Spoilers: Tickets for the Show - Page 11

Fast Shadow · July 28th, 2008, 06:47 AM

The planted audience members in club gear... I'm sure it was to make the show more eye catching to someone flipping channels. Let's face it, while there were some female attendees, without those extra females the place would have looked like a sausagefest on TV. That's just the way it is, if that's what it takes to help TGUSA succeed then it's fine.

Adam Carolla had the best joke of the night right before they began taping. He took the mic, looked at the crowd, and said "I know you're all anxious to get back to your computers and tell everyone on the Internet how shitty we were." The whole crowd blew up laughing at that, and it really got things going on a relaxed note.

gtrietsc · July 28th, 2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast Shadow

Adam Carolla had the best joke of the night right before they began taping. He took the mic, looked at the crowd, and said "I know you're all anxious to get back to your computers and tell everyone on the Internet how shitty we were." The whole crowd blew up laughing at that, and it really got things going on a relaxed note.

So true. I forgot he said that!

ae86pwr · July 28th, 2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by girloncars

I was on a network called TechTV several years ago. And I've been on some other stuff too, but I definitely don't "act."

You should have carried on and kicked Chucky in the nuts!!! and I thought you are an actress too ...

superchevy · July 28th, 2008, 07:56 AM

see? i told y'all eric strommer is going to suck.

superchevy · July 28th, 2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girloncars

I was the girl who asked the question during the news. It wasn't a plant; I was standing right behind the guys and just happened to have an opinion on the matter! (Which is why they had to re-shoot that bit, since I didn't have a microphone.) I'm not an actress, although I am an automotive journalist and have been on TV. But I can pretty much guarantee the directors/producers had no idea who the heck I was. But I guess it went well if it looked planned!

And by the way, I totally agree with the posts here and on the other thread about the chicks wearing the mini dresses and clubbing outfits. WTF?!

The show was way better than I expected, and the producers and crew were fantastic. But but did it bother anyone else that Eric kept pronouncing "Porsche" as one syllable?

Cheers,

Laura Burstein

looking at the video clips you have on your website, i see you've worked with jimmy kimmel. as most may already know, jimmy and adam are close friends and business partners. it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibilty that adam recognized or remembered you.
http://lauraburstein.com/broadcast.html

btw, you are hooooot!

you do a great job in front of the camera too. [/e-game]

caffine · July 28th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Hey all, love the site. Didn't know about it until Andy mentioned it... pretty good plug for the forum for sure! Been a long-time TG fan, though. After reading through this thread, I just had a couple small things to add.

1) About the ticketing and lines: Tanner mentioned in his pre-taping intro that 2,500 tickets were given out for the 400 available spots.

2) About the eye candy: Most of them were pros... Adam said at the end that "most of you weren't even paid to be here." Plus, "Barbie" (anyone who was there will know whom I'm referring to) didn't roll in until just before 4pm and magically got in then appeared in the first row of every shot.

3) About the cast: I've seen mostly negative comments about Tanner, but I have to disagree... he may not be the biggest personality of the group, but he can drive circles around Adam and Eric. That guy is amazing behind the wheel. My guess is that he was a little nervous for the first big taping, but after a few shows he should be clowning on the other 2 with ease. All 3 hosts seem very "real" and down to earth.

Overall, loved the pilot and really look forward to the show, and to this site!

Viper007Bond · July 28th, 2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by caffine

Hey all, love the site. Didn't know about it until Andy mentioned it... pretty good plug for the forum for sure!

girloncars · July 28th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErMaC

Actually, there was a small but sizable contingent of eye candy who were paid to be there.

No way! I need an agent, lol.

girloncars · July 28th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

looking at the video clips you have on your website, i see you've worked with jimmy kimmel. as most may already know, jimmy and adam are close friends and business partners. it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibilty that adam recognized or remembered you.
http://lauraburstein.com/broadcast.html

btw, you are hooooot!

you do a great job in front of the camera too. [/e-game]

Aww, thank you. And yes, there are some coincidences there. But I showed up because I've been a HUGE fan of TG for a long time, and I wanted to show my support. Especially considering many of the girls there just stared blankly while the hosts were talking.

