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Flying Squid@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Fyre Fest II Is Happening, Convicted Fraudster Billy McFarland Says

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Fyre Fest II Is Happening, Convicted Fraudster Billy McFarland Says

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Flying Squid@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 year ago
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He also claims he's already sold some tickets.
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    Can we really call anyone who goes to fyre fest 2 a vitcim? fool me once…

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      Jesus christ, not even renaming it.

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        Why rename it when you have that name recognition? I mean after getting your name known in households across the US, it would be stupid to rename your business…

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    How this guy is allowed to run anything like this again, let alone the same exact scam is beyond me. Wtf.

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    Let’s be real. A ton of people will pay to go even if it’s another absolute shit show, or especially if it’s another shit show, just for the media attention. I genuinely hope it’s an absolute flop, but I feel like influencers will flock

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      If he’s ripping off rich people and obnoxious social media influencers, I’ll help print flyers or something

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    You get meat with the cheese sandwich this time.

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      Technically you get to meet with the cheese sandwich. They could only afford one cheese sandwich and you meet with it over zoom to make sure you don’t eat it

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      Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

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    Anyone that’s buys a ticket for this should not be allowed to vote.

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    its basically what Burning Man has evolved into. An anti-resort torture vacation for the ultra wealthy.

    whats after that? perhaps active war zones.

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    Guess I know what documentary I’ll be watching in four years

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    It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for 'em.

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    Dashcon 2 is also happening, and will at least have a ball pit.

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      I’d prefer Fluttercon, but I’ll take it.

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    Yo, get Ja on the phone.

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    I want receipts and video footage before I believe this.

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      I mean, they had (staged) footage and (fraudulent) receipts the first time.

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        Right. I totally forgot about that. Well maybe I want to hear it from the artist being invited to perform.

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    I don’t want the negativity that I bring to kill something before it’s ready

    Too late buddy

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    At least internet historian will have material for new video.

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    Hmm this headline doesn’t remind me of anything in US politics…

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