the unusual suspects

I would have figured some inept part-time bear-run vendor….

Not the Valhalla of Bear Bars.

When developing JJ’s brand – the Lone Star Saloon was one of the places I used as a reference to support my argument that a homo-bar can indeed benefit from a tight identity and tie-in merchandise. I.E. – Make the bar something “more” that it truly is.. (A dark smokey place to drink)… Make it an “experience” / or “destination” through deft ID crafting and and rock-solid consistent marketing targeted at a very specific demographic.

so… I’m overwhelmed with conflicting feelings… One side says:

“you slack motherfuckers – you’ve got a fabulous thing going (or at least you project the idea that you’ve got a fabulous ting going) – why screw it up with a sloppy judgment like this? Whoever is managing your image should get a serious smack or a dismissal”…

and…

“I’m so evilly tickled and flattered I think I peed myself.”

Attention my beloved San Fran non-readers:
If one of you could swing by The Lone Star and peek in their store to confirm they are selling the shirt, could you get back with me?

Aswas nice enough to comfort and remind that it’s ultimately my client’s problem – I’ll let him make the call. Actually he and another employee used to work for the Lone Star ages ago so they still have contacts there and all this will just result in a friendly phone call.. (and hopefully a serious ass chewing from Lone Star managment to the hack who lifted the art).

Now who said The Internet isn’t a powerful communications tool.

*Who said I was blogging?!