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Post by kissoff on Nov 14, 2023 18:43:57 GMT -5
Better late than Never I wanted to propose something really special for the people. And what better way to make something special than to include Grand Classic!!!
How about an Unfiltered Q&A with Grand Classic. That's right, an opportunity to ask him things many perhaps or just you are dying to know.
For example, what does he think went wrong during his last Tour of the FAQ. And additionally, it's been said on said on the FAQ he begged Julian to return, so GC as best you can tell it what's the synopsis of what transpired that led to your 'so let's Shock the people' return your last go around. Or maybe where did the username Hey Man come from.
So FW alum and FW lurkers get your questions ready and let them be known as we prepare for this extra special occasion you won't want to miss with this uniquely debonair individual. Now some might be saying who gives a fuck but we know you do plus no one probably gives a fuck about you either so we're good there.
Like Paul, hopefully GC is happy to inform the public about what they really want to know. So why not take advantage of this special opportunity to ask the Man directly himself. Should be lotsa fun so be sure you don't miss out!!! Just gotta get those questions ready so they can be answered.
Just remember the only stupid question is the one you don't ask so don't be afraid to put him on the spot!!! In fact, I encourage it.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 18:50:57 GMT -5
Well since I am a narcissist/sociopath - I welcome your questions, but I can't promise that I will answer everything.
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Post by kissoff on Nov 14, 2023 20:19:30 GMT -5
Well since I am a narcissist/sociopath - I welcome your questions, but I can't promise that I will answer everything. What do you think went wrong during your last Tour of the FAQ?
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 22:07:19 GMT -5
Well since I am a narcissist/sociopath - I welcome your questions, but I can't promise that I will answer everything. What do you think went wrong during your last Tour of the FAQ? I have to say that I was surprised to get banned. Julian and I were friendly with each other in emails and in PM's. I even got a warning once when I think I called someone a ballwasher if I recall correctly, so I guess he could have banned me then. When I got banned for my Tommy comment - I was like....really? Again some other people were banned for reasons that couldn't be argued. This was not one of them. There are no hard feelings though. I don't have an issue with Julian. It was a good run and I am a legend.
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Post by kissoff on Nov 14, 2023 22:46:11 GMT -5
What do you think went wrong during your last Tour of the FAQ? I have to say that I was surprised to get banned. Julian and I were friendly with each other in emails and in PM's. I even got a warning once when I think I called someone a ballwasher if I recall correctly, so I guess he could have banned me then. When I got banned for my Tommy comment - I was like....really? Again some other people were banned for reasons that couldn't be argued. This was not one of them. There are no hard feelings though. I don't have an issue with Julian. It was a good run and I am a legend. Yes you most certainly are a legend and it's a shame you're no longer on the FAQ. At one point I recall there were claims made on the FAQ as to your appearance. In response to those claims and in lieu if you choose of providing your height and weight, would you care to provide us with a celebrity you'd say or others might say you most resemble? Or straight up nobody's fucking business.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 22:52:39 GMT -5
I have to say that I was surprised to get banned. Julian and I were friendly with each other in emails and in PM's. I even got a warning once when I think I called someone a ballwasher if I recall correctly, so I guess he could have banned me then. When I got banned for my Tommy comment - I was like....really? Again some other people were banned for reasons that couldn't be argued. This was not one of them. There are no hard feelings though. I don't have an issue with Julian. It was a good run and I am a legend. Yes you certainly are a legend. At one point I recall there were claims made on the FAQ as to your appearance. In response to those claims and in lieu if you choose of providing your height and weight, would you care to provide us with a celebrity you'd say or others might say you most resemble? My wife thinks I look like Andy Garcia. When I was much younger, I got Tom Cruise and Jonathan Knight from New Kids.
