#inspired by working an ihop 9 to 5

[kikikatzoid]

wyd in this situation

#mcr #mikey way #mcr fanart #gerard way #pov youre about to clock out and the way brothers come in and stare at you for five minutes #inspired by working an ihop 9 to 5 #i want to die

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Beyond Belieb-f: Fact or Fiction

“You are about to enter the world of strange truth, a world where the line between fact and fiction is almost imperceptible...” - James Brolin (Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction), May 25, 1997.

Throughout Justin Bieber’s career, spanning ten years, he has gotten himself into many controversies and was the victim of many rumors and lies which a lot of people still believe, due to the Justin Bieber hate bandwagon. In this post, I’m going to separate truth from fantasy and open the minds of the people who believe things that Justin Bieber never did.

I hope this thread will help people with how they view Justin and hopefully be able to generally separate what is true from what is false when it comes to everyday life too.

1. “Justin Bieber said rape happens for a reason”.

FALSE: This one was a misquote by Rolling Stone Magazine, in Justin’s interview with them in January 2011, when asked about politics. Bieber’s original quote is “Well, I think that's really sad, but everything happens for a reason. I don't know how that would be a reason. I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that.”. This interview was when Justin was still 16 and back then, he barely had any real knowledge of politics or serious matters such as listed above.

2. “Justin Bieber wrote in the guest book at the Anne Frank house that he hoped she would have been a Belieber”.

TRUE: While this event took place and Justin did write “Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a belieber.”, the media and his haters over exaggerated his comment. The Anne Frank museum staff did defend Justin by saying “His comments were quite innocent, he was here for more than hour and interested in Anne Frank's life, and that for us is the most important thing.”. Unfortunately, Justin’s comments in the guest book can still be twisted or taken the wrong way by small-minded people who want a reason to hate him.

3. “ When asked to try being a vegan, he gagged and spat out a vegan steak that had been specially ordered for him“.

FALSE: This one only has two sources and was most likely invented by a writer to victimize vegans and slander Justin.

4. “He makes fans pay tons of money, even though he can afford all the tickets be 50 bucks instead of 100+ for mezzanine seats”.

For the Believe tour, ticket prices were:

Lower Level Seating $36.00 - $86.00 $47.25 - $101.45 w/ Ticketmaster fees

Upper Level Seating $36.00 - $76.00

Also, Justin isn’t in charge of how much his tickets cost, it’s management who’s in charge.

5. “He went to a children’s hospital in England and was talking to the nurse who was working there when Justin Bieber visited the hospital. He made them clear an area for him so he didn’t have to wait around near the sick children, he then spent about 5 minutes with them while the cameras were on and left without so much as a thank you”.

FALSE: This tale NEVER took place. There is no photos or evidence of him going to that hospital in England and he never attacked any photographers (at said hospital). Usually, Justin will spend quite a lot of time with sick kids

6. “He attacked a photographer at said hospital”.

FALSE: The only paparazzi scuffle that happened in England was the one video where a paparazzi pushed Justin’s bodyguard and Justin confronted the paparazzi, however, Justin was quickly restrained and went back into the van.

6. “He peed in a restaurant kitchen”.

TRUE: But, he actually urinated in a mop bucket, also, he was drunk at the time and many celebrities have urinated in places they shouldn’t, such as Hayley from Paramore (sink).

7. “Someone's coworker did security for him once. He faked a really bad asthma attack and made them call the paramedics and then laughed his ass off when they came through the door. His people talked the paramedics into not saying anything bc you can go to jail for that apparently”.

FALSE: This one was invented by a writer. If anything is partially related to this claim, then it’s an incident in November 2011, where Justin was rumored to have an asthma attack during an interview and was taken to hospital for it.

8. “He also called for a car to take him to the mall and didn't like the color so he sent it back. And then he went to the mall and stayed 5 minutes before saying it was the shittiest mall he'd ever been in“.

FALSE: Pure fiction! There are no reports of him ever doing this. This claim stinks of the “Justin Bieber is a brat” mentality.

9. “He's banned from walt disney world for punching out Goofy“.

FALSE: It’s a total fabrication. There have been zero reports of this ever taking place, also Justin has been to Disney World many times since this claim came out.

10. “Not only does he me make his fans pay tons of money for a concert, but on a school night, he didn't even show up until half way through the scheduled time“.

FALSE: It’s true that he was late, however, it was only by 35 minutes and not half of the concert duration.

11. “He's quoted as screaming 'Fuck Bill Clinton!' to cameras and attacked a paparazzo, who is suing. his mother is quoted as saying she's 'hoping he'll soon mature'.“

TRUE and FALSE: While Justin did scream “Fuck Bill Clinton” and spayed a cleaner on the picture (probably the cleanest Clinton’s ever been), many people disliked Clinton and him screaming “Fuck Bill Clinton” isn’t too different from how many people react to the current President of the United States (as of this post), Donald Trump (who, I, in no way support and dislike as much as the next guy). He never attacked a paparazzi during this incident.

12. “He spat in an old man's face“.

FALSE: Not an old man, but a Club DJ, but, this is alleged.

13. “When he went to Vermont, he was kicked out of every single business he went in. IHOP, Walmart, Hannafords, everywhere. He went to the movie theater and threw a temper tantrum when told he couldn't bring his subway sandwich into the theater, as it was against the rules. He then made a HUGE mess of the theater and had to be carried out by his bodyguard kicking and screaming about how they were all worthless monkeys”.

FALSE: This one NEVER happened. There is no proof or reports of this ever happening and the only thing that shows up when “Justin Bieber banned from Walmart” is searched online, is a meme picture. There was talk of Justin possibly facing banning from the U.S due to alleged involvement in a brawl outside a Hampton’s nightclub, but, as of 2019, Justin is still in the U.S.

14. “He randomly showed up to Disney unannounced and demanded that the entire Yachtsman Steakhouse be cleared- reservations cancelled and all- so that he could eat there. The staff had to call every single one of the guests to tell them that their reservations they had been planning for months were cancelled and wasn't allowed to give them an explanation. Disney also decided that it wasn't fair to their guests and gave them free dinner at another restaurant, which obviously lost them a lot of money and business for that night. So after personally shutting down the restaurant, Beiber comes down in nothing but a bath robe. Like I'm so sorry Biebs was it just too hard to put on pants and act like a respectable human being?“.

FALSE: Not a scrap of evidence to this claim exists.

15. “I don't hate him because he has a 'girly' voice or because he's gay. he can be gay if he wants (even though he's not)“.

FALSE: Not a real argument.

16. “I hate him because he's not a good person and he's basically the leader of a teenage girl army (with a couple of older women, teenage boys and older men, but mainly consisted of teenage girls). He can make them do whatever he wants“.

FALSE: This makes little to no sense. Justin Bieber is a musician, not a political leader. Not ONCE has he ever forced his fans to do something he wants. Also, there are many people who have done MUCH worse than Justin has, yet have gotten away with it, managed to slip under the radar and still have huge amounts of support.

17. “He made some of his more 'devoted' fans cut their hair off because some internet trolls 'leaked' that he had cancer, and asked his fans to shave their heads to show their support. A lot of them did“.

FALSE: This was a 4Chan prank and Justin is not responsible for it.

18. “More internet trolls leaked that he had been smoking weed which made a lot of his fans CUT THEMSELVES (which is a serious problem) to stop him from smoking weed under the hashtag '#cutforbieber?' or '#cuttingforbieber?' Those weren't his decision, but he didn't make an attempt to stop them, he didn't deny the rumors, he just let them carry on cutting and turning it into a joke, thinking it was funny that people did these things because of him”.

FALSE: Another 4Chan prank! Once again, Justin is not responsible for this. Also, the best thing he did was stay silent about it, because if he had responded, more of these pranks would have happened and would have gotten to Justin one day.

17. “Justin Bieber spat on fans”.

FALSE: It’s an urban legend, that never happened! The Internet and TMZ went bananas over a picture of Justin spitting off of a balcony into a bush and with Justin often stating how he loves his fans, a claim about him spitting on them would make headlines and it did. The picture of the fans crying is from 2011, which was superimposed into a picture of Justin spitting off of a balcony.

18. “Justin Bieber was a huge brat on TV shows“.

FALSE: These are claims. In 2011, Marg Helenberger claims Justin punched a cake and locked a producer in a closet, but, unfortunately, nothing about this has come up since. In 2010, David Koch of Sunrise (Australian morning news show) also accused Justin for swearing at a floor manager for touching him (to direct him to where he had to go), but if this did happen, then Justin isn’t wrong for calling out a grown man touching him (what 16-year old would want a grown man touching them?).

19. “Justin Bieber  said that he doesn’t believe in abortions“.

TRUE: This took place in 2011, during an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. In Justin’s defense, this was 2011 and back then, a lot of people were still pro-life and Justin had grown up in a Christian household. Since times have changed and we are more progressed, many people’s views have changed.

20. “Justin Bieber has made racist jokes and said the N-word multiple times”.

TRUE: There are thousands of reports of these events happening. While his racist jokes and comments were wrong (and still are), he was 15/16 and uneducated at the time, apologized and has since acknowledged his mistakes and educated himself on how horrible racism is, and now shows support to the Black Lives Matter movement.

21. “Justin Bieber punched a fan in the face, made that fan BLEED“.

FALSE: This was not a fan, but a stalker. Justin did punch him, but, only as a means of self defense. How else are you going to react if someone is invading your personal space? Also, Justin most likely felt threatened by the guy putting his hand through the window.

22. “Justin Bieber has been done for drunk driving“.

FALSE: The drunk driving charges against him were over exaggerated and he was below the legal limit.

23. “Justin Bieber eggs his neighbors“.

TRUE: He egged his neighbors ONCE, but, that was due to possible harassment prior to the incident. The thing is, the victims seem to still be whining about the incident (”GIVE ME MONEY! I’M A VICTIM!”), long after it took place and Justin had served his punishment for the incident.

24. “Justin Bieber made jokes about Prince’s death with petty Instagram comments“.

FALSE: Justin simply commented “Well not the last greatest living performer”, responding to a Instagram post that said Prince was the “last greatest living performer”, unfortunately, people took it the wrong way, twisted Justin’s words and accused him of being egotistical. However, Justin was most likely saying that other artists such as Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Madonna and Barry Manilow were still alive and not every legend was gone.

25. “Justin Bieber throws tantrums on stage with him just ending up leaving the concert“.

TRUE: However, not as bad as you may think. A lot of these incidents were due to disrespectful fans not listening to him when he told them not to scream, clap off beat or throw water on stage. These can all distract him from playing, singing and can even put his life in danger (if he slips on water he doesn’t know is on stage).

26. “Justin Bieber threatens his neighbors“.

FALSE: There is no solid proof to support these claims. It’s a well known fact to demonize someone when someone else is doing it.

27. “Justin Bieber abandoned his pets”.

FALSE: He never “abandoned” any pets. If you’re talking about the monkey, he simply didn’t have the correct papers nor was he given them, also at the time, he was busy touring. The hamster was given to a fan.

28. “Justin has cheating scandals, he was horrible to Selena Gomez”.

FALSE: These claims are as old as the hills. At first, Justin and Selena’s “relationship” was PR, also prior to the November 2012 accusation of Justin “cheating on Selena”. Selena had been on the beach with Justin’s ex-friend Alfredo Flores, in various pictures where the both of them seemed very in love, this took place in July 2012. Also, there is video proof of Justin being physically assaulted by Selena in 2011.

