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General Category => Branson Talk => Topic started by: sanddunerider on September 30, 2014, 05:35:22 PM
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Yep! that's right! Check it out.. Let me know what you think......
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/24/watch-the-trailer-for-tvs-first-reality-musical-branson-famous/
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Will be on Tru TV starting in December. Channel 246 on DirecTV.
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The Jury is out for me. Tru TV is usually the Wal Mart of TV, so I do not expect much. It is sad that the Mabes have resorted to this for attention.
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Agreed Runner..
It will be a black mark for them and Branson. Not sure what they were thinking...
Unless the "family" needs the "cash" that this job paid.. Heard they are struggling this year..... Even with the other 2 shows have at the theatre this year.
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I predict that this show will be the end of the Baldknobbers. Sad to see.
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To me it seems like the writing is on the wall because of all the strange moves they have made this year.
1. They added shows in Jan and Feb
2. Went back on the road for some dates
3. Rented out the theater to other shows for the first time ever.
4. The reality TV series
5. Tickets at Branson 2 for 1
Looks like they are selling their soul for revenue. Hope it works out for them, but I really think it is the beginning of the end for the Hillbilly humor shows in general for Branson.
You all know most of this will be scripted for them Right ?
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Branson has lost most of what made it special. Its becoming just a tourist trap. If the new generation succees in getting rid of the hilbilly stuff then count me out
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According to this article there has been a air date released. Dec 29.
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20141126trutv08/
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I wish the Mabe family well, but fear this program may be a new low for Branson.
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Junior, I agree with the new low comment. The network it is showing on is known for some of the trashiest TV shows broadcast. Not sure if I will watch on not. Probably not.
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Waiting for someone else to say it.. LOL.. I wont watch it.,
I am not a bladknobber fan to begin with ::).
I will wait for the reviews here on the board ;)
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Sanddune I am with you. I will wait to hear how it is. I am afraid its low class spin on Branson.
It didn't look like they were taking the high road in the preview.
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Just watched 30 seconds of the show - enough to convince me to never go to their show.
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I saw it. If I had to choose one word to describe it, it would be "embarrassing." It was not spontaneous and seemed scripted. It was like watching a soap opera. I'm old enough to remember the first generation Baldknobbers and I am a little disappointed in this generations show. I would really like to see them succeed. So, I hope they know what they are doing with this reality show. It seems like a bit of a risk to me.
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Sounds like what we pretty well expected. :-\
I hope the barry Williams show which airs on GAC on Feb 5th, is a better representation of the Branson area...
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Ok, well, i will be the one to stand differant on the show. I enjoyed it, alil' drama goes along ways. Of course, i looked at as if i knew nothing about it. I am kinda anxious to see what becomes between the blonde & the brunette. There is "cuties" - "crybabies", & "bosses" in any group of people. Maybe its a bad deal for the Baldknobbers show & Branson, but that does not bother me. I just enjoy the fact of watching something that is located around Branson & SDC.
Short story.... We had a reality show here in KC having to do with dirt auto racing in the KC area. And the drivers, crews, & fans were told to dramatize things as much they could. The show only lasted 1 season, maybe 6 episodes. Sometimes it got real serious too!!
I am giving this show a chance. As many people go to Branson, who knows where this will go. Yeah, it may die, but it will be fun just to watch. I plan on watching the Barry Williams one too. -- Remember, this is just my opinion. :)
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:) How-do....
LOL... Glad you enjoyed it (somebody has to)..
You can watch it and if something important is said or done, you can update us here.!!
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Ok, well, i will be the one to stand differant on the show. I enjoyed it, alil' drama goes along ways. Of course, i looked at as if i knew nothing about it. I am kinda anxious to see what becomes between the blonde & the brunette. There is "cuties" - "crybabies", & "bosses" in any group of people. Maybe its a bad deal for the Baldknobbers show & Branson, but that does not bother me. I just enjoy the fact of watching something that is located around Branson & SDC.
Short story.... We had a reality show here in KC having to do with dirt auto racing in the KC area. And the drivers, crews, & fans were told to dramatize things as much they could. The show only lasted 1 season, maybe 6 episodes. Sometimes it got real serious too!!