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Post by Joma on Nov 14, 2023 22:57:58 GMT -5
What do you think went wrong during your last Tour of the FAQ? I have to say that I was surprised to get banned. Julian and I were friendly with each other in emails and in PM's. I even got a warning once when I think I called someone a ballwasher if I recall correctly, so I guess he could have banned me then. When I got banned for my Tommy comment - I was like....really? Again some other people were banned for reasons that couldn't be argued. This was not one of them. There are no hard feelings though. I don't have an issue with Julian. It was a good run and I am a legend. You asked someone how Tommy's ass smelled that morning... Debatable if even that was worth a warning. My question: what is the inspiration behind the name 'The Freewheeler' ?
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Post by kissoff on Nov 14, 2023 23:02:07 GMT -5
Yes you certainly are a legend. At one point I recall there were claims made on the FAQ as to your appearance. In response to those claims and in lieu if you choose of providing your height and weight, would you care to provide us with a celebrity you'd say or others might say you most resemble? My wife thinks I look like Andy Garcia. When I was much younger, I got Tom Cruise and Jonathan Knight from New Kids. NICE👍sounds like you've got the looks to match your personality. Now please share how the username Hey Man came about.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 23:08:10 GMT -5
I have to say that I was surprised to get banned. Julian and I were friendly with each other in emails and in PM's. I even got a warning once when I think I called someone a ballwasher if I recall correctly, so I guess he could have banned me then. When I got banned for my Tommy comment - I was like....really? Again some other people were banned for reasons that couldn't be argued. This was not one of them. There are no hard feelings though. I don't have an issue with Julian. It was a good run and I am a legend. You asked someone how Tommy's ass smelled that morning... Debatable if even that was worth a warning. My question: what is the inspiration behind the name 'The Freewheeler' ? Oh that's right - how did Tommy's ass smell this morning? That is the warning I got. I had some albums with that were similar and I always liked the way Freewheeler rolled off the tongue. Seemed to be a good name for a forum when people were complaining about the FAQ with getting banned and having rules.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 23:20:37 GMT -5
My wife thinks I look like Andy Garcia. When I was much younger, I got Tom Cruise and Jonathan Knight from New Kids. NICE👍sounds like you've got the looks to match your personality. Now please share how the username Hey Man came about. Well I don't know about that, but you asked what celebrities have been mentioned and that's what I have been told. To this day and ever since I was a teenager - I would always say hey man, how are you doing? Hey man, what's going on, etc. I may have even said some form of hey man when Joma and I talked on the phone and he spoke to my wife. If you recall Joma - let me know. It was further inspired by this Mr. Big album and Hey Man was born. It had NOTHING to do with He-Man like that dipshit Lord Thurisaz claimed. He-Man turned into Hey Man.
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Post by Joma on Nov 14, 2023 23:48:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I think you did say that...
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 14, 2023 23:50:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I think you did say that... Hey man, thanks!
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Post by kissoff on Nov 14, 2023 23:51:20 GMT -5
You asked someone how Tommy's ass smelled that morning... Debatable if even that was worth a warning. My question: what is the inspiration behind the name 'The Freewheeler' ? 🤣Didn't know he'd said it again. I assumed he'd leave that out of his goto arsenal moving forward🤣
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Post by Mr. Blackwell on Nov 15, 2023 3:57:28 GMT -5
Of all your adventures at forums, what do you consider your crowning moment?
Offhand, I'll go with Saint's apartment thread. I don't recall ever laughing so hard at something online, including KissOriginals putting a bag over his head and destroying his Kiss albums on YouTube. For those that missed it, I can try to find the link or screenshot. Essentially Saint was lamenting a older, female landlord and deplorable living conditions. And it was suggested the answer to his dilemma was banging her.
I also remember way back when, after one of your first bannings. I did a spoof on Mark Antony's famous speech, "I come to bury Hey Man, not to praise him." But it went over everyone's head, and they thought I was serious. Last Shakespeare reference I ever used at kissfaq.
