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Sten Freak posted:Aww, his wife's comment. I am so, so happy for the both of them. It gives me such a warm, fuzzy feeling to know that her love and faith in her husband has been rewarded. And coming from a tiny, poor town with only a Subway and a Sonic, I'm sure he'll be able to do good business. People get tired of eating at the same two places. I hope he gets in touch with the local chamber of commerce; he should be able to do good business with providing food for fundraisers, local school events, the rare family reunion or civic event, etc. I bet his family is so proud of him today. 
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This really has made my day. I can't stop grinning at the idea of some guy in the middle of nowhere smiling at his hotdog stand in front of a big GET OUT frog.
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SoundMonkey posted:I'm not ripping on the guy for being religious, but honestly the thought of him lying in bed at night saying "Thank you, Lord, for the generous help of Team Frogout" kinda cracks me up. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
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Deteriorata posted:The Lard works in mysterious ways. Edited for honesty.
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Gendo posted:The less said the better I think. Just let it be a fun mystery. If he gets really curious it's not like it's hard to work out, SA has already been mentioned several times in the comments I think. I'm guessing he probably just doesn't care who these mysterious benefactors are. Also I wasn't even keeping track but Team Frogout has, combined, quite clearly blown past the $500 reward tier, so I guess we're gettin' a frog on the dog shack.
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SoundMonkey posted:If he gets really curious it's not like it's hard to work out, SA has already been mentioned several times in the comments I think. I'm guessing he probably just doesn't care who these mysterious benefactors are. I am pretty sure Team FrogOut has passed the $6000 line for this guy...
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I hope news of this spreads. It would be awesome if people other than goons made a little pilgrimage to his dog shack. People do it for assholes like Guy Fieri, they... Ugh, crap, I just realized this is just the kind of place he'd feature, but I don't want him defacing the stand with his stupid brand.
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Kickstarter posted:
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In response to someone mentioning he might get to 10 grand.Wayne posted:thanks phlegmish and Jonathon for ur support.. i think this could go that far Jonathon... what did pharaoh say to Moses in the Bible? not verbatum he said gimme one more nite with them frogs...lol I don't think I've ever laughed this hard at a bible joke.
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Anoia posted:I hope news of this spreads. It would be awesome if people other than goons made a little pilgrimage to his dog shack. People do it for assholes like Guy Fieri, they... Ugh, crap, I just realized this is just the kind of place he'd feature, but I don't want him defacing the stand with his stupid brand. If you scroll down on Wayne's facebook he posts a funny video of Guy Fieri and talks about how you gotta love the guy. Honestly I know Guy Fieri gets poo poo (and most of it, rightfully so) but if he visited Doobie's Dogs it would be nothing but great for business.
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Kid Gloves posted:If you scroll down on Wayne's facebook he posts a funny video of Guy Fieri and talks about how you gotta love the guy. Probably the best part is how upbeat and positive this guy is, living in Nowhere, Alabama with probably not much money and bills to pay and (according to him) already several failed attempts to raise funds for the dog shack.
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Kid Gloves posted:If you scroll down on Wayne's facebook he posts a funny video of Guy Fieri and talks about how you gotta love the guy. Good point. Quick, someone contact Fieri and ask if he remembers us from the Smashmouth egg thing. Tell him we'll be nice.
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Kid Gloves posted:If you scroll down on Wayne's facebook he posts a funny video of Guy Fieri and talks about how you gotta love the guy. I'm going to talk to her about this later today and maybe when it gets up and running it might be the kind of story he'd like to tell. Can't promise anything but it's worth a shot.
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Anoia posted:People do it for assholes like Guy Fieri, they... Smash mouth, eat the dogs.
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Gendo posted:Yep. My friend runs a PR firm for small restaurants and boutique food producers and is actually friends with Guy Fieri. Just don't mention the eggs
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Darth123123 posted:http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/657642328/doobies-dog-house/#chart-daily This Kicktraq graph is hilarious how it's completely flat until Monday and then suddenly skyrockets on Tuesday 
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On the subject of not claiming too many free hotdogs, how about we suggest all the free hotdogs from Team Frogout (locals that may actually visit excluded) instead get rolled into something like "First five dogs (total, not per person) during lunch on Fridays are half off" until they are all 'worked off' as it were. Basically have a Goon-funded lunch sale for a little while to try and increase patronage.
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I donated $25 earlier today and don't regret it. It's super heart warming to help fulfill a man's dream  We should also get him to paint  on the side of his place, though maybe not with the eyebrows and teeth.
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Novo posted:At first I was worried he wouldn't get funded, now I'm worried that he only asked for half as much as he'll really need. You know, what the hell, I'm in.
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SoundMonkey posted:If he gets really curious it's not like it's hard to work out, SA has already been mentioned several times in the comments I think. I'm guessing he probably just doesn't care who these mysterious benefactors are. This thread moved me, so I chipped in. Are you sharing any posts with him?
