Author Topic: Guzzi has Ewan, Indian has Mark --NGC (Read 60301 times)

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #90 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:45:38 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 28, 2015, 01:34:29 PM

Not for nothing, but aren't we allowed to reinvent ourselves in life? And, more so, isn't THAT the primary job of an entertainer?

I haven't followed his career (or really any entertainer's career, past casual perusals of their work), but had he made outrageous claims as to his past or life?

I call bull on how much he was actually interested in Indian or bikes, but past that, big deal. It's not like he's delivering the nightly news.

I just sort of find him icky in general, tho I liked The Departed

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kevdog3019 · « **Reply #91 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:16:02 PM »

I'm not into anyone that doesn't come across as "genuine". He doesn't seem genuine. Ewan seems much more so and less an "actor" in this case. I don't like acting by the pretenders.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #92 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:19:27 PM »

Hey , what's wrong with the pretenders ::) ;D

Dusty

Lannis · « **Reply #93 on:** February 28, 2015, 02:23:31 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 28, 2015, 02:19:27 PM

Hey , what's wrong with the pretenders ::) ;D

Dusty

Where has everybody gone?

Aaron D. · « **Reply #94 on:** February 28, 2015, 04:07:24 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 28, 2015, 01:34:29 PM

Not for nothing, but aren't we allowed to reinvent ourselves in life? And, more so, isn't THAT the primary job of an entertainer?

I haven't followed his career (or really any entertainer's career, past casual perusals of their work), but had he made outrageous claims as to his past or life?

I call bull on how much he was actually interested in Indian or bikes, but past that, big deal. It's not like he's delivering the nightly news.

I will just make this last comment, just to clarify-I don't want to do the political thing, nor do I wish to be misunderstood in this case.

Maybe being in Massachusetts keeps this in focus, but Mr. Wahlberg's past views on race, and the conviction for acting on them, are a matter of public record. And in fact, I have heard the details on an interview, from Mr. Wahlberg himself-including his response as to whether he had ever apologised to the victim (he had not). Of course, he had served his sentence, he is under no obligation to do more.

It did bother me, however, when he attempted to get a pardon for the crime, claiming that he had changed (and I am sure he has), if only because it seemed related to getting a liquor license for his restaurant.

rocker59 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:33:04 PM »

Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch was twenty-five years ago. He was a teenager. He's now 44 years old.

He's proven himself a pretty good actor and seems like a fairly decent guy.

A 40-something re-entry rider as a spokesmodel to attract the 40-something re-entry riders to the brand...

Hmmm... Seems like a good idea from Polaris/Indian.

I didn't see anything wrong with his interview, and have no doubt that the things in that interview that make the grizzled old hard chargers around here cringe are exactly the things that will appeal to Joe Average 40-year-old-d00d who is wanting to get back into motorcycling with something cool that isn't HD.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:41:35 PM »

"Hard charger" , Mikey , is that a nice euphemism for " old fool who rides in the rain and cold "? ;D

Dusty

Lannis · « **Reply #97 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:58:13 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on February 28, 2015, 07:33:04 PM

Hmmm... Seems like a good idea from Polaris/Indian.

I didn't see anything wrong with his interview, and have no doubt that the things in that interview that make the grizzled old hard chargers around here cringe are exactly the things that will appeal to Joe Average 40-year-old-d00d who is wanting to get back into motorcycling with something cool that isn't HD.

Yes. Good thing for Polaris' finances. Really bad thing for the sport and hobby of motorcycling!

Lannis

rocker59 · « **Reply #98 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on February 28, 2015, 07:58:13 PM

Yes. Good thing for Polaris' finances. Really bad thing for the sport and hobby of motorcycling!

Lannis

How is it bad for "the sport and hobby of motorcycling" for Polaris to attract 40 year old new and re-entry riders into their showrooms?

Penderic · « **Reply #99 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:40:47 PM »

And in time, the spokesperson may evolve into another demographic ......

:o

AJ Huff · « **Reply #100 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:04:09 PM »

I'm a HUGE Marky Mark fan. Love all his movies. Good enough for me.

-AJ

Lannis · « **Reply #101 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:05:17 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on February 28, 2015, 08:24:08 PM

How is it bad for "the sport and hobby of motorcycling" for Polaris to attract 40 year old new and re-entry riders into their showrooms?

I guess I have a different idea of what constitutes "motorcycling".

Diversity of brands, riding styles, etc.; great.

Posing, faking, making believe, inventing personas, chasing tough-boy images ... bad. Bad for all of us. Not good for motorcycling.

Which kind of "buyer" is likely to be attracted by a pretty-boy rock star whose whole JOB is to be a fake? Polaris makes money either way ....

Lannis

rocker59 · « **Reply #102 on:** March 01, 2015, 06:50:47 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on February 28, 2015, 11:05:17 PM

Which kind of "buyer" is likely to be attracted by a pretty-boy rock star ?

Lannis

Rock Star? I thought we were talking about Mark Wahlberg? A guy from Boston, who in his teens was a rapper, but for the last twenty years has established himself as a pretty decent actor.

