My friend Joe Morin, official party coordinator of the SES & Pubcon conferences and all-around behind-the-scenes guru of the search marketing world has made a bet with me. In 16.5 hours, my Seattle Seahawks will be battling Joe's beloved Dallas Cowboys (see photos from the last matchup) for a chance to go to Chicago/New Orleans for the NFC semi-finals. Even if you have no interest in NFL football, you'll love the wager:
If Joe's Cowboys win, I have to buy and wear a cowboys jersey at SES New York during my presentation:
It looks horrifying already. I better not lose this one (and the bloody thing costs $75 + shipping). However, if Seattle prevails, Joe will be giving his NYC slideshow wearing one of these:
Sadly, Joe's side of the bet isn't nearly as bad as mine - after all, the gorgeous Seattle jersey screams style, substance and winning seasons. It seems unfair that my downside to losing should be so much more terrible than his, but alas, I suppose that since the odds are massively in Seattle's favor, it's only fair.
But, Rand, I hear you exclaim through your feedreader, I thought you said 2007 would have more signal and less noise. It's possible I said that, but that rule does not apply to the weekends. Friday, Saturday and Sunday posts are ours to do with as we please. In fact, I'm guessing that right now, 2K is planning a wonderful post about Caribou, whilst Ammon waxes philosophical on Brit-punk of the '70's vs. New York punk of the '80's. Rebecca's probably authoring a post right now about our sushi dinner with the Kirkland Googlers (great to see you all!) and how she's sad she didn't get to sit next to Adam.
All suggestions for what to combine with the jerseys at SES NYC are welcome. If I lose, I'll definitely need some fashion advice - I honestly have no idea what to pair with ugly.
BTW - Congrats on your progress with your project, Joe. It's remarkable what you've been able to accomplish.
Wow...what a game. I dang near had a heart attack.
Congrats Rand.
Anybody have a sports memorabilia site that I should buy my jersey from?
Ouch :P
It's okay Joe... my Bears will take care of 'em.
Joe - I think you should just make a hobo jersey from an old t-shirt. You can scribble "Hasselhoff" on the back. :) Not that I'm not a direhard Seahawks fan (I am) but I'm just not thrilled about our performance (it was reminiscent of the Stooges). Oh, and I'm pretty sure our downstairs neighbor hates us. I was pounding my fists on the floor throughout the fourth quarter.
That's it - they won! 21-20...
I was the first to spam it!
(congratulates himself)
Actually I beat ya baby ;)
We'll it sure wasn't a boring game. Dallas finally got their defense in line, but the offense, well....
The loser should also wear a vikings helmet. Why? Why not. It would make the costume that much more stupid. LOL
Dude a vikings helmet makes every outfit look that much better. I am all the way on board here!
Wow.. what a game. Everyone at the bar I was at was cheering for Seattle, and the place errupted with loud cheers at that bungled snap at the end. It was unrreal! Very good game... heart in my throat the whole time.
Joe - I think that green color will just bring out the color of your eyes all the more ;)
You lucked out Rand. How embarrassing for the Cowboys.
Seattle should send a nice gift basket to Tony Romo along with a "Thank You" card.
Terrific game...
LOL - I actually think the EAGLES should do that ;)
Eagles fans are so cruel, you should have seen the place I was at last night watching the game. They showed Romo sitting down in the field after that play on the TV Screen. People were pointing and laughing.... and then they started in with "Is that crying? There's no crying in football!"
That shirt is going to look stunning on you, Joe.
Muahaha.
Joe:
While doing your presentation in the Seahawks jersey you should have papers in hand and keep fumbling them. Rand should be allowed to have a megaphone during the presentation and should be allowed to keep calling out...."Romo....Romo....Romo".
maybe he should carry a box of tissue around with him too? *giggles*
Joe, I think you should wear the Tony Romo jersey, that would be embarrassing enough.
I am writing to back up Joe on this bet. We have been text messaging back and forth over the entire season while watching our beloved Cowboys play. The rise of Romo will continue all the way to the Super Bowl. (Did any of you happen to notice that the NY Post even predicted the Cowboys would win it all this year? Rare that such great wisdom ever comes from the NY media. :)
The year 2007 will forever be known as the year of Romo. So Rand prepare to wear his jersey with pride. Go COWBOYS!!!!!
Admittedly, I am new to the blogsphere, but the thought of you having to wear a hideous Dallas jersey has raised my ire!
Go 'Hawks!!
I have plenty of Eagles gear for you to pair w/that nasty Romo jersey just in case.....won't totally spare you the embarrasement, but it will keep people from messing with you as they will think you're an Eagles' fan that lost a bet. No one, in their right mind, would mess w/a crazy Eagles fan!!
Good luck! Go Eagles!
Opie
WOW that Romo Jersey looks sexy. You lucky dog Rand.
You need a hat to go with it though, a cowboys belt, and a cowboys wallet. Maybe a huge gold chain with a 6 inch cowboys star on it.
Damn I wish I was you Rand. To be able to stand up in front of all those people and show Cowboys pride.
GO COWBOYS!
By the way, who's the girl with the camera? ;)
We want photos posted here immediately after the presentation.
cowboys dont stand a chance. congrats rand on finding yourself a risk-free wager.
Surely you should pair it with the lovely leggings that the players seem to wear. I gather they had a ballet class straight after the match?
GO COWBOYS!
LOL...however if I lose...I'm NOT wearing a jersey that says 'Tubbs' on the back. Pretty sure I'll go with someone else. ;) Actually pretty sure Rand will be giving a speech in Cowboys gear.....
He he he
What's the line on this one? Seattle's gotta be favored.
Something about Rand speaking in a T.O. jersey screams "this don't belong here". Being a Patriots fan, I could care less who wins this game (tho I do like Hasselbeck, Deon Branch, and Alexander enough to give Seattle the emotional nod). But I' swayed my vote now to them cowboys only for entertainment value (sorry Rand, I can't imagine how I would react if somebody were so passive about my Pats)
Rand - so you know, us EAGLES fans will be routing for the Seahawks.
We hear in the land of those who bleed green - dispise the Cowboys (who remembers battery packed snowballs?).
I'm thinking that if the Seahawks hit Romo enough, and keep butter fingers (T.O.) close to the sidelines (like he has been), it'll be enough to send those "plowboys" packing.
Sorry Joe.... die-hard Eagles gal here. E-A-G-L-E-S! (And yes I know every word of the fight song)
When Rand stands up to give his presentation, everyone in the room scream GO COWBOYS!
Hahahah that would rock ;)
That would make my week! If I am there, I'll do it (if it doesn't throw off the dynamics of hte room at the time, or if everybody else does it too and I can't help but join in lol)
I hear Arizona is going to get a football team one of these days...f*ing cardinals.
I know I know we say it every year... but next year man.
We were looking good down the stretch. Lienart is going to be a top calibur QB, we just need coaching and linemen. Most of the rest is covered pretty well believe it or not :-)
I agree with Chris, Leinart is looking really solid and you o have a nice, shiny new stadium. Now, if the Cardinals can just find a football team to go along with their QB and their building, they'll be alright.
BTW: I called San Diego vs. Chicago in the Superbowl two weeks before pre-season...I have witnesses :)
At least it's not lederhosen ;)