Verizon text messaging at yesterday's show.

Jeremys Spoken
Jeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
edited June 2008 in Given To Fly (live)
I thought it was so cheesy letting people text.. and show it on the big screen.

The funniest one was "Play Bugs... seriously..."

E-A-G-L-E-S???????? Fuck the Eagles. Enough with the Giants and the SB.. and the 18-1 texts..
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  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,332
    I thought it was so cheesy letting people text.. and show it on the big screen.

    The funniest one was "Play Bugs... seriously..."

    E-A-G-L-E-S???????? Fuck the Eagles. Enough with the Giants and the SB.. and the 18-1 texts..

    i caved and sent a text message last night at MSG, likely too late though as it never appeared, m'eh it's *hopefully* just another $.50 charge on my cell bill ;)
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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  • vluggage
    vluggage Posts: 71

    Wow! Your so cool! I am in awe of you.
    "I think I kinda want it."
  • inmytree0991
    inmytree0991 Posts: 122
    I thought it was so cheesy letting people text.. and show it on the big screen.

    The funniest one was "Play Bugs... seriously..."

    E-A-G-L-E-S???????? Fuck the Eagles. Enough with the Giants and the SB.. and the 18-1 texts..

    haha i was the one that put "play bugs...seriously". and yea its really just another way money in verizon's pocket. but atleast it keeps my impatient mind at ease while i have to listen to ted leo and wait for pearl jam
  • Biggest Wave
    Biggest Wave Posts: 686
    1/2 Empty wrote:
    Wow! Your so cool! I am in awe of you.

    No need to be, but thanks. I appreciate it.

    and that would be YOU'RE
  • Gonzo1977
    Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696

    Good Job Asshole !!
    You should be really proud of yourself for looking like a fucking ass clown in front of thousands of people. I'm sure both Boom and the Band enjoyed your intelligent comment.

    Idiot.
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Wow...that was nice.
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  • DeLukin
    DeLukin Posts: 2,757

    LAME. Especially considering Boom's contribution on this tour to Reign O'er Me...
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • nimsu8
    nimsu8 Posts: 321
    that text messaging is one of the greatest inventions ever.. it made sitting through the setup tolerable and kind of funny
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  • Biggest Wave
    Biggest Wave Posts: 686
    Gonzo1977 wrote:
    Good Job Asshole !!
    You should be really proud of yourself for looking like a fucking ass clown in front of thousands of people. I'm sure both Boom and the Band enjoyed your intelligent comment.

    Idiot.

    Yes. Because everyone knows that it was me that did it and they probably know where I live too.
  • The Champ
    The Champ Posts: 4,063
    DeLukin wrote:
    LAME. Especially considering Boom's contribution on this tour to Reign O'er Me...

    Come on, it was pretty funny...and we have all thought it before ;)..
    'I want to hurry home to you
    put on a slow, dumb show for you
    and crack you up
    so you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
    god I'm very, very frightening
    and I'll overdo it'
  • Biggest Wave
    Biggest Wave Posts: 686
    DeLukin wrote:
    LAME. Especially considering Boom's contribution on this tour to Reign O'er Me...


    Ok. Name something else he contributes to. I can't.

    Just my opinion. You're entitiled to your own.
  • DeLukin
    DeLukin Posts: 2,757
    Ok. Name something else he contributes to. I can't.

    Just my opinion. You're entitiled to your own.

    Wasted Reprise. CHECKMATE!
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  • 3inputchick
    3inputchick Posts: 845
    Yes. Because everyone knows that it was me that did it and they probably know where I live too.
    I think it was funny, and I'm sorry that these jerks cant see that!

    Do it again tonight!
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  • vluggage
    vluggage Posts: 71
    No need to be, but thanks. I appreciate it.

    and that would be YOU'RE


    I think you should change your name from "Biggest Wave" to "Biggest Douche Nozzle".
    "I think I kinda want it."
  • 3inputchick
    3inputchick Posts: 845
    So many angry PJ fans today......

    I'm sure the band was sitting and reading the screens the entire time they were backstage.
    A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are.
  • share
    share Posts: 551
    Gonzo1977 wrote:
    Good Job Asshole !!
    You should be really proud of yourself for looking like a fucking ass clown in front of thousands of people. I'm sure both Boom and the Band enjoyed your intelligent comment.

    Idiot.

    I thought name calling was against the posting guidelines here?

    I see nothing wrong with the text message. I'm sure Boom and the boys
    could really give a rodent's tuchus what anyone thinks.
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  • Biggest Wave
    Biggest Wave Posts: 686
    DeLukin wrote:
    Wasted Reprise. CHECKMATE!

    again. matter of opinion.
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,332
    So many angry PJ fans today......

    I'm sure the band was sitting and reading the screens the entire time they were backstage.

    what? angry? what would they have be angry about after the great show we got last night? hehe ;):D

    you're right, though, while backstage the band actually does read some if not all the Verizon text messages that are broadcast at each venue,...hence eV starting the "let's go Rangers" chant :)
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore - 2025: Hollywood X2, Atlanta 2, Nashville X2, Pittsburgh X2
  • Gonzo1977
    Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Yes. Because everyone knows that it was me that did it and they probably know where I live too.

    No.
    But you've kind of let us all know who you are now.

    So...I'll say it again.

    Nice Job Asshole