Anyone else hear River Cross on the Verizon Superbowl commercial? [Video]

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  • EarlWelsh
    EarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    edited February 2020
    As a firefighter, this is extra cool for me, haha. 

    I think this album is gonna be pretty great. 
    Post edited by EarlWelsh on
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,602
    Jewel deserves an apology from Ed.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    Jason P said:
    Jewel deserves an apology from Ed.
    Huh?
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  • aspoonfulweighsaton
    aspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,066
    edited February 2020
    He made fun of her for selling out.  But after taking SEVEN years to make an album it seems like a good time to remind the general population you're still around by doing  the same thing. Sorta. 
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,074
    edited February 2020
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Why so cynical? The tweet shows money going to the Vitalogy Foundation.
    Post edited by Sarava on
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    edited February 2020
    Sarava said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Why so cynical? The tweet shows money going to the Vitalogy Foundation.
    Why so koolaid drinking? To my knowldege - please inform me otherwise - this is just a regular ad for a regular company, right?
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,074
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Sarava said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Why so cynical? The tweet shows money going to the Vitalogy Foundation.
    Why so koolaid drinking? How much is going to the foundation VS how much is going to the band? And to my knowldege - please inform me otherwise - this is just a regular ad for a regular company, right?
    I don't know how much is going to the band vs. the vitalogy foundation. Who cares? Unfortunately fans aren't doing their parts much yet since there's only 3,000 re-tweets. But the effort has been made on their end.

    I mean, whether the guys are making money or not - it doesn't matter to me. They do tons for charities. They do a lot to keep ticket prices reasonable for us fans. When is enough enough? And if I sound like a suck-ass, then oh well.
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    Sarava said:

     When is enough enough? And if I sound like a suck-ass, then oh well.
    When they are within reach of Neil Youngs threshold. That is all they have to do. That is all any credible artist has to do. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    https://youtu.be/h41wsU9GmqY
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,386
    Sarava said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Why so cynical? 
    This is the most unintentionally funny thing I’ve read here in a long time.  Thank you for the laugh.  😂
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,386
    EarlWelsh said:
    As a firefighter, this is extra cool for me, haha. 

    I think this album is gonna be pretty great. 
    Thank you for all you do!  
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  • kotton_crown
    kotton_crown Posts: 214
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Haha I doubt it. I know Verizon was caught a few years ago throttling firefighters internet connection during wildfires in California, putting first responders lives at risk.
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    edited February 2020
    kotton_crown said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Haha I doubt it. I know Verizon was caught a few years ago throttling firefighters internet connection during wildfires in California, putting first responders lives at risk.
    B-B-B-BUT VITALOGY FOUNDATION CHUMPCHANGE IN EXHANGE FOR BLASTING THE "VERIZON" BRAND AND HAWKING THEIR GOODS IN ALL CHANNELS

    Just days after the massive Mendocino Complex Fire ignited in Northern California, fire officials were getting desperate in their emails to Verizon Wireless. As Santa Clara County firefighters mobilized, they discovered that Internet access had slowed to a crawl on the vehicle they were using to coordinate their response.

    "Please work with us," Daniel Farrelly, a systems analyst for the Santa Clara Fire Department, entreated the company in an email dated July 30. "All we need is a plan that does not offer throttling or caps of any kind."

    A few hours later, a Verizon accounts manager suggested they get an upgrade.

    https://www.npr.org/2018/08/22/640815074/verizon-throttled-firefighters-data-as-mendocino-wildfire-raged-fire-chief-says


    Please tell me otherwise, but I'm starting to believe Pearl Jam and a part of the fanbase are falling through everything instead of standing up for something.To quote Eddie Vedder.

    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,411
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,965
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,339
    I cant wait to hear this track. 

    The industry has evolved full circle since this band broke into the mainstream. They have written a new album despite knowing they will likely make very little from it, why shouldnt they make revenue as they see fit?

    I really couldnt give a shit .....the great thing is I got a new snippet of this new track and got excited about today. I know it doesnt take much, but I love those slow tempo burners with Ed doing what he does best.......8 weeks seems so far away
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,386

    • Andy from SINGLES:  You know, it's ok to loathe these people. There's so much life in you, and so much emotional larceny in these others.

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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,411
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,710
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    I’m just so happy I’m only here for the music and concerts. 

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