29. “Justin Bieber hates Asians“.

FALSE: This is a total fabrication. Since when did he ever hate Asians, where’s the proof. He’s been to Japan multiple times and has been very welcome in Asian countries. There is one incident where Justin has mistakenly offended South Korean and Chinese fans by visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, which he thought was a place of prayer. He apologized for this incident.

30. “Justin Bieber groped a underage fan breast at a meet and greet“.

FALSE: The fan was like two years younger than him and didn’t seem to mind. As of 2019, she has often spoken about it and still has no problem with it.

31. "Talks down to alternative/rock bands such as Linkin Park and The Beatles and said screaming isn’t music”.

FALSE: More like fans of alternative rock bands have been talking down to Justin, sending him death threats and sexualising him.

32: “Justin Bieber disrespected the Argentinian flag”.

TRUE: This took place, however, it isn’t as bad as you think. A fan threw it up on stage and Justin thought it was simply a shirt, he didn’t know it was the Argentinian flag.

33. “Justin Bieber is rude to fans”.

FALSE: He’s only “rude” to disrespectful fans who stalk him and get in his personal space, K-Pop fans would know them as “sasaengs”. He’s only called disrespectful fans out, that’s all.

34. “Justin Bieber is very violent to photographers/paparazzi”

FALSE: Not a chance! He’s lashed out at photographers and paparazzi in the past, but, it’s only because they’ve provoked him. Of course he could have acted a bit better, but other celebs have done much worse than Justin.

35. “Justin Bieber ignored a disabled fan”.

FALSE: The video is staged and was a smear campaign to get Justin hated (and it worked). The person who played “Justin” was YouTuber, known as Brad Souza, the disabled “fan” was a hired actor.

36. “Justin Bieber bullied Shawn Mendes”.

FALSE: Justin and Shawn are longtime friends and they were simply joking around. If Shawn truly had a problem with Justin’s lighthearted jokes, Shawn would have said something.

37. “Justin Bieber hates Anime”.

FALSE: The tweet was fake.

In conclusion, only seven and a half of these claims are true, the rest are all fabricated stories made up by people looking for sympathy (fake hate crimes) or created just to slander Justin and get him hated and unfortunately, it worked.

[xero-chill]

50 random questions tag･ﾟﾟ･｡

since i’ve been inactive as fUck, i’m gonna do this tag jus to post something!!

i was tagged by @cherry-limes thank you sweets !!

1. what takes up too much of your time?

procrastinating and working are the real time suckers for me

2. what makes your day better?

my first piss in the morning and knowing i got enough sleep

3. what’s the best thing that happened to you today?

i got the day off, fuckin bless

4. what fictional place would you like to go?

neverland or like the alternate universe in coraline

5. are you good at giving advice?

im actually the best at giving advice but not taking my own or other people’s 🤪🤪🤪

6. do you have any mental illnesses?

i’m jus gonna say, middle school was hell

7. have you ever experienced sleep paralysis?

YES and it was the scariest thing ever but also kinda cool

8. what musician inspires you the most?

ingrid michaelson, frank ocean and ed sheeran

9. have you ever fallen in love?

i have not which scAres me

10. what’s your dream date?

honestly, napping all day with maybe a lunch date at a fast food restaurant

11. what do other notice about you?

i’ve heArd i look mad all the time and that i y’all too much

12. what is the most annoying habit you have?

i tap my nails on surfaces way too much

13. do you still talk to your first love?

i’ve never had one sO

14. how many exes do you have?

i uh, rather not say

15. how many songs are on your playlist?

my kpop playlist has 200+ and my regular playlist has maybe 30

16. what instruments can you play?

clarinet, piano, ukulele, and my vocal chords

17. who do you have the most pictures of?

probably myself, idols or memes

18. where would you like to go before you die?

to be honestly, every country in the world

19. what’s your zodiac sign?

gemini sun, taurus rising and moon

20. do you relate to it?

i’m THE BIGGEST gemini you will ever know

21. what is happiness to you?

the leaves turning colors in the fall and striped sweaters. a perfectly carved out eyebrow and tea that is sweetened just right. ihop pancakes and satisfying a long awaited food craving

22. are you going through anything right now?

i :) always :) feel :) alone :)

23. what’s the worst decision you’ve ever made?

getting drunk with another gemini

24. what’s your favorite store?

spencers or target

25. what’s your opinion on abortion?

i really don’t wanna say

26. do you keep a bucket list?

not physically but i do in my mind

27. what’s your favorite album at the moment?

blonde by frank ocean or goodforyou by aminé

28. what do you want for your birthday?

a place of my own????

29. what are people’s first impression of you?

“at first i didn’t talk to you because you look like you’re always mad”

30. what age to you seem according to most people?

12 :)))))))

31. where do you keep your phone when you’re sleeping?

on my bed

32. what word do you say the most?

frequent cursing but mostly fuck

33. what’s the oldest age you would like to date?

21-23 years

34. what’s the youngest age you would date?

17 years

35. what job/career do people say would suit you?

lawyer or public speaker

36. what’s your favorite music genre?

all the genres except country

37. if you could live in any other country in the world, where would you live?

south korea or canada

38. what is your current favorite song?

games by kyle or youngblood by 5sos

39. how long have you had this blog for?

threeee? yearssss?

40. what are you excited for?

H A L L O W E E N

41. are you a better talker or listener?

talker fOr sure

42. what’s the last productive thing you did?

i worked for 11 hours yesterday

43. what do you want for christmas?

just a bunch of fuzzy socks

44. what class do you get the best grades in?

um i’m not in school at the moment but in high school i did fairly well in french

45. on a scale from one to ten, how good do you feel right now?

i’m maybe at a 5

46. what can you see yourself doing in 10 years?

probably a stay at home mom or too into my job

47. when did you get your first heart break?

my uncle let my god run away just because he didn’t want to run after him and i didn’t get to say goodbye :(

48. at what age do you wanna get married?

uhhh 60???? maybe??

49. what career did you want to have as a child? i wanted to be a professional singer really bad 50. what do you crave right now? home cooked chili i’m gonna tag @strawberryjmilk @sierrahuang @luvknow @huangels and @okmica

#abt me #tag #im super inactive #but i dont thinks anyone cares #hA #abtmetags

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10 Questions Tag Game!

I was tagged by @taz-writes!!! Bless you, fairy wife.

1. What does your workspace look like? Do you have a designated ‘writing area’?

My workspace is my computer desk, my bed, or wherever I happen to be when I decide to write! I think I'm a writer who gets more inspiration when not at home though, like to be honest I will most definitely be that guy in the back corner of the IHOP writing bullshit poems at weird hours of the night. When I get a new laptop, anyway.

2. Do you prefer to write solo heroes or ensemble casts?

ENSEMBLE CASTS!! Look. LISTEN. Almost no one in the world is actually alone in any adventure. Even in high fantasy stories, the "chosen heroes" often have their little group of "less important" people... Or equally important people! And to those characters, self esteem issues aside, they probably consider themselves the protagonist as much as their hero friend? I can't imagine writing my story with just Katt's point of view, or writing less than a group of 2 or 3 period. It just feels silly to me to pretend like only one person's story is being told, when there are three other people right there with her.

3. Which of your characters reminds you the most of yourself?

Probably Argo. She's just so fucking tired of this shit man. So much shit has happened to her, torture and suffering and all that, and all it's done is make her infinitely more exhausted with everything ever. She's not a bad person, she's pretty nice, and she does what she can, but she is so. Tired. Of the LEVEL of BULLSHITTERY. It's incredible.

4. What’s one trait your main OC has that you wish you had, too?

I wish I knew how to let myself be angry, and how to let people be angry at me. It sounds dumb, but I can't handle either well. I know it's a natural feeling and all, but you know. Tortured writer stuff. Katt's way better at being angry than I am.

5. Have you changed or removed any major elements of your current WIP since its original draft/concept? What was the biggest change, and why did you make it?

Oh god uh... Yes, I have. A lot of them. I think the biggest change was a villain shift from a man named Kylee to a couple shitty dudes, Victor and Vincent, though he's comin' back at some point because I miss him. The original Kylee had a lot less direction and was mean for... Some... Reason? He had a VERY interesting design concept and all, but not much more. I was writing my story for a couple years at least before I said "This isn't working, I need something new." I think my story is a lot stronger for it!

6. If you had to give your main WIP a theme song, what would it be?

Through the Valley, by Shawn James.

7. What’s your favorite non-writing-related hobby?

I like to draw, watch video essays, and play video games. Preferably at the same time because I'm a menace to society.

8. What are some of your favorite books?

OH BOY! I could talk for hours about the Chaos Walking books, or about Warrior Cats. I really loved the Wolves Of The Beyond books as a kid too. And... Listen. I know it shouldn't be allowed. But TKAMB is a masterpiece classic for a reason, I loved the writing in it?? It was a joy to read in school tbh. Nowadays, if I'm honest, I don't read as much as I wish I could. I'm hoping this Writeblr thing helps with that.

9. What’s your favorite trope to read and/or write? What’s your least favorite?

I love found families from the bottom of my fucking heart. I love my dumb broken kids and the way they bonded, first out of necessity and then just because they loved each other? It's the sweetest, raddest thing. The trope I hate, that I see often in video games but also in books, is the fuckin "waaah my wife is dead so now im aloof and cold and can never love again and maybe im ~morally grey~ but it's just because my life sucks!! and my wife is dead!!" trope. You know the ones. The decently-muscled, scarred up 45 year old white dude that's got some flecks of white hairs, who lost "their Clara" in the war and are now weirdos who act like they're tragic. You're not special, John.

10. What do you love most about your own work and why?

I love so much about it? But honestly I have to say that my characters are my strongest point. I love my angry catamount, I love my creepy raccoon, I love my pointy fox. I like how distinct they are, and how they interact with each other! I have room to improve on my character building (everyone does!), but honestly? I think what I have with Katt and her squad (and with Ravaged as a whole) is really shaping up to be something good!!

I don't have anyone to tag yet, so I won't be writing out another question set right now immediately. Also, I'm really exhausted and don't know what I'd ask? But thank you for giving me the excuse to ramble, Taz! <3

#yapping #ravaged #tag game

[seuzz]

Writer Tag Game

Flattered by a tag from @luisdelatoba

1.  How many WIPs do you have? Two, though they are on the backburner at the moment: a novella set in high school and a juvenile occult action-mystery. Both are parts of multi-book series with four and five books (respectively) already written in each.

2. Do you / would you write fanfiction? I wrote one fanfiction a couple of years ago (a Hardy Boys mystery) as an exercise to see if I could outline and write a 30K-word juvenile novel. I used a pre-established IP as a crutch so I wouldn't have the additional burden of having to invent characters and world. I wouldn't write fanfiction again. But I don't disdain it.

3. Do you prefer paper books or ebooks? Paper, by a fair but not overwhelming margin. But the advantages of ebooks—compactness, price, and the scope of the available titles—are such that I am almost exclusively a Kindle user. It's hard to say "no" when you can download and carry around the complete works of Henry James for less than $5.

4. When did you start writing? High school, I guess, but it was the juvenile scribblings assigned in a creative writing class.