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Machai posted:On the subject of not claiming too many free hotdogs, how about we suggest all the free hotdogs from Team Frogout (locals that may actually visit excluded) instead get rolled into something like "First five dogs (total, not per person) during lunch on Fridays are half off" until they are all 'worked off' as it were. Basically have a Goon-funded lunch sale for a little while to try and increase patronage. I suggested to him splitting the unclaimed dogs between charity and as a 2-for-1 promotion on opening day. That's a good idea too though. Brain Curry posted:This thread moved me, so I chipped in. Are you sharing any posts with him? I'm sharing ideas/suggestions/offers of help, not specific posts, although I do know that early on someone sent him Noni's giant post.
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Machai posted:On the subject of not claiming too many free hotdogs, how about we suggest all the free hotdogs from Team Frogout (locals that may actually visit excluded) instead get rolled into something like "First five dogs (total, not per person) during lunch on Fridays are half off" until they are all 'worked off' as it were. Basically have a Goon-funded lunch sale for a little while to try and increase patronage. This is a spectacular idea. Or, something like this. The premise is sound is what I'm saying.
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Machai posted:On the subject of not claiming too many free hotdogs, how about we suggest all the free hotdogs from Team Frogout (locals that may actually visit excluded) instead get rolled into something like "First five dogs (total, not per person) during lunch on Fridays are half off" until they are all 'worked off' as it were. Basically have a Goon-funded lunch sale for a little while to try and increase patronage. That's a really good idea. I was just of the mind to suggest everyone hit "no reward", but asking him to have "Half-off Frog Dog Fridays" would be great.
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He seems like a smart businessman, so I don't see why you guys are worrying that he's going to bankrupt himself giving dogs to the homeless or whatever. He'll do what he can handle, I'm sure. And few enough goons will actually claim their dogs to cost him money, I imagine. So don't worry about it.
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Chipped in  . After all this talk of hotdogs I had to go out and get a chili dog for lunch in honor of Wayne. Most satisfying meal I've had in awhile.
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Trollologist posted:Should we tell him that the whole reason Team frogout exists is just for him? I will double my pledge if he breaks $10,000. I also pledge to become a bitter old man if I helped kickstart a transnational hot dog franchise and never see a penny ROI.
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Mathematics posted:He seems like a smart businessman, so I don't see why you guys are worrying that he's going to bankrupt himself giving dogs to the homeless or whatever. Yeah but he's also really really thankful and if everyone said give them to the homeless "I wouldn't be here without them" is a pretty powerful line of rasoning. Also he seems genuinely good and altruistic enough that I wouldn't be shocked if he did (I'd be super sad though). Also in for $25 as soon as I get home from school tonight.
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Also I'm in Georgia but I have buddies in school in Tuscaloosa. Anyone in that area know how far it is from Tuscaloosa, because I am absolutely making it there eventually one way or another.
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Sep 26, 2013 20:54
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Stop wanking on about gang tags. We wiped grease off our fingers and grabbed our credit cars to help a guy out. That we helped him should be reward enough. How loving pathetic do you need to be to require some base validation for actually being decent human beings?
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Sep 26, 2013 20:55
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About this pathetic.
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I'm on the wrong continent to get any of the hotdogs, but I'm in for a fiver anyway. Go hotdogs!
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Sound monkey. I know you're talking to the guy. Does he plan on investing in a fryer? If so, ask him about frying dogs. we had a place in portland that did it but they closed because everyone here is a hipster vegan rear end in a top hat. frydogs are the greatest thing.
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My fingers are still grease stained I dunno about you guys.
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Reading through this thread reminded me of this nice hot dog cart by my first temp job. Sausages, tuna fish sandwiches or chili dogs practically every day that summer... Yeah alright, I'm in for $25.
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SoundMonkey posted:I'm not ripping on the guy for being religious, but honestly the thought of him lying in bed at night saying "Thank you, Lord, for the generous help of Team Frogout" kinda cracks me up. I've been to church in Alabama. There's a strong chance that Team Frogout will get a shout-out in an actual house of worship. And I'm also in for doubling my pledge if he breaks 10k. I told the story to my wife this morning and she nearly cried so I'm sure I can get her to work it into our budget.
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Syndic Thrass posted:Also I'm in Georgia but I have buddies in school in Tuscaloosa. Anyone in that area know how far it is from Tuscaloosa, because I am absolutely making it there eventually one way or another. About 40 minutes, give or take. I'll also double my pledge at $10k. Possibly before.
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Novo posted:At first I was worried he wouldn't get funded, now I'm worried that he only asked for half as much as he'll really need. Going frog wild up in here.
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I only put in 10, but i'll definitely kick in 20 if he hits 10k
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I'll double my pledge if we hit $10000. Why not!?
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Syndic Thrass posted:Also I'm in Georgia but I have buddies in school in Tuscaloosa. Anyone in that area know how far it is from Tuscaloosa, because I am absolutely making it there eventually one way or another. Well, google maps just said a 36 minute drive. also worth mentioning that there is a highway running right through the middle of town. I don't know if that is where he is, but that would be fantastic for buisiness. especially with a giant frog painted on the side of the building! fake e: looks like he is on that highway. says so right in the kickstarter
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