I am giving this show a chance. As many people go to Branson, who knows where this will go. Yeah, it may die, but it will be fun just to watch. I plan on watching the Barry Williams one too. -- Remember, this is just my opinion. :)
I will agree with How Do. I broke down and watched it. The first time through I was not to impressed but the wife wanted to see it so I gave it a second go through. I believe it is somewhat scripted but not totally. After the second go through I get it. You are kind of seeing the backside of the Branson entertainment industry.
I am no fan of Branson shows but this gives you a glimpse of the behind the scenes infighting that I would imagine goes on with all Branson shows not just the Baldknobbers. It also touches on the Power struggle within the family to control the direction the show will take in the future. Brandon Mabe who is the son of the Droopy character is trying to make the show more relevant to the times. There is also a younger sister who wants to be on stage but does not have the talent. The brunette seems to be a little power hungry and wants in the family.
One thing I thought was interesting was that the other Mabe family ( not sure of his name) was on the show but did not ever speak. I am sure this will change in future shows.
All in all it was typical reality TV. Some people will be mad because it shows a side of Branson that they believe does not exist or should not be shown. But, why put on blinders and pretend things do not exist. I also watched the documentary we always lie to strangers and thought it presented a good perspective on the other side of the Branson industry.
I do not get the channel that Barry Williams show is on so I will not watch it, but never was a fan of him anyway. My wife would jump on it in a minute though.
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Here's an article from Branson Tri-Lakes that was published after the first episode aired:
http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_19c3ffda-92bb-11e4-86ad-2b04dadde50f.html
Does anyone know if the potential investor who was in the first episode already has investments in Branson? For some reason I think he is one of the owners or producers at Music City Centre but I could be wrong.
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Here is my post without How Do's quote. I messed up the quote button.
will agree with How Do. I broke down and watched it. The first time through I was not to impressed but the wife wanted to see it so I gave it a second go through. I believe it is somewhat scripted but not totally. After the second go through I get it. You are kind of seeing the backside of the Branson entertainment industry.
I am no fan of Branson shows but this gives you a glimpse of the behind the scenes infighting that I would imagine goes on with all Branson shows not just the Baldknobbers. It also touches on the Power struggle within the family to control the direction the show will take in the future. Brandon Mabe who is the son of the Droopy character is trying to make the show more relevant to the times. There is also a younger sister who wants to be on stage but does not have the talent. The brunette seems to be a little power hungry and wants in the family.
One thing I thought was interesting was that the other Mabe family ( not sure of his name) was on the show but did not ever speak. I am sure this will change in future shows.
All in all it was typical reality TV. Some people will be mad because it shows a side of Branson that they believe does not exist or should not be shown. But, why put on blinders and pretend things do not exist. I also watched the documentary we always lie to strangers and thought it presented a good perspective on the other side of the Branson industry.
I do not get the channel that Barry Williams show is on so I will not watch it, but never was a fan of him anyway. My wife would jump on it in a minute though.
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I wonder who's idea it was to have them sing their commentary?
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...so they could bill it as the "first musical reality show". It really is disturbing.
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Yes I watched both episodes also. I agree with prior mentions that this type of behind the scenes stuff likely happens at every show. Shoot it happens everywhere. PERIOD. Everywhere, even in many households these days.
--Now maybe the Baldknobbers may be in a little deeper than some "businesses" for two obvious reasons.
1-This company is made up "mostly" of family. (Most "family" businesses need more non-family employees to keep even keel)
2-Look at everything on the Baldknobbers plate! -- A theater, a motel, a restaurant. Any one can be money makers or money losers. Branson has such a high volume of each of these type of places, I cant really imagine any of them making money hand over fist. A small profit-yes-a huge profit-no way. Now if any one of Baldknobbers properties are doing real well, then the other 2 might stay afloat, but if all 3 are doing marginal, then it could be doom real soon.
I think instead of a "reality show" I would opt for a sale/lease of my losing investments and focus on the money maker. Or focus on the most potential property.