5. Do you have someone you trust that you share your work with? I've shared most of my WIPs with @smitch1981—the perfect beta reader for them.

6. Where’s your favourite place to write? It's a cliche, but ... coffee shops. When those aren't available, a place like IHOP or Denny's where they don't mind you parking for a couple of hours with a laptop and a coffee pot.

7. Favourite book as a child? Very young: Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Older: The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. Late elementary school: Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators. Hmm. Looks like I hit my peak as a reader when I was nine years old.

8. Writing for fun or publication? Until a few years ago, entirely for fun. Since then I've ghostwritten on commission while still posting "fun stuff" here and there. When I get the nerve up to actually pay for cover artwork, I'll go the epublishing route with the WIPs mentioned above.

9. Have you taken any writing classes? One creative class in high school; six creative writing seminars (five prose; one playwriting) in college.

10. What inspired you to write? The seminars mentioned above taught me only one thing: that I get cramps from trying to "write." So I gave up on it. Years later I started having fun by just "making stuff up." I took me a stupidly long time to realize that "making stuff up" is just "writing" without the self-pressure.

#tag game #writeblr #writing

[justsoyoudonthaveto]

I know nothing about this movie, but the name itself just speaks to me. It says way too many Christmas trees, fake snow, small towns, big city girls who have to buckle down to stay in said small town, and lots of ugly sweaters worn unironically. Right now it’s steamy and gross out, and we’re at the tail end of a really bad rainstorm. Nothing better to do now than watch a Christmas in July movie with all three of my boys – one of which (the only legal one) is going to be playing the Hallmark Drinking Game. Let’s Begin – It’s Christmas Camp!

FYI – this was based on a book. Yes, someone wrote a book about this.

Drink #1 – opening shot of a Christmas scene in an unnamed city. Then we see a high powered career girl striding to work in a dress and ankle boots, which is honestly an awful look. Career girl now walks into the office in a pair of red character shoes – so what happened to her boots? Career girl is in advertising, up for a senior account executive position. She’s got a Sassy Friend, who just asked if more work is what the Career Girl needs.  Career Girl is named Hailey, and her boss Shawna isn’t sure that Hailey is right for the job because she doesn’t appreciate Christmas that much, and she’s up against privileged white guy Tom (Drink #2) who managed to decorate the entire office way too much. Shawna is sending Hailey to Christmas Camp for a holiday attitude adjustment – it’s 2 hours west of Boston, so off Hailey goes to get a Christmas Camp Certificate in Holiday Cheer.

Sassy Friend cannot believe that there is a thing like Christmas Camp and I for one am on Sassy Friend’s side. Hailey apparently only Christmases in the Caribbean with her parents where they snorkel on Christmas Eve instead. Now, while I occasionally dream of a Walt Disney World Christmas, I still won’t travel there because I want my house and my tree and my kids and their homemade stockings, so I have no idea why anyone would go far away at this time of the year.

Drink #3 – Montage of Winter Scene in Small Town Massachusetts, complete with “Deck the Halls” music while Hailey drives through the town. Drink #4 – Hailey hasn’t been inside Christmas Camp 2 minutes and she’s already offered cocoa and a cookie, and the Innkeeper gets to expound on his (Drink #5 Dead wife) and their many, many Christmas traditions. She’s shown to her room, the Angel Room, and what are the odds, there is NO Christmas tree in her room – although there is a lot of garland, angels, and twinkle lights. Hailey isn’t impressed.

Drink #6 Fake Snow – and our hero has arrived at the Holly Peak Inn, site of Christmas Camp. Our Hero is the son of the innkeeper, and he is…not attractive. Son is some kind of architect or developer, and is pressuring (slightly) his dad to sell the Inn and move to some kind of waterfront property. But off he goes to Hailey’s room to bring her the list of activities that she has to do to get her Christmas Camp Certificate – a three word phrase that I will NEVER be tired of typing out.

Hailey is not in the mood yet because she’s working on her pitch proposal.  The Checklist includes things like “Be Merry” “Joy” “Cheer” and seriously, Hailey thinks this is ridiculous. Hands raise if you agree.

Drink #7 Dead wife loved Christmas. Ben the Innkeeper is doing all sorts of traditional things in honor of dead wife, and son (and hero) Jeff is all about assisting dad. So now they are going around the room to all the people who need Christmas Cheer in their live, and someone to teach them how to get it, because apparently all the Christmas movies in the world haven’t done it for them yet. Couple #1 – newlyweds, and they don’t know how to meld their two traditions together. (Dude, just do what the wife says). Gail is a mom whose son is overseas in the military, and who has lost her Christmas Mojo.  John is a single, divorced dad of daughter Madison and son Blake. And Hailey just interrupted the meeting with a call from her Sassy Friend.

Hailey just asked Jeff is she could cheat at Christmas Camp, and Jeff just laughed at her. And Ben is collecting all the cell phones and Hailey looks like she lost her arm.

Drink #8 – Everyone has to write down their Christmas Wish, and of course, Hailey has no idea what to write. She has a lot of conversation with Jeff while everyone else is being quiet and respectful about writing things down. But it’s a nice conversation and they don’t hate each other. Sassy Friend loves her and bolsters her confidence, like a good Sassy Friend. (Drink #9).

There’s some kind of baker on premises, and she and Jeff have a heart to heart about how much Jeff is a good boy and how much his Dad loves his Christmas Camp. Huh?

Another nice conversation between Jeff and Hailey, and he gives her some kind of McGraw Hill book about kids at Christmas that will help her with her pitch to a toy company whose next campaign is all about Christmas Tradition.

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Day 2 of Christmas Camp = Joy! Hailey is awakened by a cute dog who makes her walk him in the fake snow. And then Jeff shows up and takes over. There’s a field trip today. And now Hailey is LATE for the field trip and all she came up with on her toy proposal was ONE FREAKING PARAGRAPH. There is no excuse, Hailey.

The field trip – is to find the Perfect Christmas Tree (Drink #10) – which they have to chop down themselves. All of these trees have the most even amount of snow on them, and apparently, every guest has to pick their own tree for their room. And Hailey picks out the Charlie Browniest tree in the forest.

Uh-oh, Newlyweds are not seeing eye-to-eye about Christmas traditions. And Gail is having sad times about not being with her son around the tree. Hailey is very thoughtful, and now Gail is turning into a matchmaker between the handsome Jeff and Hailey.  Then we go to Jeff and Ben and Ben says that Jeff’s mom would like Hailey. Drink #11!

Dog has conned Hailey into sitting outside in the fake snow again. And now Jeff has to show up and talk to Hailey in the unconvincing moonlight. They both commiserate that they are single. Jeff thinks his dad is way more lonely than he lets on. Drink #12 Jeff just gave Hailey his coat even though he’s only in a cableknit sweater.

Just so you know what’s going on in my house, the two boys who aren’t drinking are having a game of nerf dart hide and seek. I am also serving as referee. I find that I do not care about nerf dart hide and seek, other than I wish it wasn’t in my living room.

Drink #13  – Hailey finally decorates her own damn tree.

Day 3 – Giving Theme. Dentist Dad gets into a fake snowball fight with his kids, and Hailey and Jeff join in – Drink #14 (extra sip because it’s a montage). But then off they go to the food kitchen, and Matchmaker Gail is working her magic, and off Jeff goes to show Hailey the Giving Tree (or Angel Tree) and Hailey is all inspired with her toy presentation. Drink #15 – sly glances between Jeff and Hailey over the donated pie. Gail is trying to get Hailey to let her hair down with Jeff, and she’s all like no, she’s got to focus on her job and not love (Drink #16).  Also, would like to point out a continuity problem, because in every scene Hailey has a different pair of earrings in her ears.

Hailey is still staring at her laptop with one paragraph written when Jeff comes to invite her to make snow angels, to get a jump on her “Christmas Spirit” chore. The last time I tried to make a snow angel, I was pregnant and I couldn’t get back up. A good time was had by all. Drink #17 as Jeff and Hailey had more speaking glances with each other and they’ve set up a hot cocoa date for 11 am the next day.

Day #4 – Sharing.  Baker is making sugar cookies, and now they all have to do some, and thank goodness we have missed a cookie montage. Drink #18 for the cookies, and in relief of not seeing Hailey have to bake.

Uh Oh, She’s got to answer her phone, and she’s not supposed to be on it, but emergency at work has meant that Hailey has missed her cocoa date with Jeff, and now Jeff is halfway to Sad Times, but he confronts her about it, and makes her feel guilty about caring about her job that pays her a salary and gives her benefits. Shut the hell up, Jeff, and get your own damn cocoa.

Newlyweds are enlisting help from the divorced kids on where all of the blended family members are going to sleep at their house. Just don’t invite your family at your first Christmas, you dumb newlyweds. Establish your own family.

Hailey is back outside on the bench with the dog, this time being joined by Ben the Innkeeper. But Ben is now confiding to Hailey about his money woes, and Hailey is in the zone telling Ben to license out his Christmas Camp idea. Ben loves the idea, but says don’t say anything to Jeff, because Jeff wants him to sell the inn, and now we’ve set up the confrontation for the second half of the movie. Thank goodness, I thought it would be more missed hot cocoa dates.

Day 5 – Holiday Spirit. Now they have to throw snowballs at weird targets and tell the group why Christmas is important to them. Magically, everyone hits their targets. Hailey’s all inspired to slow down and disconnect. Drink #18! (And Drink #19 because it then turned into a montage.)

Off Jeff and Hailey go for a walk in the fake snow covered woods to a little fake wishing well where his parents got engaged, because that is NOT clingy or creepy to do on a non-date with someone you sort of like. She makes a wish in the wishing well. Drink #20! And now with one question, Jeff has made Hailey wonder about her entire relationship with her parents, just by asking if they really want to go to the Carribbean.

Day #6 – Heart. Oh thank goodness we are almost done. Hailey has just woken up – she slept in her bathrobe, btw, and is super relaxed and happy and must face the fact that her parents don’t like to eat fish on Christmas, they’d rather have turkey. Show of hands, how many people have turkey in November and then in December? To me, that’s a lot of turkey.

Jeff is able to help out Hailey’s mom’s plumbing emergency, which is nice. Last task – everyone has to help cook. Newlywed bride says her tradition is to go around the table and say what they are grateful for – DUDE – that is a Thanksgiving Tradition. Gail says she likes brined turkey. Hailey likes stuffing. And divorced kids like brussel sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. Again, I feel this is a Thanksgiving menu, not Christmas.

Hailey has finished her ideas for licensing Christmas Camp, and it looks awesome and the font is fun, but then Jeff comes by to show his dad a picture of a condo he wants his dad to move to on the waterfront (like a contenda).

Day #7 – Inspiration – and there’s a Camp Graduation Party where the whole town comes. Drink #21. I want to go to this party so badly. Before this party, everyone has to go around and say something that has inspired us – and FYI the newlyweds are expecting.

Drink #22 They are under the Mistletoe and Drink #23 – they do not get to kiss. Jeff is not so subtly hinting that he likes Hailey and wants her to think about him more than her job. He also has stressed that he wants his dad to sell the Inn, and Hailey can’t tell him that she’s worked out a whole thing to save his dad’s actual business and I can see the Sad Times Coming A Mile Away.