And I do have to thank my coworker Jon for getting me a ticket. I was really sorry to hear about all the people who didn't get in. That's a bummer.

edkwon · July 28th, 2008, 05:44 PM

lol, here come all the leghumpers

Smurf Z · July 28th, 2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by edkwon

lol, here come all the leghumpers

Dude, two things... 1) She's HOT! Seriously. and 2) She had the right answer. And like everyone else, i thought she was paid fluff until she and Shitty B got it on. There was no way brutal one liners from fluff is tolerated.
Way to go, Laura!

:leghumplikeamofo:

cvrefugee · July 28th, 2008, 06:08 PM

Did anyone else hang out by the huge yellow air conditioning tube? That was the best spot to stand but it was way in the back. I wanted to crawl inside of it, lol. The only person I saw there was edkwon and his Legacy, not sure if anybody saw my bright-ass xB in the parking lot.

nocturne1 · July 28th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvrefugee

Did anyone else hang out by the huge yellow air conditioning tube? That was the best spot to stand but it was way in the back. I wanted to crawl inside of it, lol.

Was right next to it while they were shooting the map/challenge segments. Would have died if that thing wasn't there!

WagonMonster · July 28th, 2008, 06:20 PM

I was there!

So was Chelsea (wrx grl), Travis (angry toaster), Joey (rallyroo), and Morgan (mopho)

And I saw edkwon too.

gtrietsc · July 28th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvrefugee

Did anyone else hang out by the huge yellow air conditioning tube? That was the best spot to stand but it was way in the back. I wanted to crawl inside of it, lol. The only person I saw there was edkwon and his Legacy, not sure if anybody saw my bright-ass xB in the parking lot.

I saw your xB...turned around, and it was driving away. So I never actually saw you, but I definately saw your car. I wish we had all a way to identify each other before the show!

GeigerSpeed · July 28th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Anyone see the darkish blue E46 M3 with out the badge on it in the VIP parking lot

?

I am bummed I didn't get to see or meet anybody!

Do you guys remmebr at the beginning when the stage manger with the super long hair had asked if anyone from the side wanted to join in on the audinence for the taping of star-in-a-reasnbly-priced-car...

I was like.. "I'll do it!

" lol and i walked up rite to the front... i was wearing a green button down.

WagonMonster · July 28th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Perfect, woof!

LowFlyin' · July 28th, 2008, 07:03 PM

I'm getting tired hearing people talk about the American market like it is crap. Sure, we don't have the likes of European manufacturers, but some of the US marks are getting their act together. UKTG even said the new Chevy Malibu was a good looking car. Some of the following examples may be getting a little outdated, we also have the CTS(V), Chrysler 300C, Sky/Solstice, Cobalt SS (260hp/260tq, LSD, Brembos), XLR, Corvette, Camaro, Challenger, Viper, Mustang, Lightning (Gen II). I'm forgetting some, but I'll stop with the list. All of the above have a good aesthetic appeal or drive to make up for any visual shortcomings. Along with the above mentioned, we have some impressive tuners, with the likes of Hennessey, Lingenfelter, Mallett, Skunk 2, HAsport, Bimmerworld.

I'd love to see some of the American tuner cars on TGA. And on the show, give it a chance. I've noticed that many of the people on this site are overly critical. It is a show for entertainment, and you aren't going to be pleased all the time...but others will be. I look at it this way...this show is made for the presenters and we are along for the ride. As long as they are having fun and the people that are a part of the show are having fun, we are going to enjoy watching it...even if every segment show isn't the greatest thing introduced to the world (how could it possibly be week after week?). When I first started watching the show, I skipped SIARPC every time because I didn't identify with the stars. But after I became more interested I started watching the whole show, I had to go back to the old episodes that I skipped parts.