Kev m · « **Reply #103 on:** March 01, 2015, 07:53:09 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on February 28, 2015, 07:33:04 PM

Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch was twenty-five years ago. He was a teenager. He's now 44 years old.

He's proven himself a pretty good actor and seems like a fairly decent guy.

A 40-something re-entry rider as a spokesmodel to attract the 40-something re-entry riders to the brand...

Hmmm... Seems like a good idea from Polaris/Indian.

I didn't see anything wrong with his interview, and have no doubt that the things in that interview that make the grizzled old hard chargers around here cringe are exactly the things that will appeal to Joe Average 40-year-old-d00d who is wanting to get back into motorcycling with something cool that isn't HD.

We're not reading the same interview.

He NEVER OWNED A MOTORCYCLE BEFORE, so how is he a re-entry rider?

He talks about doing tricks on his Scout? Like what? "Look kids, no hands?"

The fact that it wasn't even his idea tells us that the whole thing is the best spin he can put on a completely financial venture.

The problem with the interview is his helicopter never took RPG fire. ;)

Lannis · « **Reply #104 on:** March 01, 2015, 07:59:37 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 01, 2015, 06:50:47 AM

Rock Star? I thought we were talking about Mark Wahlberg? A guy from Boston, who in his teens was a rapper, but for the last twenty years has established himself as a pretty decent actor.

Well, an Entertainer Star then. That he's a guy and he's from Boston doesn't cut much ice. His acting ability (if he in fact has any - there are conflicting opinions) don't change the basic issues ... that he's not anyone with ANY credibility in the world of motorcycles. And that I'm AFRAID that the kind of people this marketing approach would attract are one-to-one with the source of our "Stupidest Things Anyone Has Said To You About Motorcycles" thread.

But this is just subjective opinion and won't be improved any by insistence .... ;-T

Lannis

rocker59 · « **Reply #105 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:26:09 AM »

I think Indian have Mike Wolfe for the gearhead cred.

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #106 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:39:50 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 01, 2015, 08:26:09 AM

I think Indian have Mike Wolfe for the gearhead cred.

Yes... and Wahlberg for the idiots. If they want a bad-boy, they should have gotten someone less reformed. Mike's a good move.

Semper-guzzi · « **Reply #107 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:12:33 AM »

Off topic, but I like that show American Pickers. I know it's fake, the prices are predetermined, but I like learning about the crap they find.

steven c · « **Reply #108 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:48:36 AM »

I used to watch it for the same reason, but for some reason I find them annoying now. But I'll still watch if it is MC related.

LowRyter · « **Reply #109 on:** March 01, 2015, 11:44:13 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 01, 2015, 08:26:09 AM

I think Indian have Mike Wolfe for the gearhead cred.

youcanrunnaked · « **Reply #110 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:05:31 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 01, 2015, 08:26:09 AM

I think Indian have Mike Wolfe for the gearhead cred.

Bwahahahaha! Good one! You really had me, there!

Kev m · « **Reply #111 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:08:02 PM »

I think Indian hired Mark W cause they weren't getting anywhere with Mike Wolfe

rocker59 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 01, 2015, 12:14:58 PM »

Quote from: youcanrunnaked on March 01, 2015, 12:05:31 PM

Bwahahahaha! Good one! You really had me, there!

;)

Penderic · « **Reply #113 on:** March 01, 2015, 06:31:42 PM »

Shouldn't a mustache be mandatory?

oldmxdog61u · « **Reply #114 on:** March 02, 2015, 06:27:33 AM »

Is that rick Siemens?

bpreynolds · « **Reply #115 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:20:59 AM »

Me and Rodney Dangerfield, I'm tellin' ya, no respect around here and I'm such a clown everybody ignores me anyhow. And probably should. :BEER:

But let me restate what I said earlier in this thread that nobody picked up or touched upon or seemed to care while topics as varied as REAL motorcycle authenticity vs. acting, Malcolm X, and even gun rights got at least 3 or 4 responses on a motorcycle board. So I guess I really am the only one here who thinks maybe, just maybe, good ol' Marky boy should not start off riding, let alone doing tricks, on an 1100cc bike that is almost 600lbs when fueled up? And btw, why don't we have an ambulance icon around here? We got a police car, Can't we at least get an ambulance and even maybe a fire truck? ;-T

Kev m · « **Reply #116 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:25:16 AM »

I didn't answer BP, cause I don't believe he's actually riding it, never mind doing "tricks".... ;-T

youcanrunnaked · « **Reply #117 on:** March 02, 2015, 09:17:49 AM »

Maybe that was Marky Mark on the "Wall of Death" at Sturgis. Maybe.

arveno · « **Reply #118 on:** March 02, 2015, 09:23:39 AM »

Quote from: Penderic on March 01, 2015, 06:31:42 PM

Shouldn't a mustache be mandatory?

Hey if this guy put that "baguettes" under his armpit , it could be a french guy.....lol
JK JK

love that bike tho....

not-fishing · « **Reply #119 on:** March 02, 2015, 11:33:19 AM »

A "proper" Guzzi Ad and endorsement:

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