Older Son is protesting the fact that he didn’t make up “The Sad Times.” He did. Take your due, Older Son. Younger Son is asleep on the couch. Guess that nerf war really wore him out.

Sassy friend has been helpful off-screen with the toy advertising presentation, and Gail has swanned in to say she’s all ready to start internet dating.

Dinner time, and that turkey looks way underdone. Everyone is grateful for the time they spent at Christmas Camp. Older Son is annoyed that they are not going in a circle around the table. Now they’re eating, and it’s a different turkey. Just FYI, no one got salmonella.

Graduation party – montage. Drink #24! Hailey and Jeff are dancing, and they are so in sync, it’s like they were on Dancing with the Stars. Jeff is now so happy he’s dancing by himself like Hugh Grant in that awful movie Love Actually, and NOW Jeff has found Hailey’s Christmas Camp Licensing Idea and Drink #25 – SAD TIMES!!!!

But for once, Jeff is taking it out on his dad, and not Hailey. And during this emotional confrontation, Hailey has to butt in and now Jeff has to storm off in a huge hissy fit of Sad Times, and jeez, he’s such an ass. He’s all upset that Hailey did work and that this whole trip was about work and not about him! Grow the hell up, Jeff.

Older Son is now sitting on sleeping Younger Son.

Ben just told Hailey that he thinks Jeff is scared of his feelings for Hailey. Meh. Darling Husband is drinking to the Sad Times as we suffer through an Energizer Bunny commercial.

Now, we’re back, and Hailey can’t sleep – and who could, with the very loud Christmas track overlaying this movie? Last Day – Hope. But Poor Hailey is in the Sad Times, and can barely pack her suitcase without a tiny tear that doesn’t really run down her face. And she’s off to go back to the real world, and we have 15 more minutes of this crap. She does get her Christmas Camp Certificate before she leaves the Inn, though. Everyone has to stand still in the room while she leaves in honor of the heroine leaving the scene.

Back to the city – one week later. She’s back in her creepy black boots and mini skirts – what is she, on Pretty Little Liars? (I’m bingeing the last season before it leaves Netflix the end of this month).  Drink the entire bottle – she’s learned the message of Christmas, all about taking time, teamwork, etc., and because she’s so honest with herself and with her boss, she gets the promotion! If there’s anything left, save it for the last bit.

Younger son is so asleep he’s almost off the couch. Older Son keeps trying to wake him up. And no one has brushed their teeth yet.

Sassy Friend has shown up again to tell Hailey that she deserves her promotion, and to ask her if Jeff has called, but no, the answer is no, because Jeff sucks. Ben has shown up at Hailey’s office. The licensing idea is a hit, and Ben offers to take Hailey to Gail’s Christmas party, and he’s promising a surprise. Is it Jeff? You know it’s Jeff. Oh, is the surprise that Gail’s handsome (so much handsomer than Jeff) Marine son is home for Chrsitmas!  That’s one I didn’t see coming – except damn it, Jeff was behind the Marine. They are off to talk outside in the winter in Massachusetts where Hailey is not wearing a coat and stilletos.

They are both sorry, and they both apologize. Jeff is wearing a pink shirt and he’s confessing that Hailey has opened his heart and Merry Christmas, kiss in the winter and it’s snowing. Yay. Finish the Drink.

Oh My Goodness, this one had so many good and bad things. And Older Son has just farted in Younger Son’s sleeping face. Part of this movie feels like that. BUT, we did get a bit of Christmas Cheer just when we are boiling on the East Coast, and I know husband was happy to drink three bottles of Smirnoff Ice in the interest of Hallmark Blogs. So I call it a wash. I watched Christmas Camp, just so you don’t have to.

  Are you ready for the wonders and delights of Christmas in July? The fake snow! The Turkey! The Ugly Sweaters! The Cheer! The Sad Times! I watched (and my husband drank his way through) Christmas Camp - just so you don't have to. I know nothing about this movie, but the name itself just speaks to me. It says way too many Christmas trees, fake snow, small towns, big city girls who have to buckle down to stay in said small town, and lots of ugly sweaters worn unironically.

#Christmas Camp #Christmas in July #fake snow #Holiday Cheer #Sad Times

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35 Bold Examples of Guerrilla Marketing

See how leading brands are using guerrilla marketing campaigns to make a big splash without busting their wallet. Featuring examples from Samsung, Spotify, Tesla and other top organizations.

Guerrilla marketing campaigns (not to be confused with gorilla marketing campaigns) are one of the more unique event types. They’re basically a cost-effective strategy solution that, when executed correctly, ensures that buzz is generated while your team remains profitable. By capturing the public's attention at little to no cost, your company can create the word of mouth marketing and user-generated content it needs to succeed.

Often budget-friendly, countless guerrilla marketing examples from a variety of sectors show us that any business can be creative and effective while often not breaking the bank. Some of the latest event marketing stats show that 75% of content marketers believe live events are the most effective part of any marketing strategy. These examples of effective live guerrilla marketing events will inspire some of your own.

A little warning: guerrilla marketing looks easy. However, it takes creativity and skill to be effective.

As some of the guerrilla marketing examples below reveal, a plan can go awry if not fully considered before implementing. Which is why having an event marketing plan in place ahead of time will pay off in the long run. Before we dive into the examples, here are some reasons why you might want to include guerrilla marketing into your next big campaign.

Why You Should Invest in Guerrilla Marketing

Investing in guerrilla marketing says that your business is ready to capture the public’s attention in creative ways. With their attention, your brand becomes the distinct entity you want to be in the marketplace. Your company is more recognizable and becomes that much more likely to be the first choice that comes into a consumer’s mind.

 Plus, you can easily use these guerrilla marketing do’s and don’ts to inform your b2b event marketing ideas.

 Check out this list of 35 guerrilla marketing ideas to get a better sense of effective, and not so effective, ways your company could do the same.

35 Bold Examples of Guerrilla Marketing

1. Spotify’s Cosmic Playlists

Source: Spotify

Spotify has used its music streaming platform to drum up attention for its brand on a number of occasions throughout the year. Some have become yearly fixtures, like its year-end wrap up for each user, or Discover Weekly, which finds tailored tracks based on users' listening preferences.

In January 2019, the company offered its latest guerrilla content: playlists based on horoscopes. Spotify teamed up with astrologer Chani Nicholas to create the Cosmic Playlists for U.S. listeners. The playlists are determined by Nicholas' astrological readings to represent each sign's theme at that moment.

Like most of the streaming services efforts, the playlists were picked up extensively by the media. This kind of digital event marketing might even spark some viral campaigns of your own.

Main Takeaway: The strategy doesn't have to be innovative every time. Feel free to use and modify your past success for a similar effect this time around.

2. Domino’s Paving for Pizza

Source: Domino’s

 Nobody likes to get their pizza delivered with the ingredients sliding all over the place and the cheese stuck to the roof of the box. All too often, however, that is exactly the case. In 2018, Domino's pinpointed the source of the problem - and it wasn't bad driving.

Instead, the pizza brand placed the blame on America's infrastructure and its copious amounts of potholes in the street. And thus, the Paving for Pizza campaign began.

Main Takeaway: Nothing earns the public’s admiration like fixing an everyday problem.

3. CalTex Becomes CahillTex

Source: Caltex Australia

 The 2018 World Cup provided numerous brands with opportunities to flex its guerrilla marketing muscles. This happened at many sites around the host country, Russia, but extended across the globe as well.

Australian gas company Caltex Australia got in the mix by honoring one of the nation's most beloved footballers, Tim Cahill. From May through June of 2018, five locations across the country rebranded to become CahillTex. While fun and cheeky, blowback did occur when some alleged that the re-brand was the reason for the 38-year-old being selected for the World Cup team despite his declining performance on the field.

Main Takeaway: Re-brands can be fun but they run the risk of public blowback for even the slightest miscalculations. Proceed with caution.

4. Carlsberg's Beer Caviar

Source: Carlsberg

 Another bit of genius World Cup marketing came from Danish beer brand Carlsberg. As a sponsor of the Danish national team, the brewer wanted to give its fans a taste of Russia with a special twist.

Instead of offering up the traditional caviar, Carlsberg made its own. Danish football fans seemed to love the beer-maker’s version. The effort received considerable press and earned Carlsberg the distinction of being the world's first ever beer caviar.

Main Takeaway: Find ways to align what your brand can create with major events. Bring them together in ways that help boost your event ROI.

5. IHOP Becomes IHOb

Source: LA Times

 To promote its burgers, pancake restaurant IHOP teased and briefly became the International House of Burgers, or IHOb. The move certainly gained heaps of attention for the restaurant.

However, much of it came in the form of endless social media memes and public press. IHOP, or IHOb’s, social media team was seemingly prepared for the scores of criticism. They had all the the answers ready, complete with where Bs and Ps should be. By July, the brand was back to its original name.

Main Takeaway: Changing your name can get the public’s attention. Be sure it is for the right reasons.

6. Hereditary's Creepy Dolls

Source: Xpress Magazine

Horror movie marketing has always been crucial to getting films seen beyond the typical horror movie goer. One of, if not the largest, horror movie in recent years was Hereditary.

Online buzz was generated for the film thanks to a clever and creepy stunt pulled on attendees of one midnight screening. The day after seeing the film, fans found creepy dolls outside their hotel doors. Between the film and this clever bit of guerrilla marketing, the film earned $13 million at the box office its first weekend.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to be scary. Sometimes, it’s the most on-brand your tactics can be.

7. GoldToe Dresses New York City in Undershirts and Underwear

Source: ALT TERRAIN

To celebrate the launch of its newest shirts and underwear in 2010, the GoldToe decked out famous New York City statues in t-shirts and underwear. The event took place during New York Fashion Week, but that did not relegate the bit of guerrilla marketing to the Fashion District. Instead, the most eye catching of examples came when the famous Wall Street Bull was wrapped in a hilariously oversized pair of tighty whities.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to be funny - especially when it playfully changes the perception of relatable icons and images.

8. Chipotle's Burrito Baby Shower

Source: Fox 40

 Over the past few years, Chipotle went from being an up and coming fast casual dining brand to a chain that had lost the public's trust due to a large health scare. The brand had been in need of any positive press it could get.

In the spring of 2018, an opportunity was literally born in one of its parking lots when Adrianna Alvarez pulled over with her husband in a Chipotle parking lot to give birth. To mark the occasion, Chipotle invited the happy parents, 911 dispatchers, and all their families to celebrate. They gifted baby Jaden a swaddle that looked like a tortilla.  

Main Takeaway: When a gift opportunity arises, capitalize on it by adding your own bit of good news to the occasion.

9. Fiji Water’s Fiji Girl at the Oscars

Source: Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times

 One of the most iconic bits of guerrilla marketing in recent history occurred at the Golden Globes awards. While the red carpet is usually all about Hollywood's who's who, the talk of this year’s event was model Kelleth Cuthbert aka #FijiGirl. By standing in the background with a blue dress and tray of Fiji Water, the brand and the model stole the evening. Cuthbert's photobombing skills led to countless memes and free publicity for the water company.

Main Takeaway: It all boils down to creative positioning. Whether a person or an initiative, the placement of the event is crucial.

10. Floating Barge Billboards in New York

Source: Ballyhoo Media

Ballyhoo Media found success with floating barges doubling as billboards back in Miami. The 60-foot double-sided barges could serve as additional advertising real estate as space on land becomes more difficult (and pricey) to find.