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Post by kissoff on Nov 15, 2023 4:27:43 GMT -5
Of all your adventures at forums, what do you consider your crowning moment? Offhand, I'll go with Saint's apartment thread. I don't recall ever laughing so hard at something online, including KissOriginals putting a bag over his head and destroying his Kiss albums on YouTube. For those that missed it, I can try to find the link or screenshot. Essentially Saint was lamenting a older, female landlord and deplorable living conditions. And it was suggested the answer to his dilemma was banging her. I also remember way back when, after one of your first bannings. I did a spoof on Mark Antony's famous speech, "I come to bury Hey Man, not to praise him." But it went over everyone's head, and they thought I was serious. Last Shakespeare reference I ever used at kissfaq. Were you banned at the FAQ Blackwell, and if so when/what happened there? And yes, link or screenshot of that destruction would be 👍
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 15, 2023 12:29:38 GMT -5
Of all your adventures at forums, what do you consider your crowning moment? Offhand, I'll go with Saint's apartment thread. I don't recall ever laughing so hard at something online, including KissOriginals putting a bag over his head and destroying his Kiss albums on YouTube. For those that missed it, I can try to find the link or screenshot. Essentially Saint was lamenting a older, female landlord and deplorable living conditions. And it was suggested the answer to his dilemma was banging her. I also remember way back when, after one of your first bannings. I did a spoof on Mark Antony's famous speech, "I come to bury Hey Man, not to praise him." But it went over everyone's head, and they thought I was serious. Last Shakespeare reference I ever used at kissfaq. That Saint apartment thread was great. He is so awkward that it just made it all the more funny. There are so many great moments. Even our debates on the FAQ and starting this place - sure we had a falling out, but we became friends again and I am happy about that. Ya, lots of things go over the heads of KISS fans. Even what should be obvious sarcasm and over the top comments I make on purpose are taken seriously. What can you do? I think one of the most funny things that a lot of people also loved was my posting with one user name one second and then finishing my point with a new user name a few moments later after I had been banned. Julian would actually let me stay on occasion. I had a great run ultimately, but all good things come to an end at some point. KISS is ending. Forums have mostly died and we are all getting older.
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Post by Mr. Blackwell on Nov 15, 2023 13:52:40 GMT -5
Of all your adventures at forums, what do you consider your crowning moment? Offhand, I'll go with Saint's apartment thread. I don't recall ever laughing so hard at something online, including KissOriginals putting a bag over his head and destroying his Kiss albums on YouTube. For those that missed it, I can try to find the link or screenshot. Essentially Saint was lamenting a older, female landlord and deplorable living conditions. And it was suggested the answer to his dilemma was banging her. I also remember way back when, after one of your first bannings. I did a spoof on Mark Antony's famous speech, "I come to bury Hey Man, not to praise him." But it went over everyone's head, and they thought I was serious. Last Shakespeare reference I ever used at kissfaq. Were you banned at the FAQ Blackwell, and if so when/what happened there? And yes, link or screenshot of that destruction would be 👍 I'm not having luck finding the apartment thread through search, but am working on it! I was never banned, having never received so much as a warning. I was going through difficult times personally late 2000's into 2010's, and found solace in the online community. Kissfaq had an amazing cast of characters, and I posted a lot. As the years progressed and I worked through my issues, I posted less. Simultaneously, the cast of characters gradually disappeared. My musical tastes evolved, and though not a popular opinion at these sites, I believe rock has run its course; it's redundant at this point. So I basically just disappeared. Hey Man invited me back a few months ago, and I considered it. But having been away so long, I felt like a complete outsider. I didn't recognize anyone and the threads were way out in left field, to my outside view. But when I finished my EP, I did want to share my rock-flavored song, as I had in the past. Just bad timing on my part, but I reached out to Hey Man saying I was thinking of posting it at Kissfaq, but it was right when Julien pulled the plug. I never had any issues with Julien, and can post freely. I just don't know anyone left, no one there knows me, and my views would be way against the grain.
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Post by MikeyB on Nov 15, 2023 15:29:50 GMT -5
What do you do to pay the rent/mortgage, bills, etc?
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 15, 2023 16:15:50 GMT -5
What do you do to pay the rent/mortgage, bills, etc? Apparently I have a massive trust fund or so said thefinalword on the FAQ - who was a member here at one point. I work in the entertainment industry on the business side of things for various companies. Sort of like a freelance thing. So I am often on the computer - hence why I can post on forums a lot, because I work out of my home. I make my own hours more or less and don't have a boss looking over me like a 9 to 5 job. So I can do my work and talk about Tommy Thayer at the same time. I worked in the film industry prior, but that just ended up being a bitter experience that will bother me for the rest of my life to be perfectly honest. I am hoping to get out of the film/entertainment business altogether as there are other things I want to do.
