TionneHawk posted:There are some fantastic pictures in there from the dress rehearsal, Kay dee. Thank you for capturing a little of the magic we were all feeling that day.
DarkLordSid posted:Didn't catch what he said about the troopers, but he did place Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim (isn't that in Buena Park?) and also left out Hayden as one of the people who played Vader/Anakin. And there was a joke about people of "alternate lifestyles" that left us shocked. Yep, I agree, a real jerk. Next year I'm watching the other channel.
Master--Kenobi posted:As for Eubanks, he has already emailed an apology to the 501st members who marched (or at least a number of them got one. However, a number of people (and not just those in SW fandom) were pretty upset by the remarks. Course, when I googled him, apparently he did a smillar same thing with very anti-semitic (sp..sorry just fried) remarks at a Rose Parade a few years ago and had to issue an appology to the Jewish Anti-Defamation League. Guy's a jerk!
TionneHawk posted:The issue with Mr. Eubanks has been resolved. If you would like the full text of Mark Fordham's discussion with KTLA and Bob Eubanks' representative, I would be happy to forward it to you via PM. Please let this matter go, as we in the 501st have done with some difficulty. Remember who and what we are and that if we don't stand together nobody will stand up for us. Thank you.
TionneHawk posted:I'll take a baker's dozen, Master K. Hawkie needsa sugar rush. WHEEEEEEEEEEEE!
mrcottonsparrot posted: *Edited out by RSA* Look, particularly people who are in LA and/or have worked in the industry should know, that as far as "facts" (Anaheim, Hayden), Bob's pretty much reading from cards, from which often really crappy research has been done (you should see him flub horse breed names/colors/facts -- actually Stephanie was better for that, as Bob reins and really *does* know about horses...). And quite frankly, please...it's no worse than Shatner's "get a life" SNL sketch -- it's based in fact, or it wouldn't be funny. I think it's hilarious. Honestly, guys: The fact that you're all getting your grills up because he made a nasty comment about fandom...you're only proving his point, and furthering the stereotype!! "Let it go." And I *am* of an alternative lifestyle, by the way. I wasn't insulted. I'll stick with commercial-free (at least in LA) KTLA, with all its warts. It's the reason why we don't drive the 10 minutes or so that it would take, for us to actually go see it. MCP Caryn B.
