OT: Subban - Just for Laughs Gala

[E82]

Seriously? Substitute ability for whatever word you see fit.

Fans are polarized on Subban. If you disagree with that then we agree to disagree.

lol substitute it with what?

You're the one who said ability as if PK goes out of his way to make sure YOU on HFBOARDS comment about his character.

I need proof about this ability because you seem very well invested in anything Subban whether positive or not and that is absolutely your decision not Subbans.

 

[BadHabit]

If one of the issues the Habs brass had problems with was PK's brand becoming bigger than the team, then I've got a free tip for them in how to fix that issue.

Bring in the right management and players to win a Cup more than once every 23 years.

No, your brand name isn't what it used to be - but that's not PK's fault. It's because you constantly hire the wrong people who make the wrong trades and make the wrong decisions behind the bench.

Fans of sport want something to cheer about. If you're not winning championships then they'll celebrate the little wins, stuff like PK winning the Norris and being an exciting player, or Carey Price being the best goalie in the NHL, etc. Fans of sports want WINNERS - and if your team isn't winning, don't blame them for getting behind a player.

 

[WhiskeySeven*]

If one of the issues the Habs brass had problems with was PK's brand becoming bigger than the team, then I've got a free tip for them in how to fix that issue.

Bring in the right management and players to win a Cup more than once every 23 years.

No, your brand name isn't what it used to be - but that's not PK's fault. It's because you constantly hire the wrong people who make the wrong trades and make the wrong decisions behind the bench.

Fans of sport want something to cheer about. If you're not winning championships then they'll celebrate the little wins, stuff like PK winning the Norris and being an exciting player, or Carey Price being the best goalie in the NHL, etc. Fans of sports want WINNERS - and if your team isn't winning, don't blame them for getting behind a player.

Well said.

But now you're officially a hater and a evil critic of the management. Please join us every second tuesday at the canal for a meet-and-greet and sit-down on how we can terrorize HFHabs with our dastardly criticism.

 

[Runner77]

Its like PK isnt' ready to let go yet. He has to show everyone how stupid management is. Hopefully this is the end of it. He said his goodbyes with the gala, he extended his promise to the hospital, good bye PK, take care in Nashville.

Cause some jokewriter helped him put together a routine for a gala that was intended to be about comedy? The trade is the low hanging fruit, biggest elephant in the room. It's like Jeff Ross and Greg Giraldo always said, "too soon?" and then relentlessly ripped into the heart of the matter.

PK doesn't need to show how "stupid" management is. They're doing that to themselves in ways that can't even be imagined if someone were to try.

 

[417]

Well said.

But now you're officially a hater and a evil critic of the management. Please join us every second tuesday at the canal for a meet-and-greet and sit-down on how we can terrorize HFHabs with our dastardly criticism.

Again, it goes both ways....if you say anything remotely negative or that can be perceived as a slight towards Subban, then you're officially a hater and evil critic of PK Subban and a supporter of management.

I mean in the span of 1 month I've gone from being overly sensitive about PK Subban to be overly sensitive about management and any slight towards them.

Why can't one be critical of either party, without having to be lumped in as a support/hater of either side?

The Habs management mishandled PK Subban from the start IMO, it's been well documented, I've championed this from the beginning, check my posts history.

But I also think Subban had had a few missteps along the way too...why can't I point those out without being labeled a hater?

Which is hilarious to me since a few weeks back, I was being called the complete opposite

 

[WhiskeySeven*]

Again, it goes both ways....if you say anything remotely negative or that can be perceived as a slight towards Subban, then you're officially a hater and evil critic of PK Subban and a supporter of management.

I mean in the span of 1 month I've gone from being overly sensitive about PK Subban to be overly sensitive about management and any slight towards them.

You're a pretty consistent poster and opinion-thrower-outer for every and any subject. Pleks, Therrien, Subban, etc.

Maybe you're just coming across as overly sensitive, period.

 

[417]

You're a pretty consistent poster and opinion-thrower-outer for every and any subject. Pleks, Therrien, Subban, etc.

Maybe you're just coming across as overly sensitive, period.

Is it wrong to provide my opinion? I thought this was a message board, I provide my opinion on topics that interest me. What's wrong with that?

