PASabreFan Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 ha! Yeah, no clue if i got that one right or not. As I watch my silly doodles get retweeted by San Jose Sharks fans and liked by the official team itself, I have decided to stop hating hashtags when trying to shamelessly promote my crap. That stuff actually sometimes works. Wow. I'm kind of amazed. And I really hate hashtags. Sell out, with me, oh yeah, sell out, with me tonight.... Stop it. You're not selling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 "It's deja vu all over again" ? It ain't over, till it's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Stop it. You're not selling out. Selling out. Psssh. I remember when I used to use that term, with all sincerity and gravity. I liked an interview with one of the dudes from Metallica, years ago. The drummer with the funny name? Lars? Anyway, he was talking to MTV (remember when they covered music?), and he was talking about the claims from certain people that they'd "sold out." And his (slightly coked out) response was something like, "Yeah, that's right. We sell out. We sell out everywhere we go. We're selling out in Detroit. And then we're selling out in Chicago. And we're selling out in St. Louis. ...." Something about it resonated with me. I don't begrudge artists one bit when they monetize their creations, in whatever way they deem fit. I just determine for myself whether I like it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Selling out. Psssh. I remember when I used to use that term, with all sincerity and gravity. I liked an interview with one of the dudes from Metallica, years ago. The drummer with the funny name? Lars? Anyway, he was talking to MTV (remember when they covered music?), and he was talking about the claims from certain people that they'd "sold out." And his (slightly coked out) response was something like, "Yeah, that's right. We sell out. We sell out everywhere we go. We're selling out in Detroit. And then we're selling out in Chicago. And we're selling out in St. Louis. ...." Something about it resonated with me. I don't begrudge artists one bit when they monetize their creations, in whatever way they deem fit. I just determine for myself whether I like it or not. You should check out the song she was quoting (Sell Out from Reel Big Fish), that's the central theme. People get invested in things and when the creators find a way to retire on their hard work everyone gets mad. It happened recently (kind of) with Revzilla, a Philly-based motorcycle accessories place. They entered an agreement with another place for mega-bucks, and tons of people are "I'll never shop there again!". I don't get it, if I could sell something right now and retire? I'm on it in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 You should check out the song she was quoting (Sell Out from Reel Big Fish), that's the central theme. People get invested in things and when the creators find a way to retire on their hard work everyone gets mad. It happened recently (kind of) with Revzilla, a Philly-based motorcycle accessories place. They entered an agreement with another place for mega-bucks, and tons of people are "I'll never shop there again!". I don't get it, if I could sell something right now and retire? I'm on it in a heartbeat. Ah, sorry for missing the reference. Anyhoo. Life is funny that way. I know that I used to harbour those "funkin' SELL OUT" feelings. Like, I felt those feelings hard. I meant it. And I wasn't a kid -- I was well into my 20s. Not only do I not feel that way anymore (there's a little tiny bit of residual regret in there when something or someone becomes big and monetized), I almost can't even articulate why I used to feel that way, and why others might feel that way nowadays. As if it was an entirely different person who used to accuse others of selling out. I guess I was -- a different person at that time. And to your point: Abso-freakin-lutely. I think maybe the change is wrought from having experience with how hard life is, can be -- how difficult it is, can be to make a living and make your way. That level of difficulty is that much higher if you're a creative type. So if a creative type finds and chooses a path to financial remuneration, security? Git it, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Selling out. Psssh. I remember when I used to use that term, with all sincerity and gravity. I liked an interview with one of the dudes from Metallica, years ago. The drummer with the funny name? Lars? Anyway, he was talking to MTV (remember when they covered music?), and he was talking about the claims from certain people that they'd "sold out." And his (slightly coked out) response was something like, "Yeah, that's right. We sell out. We sell out everywhere we go. We're selling out in Detroit. And then we're selling out in Chicago. And we're selling out in St. Louis. ...." Something about it resonated with me. I don't begrudge artists one bit when they monetize their creations, in whatever way they deem fit. I just determine for myself whether I like it or not. While I agree, Lars is still a douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 While I agree, Lars is still a douche. Haha - I don't doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) I wish Josie the career and work life that I think she wants. Illustrating in and around the sport of hockey. It's funny sometimes. People get 99.99% of the way to what they want and then they pull back or give up, thinking they're only 10% of the way there. Josie is so close. If some hashtags or @thisorthats get her over the top, who cares! Edited April 19, 2016 by PASabreFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I wish Josie the career and work life that I think she