I actually worry about this often at my work. The owner of my company owns 8 used car lots. 3 auto repair shops, Rv sales/service dealership, 1 auto body shop, 1 RV body shop, 1 auto/RV detail shop, 1 RV/bus detail shop, 1 towing company, 1 transport company. That is having your hands in many places, any one of which could win/fail in a huge way anytime.
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I don't think the Baldknobbers own the restaurant anymore.
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They own it but lease it out to the giant chicken all you can eat crap guy. In my opinion you should only associate your name with quality products and the restaurant is defiantly not that. Maybe when the agreement with foogle expires they can get a more upscale better operator.
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lease it out to the giant chicken all you can eat crap guy. In my opinion you should only associate your name with quality products and the restaurant is defiantly not that.
Off topic but are those places that bad? I have never stopped at the Big Chicken.
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Fogle's restaurants are known as Fogle's Fatal Five. It sounds like he owns a few more than five of them now. Yes, they are bad! But, I have heard mixed reviews on the big chicken place. Fogle's places are always in trouble for many, many health violations. One of his places was caught with a dead coyote in the freezer last year.
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If it says buffet to me it is bad. Ate at the baldknobbers for breakfast one time. Ordered off the menu and the waitress went and got my food from the food bar. I left and will never go back.
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I couldn't find anything on yesterday afternoon, so I somehow ended up watching 1.5 episodes of Branson Famous. Reminded me of why I don't usually watch "reality" tv; it's so stupidly over-the-top dramatic. The first time the girl started her singing confessional I was really thrown for a loop. Oh well, if it helps them make some money...
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We had not been watching but had it on the DVR so last night we sat down and watched all the episodes in a binge. Actually this is getting better as it progresses. The editing seems to have improved and the storyline is getting better. In no way do I see this as real. I would not even venture to guess how much is scripted, but it is entertaining. The Mabes are a talented family that just need to get on board in updating the show to what a audience wants in 2015, but to me that is the problem with the entire Branson entertainment industry. If we go to Branson this summer which is doubtful ,I think The Baldknobbers might get a chance to earn my business. It is not really my cup of tea, but the curiosity thing has gotten to me. BTW , I have seen some post on Facebook that the Jan. shows are being very well attended. Maybe the reality thing is working.
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Since I don't have pay TV, against my better judgement I bought season 1 (all 5 episodes so far) on Amazon Prime and watched them all last night. What complete trash. I knew very little of the Mabe family before this. I know they were the first show in Branson but that was about it. We have been to Baldknobbers before, although it's been a while, and thought it was ok, nothing special but your typical hillbilly show. I know this is heavily scripted but I have next to no respect for them now and I'm not sure if it's because they actually could be this dysfunctional and petty or because they would lower themselves to this level and pretend to be that for a quick buck. I don't know what kind of attention they were expecting to get from this, but I can assure you I won't go there again. A part of me feels sorry for them that they thought this is something they needed to do to raise some money while at the same time I'd almost like to see them fail just to see what happens when you sell your soul for a dollar.
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LMAO!!
" Typically Hllbilly"? exactly why don't go.!!
If they would change their show? "upgrade"?, modernize (just a little bit)?, bring in some REAL talent? They might get better crowds....... LOL! but who would know?
I went once 4 or 5 years ago, couldn't stay awake.! whata terrible show.. will never go back..
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i am still cool with the show, but for a 30 minute program, it sure has a very slow story line. not much happens in the 30 minutes they air. ???
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I am thinking if you want them to fail for selling thier soul then you want the following to failalso.
The bearded duck people sold out to reality TV.
The American Picker guys sold out.
Pawn stars sold out to TV.
Anyone who has ever been on a show like Dancing with the stars, Amazing Race , survivor. All sellouts
American idol contestants. I guess Carrie Underwood sold her soul also.
Old worn out Child TV stars like Barry Williams sold out their soul.
And the list goes on and on.
Have not been to the Baldknobbers in years , but I bet they are up to par with most of the same type show. They are just trying to survive in today's world and using the current way available to do it.