In October, signs began showing up in Manhattan and Brooklyn waterways. The floating ads featured promos for everything from TV shows to travel to the airport. After months of complaints from citizens and the press, the city pointed out that the marketing endeavor was illegal and the stunt was shuttered. 

Main Takeaway: Sometimes what works in one market won’t work in another. Analyze the laws and public sentiment before launching any plans.

11. AMD Cuts Into Intel’s 40th Anniversary

Source: Weborus

They say a 40th birthday is a milestone in a person's life. Businesses also celebrate this milestone. Just like some advantageous friends or family, other businesses can also make the day about themselves. 

To mark its 40th milestone, Intel planned to give away 8,086 copies of its limited edition 6-core-i7-8086k computers. To drastically undercut the occasion, AMD offered to give 40 of those winners its own 16-core Ryzen Threadripper 1950x to Intel prize winners. To counter the move, Intel took to Twitter to call out AMD and suggest it may have just wanted to win an Intel itself.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to take away another brand’s thunder. Leveraging occasions for your success is key in garnering attention.

12. Payless Goes High End as Palessi

Source: Payless Shoes

 The affordable, low-cost shoe store threw Los Angeles shoppers for a loop last year when it had the launch party for a new luxury shoe brand, Palessi, created by a fake Italian designer Bruno Palessi. The swanky shop had all the trappings of a high-end store, including angel statues, sleek shoe displays and even a mini-runway. Needless to say, plenty of shoppers were willing to drop hundreds of dollars for the fake shoe line.

The stunt garnered the brand heaps of attention in the press. However, it did not save the business - Payless recently announced that it will be shutting down all its locations.

Main Takeaway: Asking people to change their perception can be fun. But it may not actually lead to increased sales.

13. Tesla's “$0 Budget”

Source: SpaceX 

While many find Tesla founder Elon Musk’s antics frustrating, plenty of them have resulted in heaps of press for little to no money.

The Tesla marketing above cost quite a bit of money. However, guerrilla marketing is commonly used by the brand. This includes when Tesla gave its patents away for free. Additionally, the brand is known for going viral thanks to humorous videos of its new technology, like when Tesla fans made videos of themselves using the car's autopilot function. In all, the brand knows how to get attention.

Main Takeaway: Guerrilla marketing doesn’t have to be a solo event. It can be a series of acts that establish the brand as a consistent guerrilla marketer.

14. The Nun's YouTube Controversy

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Hereditary was not the only horror film to cash in with a bit of help from guerrilla marketing. The Nun was aided by YouTube in 2018, causing the film earn over $380 million in U.S. box office revenue. The original plan was for the film to air an unskippable ad on numerous YouTube videos. After playing for some time, the public began discussing how frightening the spot was. 

In turn, YouTube banned the ad for violating policies concerning what it deems violent and shocking content - and the buzz was created.  

Main Takeaway: Sometimes getting banned is the best publicity possible.

15. Homie Real Estate's Electoral Bid

Source: Homie for Senate

An election loophole in Arizona gave Utah real estate company Homie the publicity it was seeking in Fall 2018. Deciding that digital ads on major platforms weren't enough, the company began running ads that bared a striking resemblance to political signs that commonly adorned yards and windows. The sign text even included the URL HomieForSenate.com. Soon enough, the company had struck a deal with Arizona to never pull the stunt again.

Main Takeaway: Venturing into politics can be risky, but it can pay off. Scrutinize your plan thoroughly before executing.

16. Author's Surprise Window Ads

Ask forgiveness, not permission! Great to see a unique approach to advertising, reminds me of the fun we’ve had with our airlines. Congratulations on the book @samconniff #bemorepirate pic.twitter.com/ZLLnLpWLV1

— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) May 3, 2018

Source: Twitter

Be More Pirate: Or How to Take On the World and Win author Sam Conniff Allende lived up to the title of his first published book when advertising it. Allende pasted hot pink eight meter ads along the first floor windows of Penguin Random House's London offices. The thing is, Penguin hadn't approved the ads. The author and a team snuck in as contractors to do the deed. As of December 2018, the book is available in eight countries including the U.S.

Main Takeaway: Live up to your brand. Authenticity is one of the most valued assets you can have.

17. Samsung's Appel Giveaway

Source: Samsung

If Samsung gave out free Galaxy S9 phones to the entire Apple community it'd surely go broke. But if it hands out a few hundred Galaxy S9s to the entire population of the Dutch hamlet Appel, it has a clever bit of marketing on its hands. The stunt is charming and shows that many of Appel's community may now be part of Samsung's community as well.

Main Takeaway: Find clever ways to leverage your competition to your advantage. You could win over a few hundred customers in a small Dutch village!

18. Sixt's Sixth Ave Takeover 

Source: YouTube/Sixt

To gain more of New York City's rental car market, Sixt continued its history of clever marketing by turning Manhattan's Sixth Avenue into Sixt Avenue. In a span of five minutes, the brand was able to put up signs and even orchestrate a 10-car parade. Sixt also got drone footage in downtown Manhattan to add to its appeal.

Main Takeaway: Cheeky branding can work. Mix it with sleek footage and you will have a good bit of marketing on your hands.

19. Burger King's Influencer Stunt

some things from 2010 are worth revisiting—like your old tweets. and funnel cake fries. get them now for a limited time.

— Burger King (@BurgerKing) January 24, 2019

Source: Twitter/Burger King

 Burger King recently relied on influencers to market the return of its funnel cake fries. The treat last appeared on menus in 2010. To generate buzz, BK's Twitter account began liking tweets from influencers and verified accounts from 2010. Popular influencer Casey Neistat claimed he and others were exploited in the stunt, to which the fast food chain attempted to apologize.

Main Takeaway: Consider your participants when guerrilla marketing. A negative reaction will sour all your other hard work.

20. Twentieth Century Fox's Mystery Spies

Source: Media in Canada

To drum up buzz for Jennifer Lawrence's 2018 film Red Sparrow, Twentieth Century Fox Canada teamed up with two companies, Zenith Media and Eat It Up Media, to shake up the Toronto streets. Twenty models dressed as Lawrence's Russian spy character to hand out business cards with the film’s showtimes. The movie took in over $151 million in box office sales. 

Main Takeaway: Be bold and recognizable when seeking attention. Adding intrigue doesn’t hurt either.

21. Aphex Twin's Unexpected Logos

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    When did these Aphex Twin 3D graphics appear on the wall at Elephant and Castle tube? Not noticed them before. Something new coming from him?

A post shared by Nico De Ceglia (@nicodeceglia) on Jul 28, 2018 at 4:28pm PDT

Source: Instagram

Popular electronic music artist Aphex Twin's logo and artwork was found around London, Turin, Hollywood and New York City in the summer of 2018. Adorning billboards and other heavy foot traffic locations, the ads promoted the artist's latest EP, Collapse. For a 2014 release, the artist flew a blimp over London and New York City with his logo.

Main Takeaway: Use your iconic logo when you can. It could become a tradition in your marketing that fans expect.

22. Mous' Viral Video

Source: YouTube/Mous

Protective cell phone case Mous gave Apple fans minor heart attacks while promoting its brand. In 2018, the company sent a rep to buy a $999 iPhone X. They they invited people in London and Hong Kong to throw it on the sidewalk. But don’t worry - the phone was protected thanks to Mous' Airoshock case. This became one of many videos in a series promoting the protection the case offers.

Main Takeaway: Turn a consumer’s worst nightmare into a fun experiential marketing campaign. Prove your product is the protector of their worst case scenarios.

23. Lidl's Billboard Sabotage

Source: The Drum

 U.K. retailer Lidl took a swipe at its rivals while positioning itself as the low cost alternative in its sector. The company used billboards adorned with familiar imagery from the competition while overlaying a Lidl ad showing the same product at a cheaper rate at its stores. To make the campaign that much more effective, ads were placed near rival locations.

Main Takeaway: Leveraging branding from your rivals can generate attention for your company. Strategic placement will drum up much more conversation.

24. Circles.Life's Get Rich Quick Scheme

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    So.. something interesting happened today! Saw a huge crowd outside H&M Somerset for this vending machine so i decide to kpo & pay $3 for $50!! What can i say, im $47 richer now HAHAHAHA! Go ahead & try it urself tomorrow from 5pm-8pm! Don’t say i bojio! #3dollarballer #3dollarballers #uxm

A post shared by Hafiz Aziz (@hafizazizzz) on Feb 27, 2018 at 2:47am PST

Source: Instagram

Data provider Circles.Life got Singapore talking with a vending machine stunt in early 2018. Across the country, vending machines dispensed $50 in exchange for $3. The exchange came with a flier with a QR code and the hashtag #3dollarballer. The campaign was to promote the online telco provider's on demand, unlimited data plan. Numerous social media posts followed while police had to come in to monitor the situation.

Main Takeaway: Money always gets people’s attention. Just be sure to avoid a major commotion.

25. Wendy’s Twitter Rap Battle with Wing Stop

Be there. Done that. Bring something fresh... not frozen. 😉 https://t.co/xi81olVFgP

— Wingstop 🍗 (@wingstop) October 2, 2017

Source: Twitter/Wingstop

Wendy's earns high marks for its ability to engage with young audiences on social media. In the fall of 2017, the brand engaged in a tweet rap battle against fellow fast food restaurant Wingstop. The $0 stunt generated buzz for both brands while avoiding the outcome Burger King and others have fallen into.

Main Takeaway: Have a capable social media manager on your team. Their ability to connect with younger audiences is invaluable.

26. Childish Gambino's “Feels Like Summer” Ice Cream Pop Up

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    can’t be unlucky when you’ve got a free chocolate ice cream cone in hand! thanks, @childishgambino. 😘🍦🍫 #fridaythe13th #unionsquarenyc #summertimemagic #gambinogirlforever #swipeleft

A post shared by BMSR (@skepticalface) on Jul 13, 2018 at 9:55am PDT

Source: Instagram

Who can beat free ice cream on a hot summer day? To promote his 2018 summer-themed EP, Childish Gambino stationed ice cream trucks in New York City, LA and London to dispense free ice cream and a loop of the two songs. The event generated long lines for free ice cream and photo ops with summertime themed grass props.

Main Takeaway: Strategically align your efforts. Make your seasonal offering help those looking for relief from the elements.

27. Vitamin Water's Bogus Movies

Source: YouTube/Vitamin Water

Coca-Cola decided that the best way to market Vitamin Water was by doing exactly the opposite. A series of ads popped up in the summer of 2018 marketing anything but the drink. The ads were heavily featured on Rotten Tomatoes, including a full-page ad for a Pomeranian-themed movie "financed" by Vitamin Water.

Main Takeaway: Sometimes going off brand is best for business. Just be sure to loop back to your actual company at some point.

28. Bird's Guerrilla Business Practices

Source: KMIZ/Fox 22

Scooter ride sharing companies caused quite a stir over the past year or so. They include Bird, who operated in cities like Columbia, Missouri without an proper license. Many accused the brand of skirting laws while others believe it engaged in similar tactics as Uber. The move earned Bird buzz in the city, appearing in the news and local outlets. However, its impact on public perception was uncertain.

