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Offline JB88

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« on: April 13, 2005, 12:40:43 PM »
well, my girlfriend asked me if i could work in the kiosk this afternoon (they are in between companies appearantly and the regular lady called in sick) when i was approached by very first paparazi reporter.

he asked what i knew about her visit.

i asked what was in it for me.

he said he'd buy me lunch.

i told him what stores she went into.

he slipped me a 20 and a card, told me to call him next time she showed up.

i didnt have a problem taking money from the weasle for telling him what anyone else could have told him had he asked them...

but i wonder, if she showed up, i could find out.   i could have my girlfriend call me and tell me where she is and call them up and tell them...but would i?

when he handed me the card and a 20$ bill he said if i called there would be alot more than just lunch in it for me if i did.

(it should be noted that my greatest disappointment that day was not charging my camera phone the night before and missing the money shot of her coming out of the baby clothes store...)...i jest...sort of.

but then i think to myself...is that an honorable thing to do?  would i not be promoting the very type of invasive behavior that i so despise about the peering eye of the world already?  would it be fair to do that to her just because i can gain from it?

i'm not sure that i could ever justify it to myself...it doesnt seem honorable...

what would you do?
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2005, 12:47:18 PM »
And now  you see why the Papparazi exist and why some of them go beyond morality: $$$.

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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2005, 12:48:42 PM »
When a female star starts sliding in the ratings she can do several things to get her ratings back up. She can make another hit song/movie. She can get married/divorced. She can make a home movie of her getting it on with someone and let it get out of her hands. She can go to the 3rd world and be seen holding AIDS babies. Or she can have a baby.

I think she wants to be seen.....................
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2005, 12:51:41 PM »
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When a female star starts sliding in the ratings she can do several things to get her ratings back up. She can make another hit song/movie. She can get married/divorced. She can make a home movie of her getting it on with someone and let it get out of her hands. She can go to the 3rd world and be seen holding AIDS babies. Or she can have a baby.

I think she wants to be seen.....................




Or she can buy a new trailer:)
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2005, 12:54:57 PM »
Ya know 88 what you're missing here is you're only working this deal from one angle..  Next time you see her you should hit her up and ask what its worth to her for you not to call the picture guy..  You never know what kinda deals you can work till you try, right??  Ya know, for a few dollars (favors) more.... haha

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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2005, 01:18:10 PM »
Whats the deal with this celebrity worship thing? I really don't get it.
Can someone please explain it to me?

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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2005, 01:19:09 PM »
those photo-graphers are paid enormous sums of money for good shots.  Make a percentage deal with the guy
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2005, 02:13:14 PM »
Are you the father of the kid JB88 ?
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2005, 02:28:29 PM »
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those photo-graphers are paid enormous sums of money for good shots.  Make a percentage deal with the guy


Really? How much?
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2005, 02:37:51 PM »
Next time you see her, find out how much she'll pay you to NOT call that dude.
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2005, 02:38:06 PM »
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Whats the deal with this celebrity worship thing? I really don't get it.
Can someone please explain it to me?


Yep, it's ludicrous. Just last saturday I saw a certain F1 driver at the local supermarket. I didn't saw anyone giving him even a glance (except me). A while back he was at the local night club and no one bothered him there either. A similarly well known person would be totally unable to live at least somewhat 'normal' life across the pond.

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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2005, 03:02:39 PM »
I'd call him up and tell him she's in the mall, then when he shows up, tell him he just missed her while holding your hand out for another $20 ...

two or three false alarms, the creep should get the hint ...
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2005, 03:24:49 PM »
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Yep, it's ludicrous. Just last saturday I saw a certain F1 driver at the local supermarket. I didn't saw anyone giving him even a glance (except me). A while back he was at the local night club and no one bothered him there either. A similarly well known person would be totally unable to live at least somewhat 'normal' life across the pond.


Schumi has a cottage in Trysil Norway, and he is left alone when he is there (prolly one of the reasons he enjoys it) Nobody is stalking his place either.

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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2005, 03:26:44 PM »
Mikka?

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« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2005, 04:02:43 PM »
Isnt that extortion?