WagonMonster · July 28th, 2008, 07:17 PM

While it may be true that the folks in Europe can get all the cool cars, the fact of the matter is that the cool cars are so damn expensive there that no-one can afford them.

Add on $9 petrol, and you really don't see Supercars over there very often.

I used to live in the UK, and I can tell you that the "Europe is a Supercar Heaven" fantasy i just that, a fantasy.

The average American has a much broader choice, when it comes to affordable, yet fast cars.

GeigerSpeed · July 28th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girloncars

Edit: I answered their question, not asked it. Duh.

I was the girl who asked the question during the news. It wasn't a plant; I was standing right behind the guys and just happened to have an opinion on the matter! (Which is why they had to re-shoot that bit, since I didn't have a microphone.) I'm not an actress, although I am an automotive journalist and have been on TV. But I can pretty much guarantee the directors/producers had no idea who the heck I was. But I guess it went well if it looked planned!

And by the way, I totally agree with the posts here and on the other thread about the chicks wearing the mini dresses and clubbing outfits. WTF?!

The show was way better than I expected, and the producers and crew were fantastic. But but did it bother anyone else that Eric kept pronouncing "Porsche" as one syllable?

Cheers,

Laura Burstein

ahaha that was you!? Me and my friends LOVED YOUR ANWSER!!! we were dying laughing haha! Well done!!

Hey.. have you hosted fast lane daily before?? and also the do you know the guy who was standing behnid you?? that was Chris Jones the guy who started www.streetfire.net

July 28th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#216
GeigerSpeed Joined: Jul 20th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: CA; NY; & Israel Age: 20 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 2	Anyone see the darkish blue E46 M3 with out the badge on it in the VIP parking lot ? I am bummed I didn't get to see or meet anybody! Do you guys remmebr at the beginning when the stage manger with the super long hair had asked if anyone from the side wanted to join in on the audinence for the taping of star-in-a-reasnbly-priced-car... I was like.. "I'll do it! " lol and i walked up rite to the front... i was wearing a green button down. __________________ http://www.streetfire.net/profile/geigerspeed.htm http://www.fastlanedaily.com/episode/fld_20071023

July 28th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#218
LowFlyin' Joined: Sep 23rd, 2006 Last Online: November 24th, 2008 Location: Stillwater, OK USA Age: 27 Posts: 11 Car: 1991 Honda CRX SiR Rep Power: 0	I'm getting tired hearing people talk about the American market like it is crap. Sure, we don't have the likes of European manufacturers, but some of the US marks are getting their act together. UKTG even said the new Chevy Malibu was a good looking car. Some of the following examples may be getting a little outdated, we also have the CTS(V), Chrysler 300C, Sky/Solstice, Cobalt SS (260hp/260tq, LSD, Brembos), XLR, Corvette, Camaro, Challenger, Viper, Mustang, Lightning (Gen II). I'm forgetting some, but I'll stop with the list. All of the above have a good aesthetic appeal or drive to make up for any visual shortcomings. Along with the above mentioned, we have some impressive tuners, with the likes of Hennessey, Lingenfelter, Mallett, Skunk 2, HAsport, Bimmerworld. I'd love to see some of the American tuner cars on TGA. And on the show, give it a chance. I've noticed that many of the people on this site are overly critical. It is a show for entertainment, and you aren't going to be pleased all the time...but others will be. I look at it this way...this show is made for the presenters and we are along for the ride. As long as they are having fun and the people that are a part of the show are having fun, we are going to enjoy watching it...even if every segment show isn't the greatest thing introduced to the world (how could it possibly be week after week?). When I first started watching the show, I skipped SIARPC every time because I didn't identify with the stars. But after I became more interested I started watching the whole show, I had to go back to the old episodes that I skipped parts. Last edited by LowFlyin'; July 28th, 2008 at 08:12 PM..

