Happy 4th From Sam and Jerry
By Sam Merten in Stuff and Nonsense
Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 2:14PM
Lookie who I ran into last night at the Angelika
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bruce says:
Jerry is nice enough to take a picture of you and you make a facelift joke. Not even a clever one. You, sir, are a dick.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 3:45PM
tony says:
Major problems with you, sir.
1. Most journalists do not solicit 'photo ops' with celebrities. You are a journo, right?
2. of course, if youre a journo, you know that the woman you mention -- one of the most recognizable and most charity-minded active women in Dallas -- isn't named 'Jean Jones.' It's 'Gene.' Of course, she's only been in town for 20 years.
3. Bruce nails it above; it is possible that Jerry disliked the odor coming from your armpits or thinks your beard looks ratty. But I doubt he'll post those opinions on his website.
4. The guy on the right is calling the 66-yr-old guy on the left 'disheveled'? Seriously?
5. Satire is very difficult. The fake quotes are highly confusing and not at all amusing.
6. 'Nobody else noticed Jerry'? Sam, I doubt that. More likely, nobody else was rude enough to flag the man down, hug his shoulder, ask the wife to snap a photo while 'Jean' was kept waiting, and then ran home to a keyboard to make fun of the whole non-newsworthy scene.
Sam Merten says:
My apologies for the dickery and uncoolness.
And, Tony, you’re right, misspelling Gene’s name was a major gaffe -- it’s now fixed.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 5:19PM
tony says:
good on you, son. lotsa guys woulda tried to turn this into a hit-grabbing back-and-forth controversy. Journalism Jesus will someday reward you.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 5:40PM
Bob says:
Merten, I like your reporting, but this is something a douchebag like Tim Rogers would do*.
This merits removal for your own reputation
*Only if the victim is new money.
Cal says:
Very lame, Sam. I will be the first guy to make fund of The Establishment, but this was really over the line.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 7:57PM
Chris says:
First, your wife can't even get you both centered in the pic, Second, you write a shitty joke...
(the 80's called, it said you are no longer allowed to tuck a T-SHIRT into your jeans)
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 8:21PM
Sam Merten says:
(the 80's called, it said you are no longer allowed to tuck a T-SHIRT into your jeans)
Touché.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 9:36PM
Sam Merten says:
After reconsideration, I’ve removed a joke that was in poor taste. In the holiday spirit, I respectfully ask for a mulligan.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 10:03PM
PlanoDave says:
The jokes sucked but at least you had the good judgment to pull the comments.
Replace it with a "Look who was cool enough to let me take a quick pic." and you'll break even.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 10:40PM
tony says:
actually, just have ur wife edit the photo so its a picture of jerry. and go do the same with salisbury.
'Arent u Sean S.?'
'Yes, I am! Who are you?'
I'm Sam. Can I take a photo with you and then later, behind your cooperative back, make fun of your phamous phenis photos?'
seriously, Sam, get back in ur wheelhouse. isn;t there a Dallas County Commissioners Meeting to cover or something?
Americano says:
Those who can, do. Those who can't bother those who can on a night out and then because they feel completely unworthy to be in the same picture with them, make fun of them on their blog.
Posted On: Saturday, Jul. 4 2009 @ 12:27AM
Doug in DFW says:
I passed the smelling salts around the trailer when I saw the OG post. Defending Jerry Jones from getting made fun of is what America's all about. If Jerry would just hire a bodyguard or two to save me from my drunken rampages he'd be the swellest guy ever.
Seriously, I hereby solemnly pledge to projectile vomit should someone capture me in the same frame as Jerry. Meow. Meow.
Posted On: Saturday, Jul. 4 2009 @ 9:03AM
El Rey says:
I once visited the urinals at Mi Cocina with Jerry. He was a pretty nice guy even when I joked about winning playoff games while we were washing our hands.
*I obeyed Man Rule #46 - Never have a conversation with another man while using the restroom. Jerry and I also obeyed Mom Rule #2 - Always wash your hands after doing your business.
Posted On: Saturday, Jul. 4 2009 @ 12:04PM
Mark Allen says:
*sigh* Late to the table again. I missed what everybody's goin'on about...
Posted On: Saturday, Jul. 4 2009 @ 3:31PM
Anonymous says:
Got any pictures of you and John Weasel Price?
I could roll with that.
Anonymous says:
WTF? People getting pissy because Sam made a joke about the guy who turned Americas team into Americas Most Wanted? Sorry, Jones deserves all the ridicule he gets, he destroyed the reputation of the Cowboys and fired/ran off/whatever the only coach who knew how to win. Fuck him.
Posted On: Saturday, Jul. 4 2009 @ 8:44PM
scott says:
Jerry doesn't need your pity. He hasn't done anything to harm the reputation of the Cowboys. Jerry's a character and tries his level best to help the Cowboys.
We may disagree with his means or moves but you got to say the guy is really trying. I really like the way Jerry is self-deprecating and seems to appreciate that everyone has a role to play, even if they aren't acting parts...
Jerry gets it, is making a buck off of delivering fans what they want. You can laugh at him, he's laughing with you, all the way to the Bank.
Posted On: Sunday, Jul. 5 2009 @ 9:25AM
Mert Salmon says:
Jerry thought you were Titans coach Jeff Fisher.
Posted On: Sunday, Jul. 5 2009 @ 3:22PM
Bitsy says:
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who says the wrong thing or crosses the line without meaning to.
If I had written whatever the offensive comment was, I would dwell on it and wince with regret for years.
I hope you don't, Sam.
cp says:
I missed the joke too but I just can't believe that there is this much outrage. What a bunch of jock-sniffers. Enjoy your Cowboys season tickets.
Posted On: Monday, Jul. 6 2009 @ 10:40PM
