After all this, it seems Classic Rock 101 has changed its tune somewhat, because now the contest page reads:
“Prince George… The Jewel Stone of BC’s Interior. Where the key economic driver is harvesting money trees and toothbrush sales don’t exist… because everyone’s teeth are perfect. Where the only thing that smells sweeter than the roses is the aplle pie cooling on window sills and the air is so fresh everyone lives to be 105!
Which makes it blatantly obvious why Elton John would book a tour stop there!
And because it’s Elton, we’re going to send you… We’re just not sure which is better… Seeing Elton John… Or spending a beautiful evening in Prince George.
Sir Elton John – Friday, July 16th at the Prince George CN Centre… in Prince George! Enter Now by logging in and answering a few questions about your knowledge of the city of Prince George. Prize includes:
– 2 tickets to see Elton John on July 16th at the CN Centre.
– 2 adult flights
– Hotel accommodations for 2 adults
– $200 spending money.”
Heck, they’ve even changed the picture from this:
To this:
Although I think I detect a hint of sarcasm in there– after all, their special “Prince George” line still encourages us “backwoods” citizens to try and use words with “more than one syllable” when complaining about the contest.
With the back-and-forth kicking into high gear, I want to reiterate my comments from yesterday– this is clearly being done in the most ignorant way possible for humorous effect. Fight back, sure, but don’t take it too seriously. Remember back when the major Prince George rivalry was Kamloops? Welcome to the next league up.
And, if you’re interested, here’s my interview that aired this morning: https://andrewkurjata.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Rock101interview.mp3
***UPDATE*** the Prince George Free Press brings us word that Mayor Dan Rogers will be appearing on Rock 101 sometime next week to dissuade them of their views***
From Outlook, Saskatchewan where five days later we can still see the dog running away from home.
SHAMEFUL, DISRESPECTFUL & ARROGANT of Rock 101 (Vancouver). It's okay to poke fun in a tasteful way, but that level of advertising and promotion was not even close to being professional. I have to question the skill level of the advertising department and the management team that approved such an advertising campaigne. Rock 101's boardroom office must be in the raw sewage canals under Vancouver and like rats, they surface once in a while to spread diseased advertising.
I love Canada, lets treat each other with a little more respect.
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