Main Takeaway: Flirting with breaking the law can be a dangerous play. Executed correctly and it can be a hit. On the other hand, it could severely damage your brand.

29. Deadpool's Tinder Account

Source: Imgur

Both Deadpool movies have relied on a series of hilarious guerrilla marketing stunts. They include turning bars into the anti-hero's favorite bars from the films as well as popping up in covers of other films. But the most iconic one may be the Tinder profile setup for the crime fighter. All the efforts have helped push the film to become one of the most successful hero franchises in recent years.

Main Takeaway: Be funny, be bold and don’t be afraid to lean into your humor.

30. PETA's Shocking Posters

Source: Julius Sandor

 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has often used guerrilla marketing tactics to get its message out. Its campaigns for ethical animal treatment focused on the brand Canada Goose in the winter of 2018. The group launched an "anti-marketing" campaign in Downtown Toronto to dissuade people for the brand due to its treatment of coyotes and geese. The campaign continues with other groups involved as well.

Main Takeaway: Foul language and harsh imagery can jar audiences which is what some campaigns need to be noticed.

31. Anytime Fitness's Purple Bikes

Source: Jonathan Carroll

Warners Bay, Australia found itself with a bit of a local mystery in the fall of 2017 when purple bikes began appearing across town. Eventually, after some guessing, a local fitness chain owned up to the marketing. Anytime Fitness claimed that it was a reminder for folks to get active this spring.

Main Takeaway: A friendly reminder to keep healthy may resonate more with a quirky twist to the message.

32. Subway's Subliminal Sandwiches

Source: Subway

Subway sandwiches used guerrilla and subconscious marketing to suggest its food to passersby in the summer of 2018. The chain's "SUBliminal messaging" launched a three-day campaign in Chicago where images of footlong subs were projected onto buildings and on streets with chalk art. The brand has used similar tactics like these in years to generate buzz after its brand began declining a few years back.

Main Takeaway: Sometimes making your audience pause to wonder what they saw is the name of the game.

33. Solange's BlackPlanet Revival

Source: BlackPlanet

BlackPlanet was once a bustling online community. Like many social media platforms, it eventually ceded its popularity as its audience moved on. However, the site received a significant boost thanks to an artistic video page by artist Solange. The videos have piqued fan interest as rumors of new music began to swirl.

Main Takeaway: Be unconventional. Sometimes going back to popular methods can generate buzz a current popular outlet couldn’t offer.

34. A&E Supply Co.'s Logo Graffiti 

Source: Yelp

Brooklyn restaurant A&E Supply Co. caused a stir in winter 2017 with its local marketing. After a series of financial setbacks, guerrilla marketing was all it had left. So they began tagging Park Slope and Gowanus neighborhood sidewalks with temporary chalk logos. Some in the neighborhoods weren't thrilled and consider the acts vandalism. The location was rebranded later that year.

Main Takeaway: Changing your name might actually help your business. But no matter what you do, remember to gauge public opinion ahead of time. 

35. Bud Light UK's Free Beer Handout

Source: Wiki Commons

Bud Light UK came under fire in the winter of 2017 after it was caught giving out beer to the homeless. While the campaign focused on giving out free beer to any legal adult, the campaign caught significant flack for dispensing alcohol to people often associated with drinking related health problems. The operation was quickly shut down as public sentiment split on the issue.

Main Takeaway: Consider your demographic before going through with any campaign. A friendly gesture can go awry thanks to a bad image.

Wrapping Up: Gearing Up For Guerrilla Marketing

Consider your options and remember that countless possibilities exist. From the uncommon to the conventional, every campaign is different and could lead to success for your brand. Do not limit your company to one set of tactics. Explore every option you have.

from Cameron Jones Updates https://blog.bizzabo.com/guerrilla-marketing-examples

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The best memes of 2018 so far

If you feel like you see bad news every time you log onto social media, you're not alone. Going on Twitter can be an overwhelming experience, with constant arguments, drama, and snitch tagging.

Memes are the only thing holding the internet together at this point. 

It's been a stressful year so far, but at least we have these memes! Let's take a walk down memory lane — meme-ory lane, if you will.

1. Eating Tide Pods

Vincent van Gogh used to eat Tide pods because he wanted happiness inside him

— lusty goth (@elkalumpy) December 27, 2017

The Tide Pod eating craze technically started in December 2017, but its effects lasted well into the new year, concerning parents nationwide. The forbidden snacks will always have a place in our hearts for the countless memes and cursed foods it inspired. 

2. What your child is really texting about

Is your child texting about @olivegarden? Here’s a quick guide to find out: OG: Olive Garden LMAO: love me an olive LOL: lots of lasagna ROFL: ravioli or flavorful linguine BRB: breadsticks rock, bro WTF: where’s the fettuccine STFU: some tiramisu for us

— jillian dradzynski (@jillianallyce) January 22, 2018

Concerned parents could breathe a sigh of relief as Tide Pod obsessions died down, but it seems like texting lingo will always be a mystery to the Olds. Luckily, a handy guide to common acronyms became a meme. What are your kids texting about? Probably Olive Garden.

3. Change my mind

pic.twitter.com/GgrxCUolVt

— Prodigy (@CSN_Prodigy) February 21, 2018

Sometimes you look at a meme and realize there really is hope for humanity. When a conservative podcaster/professional troll set up a table encouraging people to change his mind about "male privilege," the internet got to work and turned him into a meme. It became a platform to share your diciest opinions, from pineapple on pizza to the plot of Bee Movie.

4. Wholesome memes 

People have a knack for finding the good in anything, and as dark as 2018 seemed, the flood of wholesome memes gave us hope. While wholesome memes have been around for a bit, 2018 is their year to shine.

5. Gru's plan

If you have a brilliant, well-thought-out plan that ended up going wrong, Gru's plan is the meme for you. The four panel image conveys so much optimism and disappointment in one revelation, perfectly capturing what it feels like when stealing the moon doesn't go your way.

6. American Chopper hot takes

pic.twitter.com/4mb1m3lOHI

— Garf Gab (@GarfieldFanArt) March 22, 2018

American Chopper came back for a revival this year, prompting the internet to bring back an iconic scene from the original show. The destructive father-son duo became a meme for the hottest, spiciest takes. 

7. Build your perfect man

ladies you have $5 to build the perfect man $300 - tall $200 - smart $400 - rich $150- famous $2 - name is Paul $3 -is a mall cop $500 - attractive

— Lazy dog (@LaziestCanine) April 25, 2018

Does the perfect man exist? This meme encourages people to build their ideal partner. There's just one catch — you have limited funds and the characteristics you can afford are pricey. Guess you'll just have to settle for Paul Blart, mall cop. 

8. Who killed Hannibal?

This is a damn good contender for best meme of the year - all of the variations are good...but this one is the best pic.twitter.com/SwpOUAuRjk

— RickyFTW (@rickyftw) April 18, 2018

The "Who killed Hannibal?" meme is great for situations when you've done something shitty and need to shift the blame to someone else. Like Eric Andre in The Eric Andre Show, some people just refuse to take accountability.

9. Walmart yodel boy 

11-year-old Mason Ramsey went viral for yodeling in Walmart, and instantly stole America's heart. He performed at Coachella, landed a record deal, and released a single about being in adorable tween love. Walmart yodel boy slaps. 

10. Is this a pigeon?

pic.twitter.com/k90ssimgos

— Cat Graffam (@catgraffam) May 4, 2018

Although this image has been around since 2011, the meme blew up this year to convey absolute confusion. The meme originated from an anime, where a character points to a butterfly and asks, "Is this a pigeon?"

11. Ladies, imagine your best life

Ladies, imagine this. It’s 15 years from now, and you have no kids. You’re the cool wine aunt that occasionally comes back to the country for a brief visit before leaving for another long, exotic vacation. You have no commitments, and a suspicious amount of money.

— Em Treasure (@emtreas) May 22, 2018

A viral Twitter movement subverted a romanticized version of suburban life by asking ladies about their most ideal, most bizarre life. The meme covers it all, from (again) the plot of Bee Movie to imagining marriage with Stuart Little. 

12. Yanny or Laurel?

It's The Dress of 2018. The audio illusion tore apart the internet, with friends and neighbors turning against each other over whether a recording said "Yanny" or "Laurel." It was fun until the Trump administration hopped on and killed the meme forever. RIP.

13. Sad cowboy

they always say yeehaw but never ask haw yee pic.twitter.com/Zcqy3y1sbc

— fahad 🤠 (@ShlongUziVert_) March 25, 2018

Who hurt this sweet country boy? We just want to know. The sad cowboy meme (alternatively, and more accurately called "sad howdy boy") has been around since 2017, but popped up again this year. Someone needs to reach out to him and let him know that everything's going to be OK.

14. By the age of 35 

By age 35 you should have lost at least twice your most valuable information for lack of backups.

— Miguel de Icaza (@migueldeicaza) May 20, 2018

By the age of 35, there's really no need to have your life figured out. The meme plays off a report by Marketwatch telling people that by the age of 35, they should have twice their salary saved. Twice. Who even has time for that?? 

15. I am: gay/straight/bi

i’m: ⚪️ gay ⚪️ straight ⚪️ bisexual 🔘never gonna give you up pic.twitter.com/6lsdZkN4g0

— hanz💨 (@hasharakl) May 23, 2018

Broke: labels. Woke: RickRolling. The gay/straight/bi meme has it all: pop punk lyrics, nods to classic Vines, and poking fun at tired gender binaries and sexuality labels.

16. Distressed LeBron

When you leave all the doors open but your dog poops in the house anyway pic.twitter.com/LY8u7CqQzJ

— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) June 1, 2018

Poor LeBron. His reaction after the Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors became an iconic meme for, well, when you're too stressed for words. 

17. IHOb

IHOP is changing its name to IHOB and while people think it stands for “breakfast” I’m putting my money on BETRAYAL

— bea (@bayahhh) June 6, 2018

IHOP changing its name to IHOb for burgers was probably the most overhyped marketing ploy in history. The name change was thoroughly underwhelming, but sparked a hilarious Twitter feud between rivaling fast food brands. 

18. Melania's awful jacket

ok i am into this jacket pic.twitter.com/ZJdx4hwIsG

— sara yasin 😐 (@sarayasin) June 21, 2018

Melania, girl, what are you doing? The First Lady wore the worst possible jacket for a visit to meet detained immigrant children at the border. Was she trolling her husband? Was she messing with the mainstream media? Is she really that clueless? Either way, the $39 Zara jacket will probably be remembered as one of the memes defining this hell presidency. 

19. Alexa, play Despacito

nakia: t'challa was murdered in a ritual combat m'baku: this is so sad alexa play despacito

— beth (@sam_bucky) June 27, 2018

This is a beautiful shitpost. Reminiscent of the world's smallest violin meme, "Alexa, play Despacito" is the perfect reaction for overdramatic, not very sad news. Why is this meme so funny? It's not just not caring about the situation, but telling Alexa to play Despacito conveys absolute detachment from feeling anything. It's art. 