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I don't know. It seems there is a right and a wrong way to do reality TV. Of course, the wrong way seems to appeal to today's dysfunctional society. If the Baldknobbers did not infuse their show with rivalries and infighting, they wouldn't be on the channel they are on. I don't like to watch that brand of "reality" television, but many fall for that Honey Boo Boo genre.
Most of the others you listed generally have positive images, and they have thrived on more mainstream outlets. For the most part, TLC and Tru are little more than circus side shows. Those things have been around for decades; this is just our modern incarnation of such.
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Runner, you mentioned Barry Williams? R u talking about his new show with GAC, or did you have a previous example..?
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Runner, you mentioned Barry Williams? R u talking about his new show with GAC, or did you have a previous example..?
The new one. Unless you count the tell all book. I believe he is a Chameleon who will change to whatever puts the cash in his pocket.
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I am thinking if you want them to fail for selling thier soul then you want the following to failalso.
The bearded duck people sold out to reality TV.
The American Picker guys sold out.
Pawn stars sold out to TV.
Anyone who has ever been on a show like Dancing with the stars, Amazing Race , survivor. All sellouts
American idol contestants. I guess Carrie Underwood sold her soul also.
Old worn out Child TV stars like Barry Williams sold out their soul.
And the list goes on and on.
Have not been to the Baldknobbers in years , but I bet they are up to par with most of the same type show. They are just trying to survive in today's world and using the current way available to do it.
I did not mean selling their soul just by being on television . Duck Dynasty, DWTS, American Idol, etc.do not have the exaggerated drama, infighting, jealously, bickering, backstabbing and other nonsense that these alleged reality shows do. I have seen all of those at least once and none were nearly as trashy as Branson Famous or even close. I was talking about how they willing to take the television carrot even if it meant doing and acting in a fashion they normally do not under the guise of "reality".
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At least the Robertsons admitted from the very beginning that the premise of each show was a predetermined idea/storyline. They prefer to call it unscripted, instead of reality. As far as the Baldknobbers are concerned, I would be embarrassed to know that people would be thinking I actually acted that way.
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At least the Robertsons admitted from the very beginning that the premise of each show was a predetermined idea/storyline. They prefer to call it unscripted, instead of reality.
I missed that part of it. I don't recall seeing that anywhere on the show, not saying there is not a disclosure there but as far as I could tell we are supposed to believe this is real.
As far as the Baldknobbers are concerned, I would be embarrassed to know that people would be thinking I actually acted that way.
Thank you. That's the feeling I've been trying to express and couldn't quite get the thought together.
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Runner, you mentioned Barry Williams? R u talking about his new show with GAC, or did you have a previous example..?
The new one. Unless you count the tell all book. I believe he is a Chameleon who will change to whatever puts the cash in his pocket.
Runner?
Wondering how you can "judge" the new Barry Williams show? Since it doesn't start until Feb 5th.?
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[Runner, you mentioned Barry Williams? R u talking about his new show with GAC, or did you have a previous example..?
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Runner?
Wondering how you can "judge" the new Barry Williams show? Since it doesn't start until Feb 5th.?
Did not say I was judging the show , just saying how he sold out to reality TV to jumpstart his career. Sounds like you have some type of a intreast in it though.
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Nope. No interest..
Just don't want to condemn him until I see the show... I am hoping since GAC is involved it will be something worth watching and "maybe" a benefit to him and Branson...
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At least the Robertsons admitted from the very beginning that the premise of each show was a predetermined idea/storyline. They prefer to call it unscripted, instead of reality.
I missed that part of it. I don't recall seeing that anywhere on the show, not saying there is not a disclosure there but as far as I could tell we are supposed to believe this is real.
They have said it in interviews, but not on the show.
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At least the Robertsons admitted from the very beginning that the premise of each show was a predetermined idea/storyline. They prefer to call it unscripted, instead of reality.
I missed that part of it. I don't recall seeing that anywhere on the show, not saying there is not a disclosure there but as far as I could tell we are supposed to believe this is real.
They have said it in interviews, but not on the show.
