Can you link to the discussions? I would like to hear from the writers (speaking for themselves, not for WGA) as to what they would be most effective.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Typo Boy - Nov 14, 2007 10:05:05 am PST #8026 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Sean K - Nov 14, 2007 10:06:39 am PST #8027 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Love! x-posted with Comedy
Neil Patrick Harris hosted the evening. He came out onstage, started reading from some 3x5 index cards and halfway through the sentence, "Last night I was just thinking..." he stopped and looked really confused. He turned the card over. Checked his pockets. And then shouted into the wings his card was blank and he didn't know what to say next. Out walked a red shirted writer carrying a WGA strike sign and the whole place errupted into applause. Neil Patrick tried to carry on, calling on some dancers to vamp as he tried to come up with some material. I wish I had my camera at the ready. It was priceless. Keep your eyes peeled! Hopefully something will show up on YouTube or Flickr!
Was this from the Ovation awards here in LA the other night? I was there for that.
Or, I should say, I was late, and missed the opening, so I would have missed that bit. But NPH was wonderful and funny. And the dancers were WEIRD. They danced every award over to the presenters, in a very bizarre, skipping step, where their legs never crossed in normal walking fashion.
I liked the whole thing, except for the dancers.
Polter-Cow - Nov 14, 2007 10:10:06 am PST #8028 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Was this from the Ovation awards here in LA the other night?
Yes.
Pix - Nov 14, 2007 10:38:51 am PST #8029 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
NoiseDesign won an Ovation award a few years ago. t is proud
I'm loving the NPH gag; that's awesome. (I assume he was in on it, right?)
Polter-Cow - Nov 14, 2007 12:22:14 pm PST #8030 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
victor infante - Nov 14, 2007 12:32:11 pm PST #8031 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Letterman's paying his staff through Christmas. Aw.
Another class act. As much nastiness and pettiness as has been dredged up through this thing, It's nice to see some spots of decency.
Polter-Cow - Nov 14, 2007 12:41:16 pm PST #8032 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I've also really loved Leno's behavior, as he's been extremely supportive of the writers. It's very cute.
victor infante - Nov 14, 2007 12:44:22 pm PST #8033 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I've also really loved Leno's behavior, as he's been extremely supportive of the writers. It's very cute.
Leno refusing to cross the picket line, in the face of how nasty his production company is being, is seriously worthy of respect.
Theresa - Nov 14, 2007 1:17:43 pm PST #8034 of 10001
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
Can you link to the discussions? I would like to hear from the writers (speaking for themselves, not for WGA) as to what they would be most effective.
I'd like that too. I was already planning on boycotting the reality shows, but that was more because I don't enjoy them and less self-sacrifice on my part. I know that anything that I do is only symbolic but I would like to know if anything is being organized. The dvd's were something I was thinking about as well. I guess wait and see.
Typo Boy - Nov 14, 2007 1:27:05 pm PST #8035 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
As I see it there are three levels on which action by fans and other non-writer supporters can be effective. One is demonstrating public support, adding some weight to the WGA side of the PR battle. A second is hitting management in the pocket. A third is helping writer morale by letting them know parts of the public are supportive. I suspect three and one are where we can have the most impact; but I'd really be interested to know if there is anyplace we can genuinely have an impact on two.