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July 28th, 2008, 06:47 AM	#201
Fast Shadow Joined: Jan 22nd, 2005 Last Online: September 8th, 2008 Location: West Hollywood, CA Posts: 17 Car: 2003 BMW M3 Rep Power: 0	The planted audience members in club gear... I'm sure it was to make the show more eye catching to someone flipping channels. Let's face it, while there were some female attendees, without those extra females the place would have looked like a sausagefest on TV. That's just the way it is, if that's what it takes to help TGUSA succeed then it's fine. Adam Carolla had the best joke of the night right before they began taping. He took the mic, looked at the crowd, and said "I know you're all anxious to get back to your computers and tell everyone on the Internet how shitty we were." The whole crowd blew up laughing at that, and it really got things going on a relaxed note.

July 28th, 2008, 07:56 AM	#204
superchevy Joined: Jan 6th, 2005 Last Online: October 17th, 2008 Location: raleigh & fayetteville, north carolina Age: 25 Posts: 604 Car: '97 jeep grand cherokee limited - up country Rep Power: 22	see? i told y'all eric strommer is going to suck.

July 28th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#206
caffine Joined: Jul 28th, 2008 Last Online: August 19th, 2008 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Age: 31 Posts: 4 Car: e46 m3 Rep Power: 0	Hey all, love the site. Didn't know about it until Andy mentioned it... pretty good plug for the forum for sure! Been a long-time TG fan, though. After reading through this thread, I just had a couple small things to add. 1) About the ticketing and lines: Tanner mentioned in his pre-taping intro that 2,500 tickets were given out for the 400 available spots. 2) About the eye candy: Most of them were pros... Adam said at the end that "most of you weren't even paid to be here." Plus, "Barbie" (anyone who was there will know whom I'm referring to) didn't roll in until just before 4pm and magically got in then appeared in the first row of every shot. 3) About the cast: I've seen mostly negative comments about Tanner, but I have to disagree... he may not be the biggest personality of the group, but he can drive circles around Adam and Eric. That guy is amazing behind the wheel. My guess is that he was a little nervous for the first big taping, but after a few shows he should be clowning on the other 2 with ease. All 3 hosts seem very "real" and down to earth. Overall, loved the pilot and really look forward to the show, and to this site!

July 28th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#210
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 03:31 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 2,167 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 22	lol, here come all the leghumpers

July 28th, 2008, 06:08 PM	#212
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 12:57 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,399 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 58	Did anyone else hang out by the huge yellow air conditioning tube? That was the best spot to stand but it was way in the back. I wanted to crawl inside of it, lol. The only person I saw there was edkwon and his Legacy, not sure if anybody saw my bright-ass xB in the parking lot.

July 28th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#214
WagonMonster Joined: Jul 27th, 2008 Last Online: August 30th, 2008 Location: California Posts: 47 Car: Mazdaspeed MX-5 : WRX Wagon : Yamaha Scooter Rep Power: 2	I was there! So was Chelsea (wrx grl), Travis (angry toaster), Joey (rallyroo), and Morgan (mopho) And I saw edkwon too.

July 28th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#217
WagonMonster Joined: Jul 27th, 2008 Last Online: August 30th, 2008 Location: California Posts: 47 Car: Mazdaspeed MX-5 : WRX Wagon : Yamaha Scooter Rep Power: 2	Perfect, woof!

July 28th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#219
WagonMonster Joined: Jul 27th, 2008 Last Online: August 30th, 2008 Location: California Posts: 47 Car: Mazdaspeed MX-5 : WRX Wagon : Yamaha Scooter Rep Power: 2	While it may be true that the folks in Europe can get all the cool cars, the fact of the matter is that the cool cars are so damn expensive there that no-one can afford them. Add on $9 petrol, and you really don't see Supercars over there very often. I used to live in the UK, and I can tell you that the "Europe is a Supercar Heaven" fantasy i just that, a fantasy. The average American has a much broader choice, when it comes to affordable, yet fast cars.