My mistake. I did not read carefully enough and thought we were still talking about Baldknobbers. Did not see "Robertsons". Apologies.
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I got this in my Facebook news feed this morning and dug a little deeper. But now I cannot seem to find it again. So I will try to remember what I saw. After all the adversity the Mabes have been trough the last 10 years or so I am surprised they are still trying. I would have packed it in a long time ago.
Tim Mabe ( Droopy Drawers JR.) Had a stroke a little over a year ago. Lost his other son in a tragic way, Lost his father who was the original Droopy.
Brent Mabe Lost his father who was the original comedian, Had a son who was in a tragic car accident within the last year. Had his mother sell off her part of the business
Brandon Mabe Lost his brother in a tragic way
Denton Mabe Lost his dad to a unexpected heart attack, Lost his grandfather who was a founding member. His grandmother sold her part of the show off.
They also lost Stub Meadows to retirement. Probably one of the funniest men Branson ever had.
Maybe this is part of the reason the show has suffered in quality the last few years. With all this stuff happening it would be easy to put it all on autopilot and lose focus. I do not think that I would have had the fortitude to even try anymore.
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Sounds like they've had their share of hardships for sure. May very well be part of the reason they are doing what they are doing.
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i forgot to record the last episode! what happened?! who won female vocalist?!
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The fiance got female vocalist, and the show got best show.
SPOILER---
The investor supposedly doubled his offer, and the parents said no. The investor then suggested that the engaged couple break away from the family business. He offered to set them up with their own show. The whole thing is really contrived. Sorry I don't have their names. I don't even want to watch the show, but something else was on before it, and the remote was across the room.
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I ended up watching all the series and thought it was actually pretty good. A lot better than the Barry thing AKA the Haygood commercial. Looks like they have really bumped up and improved their website over the last few days. A lot more modern look. We have talked to several people who watched the show and they say they cannot wait to go see the Baldknobbers this year. Good, Bad , publicity is publicity.
Wonder what the future for the TV show holds I have read that the ratings improved over the course of the 12 episode run. They did move it into the 10 PM slot when " Better Call Saul " premiered and totally dominated the cable ratings though. Nothing could compete against Saul.
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Thanks ya all!! ;D
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I got this in my Facebook news feed this morning and dug a little deeper. But now I cannot seem to find it again. So I will try to remember what I saw. After all the adversity the Mabes have been trough the last 10 years or so I am surprised they are still trying. I would have packed it in a long time ago.
Tim Mabe ( Droopy Drawers JR.) Had a stroke a little over a year ago. Lost his other son in a tragic way, Lost his father who was the original Droopy.
Brent Mabe Lost his father who was the original comedian, Had a son who was in a tragic car accident within the last year. Had his mother sell off her part of the business
Brandon Mabe Lost his brother in a tragic way
Denton Mabe Lost his dad to a unexpected heart attack, Lost his grandfather who was a founding member. His grandmother sold her part of the show off.
They also lost Stub Meadows to retirement. Probably one of the funniest men Branson ever had.
Maybe this is part of the reason the show has suffered in quality the last few years. With all this stuff happening it would be easy to put it all on autopilot and lose focus. I do not think that I would have had the fortitude to even try anymore.
Actually, they lost Stub Meadows due to Firing him. The producers wanted to take the show on the road, and Stub refused. Because they didn't want to pay him and because he didn't do a show in Kansas, they fired him. They had asked him to retire, but he refused.
After firing him, they asked him to do one more show. When he showed up, they had a cake that said "Happy Retirement Stub." They wanted to save face by "announcing Stub's retirement" so that word of them firing him didn't get out.
I find joy in the irony that the same people that fired Stub, got fired by their own family.
What goes around, comes around.
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In case you're wondering, my source is Stub Meadows himself.
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LOL!!!
do you realize up until you posted here yesterday, this post was/is 5 years old?
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LOL!!!
do you realize up until you posted here yesterday, this post was/is 5 years old?
It does keep things in context.
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Why did we need to Lazarus an old thread when we already have a new thread discussing the firing? smh