Middletown Forum : Unbelieveable !! http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Middletown News, Info and Happenings : Unbelieveable !! Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:30:40 +0000 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:33:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2529 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Unbelieveable !! : Randy- in your 2nd paragraph you... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15807&title=unbelieveable#15807 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 3:33pm

Randy- in your 2nd paragraph you ask- "What is a better image, city council fighting like the Schiavone/Williams days or this?"

IMO- Neither has a place in helping our city recover from the image destruction it has seen in recent years. The bickering and hostility of the Schiavone/Williams days (with some behind the scenes badgering from Noah Powers) hurt the credibility of council. I'm still not convinced Council has recovered from those days as to being taken seriously and has, in fact, been the butt of many jokes outside of this forum.

The Reflections/Girls Gone Wild scenario just adds ammunition to the already "seedy" image of this city, regardless of the reason for the event. IMO, it isn't the REASON it was held- ie. to boost a bar's business, but rather,after the fact, the notion that this town has turned into a real-life pictorial example of an "Appalachia/poor/destitute/low-life/slum-like/welfare burg with no hope for recovery on it's current course. After the event has come and gone, what opinion of Middletown is left for people to identify with? Can't be a respectable one, can it? Not with this kind of entertainment.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:33:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15807&title=unbelieveable#15807 Unbelieveable !! : see, I do agree that it is not... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15805&title=unbelieveable#15805 Author: randy
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 11:58am

see, I do agree that it is not a great image, but this a free country and if people want to see this type of thing then should be able to. It's not my kind of thing but that does not mean it shouldn't be allowed here. This owner is having a bad time with business and is doing what she can to stay open. I think a Friday or Saturday night may have looked better.
 
What is a better image, city council fighting like the Schiavone,  Williams days or this? Hermes I am the age you are talking about, and i didn't go, nor would I even if I was single. Vet, the Journal chose what pics to post the could have done a better job with this.
 
I dont think we can condemn one business owners approach to staying open. If anything we should be talking about the fact that the Journal puts this on there front page (on line) but wont let you leave a comment, or how this makes front page news but a day care center having a fundraiser doesn't even make the paper.
 
 
]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:58:28 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15805&title=unbelieveable#15805 Unbelieveable !! : OK- just took a look at the 29... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15804&title=unbelieveable#15804 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 11:32am

OK- just took a look at the 29 pictures Mike was referring to in the Journal. Why is it the girls in the Girls Gone Wild promos look a little better than the ones in these pictures? Do you mean to tell me the promos don't represent the ones you get at an event like this? Was looking for some of our leaders in the pics having fun. Didn't see any. Where's the support from our leaders in a major social event like this? Disappointed in the lack of representation. Randy- we're all having fun with this, although I can't see any positives in doing things like this for the city's image. I'm sure it has already given us a with surrounding communities. The old "what do you expect, it's Middletown" hurts us. Yes, it may stimulate this particular kind of business in the short term, but how much residual damage does it do to the city overall? IMO, I don't view this as a positive.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15804&title=unbelieveable#15804 Unbelieveable !! : Both good points Randy,I'm... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15803&title=unbelieveable#15803 Author: Hermes
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 10:52am

Both good points Randy,I'm just being sarcastic because it had so much publicity & I'm old school and in my opinion an event such as this is not what I would like to see Middeltown be known for.
 
I'm sure it was good for business & I'm sure some serious money was made,but to me this is more of a black eye for the city. Should we become the Newport of the north just so bars can stay in business ? Girls Gone Wild does not have the best reputation,as a company anyway. If I were 30 years younger I may have been there,but age has a way of changing ones perspective.
]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:52:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15803&title=unbelieveable#15803 Unbelieveable !! : One last thought, what would you... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15802&title=unbelieveable#15802 Author: randy
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 10:34am

One last thought, what would you rather have in town, Girls Gone Wild for one day or another closed bussiness? ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:34:42 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15802&title=unbelieveable#15802 Unbelieveable !! : I have posted my take on the event... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15801&title=unbelieveable#15801 Author: randy
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 10:25am

I have posted my take on the event here Girls Gone Wild In Middletown.  Hermes, I disagree with a lot that has been said about this whole thing. Now Girls gone wild is not my kind of thing, but if I was a business owner in this town and my business was struggling I would do what ever I thought might help. I dont think anyone could say they wouldn't do the same. We may not agree with it, but it worked. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:25:43 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15801&title=unbelieveable#15801 Unbelieveable !! : A successful night in Middletown... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15798&title=unbelieveable#15798 Author: Hermes
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 9:47am

A successful night in Middletown ! Congratulations all around for such a fantastic event & minimal arrest ! No killings,shootings or stabbings,truly an event for the history books of Middletown. Such a prideful event deserves recognition by our city leaders. I think the city should make a declaration & declare an emergency in recognizing this historical moment. Perhaps the city could secure financial funding in the way of stimulus monies to help out on events such as this.
 
With the Hustler store in Monroe maybe we can get good ole boy Larry to come to town and host a party. Maybe even get our own Hustler store !!
 
Middeltown has potential !! Clap]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:47:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15798&title=unbelieveable#15798 Unbelieveable !! : VietVet wrote:Did any of our... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15797&title=unbelieveable#15797 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 8:12am

Originally posted by VietVet VietVet wrote:

Did any of our dignitaries stop by??
Well, Vet, none were apparent in the 29 on-line photos posted by The Journal.  Of course, those photos did not show the VIP luxury boxes where city oficials, no doubt, would have commandeered space.
 
I guess we'll have to wait for Randy to post his report.
 
As I glanced through the 29 photos, I did see several aquaintances, some of whom I was surprised to see in attendance and some who would've surprised me if they weren't there. Star
]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:12:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15797&title=unbelieveable#15797 Unbelieveable !! : Well alrighty! Article in today's... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15795&title=unbelieveable#15795 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 7:08am

Well alrighty! Article in today's Journal says that the 165 people crowded into Reflections had a good time last night. Just a DUI, some marijuana and a few drunk and disorderlies- not bad. What was troubling about the article was a section that said there were some detractors concerning this event. Apparently SOME folks can't see the big picture and were critical saying that they didn't want to see "scantily-clad, intoxicated" girls involved in this shindig. I'll tell you....... some people just can't seem to get with the PR- image- spin doctors in YOUR city government. Don't they know by now that this whole "Hustler/Bristols/Girls Gone Wild (Lion's Den bookstore next in line for Middletown perhaps?????) theme is a real image maker and when coupled with our HUD funded, lower income saturated, " poor slum/naughty city" culture that our city leaders are trying to grow will put us on the map to attract only the best? Shees....some of you Middletown folks need to get with the program!   

Did any of our dignitaries stop by? Great photo op. How about those fightin' dog poop gals?]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:08:28 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15795&title=unbelieveable#15795 Unbelieveable !! : Honey and whipped cream! HMMM.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15789&title=unbelieveable#15789 Author: Smartman
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Posted: Jan 18 2010 at 7:23pm

Honey and whipped cream! HMMM. imagine that!Tongue I wonder how many of Middletowns trashiest folks will be there? Just think about all the unwmployment and welfare checks being spent! Damn I wish I could go, but wrestling is on tonight!Cry]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2529&PID=15789&title=unbelieveable#15789