been a while.
just watched ringo being a dufus on last wednesday's daily show, and that made me want to post that ringo really is quite a dufus and comment that i'm so glad he signed my pixelated RINGO! picture. how perfect.
in further news, i wrote another sharpie today. waiting to figure out the photocopying situation in my new lab so i can make record of it, send it, and post it. however, THE SHARPIE MAN IS BACK. stay tuned.
Showing posts with label Ringo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ringo. Show all posts
20 January 2010
10 February 2009
A Response to the Hon. Geneball (that's me!)
You may remember this, which I will summarize briefly here:
First, Ringo Starr had this to say.
So I sent him a Sharpie letter:
(for more Sharpie letters, see here, here, and here)
In an envelope with a microcentrifuge tube opener, a tool of the scientific trade:
Which included a blown up, badly pixelated "RINGO!" poster image which I created myself and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. This was sent out October 16, 2008.
Yesterday I got home, and in the mailbox found this:
It took me a bit to remember when the hell I'd SASEd, as I don't often apply for promotional materials. I opened it up, and this was inside:
My first ever Sharpie response!!! Please note the fine signature on my horribly pixelated, creased-to-the-point-of-removing-ink RINGO! picture. If it looks OK here, click on the image to get it full-sized(ish) and you'll see how bad the image is. Too much fun.
First, Ringo Starr had this to say.
So I sent him a Sharpie letter:
(for more Sharpie letters, see here, here, and here)In an envelope with a microcentrifuge tube opener, a tool of the scientific trade:
Which included a blown up, badly pixelated "RINGO!" poster image which I created myself and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. This was sent out October 16, 2008.Yesterday I got home, and in the mailbox found this:
It took me a bit to remember when the hell I'd SASEd, as I don't often apply for promotional materials. I opened it up, and this was inside:
My first ever Sharpie response!!! Please note the fine signature on my horribly pixelated, creased-to-the-point-of-removing-ink RINGO! picture. If it looks OK here, click on the image to get it full-sized(ish) and you'll see how bad the image is. Too much fun.
16 October 2008
Ringo Sharpie
A disaster is upon us. Ringo, The Ugly Beatle Who Now Takes Himself Exceedingly Seriously (see this for his craptastic homage to his hometown, which he left but 'never let down,' according to whom we're not sure, but it certainly wasn't the town's fashion or beauty industry, as he's clearly let everyone down in that regard. Have you SEEN his nose??!) will no longer be taking fan mail! Well, that's one way to get yourself in the news as your new album reminds everyone how good things were when you sang only rarely...
You can see his announcement here at the top of the page if you go soon. Not sure exactly what you call his mood during the video. I do enjoy, however, that the website is excited about the video which tells the fans to go fly a kite.
So it's time to bring back the Sharpie and let Ringo know how much I admire some of the things he's done, and also take my last possible chance ever at getting his precious autograph. The following is what I wrote; sadly I was limited to one page because I didn't have any more lined notebook paper sitting around.
An envelope containing the above letter, home-made glossy-style Ringo! photo (original image here), and a blue plastic eppendorf tube opening device 'MFG by SSI', and self-addressed stamped envelope was addressed to Ringo Starr, 1541 Ocean Ave. Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90401. Letter was sent 10/16, four days prior to his announced mail cut off of 10/20.
I'm going to try to find a scanner and post the copies of everything. I can't really do the photo I sent justice in text.
Hoping for the best on the autograph!
You can see his announcement here at the top of the page if you go soon. Not sure exactly what you call his mood during the video. I do enjoy, however, that the website is excited about the video which tells the fans to go fly a kite.
So it's time to bring back the Sharpie and let Ringo know how much I admire some of the things he's done, and also take my last possible chance ever at getting his precious autograph. The following is what I wrote; sadly I was limited to one page because I didn't have any more lined notebook paper sitting around.
October 16, 2008
Dear Ringo,
I wanted to write you a quick note of appreciation before my window to do so closes. I had always intended to have a discourse with The Most Percussive Beatle EVER! and alarmingly find the time to do so becoming rapidly shorter because, alas, it seems that you and I do not travel in the same circles:
A few words of praise:*I loved your new hit song 'Liverpool 8' because it really sums up your greatness and holds wise and insightful- and cleverly rhyming- words about your humble hometown.
*Your chosen last name is the EXACT SAME! as my cousin's middle name! I don't know if this is a coincidence or intentional; I'd get back go you about that but probably won't hear back about it until after October 20, so alas we will likely be sans communique by that time. I could rent a plane to show you the answer by air banner though, just let me know when and where.
Well Ringo I hope this finds you in the best of health, and that not receiving any more requests will allow you more free time to spend what must be gobs of royalty monies.
I would greatly appreciate your imprint on the enclosed image of your famous 'Peace!' pose. In exchange I have enclosed a tube opener, a taste of my world because I am a scientist.
Peace & Love, Peace & Love,
signature
An envelope containing the above letter, home-made glossy-style Ringo! photo (original image here), and a blue plastic eppendorf tube opening device 'MFG by SSI', and self-addressed stamped envelope was addressed to Ringo Starr, 1541 Ocean Ave. Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90401. Letter was sent 10/16, four days prior to his announced mail cut off of 10/20.
I'm going to try to find a scanner and post the copies of everything. I can't really do the photo I sent justice in text.
Hoping for the best on the autograph!
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