WATCH: IHOP tries to advertise its burgers and gets flamed

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Relaunching Long John Silver’s

Relaunching Lengthy John Silver’s

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As we mentioned earlier, we were monitoring roughly at 5 points for the first part of the quarter and roughly 1.5 point. But where did Red Ribbon first got here to be? Writer: makjones It is very important to know how to handle Live Lobster or Lobster earlier than cooking it because if you're a first timer then cooking it could be a bit tough. SW: Properly, there are basic points which can be completely resolved for us. There may be little doubt that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is one of the vital lovely telephones on the Wikipedia (Suggested Website) market. I personally don’t think that green tea and frappuccino mix well, especially half an hour later after taking those 3 sips. A new research within the journal Nutrition states that black tea has been demonstrated to help in weight loss and decreasing total body fat.

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— spooky d ; 5 DAYS (@ayeee_dennys) October 31, 2017

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IHOP provides its visitors an reasonably priced, on a regular basis-dining expertise with warm and friendly service. Cici's Pizza was established in 1985, in Burlington, NC - Alamance County and is a business listed in the categories Pizza Restaurant, Full-Service Restaurants, Pizza Eating places and Restaurants and affords Pizza and Pizza Pie. Taco Bell gives quite a lot of soda selections with their meals. A big increase or lower in trading quantity might indicate that other components are in play. It seems to me that you are ready now to begin probing past atmosphere into the soul of man. The economy is a focus now, nevertheless since 2005 clear indicators are actually offering an image or what's vital and changing with our client habits particularly HOW THEY EAT, When they EAT, and WHY THEY EAT. You might be already offered with the finest duct cleaning service that makes it certain that you are utterly happy.

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Questions from @novimnet

1. describe an outfit you used to wear all the time that you thought was fly as hell  I had a lot of awesome clothes that I just never wore. My Books Brothers waistcoat and jacket comes to mind. In high school I had a phase where I dressed like Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, I once wore striped stockings with vinyl shorts. It was ballsy, though not fly. 2. what’s the best present you’ve ever received? A party. 3. go-to movie snacks? When I was small I was all about Sno-Caps, now I'm strictly pop corn and nips. That's at theaters, if I eat while watching a movie at home it's usually just a meal. 4. tell me the weird shit you do before you go to bed Meditation, and trying to astrally project. Once, after focusing every night for weeks, my body started vibrating and my heart felt like it was burning. For some reason I stopped practicing regularly after that. It was probably the start of something important. 5. in what way would you most like to physically injure Donald Trump?  So I'm a law-abiding guy, I'm not saying I'd do anything illegal, but IF IT WERE LEGAL I would gladly torture him to death. I'd fucking break him on the wheel, whatever. I think the best idea is to use some transhuman technology to actually put his consciousness in hell. Maybe after a millennia it will break down and then he can go to spiritual hell. 6. if you could see any band or musician from all time (doesn’t matter if they’re broken up , dead, etc) perform at the venue of your choice, who would it be and where? I wish I had seen the Shimmer Kids Underpop Association, maybe at Passim they'd be cool. Gwar when they played in wrestling rings, Johnny Cash in prison, the White Stripes at a bowling alley for ones that have happened. How about David Bromberg at Fenway, Led Zeppelin in a basement, Carla Bozulich at IHOP. 7. a fictional character who has inspired you First thought is Bruce Wayne. Meier Landsman from the Yiddish Policemen's Union changed my life. I always tell myself I should be more like Indian Jones. Mostly I go about wishing I could be like a secluded old wizard or a mad scientist, able to do big things without dealing with real life, but that's probably not healthy. 8. something you did recently that you are proud of It's kind of sad, but I worked enough in one week to have enough money in the next. I've had some serious trouble with that. 9. meal you would cook if you were trying to impress someone or just do something special for a loved one Nachos that are kind of like a pizza. I call them pizza chips. 10. describe a place that makes you happy Those little spots around cities where there's some untended trees and just, like, trash and dirt. There's sometimes a broken chain link fence or a crumbling brick wall. Municipal stairways are good. Scratch tickets and toys kids have dropped and dead leaves. Especially after the rain, or walking around with time to kill. Wild plant growth in a city is the most important part. 11. share a photo of the inside of your refrigerator I share a fridge with like six dudes and nothing in it is mine.

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Relaunching Long John Silver’s

Relaunching Long John Silver’s

And earlier this month the corporate predicted identical-store sales could be flat to down 2% in the current fourth quarter. Amongst its major transfer is its collaboration with one other Detroit-based mostly retail firm referred to as Ok-Mart. On the Border (Five NJ areas) - Their website has allergen menus for every of the eight main allergens (gluten shares the wheat menu). So we can be focusing on the brand new web site definitely which makes it a lot easier to order on-line and we've seen the ticket averages are larger and take up orders accomplished online. Thanks, your e-newsletter will probably be despatched to . That is the case with many herbs: Once you purchase hawthorn berries, for example, they will usually be Crataegus spp.—meaning any of a number of species, or a mix of more than one species—and there are fairly a few of them. Inspired by the rosy predictions at Discovery Day in Louisville, the Jankovich couple proceeded with their buy of their franchise.

A few bites have been just flatbread and no hen or cheese, and the sandwich disappeared shortly, however it was not bad. Yes. She was so sulky and jealous of my entire American expertise that she By chance locked me out of the room. The President-Elect has requested every American to volunteer their time for the general public good subsequent Monday. We need to know the place our meals comes from, how it’s grown and harvested, and whether or not it is actually good for us or not. It’s you’re probability to win NFL Tickets and more. In reality, you have to to say any arrests by immigration authorities equivalent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as any site visitors tickets that you have acquired. The occasion will happen at Olive Hill Highschool on October 16 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. To make sure your baby achieves his maximum potential, choose a faculty that molds college students in both extracurricular and tutorial areas. Pizza might be eaten even for breakfast plus the satisfying half is, one might pick the toppings that you just crave.

As we said earlier, we have been tracking roughly at 5 factors for the primary part of the quarter and roughly 1.5 point. But where did Pink Ribbon first came to be? Writer: makjones It is very important to know the right way to handle Live Lobster or Lobster before cooking it because in case you are a primary timer then cooking it can be a bit difficult. SW: Properly, there are elementary issues which might be totally resolved for us. There is little question that the Xiaomi Mi Combine 2 is one of the vital beautiful telephones on the Wiki (Suggested Website) market. I personally don’t think that green tea and frappuccino combine nicely, particularly half an hour later after taking those three sips. A new examine within the journal Nutrition states that black tea has been demonstrated to aid in weight reduction and lowering overall physique fats.

i mean... yeah no you’re right. How are you Nialler?

— spooky d ; 5 DAYS (@ayeee_dennys) October 31, 2017

Choose water or iced tea flavored with lemon to spare your self the calories. A grande (16-oz) Pumpkin Spice Latte with 2-% milk and whipped cream comprises 380 calories and 50 grams of sugar! The 16-oz. small Basic Limeade Sparkler incorporates one hundred fifty calories, eighty mg of sodium, 39 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of sugars. Traditional Steel Works HO Scale Closeouts! That’s how science works. That is a unique augmented actuality functionality (only accessible to iOS4 users with an iPhone 3GS or iPhone four) that lets you see the closest stations and POI with iPhone's camera live view. Cigarette prices in. Back see for and also you luis pena. Washington cigarettes like Dunhill, LM cigarettes on-line, new tobacco free cigarette. Volumes was lips, show had free an identifi price of Kent reds in ohio chocolate the demonic care and had free an identifi metro. Ted’s Montana Grill (CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MT, NC, NY, PA, OH, RI, TN, VA, but not in NJ) - has a gluten pleasant menu (order with out bread, and so on) and gluten free fresh minimize fries!

IHOP offers its friends an inexpensive, everyday-dining expertise with heat and pleasant service. Cici's Pizza was established in 1985, in Burlington, NC - Alamance County and is a enterprise listed in the classes Pizza Restaurant, Full-Service Restaurants, Pizza Eating places and Eating places and presents Pizza and Pizza Pie. Taco Bell presents a variety of soda choices with their meals. A large increase or lower in trading quantity might indicate that different components are in play. taco bell winter springs near It seems to me that you're ready now to start probing beyond surroundings into the soul of man. The economic system is a focus now, however since 2005 clear indicators at the moment are providing an image or what's important and changing with our consumer habits particularly HOW THEY EAT, When they EAT, and WHY THEY EAT. You are already offered with the best duct cleansing service that makes it certain that you're utterly satisfied.

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21 Times The Guy From "Joe Millionaire" Asked Me Why He Can't Be The Next President Of The United States And I Didn't Have A Good Answer Anymore

I hang out with Evan Marriott, the star of Fox’s 2003 reality show “Joe Millionaire.” That was the show where he pretended to be millionaire and dated a bunch of women, then after he chose one he had to tell her he wasn’t really a millionaire. Or something. I don’t quite remember. Anyway, here are 21 times he asked me why he couldn’t be the next president and I didn’t have a good answer anymore.

1.    The time at the Foot Locker in the mall

Evan said he wanted to be president. I wanted to say “Seriously?! You’re just a reality TV star,” but obviously that wouldn’t deter him after all this.

2.    The time at the Lincoln Memorial

One time we went to the Lincoln Memorial and he kept saying how we needed more politicians willing to tell it how it is. I felt like screaming “Your whole persona is a lie!” but I didn’t think it would make a difference.

3.    The time at an L.A. Fitness

The first time we met he asked me to spot him on the leg press. He said “I was Joe Millionaire. I love America. I want to be president.” I didn’t know him well enough to say that “loving America” wasn’t enough of a reason to be president. Plus, I guess it is now.

4.    The time we stopped at a 24-hour IHOP on our way back from my dad’s funeral

I’m not an apologist for elitism or anything, but when I overheard him telling our waitress he would come back and pay an even bigger tip when he became president, I felt like telling him he needed to have some sort of credentials before he even thought about running.

5.    The time his landlord came over to replace the smoke detectors

He was telling his landlord how well his construction business did (that’s what he did before he was on that reality show on Fox in 2003). He told him he’d run the country just like his business. I wanted to cut in and say “Business experience is not enough!” but obviously it is now.

6.    The time at the fireworks when we were with a bunch of people we just met for the first time

I wanted to tell him “You need to have some specifics” when he said he wanted to make American great, but I could tell he was trying to make a good first impression with some people who seemed pretty cool.

7.    The time we were getting suits fitted for his cousin’s wedding

He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and thought he looked very presidential. I thought to myself “Frankly, you come off as a little sketchy” but who am I to judge anymore?

8.    We were killing time at mini golf

Even when we’re doing something unrelated, he loves to brag about the ratings that Joe Millionaire earned. “Government is nothing like reality TV!” I thought to myself as he putted straight into the crocodile, before remembering what happened in 2016 and thinking maybe I was wrong.

9.    The time when I was helping him move

He told me once “I’m a successful guy, people like successful guys.” I wanted to say “You were just pretending to be rich,” but that doesn’t matter to people anymore.

10.  The time he was getting the official show poster from Fox’s JOE MILLIONAIRE framed

This picture is him wearing a tux and standing next to a pretend butler. I said to him “Man, you glamorized an idea of wealth that is actually pretty damaging; it conditions people to believe the wealthy are entitled to have anything.” And he just shrugged and said “I think I’d be a good commander in chief.”

11.  The time we were driving home from the Clippers-Jazz game

He was complaining about DeAndre Jordan’s defense. I was thinking about his reality show and how we have him on tape being pretty sleazy about women. But…

12.  The time on New Years’ Eve when he made us watch some clips of himself on MADTV

He was pretty bad on it, totally un-presidential. But he seemed to be really proud of it so I held my tongue.