wants. Illustrating in and around the sport of hockey. It's funny sometimes. People get 99.99% of the way to what they want and then they pull back or give up, thinking they're only 10% of the way there. Josie is so close. If some hashtags or @thisorthats get her over the top, who cares! :worthy: We have some friends who have done work in the sports world and quite frankly they suck at art. But because they're aggressive and have made the right connections, they get the work. I think Josie is close to breaking through, but she just needs to keep putting her work out there for people to see and share. The internet is a great tool for getting easy exposure, but it's also the kind of place where stuff disappears into the void if you don't keep pumping out content. Keep making content! Even if it's just little doodles. That stuff will get seen. :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 It ain't over, till it's over. Figured that was what you meant, but I still think my Yogism applies more. The Sharks are going to blow it, again ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Figured that was what you meant, but I still think my Yogism applies more. The Sharks are going to blow it, again ;) They are not dammit! I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Filly PA announcer lecturing the fans as if they were schoolchildren: https://twitter.com/Cindy610/status/722239047633080320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Some thoughts about the teams that did not make the playoffs and comparisons to the teams that did. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/goes-brown-finding-hope-years-playoff-outcasts/ You might enjoy the Sabres comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Filly PA announcer lecturing the fans as if they were schoolchildren: https://twitter.com/Cindy610/status/722239047633080320 Well that's just ridiculous. We all know Philly fans never went to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) They are not dammit! I hope. For my bracket, I hope they do. For my soul, I hope they beat the Kings. ###### I hate that franchise Filly PA announcer lecturing the fans as if they were schoolchildren: https://twitter.com/Cindy610/status/722239047633080320 That was great :lol: Well that's just ridiculous. We all know Philly fans never went to school. Annnnndddd this was better :lol: :lol: Some thoughts about the teams that did not make the playoffs and comparisons to the teams that did. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/goes-brown-finding-hope-years-playoff-outcasts/ You might enjoy the Sabres comparison. Carolina Hurricanes => the Wild. Those poor bastards Yeah, I'm alright with that comparison Edited April 19, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Y'all are sweet. Thanks for the kind words. I am trying to change my stars, as they say in a Knight's Tale. I really want to do this sports stuff. I just tend to rankle at the incredible volumes of those pesky hashtags some of the other people i know use on every single picture, be it related to their art or not. But I get it now- they're cultivating a following. So i guess now I shall become one of them. Seemed to work pretty well last night with the San Jose stuff- I added Larkin and Athanasiou to my little Zetterberg/Datsyuk thing. I hope that goes somewhere. I can't in good conscience tell my students to take risks and do awesome and then sit on my butt and wallow in grief myself. And unrelated to my egotistical pandering- I kinda feel like laughing at and feeling sorry for my Flyers fan coworker. As he put it: My friends and I are just hockey fans who happen to be from Philly. Jesus christ these douchenozzles give the rest of us a bad name. What a mess! Edited April 19, 2016 by Josie914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Some thoughts about the teams that did not make the playoffs and comparisons to the teams that did. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/goes-brown-finding-hope-years-playoff-outcasts/ You might enjoy the Sabres comparison. I love that of all the replays they could have used, they chose an Eichel pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 GO JOSIE GO!! *Go team, fight team, yeah team* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Yeah, here's more Wings. I won't be home until around midnight tonight if I'm lucky, but hopefully tomorrow I can tackle some other teams. These are fun, they seem to be more accessible. and GOOD LORD ATHANASIOU HAS EYEBROWS. homeboy don't need no sunglasses with those fuzzy awnings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 :blink: I really want to know which games you are listening to. All right, maybe Doc does get a little too anecdotal. :P I still like him as a play-by-play guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 These are like the most fun things ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm enjoying the art + 1st Round thing we've got going on here. Thank you Josie Round 2, I expect songs, songs about hockey teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 All right, maybe Doc does get a little too anecdotal. :P I still like him as a play-by-play guy. I don't mind Doc either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm enjoying the art + 1st Round thing we've got going on here. Thank you Josie Round 2, I expect songs, songs about hockey teams This board has been known to turn out some tunes..... I agree. Bring it. I'll accept limericks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 This board has been known to turn out some tunes..... I agree. Bring it. I'll accept limericks. There once was a man from Halifax ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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