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Rob Ford's Toronto

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Silence&Motion said:
I'm more convinced than ever that once Ford loses the election he's going to hit the reality TV circuit.
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Does The Surreal Life still air? Or that Dr. Drew thing where he counsels substance abusers? I could see Ford on one of those "ensemble" reality programs, getting into shouting matches with Jose Canseco, Andy Dick and various porn stars. I don't think he could carry his own show, though.
 
I think the real sad part at this moment (and it really began in the last week or so) is that the Fords are now really getting drunk on their own notoriety (good and bad story lines) - and Doug proved with his own quote "good or bad Rob has put Toronto on the map" (or whatever he said.

Rob has never been able to see this distinction (ever) and Doug and Randy are now "getting off" on the their own "fame".
 
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Crazy said:
Does The Surreal Life still air? Or that Dr. Drew thing where he counsels substance abusers? I could see Ford on one of those "ensemble" reality programs, getting into shouting matches with Jose Canseco, Andy Dick and various porn stars. I don't think he could carry his own show, though.
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Seems like you haven't seen that gem of the small screen: "Ford Nation"!
 
JProskowGlobal 10:46am via TweetDeck
"our main purpose is to get as much free advertising for Toronto as possible." Doug Ford told Global news yesterday.

So next week on the campaign trail, Doug will tell us Rob is going to--

1) attend the UN to discuss human trafficking...
2) visit Russia to broker peace in Europe...
3) assist astronauts on the international space station.

Rob will, however, just make another run to Steak Queen.
 
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After RoFo's scripted appearance last night, Kevin Spacey had some choice words about his Frodness

[video=youtube;M7oHbFQgn5M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7oHbFQgn5M[/video]
 
themarc said:
I think the real sad part at this moment (and it really began in the last week or so) is that the Fords are now really getting drunk on their own notoriety (good and bad story lines) - and Doug proved with his own quote "good or bad Rob has put Toronto on the map" (or whatever he said.

Rob has never been able to see this distinction (ever) and Doug and Randy are now "getting off" on the their own "fame".
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Exactly. I wasn't joking when I mentioned reality TV. I think the Ford's really enjoy the attention their getting in the USA. They obviously like the attention they get on the streets. A lot of people have talked about how psychologically crushing an election loss will be for the Fords. I can easily see them turning to reality TV as a way of moving on to "bigger and brighter things" (in their minds). They obviously won't have a political career left after all the bridges they've been burning with the Conservative party.
 
ShonTron said:
Can someone please explain to me why no one has yet brought up the Bran Van 3000 classic "Drinking in LA"? With only a few lyric changes, it could fit.
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Hi, my name is Mayor Ford

Yeah, we're getting three tickets to the Oscars
Happening this Sunday night down Hollywood way

You can all dial in if you want to answer
A couple of questions, namely:
What is Doug's favourite cheese?

Dave in Scarborough just called up and said Doug was into clean eating
We'll see about that...

Give us a ring-ding-ding! It's a beautiful day
Yeah Rob, this is Jimmy Kimmel ring-a-ding-a-dinging
Want those three Oscars tickets man. Waddya think?
Rob, you there?

I woke up again this afternoon with the sun in my eyes
When Doug came up with a trip surprise
The usual Ford BS with a twist:
A "Toronto is Hollywood North" kinda hitch
Get your ass out of bed, he said:
I'll explain it on the way.
But we did nothing, absolutely nothing that day, and I say:

What the hell am I doing drinking in L.A.? I'm freakin' rich!
I got the fever for the flavour, the payback will be later, still I need a fix
And the girls on the street kept on laughing at me
Cos that's how they show their support, y'see

Been a year since I did drugs!
Sipping on a juice and gin
Just me and a friend
Do a little shimmy
I'm the big star on Jimmy (Yeah right!)

But we did nothing, absolutely butt-kiss that day, and I say:

What the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. facedown in the ditch?
With my mind on my money and my money on my... Beer, beer!
I know this stuff is for the taking, so I better rack it up, and take it quick
Yeah, let's do the "staff washroom" trick.

