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I'll do it for $15K

by joe golfer
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Minnesota Vikings' mascot wanted $20K per game to do his crazy act (he's been doing it over 20 years). The team said nyet.

Vikings not budging on Ragnar's demand for a 10-year, $1.6M contract - CBSSports.com
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    Was he paid previously? How much? It didn't say in the article.

    If all he does is work 8 home games a season - the max time in is probably 2 full weeks a year, isn't it?

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      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Was he paid previously? How much? It didn't say in the article.

      If all he does is work 8 home games a season - the max time in is probably 2 full weeks a year, isn't it?

      Every now and then the same lesson is taught - no one is indispensable.
      He was paid $1,500 per game. A few famous mascots make 6 figures, but most start out around $25K or so. 8 home games is not a lot of work. One that makes 6 figures has 41 home games to work.
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      • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
        Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

        He was paid $1,500 per game. A few famous mascots make 6 figures, but most start out around $25K or so. 8 home games is not a lot of work. One that makes 6 figures has 41 home games to work.
        I don't know, but don't they also have to do public appearances, etc.
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        • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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          Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

          I don't know, but don't they also have to do public appearances, etc.
          I don't know about others, but he didn't. He performed at 8 home games a year. Not very much or very hard work. Easy $1,500 if you ask me.
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          • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
            Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

            I don't know about others, but he didn't. He performed at 8 home games a year. Not very much or very hard work. Easy $1,500 if you ask me.
            Hmmm. I'm looking for a little part-time something.
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

              Hmmm. I'm looking for a little part-time something.
              I hear they're looking for a replacement for this guy. Word on the street is the current performer lacks motivation.

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              Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

              Hmmm. I'm looking for a little part-time something.
              Try looking for opportunities on the Ashley Martin website.
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              • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                I hear they're looking for a replacement for this guy. Word on the street is the current performer lacks motivation.

                Buddie the marijuana mascot draws complaints from children's advocates | cleveland.com
                That's just a terrible idea for a mascot. That's just awful. I really can't say more.


                Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

                Try looking for opportunities on the Ashley Martin website.
                Too late, I think.

                Although, if I used my true photo for my avatar, you all could see the potential.
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                • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                  Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

                  That's just a terrible idea for a mascot. That's just awful. I really can't say more.
                  So, you don't want the job?
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                  • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
                    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                    So, you don't want the job?
                    You may take it.




                    Please.
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            Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

            I don't know about others, but he didn't. He performed at 8 home games a year. Not very much or very hard work. Easy $1,500 if you ask me.
            Perfect example of Greed .
            The guy thought he was more important than he really was.
            And he way over estimated his Market value.

            There are probably 5K more guys in that Metropolitan area that look like him and could act like him and do it for $100 game.

            Its funny that he pushed the envelope so hard he is completely out of the picture now.

            Thats painful and he must be regretting it big time lol
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            • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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              Originally Posted by discrat View Post

              Perfect example of Greed .
              The guy thought he was more important than he really was.
              And he way over estimated his Market value.

              There are probably 5K more guys in that Metropolitan area that look like him and could act like him and do it for $100 game.

              Its funny that he pushed the envelope so hard he is completely out of the picture now.

              Thats painful and he must be regretting it big time lol
              That's a very poor choice on his part. That was easy money. Since they were negotiating his contract, he probably could have gotten away with a smaller, fair increase in pay ... but he was, like you said, greedy.

              The thing is that the team was getting a new stadium from another article, and he may not have been a good fit in the new stadium ... and the team administration may have been glad for an opportunity to lose him.
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            • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
              Originally Posted by discrat View Post

              Perfect example of Greed .
              The guy thought he was more important than he really was.
              And he way over estimated his Market value.
              Robert;

              As the official spokesperson (and Deity) for all men who think they are more important than they really are, and over estimate their market value...I'm insulted.
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              • Profile picture of the author Kay King
                even i'm not get this huge discount...
                even you are not the you in the avatar either
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                Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                Robert;

                As the official spokesperson (and Deity) for all men who think they are more important than they really are, and over estimate their market value...I'm insulted.
                There's definitely no Diet-y associated with you

                Apart from the Seafood Diet (See Food, Eat it)
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      The title of this thread reminds me of the last thing Riffle ever said to me, "I'll do it for 15 dollars".
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        The title of this thread reminds me of the last thing Riffle ever said to me, "I'll do it for 15 dollars".
        You were lucky, I never got the over 55's discount.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        The title of this thread reminds me of the last thing Riffle ever said to me, "I'll do it for 15 dollars".
        Context is everything considering I was responding to the last thing you said to me: "I'm growing weary of old age. I wish I could just end it all."

        (I would have done it for free, but getting gas money out of the deal is just icing on the cake.)
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          Context is everything considering I was responding to the last thing you said to me: "I'm growing weary of old age. I wish I could just end it all."

          (I would have done it for free, but getting gas money out of the deal is just icing on the cake.)

          Icing......cake.........ahhhhhhhhhh......

          No, Riffle....the last thing I said to you was, "Will you participate in a Lemon Party?"
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