Ok, fellas. I've been mulling this over for a while, and now's the time. I'm not sure if I want to spring it right now, or after I've started it. I've chosen RIGHT NOW, because I want to draw on your wealth of worldly experience to ensure the success of my idea. Please read, and understand, and help, if you think it's worth it. I think it will be a freaking riot.
Everyone is sick of my "trade a ride for tickets" threads. And, they just don't work in the winter. But, I LOVE threads that everyone can enjoy and laugh about. So, here it is, with your help.
As you might know, I travel for work, and I'm in a new city let's say about 3 times a week. I love the "phenomenon" of the Internet, and non-traditional social networking via the internet. (Think Pelican, not myspace.)
So, here's the premise: Your social martyr, Gogar, peruses
Craigslist Personals one week ahead of each of his workdays.
He sends a
Targeted, specific, honest reply to the non-robot posts in CL "
Women seeking Men" personals, explaining the premise of this experiment.
Meet a girl, before the show. Do a 5-minute interview with the girl, with 15-20 stock questions every night. Same questions, every night, Same camera, different girl, different city.
Give the girl and a friend tix to the show, and let 'em go. (unless they're hot. I don't see it happening, but that's part of the fun.)
Here's my equipment: The "Flip Mino". $140.
http://www.theflip.com/products_flip_mino.shtml#scene=sceneMain
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR FROM YOU GUYS:
I need 10-20 thoughtful questions.
And here's my starter email subject to your editing and approval:
HI.
I read your ad on CL today, and I wanted to send you a note. I've been looking at CL personals a lot lately, mostly from a combination of voyeurism, boredom, and curiosity.
Anyway, I'm replying to your ad because I have a proposition for you, it's pretty innocent and in no way a waste of your time. I travel a lot for work, and I'm doing a video blog where I have agreed to meet one woman from CL personals each day. I'm sending you this email because I think that your ad was pretty interesting, and I'd like meet you and do a short (less than 5 minutes) video interview with you about your experiences on CL personals. In exchange, you will get 2 tickets to see (BHTM AT VENUE) ON (THIS DAY) and pre-show Meet-and-greet backstage passes, in order for us to meet and do the interview.
I'm offering 2 tickets because, obviously, I'm going to be busy during the show and I don't want to leave you hanging. You can bring a girlfriend, or a guy. or come alone; no worries whatsoever.
So, let me know what you think of my idea; I assure you it's legit and will be a lot of fun for everyone. Thanks!
Gogar
I think it could be HILARIOUS. Maybe SCARY. Whatever. That's why Im' asking.
First stop: CLEVELAND. Former home of Brian Bell, creator of the biggest OT thread ever. Whaddya think?
Thank you for reading,
Gogar.