Not sure how we got past Customs
Trouble? "Blue 22" and I'da rushed 'em
Got my nosebag on & we're on track
We could see them all bitching at the back
"Hey is that Don Vito? Or that mayor who smokes crack?"

Then Doug turned to me and said:
"You're one of the biggest stars down here, Rob"
I've got confusion, and I guess that's something, so I ask you:

What the hell am I doing drinking in L.A.? Drugs make me itch!
I got the fever for the nectar, the payback will be later, still I need a fix

We need to fill potholes up, call me Monday and maybe we'll fix it all up.
Hell-A-L.A., Hell hell-A-L.A.!

So I ask you:
What the hell am I doing drink-driving in L.A.?
Hell-A-L.A., Hell hell-A-L.A.

Oh look, it's the cops!

(with apologies to everyone, but especially Bran Van 3000)
 
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What's an integrity commissioner? :p

JProskowGlobal 11:12am via Twitter for iPhone
Minnan-Wong says city's integrity commissioner told him councillors can not accept travel paid for by media organizations.
 
Here's my try:

Hi! Is this the Crack Mayor?

Yeah, we got three tickets to the Jimmy Kimmel show happening this Monday on Hollywood Blvd. You can all come in if you want to answer a couple of questions, namely, do you want more US national exposure? To meet some Hollywood celebrities? We’ll see about that….

Give us a ring-ding-ding. We’d love you to come on!

Yeah, Rob, this is Jimmy ring-a-ding-dinging. Want to make a fool of yourself? Waddya think? Rob, you there?

I woke up this afternoon, with blood shot eyes
When Jimmy called me up with a big surprise
A Hollywood story with a twist
'Crack mayor goes to the Oscars' hitch
Get yourself on a plane, he said:
I’ll explain it on the way.

But we did nothing, absolutely that day, and I say
What makes this different from any other day as mayor?
I got the fever for some crack, I swear that I’ll be back
Still I need a fix

And the people on the street are laughing at me
As I wandered around, no reason to be found
People taking selfies
As I put on a silly grin
But not one is a friend
Feeling kind of groovy
With stars of the movies
-Yeah right!

But we did nothing, absolutely butkis that day, and they say:
What the hell is he doing, wandering around LA? At 44?
With my mind on the gravy, and my hands on the…
Beer, beer!

They say the election is for the taking, so I better wise up, and
Make it quick
Yeah, let’s go check out Trader Vic’s

Some press in Toronto want to hurt us,
And others did say we weren’t worth the fuss
But Jimmy Kimmel got me out here,
Told me I had nothing at all to fear
And Doug turned to me and said:
“That was great free publicity, son”

Ford got some air time, and I guess that’s something,
But I ask you:
What the hell is he doing, wandering around LA? At 44?
He’s got the fever for some coke, maybe even just a toke
Still he needs a fix

We need to fix it up, Kimmel on Monday maybe it’ll
Fix it all up.

Hell eh, LA, Hell-A, LA.

What the hell is he doing, wandering around LA? At 44?
 
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Crazy said:
Does The Surreal Life still air? Or that Dr. Drew thing where he counsels substance abusers? I could see Ford on one of those "ensemble" reality programs, getting into shouting matches with Jose Canseco, Andy Dick and various porn stars. I don't think he could carry his own show, though.
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Rob Ford would fit (pun intended) into that type of show... but with his family being the way that it is, why not include them too? Sort of a Honey Boo Boo format where the follow the whole messed up gaggle around with cameras.
 
tiffer24 said:
What's an integrity commissioner? :p

JProskowGlobal 11:12am via Twitter for iPhone
Minnan-Wong says city's integrity commissioner told him councillors can not accept travel paid for by media organizations.
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The Fords long ago realized there aren't any penalties for violating those rules so why would they follow them?
 
So if the integrity commisioner rules that he's accepted this "gift" and isn't allowed to, what's the punishment? A fine? He will just pay it. A rap on the back of the hand? Big deal. These guys don't care about rules because they have money to pay their fines and then they're off to break another rule.
 
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