Hey Barry, a word please?
Nov 7th, 2007 | By Mike | Category: UncategorizedThanks to Kukla, I caught this little jem from the great mind of the ever fashionable Barry Melrose. Long story short, B-Mel (now relegated to the backest of back pages known as ESPN’s NHL videocasts) had this choice statement about the Prudential Center, the new home for the Devils:
“Don’t go outside if you have a wallet or anything else, because the area around the arena is just horrible.”
Ugh.
OK, before I jump in, let me give the clown credit for apologizing quickly though that shouldn’t negate a more thorough examination of just how poor his comments were. Another disclosure: I work for a company associated with the creation of that arena. Yet, as a mere web monkey, I had no role in creating it nor have I even stepped foot in the place yet.
You know where I have been on several occasions? The area outside the Prudential Center. And I did so with my wallet intact. In fact I managed to enter and leave every time with my wallet, keys, cell phone, f’ing Blackberry and all that my pale Caucasianess bestows on me.
Most of us in the TriState area know Newark is not the best area. It’s also come a hell of a long way in the past five-ten years. Is it 100% safe? No. Then again, no part of this region is and that includes all of NJ, Manhattan, Long Island and Philly. And I guess Continental Airlines arena was safe because it sits next to nothing except swampland.
The fact Melrose admitted he’s never been to the area and was trying to make a joke makes me (a) positive he’s not now or never will be a funny man and (b) smash a damn goalie stick across his face. This passes for MSM commentary? Hey, I’ve never been to Detroit, so is it cool if I just guess (based on seeing Roger and Me & The Crow!) that it’s an awful area so, hey guys, enjoy the Joe but if you walk 100 feet away you’re a dead man?
If Melrose had 120 seconds to spare, he could have popped over to any number of Devils blogs (who have ZERO reason to lie about how it is) and could have learned a bit more about the area. Or he could have looked at his own website and seen that Frei tomed a far more level-headed piece on the same subject. Or, better yet, used 60 more seconds and could have found the stuff for a far worse but valid story that people should know about?!
Look, he apologized. I can let it slide because, amongst other reasons, Melrose is no where to be seen these days. But I get my 30 seconds of anger at just how moronic his comments were….AND….I’m spent.
Nucks V Flames tomorrow night. Let’s kick that winning streak to an Ottawa-esque…two!
November 7th, 2007 9:43 pm
Thanks for bring that Guardian article to my attention! I’ve never been one to blame ticket prices, since I’ve always been lucky enough to spend whatever I wanted on tickets, but they’ve finally gotten ridiculous enough that I can’t ignore it any longer. I wish I knew what the answer was. Or rather, I wish I knew an answer that the NHL would agree with. To me it seems pretty obvious that having ten people who are interested in the product buying $10 tickets is better than getting one person who doesn’t care to spend $100. But I’m pretty naive, so I should probably quit talking now!
November 7th, 2007 10:09 pm
…and that is why I go with scalpers! I haven’t been to the Rock yet, but at Continental, I always used the guys who hung out at the tunnel for people coming over Giants stadium. It sounds a little pathetic that they prices (after that whole lockout thing AND a new stadium) are retardedly high…have you been there yet and tried the scalpers by chance?
November 8th, 2007 11:00 am
Pookie and I haven’t been up to the new building, so we can’t vouch for the scalpers there. It’s actually quite a production for us to get up there from where we live, even with the train (which is, admittedly, a very awesome thing about the new arena), so we’re kind of hesitant to spend the time and money just getting there without already having tickets in hand. What can I say? We’re total chickens!
November 8th, 2007 5:33 pm
Oh, I thought you were northern jersey peeps…my bad. I’ll go for you at some point and take pictures…that is, you know, if the roving packs of hooligans don’t take my wallet and all. And there better be scalpers there…I made it a policy to never pay full price at Continental unless family was involved
November 13th, 2007 7:58 am
I can’t wait to hear your report — and I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed that you get out alive…
August 9th, 2011 2:28 am
http://computerprojectorhut.info/computer-projector-bargains/xtreme-mn93714a-mini-av-led-projector
August 12th, 2011 1:11 pm
Thank you for sharing superb information. Your web-site is very cool. I am impressed by the info that you have on this website. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for more articles.
August 14th, 2011 5:54 pm
Daybed covers are important paraphernalia of every cozy bedroom to make sure that you can leave your bed ready for the next occupant without having to worry about the accumulation of dust in one’s spacious bed. In fact, they not only your bed and bed coverings from dusts, but they also give your bedroom an added touch especially when it is not in use.
August 14th, 2011 6:42 pm
Try to avoid these following foods as they are dangerous for your dog. For example, avoid onions, chocolate, canned and processed human foods, chilli, grapes and raisins, chicken and fish bones and condiments and seasonings. Put in a few veggies into the diet list like potatoes, sliced green veggies and carrots to ensure that your pet is eating healthily.
August 14th, 2011 8:33 pm
For as long as there have been lights, public and private gardens have been illuminated. The main purpose is for security, accessibility, and aesthetics. In the past, this was made possible with the use of wood pits, candles, torches and the like. With the introduction of electricity, the technology became very popular in gardens, but the high cost of electricity, energy demands as well as global warming issues have placed a damper on the use.
August 17th, 2011 7:53 pm
I have not checked in here for a while since I thought it was getting boring, but the last handful of posts are really good quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend.
September 15th, 2011 1:17 pm
You have observed very interesting points ! ps nice website .
September 16th, 2011 10:11 am
Either way keep up the excellent high quality writing it is rare to see a nice weblog like this one today
December 2nd, 2011 9:57 pm
Needed to put you one little bit of observation so as to thank you so much over again about the splendid tricks you have shown on this page. It has been so unbelievably generous with you to supply openly exactly what a number of people would’ve sold as an electronic book in order to make some cash for themselves, particularly now that you could have tried it if you ever considered necessary. The tactics also acted as a fantastic way to understand that most people have similar passion like my very own to learn more pertaining to this issue. I think there are many more fun situations ahead for individuals who check out your website.
January 5th, 2012 12:37 am
Intimately, the post is really the greatest on that worthwhile topic. I fit in with your conclusions and definitely will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Just saying thanks can not simply be enough, for the amazing clarity in your writing. I can immediately grab your rss feed to stay abreast of any updates. Pleasant work and much success in your business endeavors!