13.  The time we did jury duty

He kept saying the whole thing was really inspiring him to run for president. I said, “Maybe start at a smaller office, like a lower-level first to get some experience” and he said “Nah, that’s not necessary anymore.”

14.  The time we went on a double date with some girls we met at the lake

He hijacked the whole dinner conversation to pitch us different campaign slogans. I said “You don’t even know how many amendments there are!” and he just shrugged and kept going.

15.  The time we went on a double date with some girls we met at the lake again

...He was still going on about it at the movie so I asked him how a bill becomes a law and he just shrugged again. Neither of us got second dates with those girls, by the way.

16.  Every time

Honestly, I have never felt he had a good reason for wanting to do this.

17.  The time he came to my family’s Thanksgiving

He was saying he’d fill his cabinet with non-government people. “That just sounds like such a bad idea,” I thought to myself, but said nothing, because my family seemed to really like it.

18.  The time he borrowed my credit card

I found out he needed it to buy JOEMILLIONAIREFORPRESIDENT.com. He revealed he hadn’t look into the issues yet. I asked “what issues?” and he said “any of them. What are issues?” and I just got my credit card and left his apartment, exasperated.

19.  The time he got recognized at baggage claim

After the lady asked for a selfie, he turned to me and was like “See? People will vote for me.” He’s probably right.

20.  The time we met at Wendy’s after work

When he placed his order, he just said “Fries. Frosties. And a cheeseburger.” I realized then that I’ve been his friend for years but I still don’t have any proof that he can form a complete sentence. It seems like that would disqualify someone, but then again...

21.  Yesterday at the park

We were playing catch when he got a phone call from a political strategist to talk about the Iowa primary. I didn’t say anything because nothing matters.

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Diary of a Madman, Page 44

11,500 people peering inside, you’re one of the chosen.

I. This Week’s Analyses

This week we covered the reality of self-driving, startup positioning, space chips, fusion-powered future, and superintelligent physics. Dig in, y’all.

Self-Driving’s Dirty Little Secret [FEATURED, fountainhead free]: all that stuff you read in the media about self-driving isn’t very accurate. We organize some anonymotized quotes from major players in the industry.

Revenue Plans for Early Stage Startups [fountainhead]: most experienced folks know any sort of excel-based financial analysis for an early startup is all BS estimates, but you still need to talk through the business model. But first, you need to recognize which kind of startup you are.

Metal Asteroids & Super GPUs [fountainhead]: you might think that Space as a Platform is way out into the far future, but not so fast. Things are already happening today in the area.

Nuclear Fusion Is Almost Here [fountainhead]: it’s no longer science fiction, but rather just requires a bit of work. And investment.

The Role of Intelligence in an Indifferent Universe [Landing Attempts]: welcome one of our newest contributors in the Space channel as he chats through our superintelligent, quantum entanglement, exploratory future.

The Information: we had the top comment of the week over on their publication, related to crypto.

II. Americana Cross-Country Road Trip

What driving through 25% of the United States feels like.

It’s official. Our year and a half living on the west coast of the US in southern California has come to a close. In order to mark the occasion, we are driving coast-to-coast across the US from San Diego to Manhattan. Our Uhaul + towed car as so far made it through:

Americana Roadshow Cali 🌊✔️ Arizona 🌵✔️ New Mexico 🐍✔️ Texas ⛪️✔️ Oklahoma 🐃✔️ Missouri ⛈✔️ Indiana 🌽✔️ Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey NYC

We’ve met up with business partners, parents, and puppies along the way. We saw clean energy happening. By the end of this week, we’ll be full-time New Yorkers again. If you’d like to feel what it’s like, follow along with our 2.5 hour Apple Music Americana playlist. It’s likely to get you excited for the upcoming 4th of July holiday as well.

We’ve eaten at Applebees, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, plenty of gas stations, stayed in down home motels, and visited with middle Americans from all walks of life. The biggest lesson learned? People are all basically the same. We go to work, want to have a little fun on the weekends, and enjoy the company of family. I’ve experienced the same thing throughout my travels all over the world.

We’re all humans. The major differences are only created in our minds.

III. Newsworthy News

Events: we’ll be attending the Tearsheet Money Conference on June 5th. Give us a shout if you end up going.

AI: The main problem with mathematic approaches to AI are you need lots of data, time, and compute. A next gen solution will need less of all 3. Also, even the godfather of AI, Yann LeCun of Facebook, says Neural Networks shouldn’t be called “neural” because that’s not what they are at all. Also, have a look at our Best AI in Robotics award. 2016: 390 deals, $4.3B, 2017: 262 deals, $3B.

Crypto: raising capital for your startup via an ICO, in combination with the JOBS Act could start becoming much more prevalent, disrupting the power of traditional VC.

Ethereum: a new programming language as the price breaks through $200.

VC: report on Q1 2017 results.

Batteries: Europe gets into the giga-game.

Chips: Softbank invests in NVIDIA a year too late and Apple moves compute to the edge (pendulum is swinging back the other way, we’ll be ready).

Self-Driving: PROME is getting involved on the safety side as well as the self-driving side.

Drones: DJI is killing the game.

Space: Nike’s future biologically inspired smart space clothes.

Investing: beware the tulips.

Trading: we were doing the quant thing with AI back in 2007 with MATLAB neural networks on AWS. Back then, people thought having AWS was a disease.

StoryApp: Snapchat is getting closer to our inventions (reading emotion with AI to react with an animated face).

Asia: it’s getting big into tech.

China: investing more into AI than the US. Experienced this first hand.

Saudi Arabia: they’re everywhere with a $40B in the SoftBank fund, Saudi Telecom $500M fund, $20B Blackstone Infrastructure fund.

Softbank Fund: brilliant financial engineering.

Retail: Coach’s resurgence is real, with a new acquisition.

Software: a great counter to the microservices over monoliths argument.

Silicon Valley: the new Pied Piper approach is real. Can’t make this stuff up.

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Gina Gray

Miss Broward County

Social media can go a long way, guys. I’m saying this because that is the reason why this amazing young lady Gina Gray and I  have connected. I believe the story of us connecting started with a simple follow and upon a follow, along came curiosity. I am always intrigued by interesting people that strive to do good for not only themselves but others. Miss Broward County is out to change the world and fortunate for us there’s nothing you can do about it! She’s a great example of what our youth should be and Broward definitely needs her!

 Who IS Gina Gray?

Welp, in my opinion, she just may be Super Woman reincarnated with a hefty sprinkle of melanin, but here’s what she wanted me to tell you…

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p style=”text-align:justify;”>1.She was born Gina Marie Gray 2.DOB: 10/20/1993; which makes me older than her 3.She was born in Hialeah 4.Gina is a Hollywood Hills High School graduate 5.Her fav color is Pink apparently 6.She loves to watch stand up comedy and doggies! 7.Gina has two brothers in the military currently 8.Height 5`10″***Single and Ready to Date! 9.(Most Important Fact LOL)… This is what she made me put by the way

THE INTERVIEW

D:  What is it you do?

Gina: I am a Financial Representative with Western and Southern Financial Group I was recently crowned Miss Broward County, a local title with the Miss America Organization. This title gives me the opportunity to compete in Miss Florida 2017 which is held the last week of June.

D: What do you aspire to be/do?

Gina: Before competing in the pageant the contestants were asked to create a platform, I chose Juvenile Cancer Awareness and Prevention. I aspire to visit and volunteer at multiple children’s’ hospitals and also create a letter program. This letter program will allow elementary students to send encouraging and thoughtful letters to patients their age that is battling cancer. My goal is for the children and their families to know that we care about them and desire for them to get well and keep fighting. I refer to the patients as my ” Little Warriors” due to all of the emotional strength they possess.

D:Your favorite hobbies?

Gina: I am happy you put an “s” at the end. It would have been tough to only choose one hobby. I am happy you put an “s” at the end. It would have been tough to only choose one hobby. enjoy bowling, swimming, reading, watching movies and TV, especially House Hunters on HGTV, shopping (of course). My newest hobby is volunteering. I have never felt such a joy than looking on the smiling faces of children as I walk up. They scream “She is a princess, she is a queen!” They do this because I am wearing my crown and sash. I love to inspire them and tell a few corny jokes.

Free Pancake Day, Volunteered at IHOP to collect donations for Children’s Miracle Network from customers

  D: Biggest accomplishments so far? In my

Gina: In my career, my biggest accomplishment was to achieve a spot in the Medallion Club. This is for the top producers in our company which is in over 45 states. With this accomplishment I was given an all expense paid trip for my father and me to Bermuda. It was beautiful! Winning Miss Broward County is definitely one of my greatest accomplishments. I have learned so many things about myself! Truly my life has changed, even the city where I reside, Lauderhill, has taken part by declaring March 27th of every year “Gina Gray Day“. Stay tuned because we are already planning an annual extravaganza!

D: Biggest inspiration?

Gina: I am inspired by the people. The ones that are lonely, hurt, bitter, abandoned and hopeless. I can not give up because someone out there needs me and it may not be just one person. I was not put on this Earth to just eat, work and sleep. I have a purpose and I am sure it is to share God`s love with everyone that I encounter.

D: What did you want to be when you grow up?

Gina: When I was little I was certain that I would grow up to be a Gospel singer, boy did I pray for God to bless me with a strong anointed voice. I still may pursue that dream. After being crowned Miss Broward County my entire view of a career changed! It was completely unexpected. I no longer care as much about the amount of money that I am making. I want this to be my career. Become Miss Florida and subsequently Miss America. If crowned Miss America, I will earn a six-figure salary.

The crowning moment on stage Feb18th2017

D: How do you think/want to change this world?

Gina: I will change this world with my personality and mindset. I am bubbly, cheerful and super friendly yet I am independent, bold and courageous. I believe you do not have to fit into any stereotype. If everyone would accept their imperfections and their talents this world would be a better place. With people working within their gifts, it will cause them to love life again! Less violence and suicides would result from this. But it all begins as an adolescent. This is why I will share my story and inspire the youth by making appearances and volunteering at multiple organizations to teach “Self Love”.

D: Something funny about you?

Gina: Well I am funny, or at least I would like to think so. Umm, you are making me think? What is funny about me? I have small feet? Oh, I like to eat baby food Apple Mango to be exact! Also I still have my Bratz dolls and refuse to give them away! Oh, I can make dolphin noises! I sprained both of my wrists while trying to do skateboard tricks on a carpeted floor. I sing Christmas carols ALL YEAR LONG!

D: The biggest struggle you’ve had to overcome in life?

Gina: My biggest struggle was self-love. I was bullied from elementary school until after high school. I was teased about my height, weight, the shape of my nose my awkwardness, the way I spoke, my race, the way I dressed and the list goes on. It was hard to love me when everyone seemed to just hate me for reasons I had no control over. It took years to build my confidence, to be comfortable with who I am and the way I looked. I am extremely grateful I found out the TRUTH! I am beautiful, unique and sometimes still awkward, but that is fine! I learned to LOVE GINA MARIE GRAY!

The St. Patricks Day Parade in Ft Lauderdale

Gina Gray…

Is definitely an inspiring soul, we should all aspire to be as cool as she is one day! Check out her social media below where you can follow her moves at.

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