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Post by MikeyB on Nov 15, 2023 16:22:48 GMT -5
Nice...and congrats on obviously finding your calling.
I was never that fortunate, and at 56, I just feel like I'm biding my time.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 15, 2023 16:58:11 GMT -5
Nice...and congrats on obviously finding your calling. I was never that fortunate, and at 56, I just feel like I'm biding my time. It wasn't so much a calling - but just something I was interested in. I was diagnosed with ADD since I was a child, so it is very difficult for me to do anything or any job, unless I was interested in it or passionate about it. Just working some random 9 to 5 job to pay the bills wouldn't work. Initially I wanted to get into music production and actually went to school for it, but I dropped out because I realized just how more far advanced the other students were than I was. I felt I was in over my head. They were managing local bands, playing in bands themselves, etc. I knew nothing compared to them, even though I knew far more than say the average music fan. I did meet some Canadian producers though and I have kept in touch with a couple of them over the years when I moved over into the film industry, so that was one very positive aspect. The one fortunate aspect is that I had a very supportive family and they would get behind me with anything I wanted to do. If you could do any job or career - what would you want to do?
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Post by kissoff on Nov 16, 2023 4:11:18 GMT -5
What do you do to pay the rent/mortgage, bills, etc? Apparently I have a massive trust fund or so said thefinalword on the FAQ - who was a member here at one point. I work in the entertainment industry on the business side of things for various companies. Sort of like a freelance thing. So I am often on the computer - hence why I can post on forums a lot, because I work out of my home. I make my own hours more or less and don't have a boss looking over me like a 9 to 5 job. So I can do my work and talk about Tommy Thayer at the same time. I worked in the film industry prior, but that just ended up being a bitter experience that will bother me for the rest of my life to be perfectly honest. I am hoping to get out of the film/entertainment business altogether as there are other things I want to do. Where does this shit like Final Word was saying even originate from. Same with Ascot always basically saying Liar liar pants on Fire. Totally bizarre.
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Post by MikeyB on Nov 16, 2023 12:03:01 GMT -5
If you could do any job or career - what would you want to do? That's a tough question for me. Between my mental health struggles and issues with self-esteem, any aspirations seem to become diminished. I love animals and music, and when I'm at my best, I enjoy connecting with people on a meaningful level. Anyway...I appreciate you asking, but this is your "20 questions" thread, my friend. Another question for you...what is your favorite part of Canada that you've ever visited?
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 16, 2023 12:14:24 GMT -5
Apparently I have a massive trust fund or so said thefinalword on the FAQ - who was a member here at one point. I work in the entertainment industry on the business side of things for various companies. Sort of like a freelance thing. So I am often on the computer - hence why I can post on forums a lot, because I work out of my home. I make my own hours more or less and don't have a boss looking over me like a 9 to 5 job. So I can do my work and talk about Tommy Thayer at the same time. I worked in the film industry prior, but that just ended up being a bitter experience that will bother me for the rest of my life to be perfectly honest. I am hoping to get out of the film/entertainment business altogether as there are other things I want to do. Where does this shit like Final Word was saying even originate from. Same with Ascot always basically saying Liar liar pants on Fire. Totally bizarre. When you hate someone - as they did me, they come up with their own theories and believe what they want to believe especially when they get together to talk shit or comment on "what they heard" about me that has very little basis in reality. It's almost like that game broken telephone. Literally 95%+ of what finalword said about me after I got banned was complete bullshit as were comments made by others of "what they heard". I especially loved finalword's comment that I don't have a wife, but that it was my sister that I once posted a photo of. I don't have a sister. Joma talked to my wife after that on the phone. Steve here knows that I have a wife as do people on the Nomads forum lurking here, because a situation happened involving my wife which ultimately ended this forum the last go around when it was active. Interestingly enough, I extended an olive branch to Ascot and we made peace with each other in PM as Joma knew about too. We were going to talk more as we actually had a good back and forth, but then he said he had things going on and hasn't posted on the FAQ since. I hope he is well.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 16, 2023 12:32:13 GMT -5