I also disagree that I throw my opinion out for every and any subject

Secondly, I don't think I'm overly sensitive since it's not really in my nature...but perhaps the tone of my posts aren't coming off clearly, which is my fault...or perhaps the tone of my posts are being misinterpreted because people would rather lump you into a group (hater or supporter) rather than exchange opinions and thoughts?

I don't know..

 

[Frank Drebin]

Cause some jokewriter helped him put together a routine for a gala that was intended to be about comedy? The trade is the low hanging fruit, biggest elephant in the room. ? It's like Jeff Ross and Greg Giraldo always said, "too soon?" and then relentlessly ripped into the heart of the matter.

PK doesn't need to show how "stupid" management is. They're doing that to themselves in ways that can't even be imagined if someone were to try.

Well yeah, hopefully he's all done now and can move on to putting roots down in Nashville.

 

[Lshap]

Cool. You said:

"Writing a show is a particular skill that begins with creative brainstorming among fellow writers, and then is completed by a single writer who turns ideas into a concrete script. Obviously multiple writers can be involved in a show, but each writes their own part. Writers do not work with figurehead hosts whispering in their ear. PK is not qualified to write a show, plus he wasn't even available while it was being written."

In my professional experience scripts have been written, developed and performed in many different ways that don't follow that template. Often the performer is whispering in my ear during the writing process.

In this case, Patrick Dussault wrote the Gala's "Letter to Bergevin" skit (performed by Peter Keleghan), and, in collaboration with PK, the monologue. In Dussault's own words, "Our idea was catharsis through laughter. I wrote a few jokes that PK said 'no, we can't do that'. To us it was a cheeky way of dealing with a difficult situation with playful jabs."

PK is not a talking head.

Dussault interview:
http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690/pat-dussault-pk-subban-was-amazing-to-work-with-1.536730

As your own link says, a team of writers wrote the show. PK simply vetted the jokes.

Do you have any source that PK Subban himself wrote any of the show's content?

 

[sandviper]

So, in the spirit of the thread and to show a Habs fan can still be self depracating, here are some jokes. I'm not terribly original so some of there are adapted from stuff I've seen around the web:

What does a Montreal Canadien fan do to watch the Habs win some games? They turn on their TV and Playstation.

Why is MB's beard so ragged? He goes into hibernation during the winter.

What's the difference between DD and a porn star? The porn star scores more.

What's the difference between some Habs fans and a baby? Babies stop crying after a while.

Why doesn't Quebec City have a hockey team? Because Montreal would then want one.

So, I guess this makes me a horrible person like PK because FOR SHAME, I dared to make a joke in an internet thread about PK who was a host at a comedy festival.

 

[TouzY]

Everything Subban said are true fact, stop crying and being all emotional about this. Think for yourself for once and actually evaluate what the guy said. No media filtering his words to make the canadiens look good. Just straight forward facts sent as jokes.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Yes, I have professional experience creating/writing shows.

Me too!

 

[NotProkofievian]

Well said.

But now you're officially a hater and a evil critic of the management. Please join us every second tuesday at the canal for a meet-and-greet and sit-down on how we can terrorize HFHabs with our dastardly criticism.

One does not just criticize management when criticizing MB and MT: they are the team. To criticize MB and MT is therefore to wipe your ass with La Sainte Flanelle.

 

[Bryson]

The part you are leaving out is that PK should be ashamed of himself for going along with this,

Yes PK should be ashamed for raising millions of dollars for the childrens hospital and helping 9000 families ! Ashamed! When was the last time you helped out one random stranger let alone 9000?

The whole idea that hockey players are "entertainers" is such nonsense.

And Rock and Roll used to known as devil music. Believe it or not people can have more than one talent. Besides why do we watch hockey if not to be entertained?

In the end, you just don't take a pee on the head of those who signed you to a 9M contract and who are the main reason why you're a popular player in this league. Make no mistake, Subban's clown act would go unnoticed in 90% of the markets in this league.

I feel bad for Mrs. Beliveau. Pretty sure she was ashamed to have been seen there.

PK Subban got paid what he was worth in this league. The REASON PK is popular is because he is a great player which has nothing to do with Bergevin or Therrien. The great lie by this Gm and coach in consortium with the media about PK being hated in the room is pertubing.

Game. Set. Match Jerry.

I really don't know what your relationship with him is. I can tell you that I was at the show and so was Mrs. Beliveau and she absolutely adores PK so I think she knows more about character than us.