  Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 112 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Anyone think Jerome Bettis has been whored around town since the Stuper Bowl? Seems like the city gov tries to latch onto any cheap glory they can get. | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 304 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.58.36.2 |
The real title of this thread should be Chitaku- Moron | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 415 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 35.11.210.161 |
Throwing first pitch= puppet. Please tell me this just an internet chtick and you aren't this dumb in real life | ||
Eastsidedog Member Username: Eastsidedog Post Number: 176 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 12.47.224.8 |
He's from Detroit. He loves Detroit. He's putting his money into Detroit. He's not a puppet. Please make this stupid thread stop. | ||
Gotdetroit Member Username: Gotdetroit Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 66.208.225.165 |
I think Chitaku is a genius! He's uncovered a vast right-wing, leftist, moderate-extremist plot, involving the City of Detroit's attempt to showcase a citizen done good. Excellent work! | ||
1953 Member Username: 1953 Post Number: 758 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 209.104.146.146 |
The man is keeping Jerome Bettis down by elevating his stature in Detroit! | ||
Xphillipjrx Member Username: Xphillipjrx Post Number: 121 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.75.240.133 |
If I see him in a commercial flying around with Mel Farr then maybe. Until then he's what Gotdetroit says : "a citizen done good". | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 590 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.255.236.166 |
I thought Chitaku was trying a late April Fools joke. later - naturalsister | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2262 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 207.74.195.249 |
Let's open it up then-- who can we get to have this ceremonial toss without them being called a puppet or a cheap shill? | ||
Mj64 Member Username: Mj64 Post Number: 68 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.40.177.3 |
I don't think throwing out the first pitch makes you a cheap shill or a puppet. Teams tend to get someone the fans want to see -- and the crowd seemed to love Bettis (while the mayor got a very different reaction -- so much for Detroit Love.) I was a the game and I was wondering -- what the hell were the Mayor and Bob Ficano doing out there? All they did was get introduced, stand behind Bettis while he threw the pitch, and then leave. WTF? | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 592 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.255.236.166 |
They have to represent as the office holders of the City and County that Comerica Park are in. I went to two White Sox games last year. They all do this shit. later - naturalsister | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1029 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
I'm usually not this forward but what is your problem Chitaku??? Why you hatin??? | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 279 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
Is it true that he (Bettis) bounced it in? That's what I heard. MLB should have rule that if you can't get the ball to the catcher without bouncing it in you have to drop your pants around your ankles before you walk off the field. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 1033 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
Thats too funny Rjk.. | ||
Mj64 Member Username: Mj64 Post Number: 69 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.40.177.3 |
Bettis did bounce it. Poor guy. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 65.42.16.138 |
I got to meet Jerome Bettis today. He was as genuine and sincere as any celebrity I've met. Instead of just saying hi, he actually engaged me in Conversation, instead of trying to get away like so many do. He asked me questions about my work, which is something I would not have expected from a high profile person. Later on, he was taking pictures with people on Woodward, and just chatting with people around town. Good guy, IMO. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 115 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Im not hatin on Bettis I've always been a fan, to me it just seems like the city PR machine is cashing in on his success story. | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 690 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 24.231.189.137 |
...as they should be | ||
Thecarl Member Username: Thecarl Post Number: 686 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175 |
but sonny elliot called it a strike! chitaku, i think it's great that the community is rallying around someone who wants to do big things for the city. he's taking a gamble on a city he could have left long forgotten. the loyalty is admirable, he's showing leadership, and his prominence is earned, and due. i think it's sad that you're putting a negative spin on the situation. too bad you couldn't have been there on woodward today to ask i'm if he felt "whored around." from the sounds of it, i'm sure he could have really enlightened you. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 116 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
What about our other beloved sons and daughters like Tim Meadows, Booger from "Revenge of the Nerds" Winston from Ghostbusters, and Casey Kasem. Why do we not embrace these beloved celebrities from our beloved city. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2264 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
We've technically got enough favorite sons & daughters to outlast us a couple hundred Opening Day games. The Bus just happens to be topical at the moment so why not adore the guy for winning the Super Bowl in his hometown? |
