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Wow....listen to this homeless guy.... (2 Viewers)
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Jewell
Footballguy
And that guy sounds exceptionally intelligent for a homeless guy. Hopefully this internet recognition can help him land on his feet.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
I look forward to him being on David Letterman reading a Top 10 list
Mr. PadresLakers
Footballguy
Again - intelligence and homelessness aren't exclusive. A great many of the homeless folks are pretty average type folks that are in a tough spot and don't have the support / $$$ around them that most of us do. Yes, in most cases, the bad spot is the result of their own actions - usually addiction / alcohol / drug related.
And that guy sounds exceptionally intelligent for a homeless guy. Hopefully this internet recognition can help him land on his feet.
But I'm not surprised at all to see intelligent people in that position.
J
bigbottom
Footballguy
Again, good point. But don't forget that mental illness is as much or more of a factor in homelessness than is addiction. And like addiction, mental illness does not discriminate based on intelligence.Again - intelligence and homelessness aren't exclusive. A great many of the homeless folks are pretty average type folks that are in a tough spot and don't have the support / $$$ around them that most of us do. Yes, in most cases, the bad spot is the result of their own actions - usually addiction / alcohol / drug related.
But I'm not surprised at all to see intelligent people in that position.
J
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Between this and the girl singing Home with her dad, 2011 is shaping up as the feel-good year for the Internet.
I love this story. Hope it works out well for this guy long-term.
I love this story. Hope it works out well for this guy long-term.
Jewell
Footballguy
Yep, I agree with you guys. If anything, I find that some forms of mental illness are more common among more intelligent people.I just thought that level of instrospection coming from that particular guy was surpising. But as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by it's cover and that guy rocks!bigbottom said:Again, good point. But don't forget that mental illness is as much or more of a factor in homelessness than is addiction. And like addiction, mental illness does not discriminate based on intelligence.Joe Bryant said:Again - intelligence and homelessness aren't exclusive. A great many of the homeless folks are pretty average type folks that are in a tough spot and don't have the support / $$$ around them that most of us do. Yes, in most cases, the bad spot is the result of their own actions - usually addiction / alcohol / drug related.Jewell said:And that guy sounds exceptionally intelligent for a homeless guy. Hopefully this internet recognition can help him land on his feet.
But I'm not surprised at all to see intelligent people in that position.
J
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
really quick...
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
Great story! I'm just hoping we don't find out that this is a small-market radio personality that is pulling a prank.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
Wow, starting at part 5, this goes toMr. PadresLakers said:
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Oh, I agree. I wasn't trying to be dismissive at all when I said that I hope he makes the most of his opportunity. Drug and alcohol addiction are terrible things and hopefully this opportunity helps him to remain sober and back on his feet. Although radio can certainly be an industry that doesn't exactly encourage sobriety. But it sounds like he may be offered some opportunities that make it easier.Dealing with addiction is extremely difficult for both the addicted and those around them. Trying to figure out the line between support and enabling is incredibly difficult, especially when you get used to the constant lying about anything and everything. But like you said, without a support network it's exponentially tougher to get sober.Joe Bryant said:
Harry Manback
Footballguy
Awesome.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Exactly. My little sister was one of the most intelligent, creative, athletic people I have ever met. She had full ride scholarship offers for both academics & athletics to almost every school in the nation.She has been homeless for almost 9 years now thanks to mental illness. It's an awful feeling not being able to help her.bigbottom said:Again, good point. But don't forget that mental illness is as much or more of a factor in homelessness than is addiction. And like addiction, mental illness does not discriminate based on intelligence.Joe Bryant said:Again - intelligence and homelessness aren't exclusive. A great many of the homeless folks are pretty average type folks that are in a tough spot and don't have the support / $$$ around them that most of us do. Yes, in most cases, the bad spot is the result of their own actions - usually addiction / alcohol / drug related.Jewell said:And that guy sounds exceptionally intelligent for a homeless guy. Hopefully this internet recognition can help him land on his feet.
But I'm not surprised at all to see intelligent people in that position.
J
BigJohn
Footballguy
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
Shaft41
Footballguy
Probably won't take the Cavs offer though, until he listens to what the Heat have to say. He might be taking his talents to South Beach.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Probably won't take the Cavs offer though, until he listens to what the Heat have to say. He might be taking his talents to South Beach.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Will we get an ESPN special as well? That would be sweet. [/powderinair]Probably won't take the Cavs offer though, until he listens to what the Heat have to say. He might be taking his talents to South Beach.
cstu
Footballguy
I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to themusic. He got an offer to host one show in NY, some other commercial deal for $10k and one offer that we all would love, an all expenses paid trip to Hilo, Hawaii to do a commercial. Not too shabby. Nice little turnaround for the guy.
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bigbottom
Footballguy
Are you sure?I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to the
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Peter Lemonjello
Footballguy
He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo.
