Comments on: Temporary fiddler-related setback

by: Meandering Michael

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:21:49 +0000

This year is the 30th Anniversary of the Dawson City Music Festival. There should be a good turnout and, with your new strategy, SLY could make this a festival to be remembered for decades to come…

by: SLY Editorial Board

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:17:31 +0000

Our Taiwanese reading comprehension leaves a little to be desired, but we’re pretty sure the last letter from Mr. Lien’s lawyer made reference to some kind of restraining order. So, sadly, we don’t think your idea is a viable option at this time. Of course, Smells Like Yukon always holds out hope of a rapprochement, followed by an invitation for Jesse and Mark to open for Mr. Lien in one of his Asian concerts, preferably in a city whose name ends in “dong.”

Your kind suggestion has raised another possibility, however. So, Ashley MacIsaac isn’nt going to come North and create a market for our Urine Ponchos. But maybe we could convince a popular homegrown act to incorporate a little waterworks into its stage show. If we could accomplish this, we might actually double the order and increase the SRP, depending on the act, naturally.

by: Meandering Michael

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:38:31 +0000

Again, although the idea has appeal, you still need a larger target market - which means that buying matching berets would be like throwing good money after bad.

The ensemble WOULD look great with matching rubber boots, though.

Maybe it’s time to have a chat with Matthew Lien about some spokesperson/modeling opportunities. The Taiwanese market is huge…

by: SLY Editorial Board

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:25:06 +0000

Thanks for the offer, Michael. Do you work cheap? Will you accept payment in fridge magnets? Do you have references? We know your work through the caption contests, but really… the fact that you even participate could be considered a mark against you. Not by us, of course.

Before we agree to work with you, maybe we could weasel some free advice on a trial basis.

Our latest idea to dump the 2,000 Smells Like Yukon Urine Ponchos, originally intended as Ashley MacIsaac protective wear, is to make a slight alteration and market them as “Cape Bretons” to discerning Yukon artsy types who’d like to show up at the next Nakai or Guild opening night in something a little more stylish and flamboyant than Carharts.

So, our question is: If we were to take this approach, would you recommend ordering 2,000 matching berets and trying to sell them as an ensemble? And what else might we include in the package?

Thanks in advance.

by: Meandering Michael

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:45:14 +0000

It’s amazing to think that Mr. MacIsaac’s Penile Interpersonal Spray System (P.I.S.S.) is so powerful that it could soak 2000 screaming fans.

Regrettably, it would appear that the market demand for your product was overestimated. Might I suggest that you enlist the assistance of a business advisor for your next foray into the world of business? I happen to know a good one.

In the meantime, you’re all creative chaps and I’m sure that a good idea will leak into your brains in no time; you’ll find some way to turn your “major bath” into a “golden shower” of profitability.