control techniques on me to pay her more! |
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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I guess I was making two separate points. First, some of the items in the baskets are ridiculously over valued. Second, some of the useful items will be regifted.
But you do raise a valid concern, from the actors' point of view.
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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On Feb 24, 2015, rockwall wrote: You don't believe in trickle down anymore?
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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On Feb 24, 2015, landmark wrote: Not from a Hollywood liberal anyway. |
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The laws of Reaganism are immutable!
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lunatik Inner circle 3225 Posts
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So who are the specific owners of these companies and where is it shown that they are conservative? Just curious.
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lunatik Inner circle 3225 Posts
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On Feb 24, 2015, NicholasD wrote: I think it's more about angering the liberals on social media. One could be quickly labelled as a racist or bigot in no time flat for having a "different" opinion.
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One could be quickly labelled as a racist or bigot in no time flat for having a "different" opinion. I suppose so, if "different" means racist or bigoted.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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They are all controlled by the Bankers Super Entity
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2......rything/
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lunatik Inner circle 3225 Posts
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On Feb 25, 2015, landmark wrote: Nooooooo
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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The premise of the thread is hilarious. When entertainers put on a broadcast to talk about how awesome they are, what do you expect?
Award shows are revolting displays of Narcissistic self-congratulation, mobilized as advertisement. Every time you watch an award show, a tiny bit of your soul shrivels up and blows away.
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts
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I agree with much of what you say but I'm not sure why that makes the premise of the thread hilarious.
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On Feb 25, 2015, rockwall wrote: The whole show is a hypocritical sham. It is nothing but lies, sham and contempt for the public.
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3017 Posts
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On Feb 25, 2015, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: I'm clearly biased because I work in the industry, but I'm curious if you feel this way about awards shows that aren't industry related? A sales organization celebrating the milestones of its workers, for instance. Or the Academy of Magical Arts' annual awards show. Are those narcissistic as well?
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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And the winner of this year’s ass kissing contest is ....
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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On Feb 25, 2015, Andrew Zuber wrote: Depends on the participants' relationship to the outcome. Televised awards are thinly disguised commercials, and are peppered with self-aggrandizement. I dislike most school and industry awards, but for completely different reasons.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Hollywood. The way people go about it, why anyone would think it was real.
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