SimonMoon
Footballguy
Dude.Take a nap, and get out on the other side of the bed.I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to themusic. He got an offer to host one show in NY, some other commercial deal for $10k and one offer that we all would love, an all expenses paid trip to Hilo, Hawaii to do a commercial. Not too shabby. Nice little turnaround for the guy.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Here's hoping a few years from now he manages to not only have his life in order but becomes an inspiration for smooth voiced homeless people everywhere.
Sheriff66
Footballguy
Are you sure?I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to themusic. He got an offer to host one show in NY, some other commercial deal for $10k and one offer that we all would love, an all expenses paid trip to Hilo, Hawaii to do a commercial. Not too shabby. Nice little turnaround for the guy.
This story is at least a couple of thousand years old...I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to themusic. He got an offer to host one show in NY, some other commercial deal for $10k and one offer that we all would love, an all expenses paid trip to Hilo, Hawaii to do a commercial. Not too shabby. Nice little turnaround for the guy.
But you know what cstu, I can't criticize. Lots of people (myself included) can easily fall into that "older brother" role.
If I could offer a bit of advice: Resist it. The older brother in the story is not a good place to be. Be happy for the guy that winds up at the right place.
Peace.
J
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gianmarco
Footballguy
Das Boot
Footballguy
The top video at this link is an interview with his 90 (not 92!) year old mom and is well worth watching.It is sad, thought provoking, and optimistic all at the same time.
This whole whirlwind story is genuinely interesting and amazing... hopefully it all works out very well for him and puts him back on his feet.
He has been so overwhelmed with job and other offers that people are going to help him sift through them and carefully consider them before he decides.
E.g. he doesn't really need a vacation to Hawaii... he needs a job, and hopefully a career.
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flapgreen
Footballguy
I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to the
biggamer3
Footballguy
what was this Home story? I missed that
Das Boot
Footballguy
Here you go:
Unwrittenlaw
Footballguy
serious post
biggamer3
Footballguy
thanks, love that song. Was this a viral thing?Am I wrong for thinking the kid has a bad voice?
Faust
MVP
NFL Films looks for golden-voiced panhandler
Posted by Josh Katzowitz
If you haven’t seen the video of a former radio announcer turned panhandler, here it is, via the Columbus Dispatch.
The man, Ted Williams, has incredible vocal cords, and showing just how quickly viral videos work, news broke this morning that the Cleveland Cavaliers had offered him a job.
Now, NFL Films might be interested as well.
According to CNBC’s Darren Rovell, NFL Films is looking to touch base with Williams. Hopefully, it’s to put him to work so he can make real money using his voice and not to have to stand on the side of dirty freeways hoping for a little pocket change.
Posted by Josh Katzowitz
If you haven’t seen the video of a former radio announcer turned panhandler, here it is, via the Columbus Dispatch.
The man, Ted Williams, has incredible vocal cords, and showing just how quickly viral videos work, news broke this morning that the Cleveland Cavaliers had offered him a job.
Now, NFL Films might be interested as well.
According to CNBC’s Darren Rovell, NFL Films is looking to touch base with Williams. Hopefully, it’s to put him to work so he can make real money using his voice and not to have to stand on the side of dirty freeways hoping for a little pocket change.
cstu
Footballguy
The father was wrong to treat the younger son that way. Of course he should have welcomed him back but he shouldn't not have treated him like returning hero. The older brother had every right to feel disrespected by his father, but he also should have been happy to see his brother come home.This story is at least a couple of thousand years old...I love it - a guy throws his life away to drugs and alcohol and now he's got people throwing praise and money at him for "saying" he's clean now. Don't get me wrong, I wish him the best but it does annoy me that people that destroy their own lives get cheered while there's no accolades for the millions of average joes just chugging along with their lives doing the right thing.So I tuned in for a few seconds before they went to the
But you know what cstu, I can't criticize. Lots of people (myself included) can easily fall into that "older brother" role.
If I could offer a bit of advice: Resist it. The older brother in the story is not a good place to be. Be happy for the guy that winds up at the right place.
Peace.
J
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Fascinating interview with his mother.The top video at this link is an interview with his 90 (not 92!) year old mom and is well worth watching.It is sad, thought provoking, and optimistic all at the same time.
This whole whirlwind story is genuinely interesting and amazing... hopefully it all works out very well for him and puts him back on his feet.
He has been so overwhelmed with job and other offers that people are going to help him sift through them and carefully consider them before he decides.
E.g. he doesn't really need a vacation to Hawaii... he needs a job, and hopefully a career.
dennis.moore
Footballguy
What about the other voice over talents that aren't homeless that are out of work?
Thorn
Footballguy
I tend to agree. Those don't look like homeless man teeth.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Even if it's a fake (ie he's just a 'normal' voice over guy looking for a job) I think he's earned one based upon his marketing genius. But does anyone think his 90 year old mom is in on this if it's a fake? C'mon...
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dennis.moore
Footballguy
Howard Stern is an idiot, but I am kind of agreeing with him...
EasyMorningRebel
Footballguy
Dude looks like Obama