If you could do any job or career - what would you want to do? That's a tough question for me. Between my mental health struggles and issues with self-esteem, any aspirations seem to become diminished. I love animals and music, and when I'm at my best, I enjoy connecting with people on a meaningful level. Anyway...I appreciate you asking, but this is your "20 questions" thread, my friend. Another question for you...what is your favorite part of Canada that you've ever visited? I am curious about you and others here and want to ask questions as people ask me questions, so while this thread may have started as a question thread for me, I think it would be fun and interesting if I also ask questions back. Do you have a dog or cat, etc? I would say British Columbia/Vancouver and where I live are my favorite parts of Canada. To be honest, there are many beautiful parts of Canada, but I am not really a site seeing/enjoy nature/go camping kind of person. If I go on vacation or visit somewhere - I am more interested in checking out the culture, restaurants, shopping, etc over spending days on a beach or enjoying mother nature. It is also why I will never go on a cruise, because I want to go do my own thing. Not be held hostage with others on a boat with some moments of being able to look around off the ship.
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Post by MikeyB on Nov 16, 2023 14:43:48 GMT -5
We have a lot in common, my friend. I appreciate and relate to everything you shared.
I have a 3-year-old cat.
My other cat passed away last April at the age of 17.
I also had a little dog, but she passed almost 5 years ago, at the age of 14.
Any pets in the GC/HM household?
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 16, 2023 15:27:19 GMT -5
We have a lot in common, my friend. I appreciate and relate to everything you shared. I have a 3-year-old cat. My other cat passed away last April at the age of 17. I also had a little dog, but she passed almost 5 years ago, at the age of 14. Any pets in the GC/HM household? I am sorry to hear about you cat and dog - what were their names as well as the 3 year old cat? Say hi to Loki.
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Post by kissoff on Nov 16, 2023 22:10:02 GMT -5
Where does this shit like Final Word was saying even originate from. Same with Ascot always basically saying Liar liar pants on Fire. Totally bizarre. When you hate someone - as they did me, they come up with their own theories and believe what they want to believe especially when they get together to talk shit or comment on "what they heard" about me that has very little basis in reality. It's almost like that game broken telephone. Literally 95%+ of what finalword said about me after I got banned was complete bullshit as were comments made by others of "what they heard". I especially loved finalword's comment that I don't have a wife, but that it was my sister that I once posted a photo of. I don't have a sister. Joma talked to my wife after that on the phone. Steve here knows that I have a wife as do people on the Nomads forum lurking here, because a situation happened involving my wife which ultimately ended this forum the last go around when it was active. Interestingly enough, I extended an olive branch to Ascot and we made peace with each other in PM as Joma knew about too. We were going to talk more as we actually had a good back and forth, but then he said he had things going on and hasn't posted on the FAQ since. I hope he is well. Yes it's all very weird. Hope he's well too but who knows soon you might even be blamed for Ascot's disappearance until they discover a body. All kidding aside take us through the process that led to your last 'so let's Shock the people' FAQ return such as did Julian lay out any ground rules. Describe the dialogue you two had prior as best you're able to.
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Post by MikeyB on Nov 17, 2023 11:21:51 GMT -5
My dog was a Shih-Tzu named Autumn and my cat was named Cocoa.
The 3-year-old cat I have now is named Callie.
Your Loki is adorable...when I'm in a better space in my life, I intend to rescue a dog.
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Post by Hey Man on Nov 17, 2023 16:13:05 GMT -5
My dog was a Shih-Tzu named Autumn and my cat was named Cocoa. The 3-year-old cat I have now is named Callie. Your Loki is adorable...when I'm in a better space in my life, I intend to rescue a dog. Cool. Thanks about Loki - he was a rescue dog from California brought to Canada.
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