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Harvey |
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What the heck??? Don’t tell me, you are going to put a bedroom set in the training room, so both Prior and Wood can move in right? |
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Zach |
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Someone just forwarded me your site, and I must say, the press releases on the Wrigley Field thing are absolutely hilarious. I hope you don't have to put up with too many hate e-mails from people who think you're serious. Hope all is well, and thanks again for the good laughs with your press releases. |
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Meg |
Winona, MN |
Someone just forwarded me your site, and I must say, the press releases on the Wrigley Field thing are absolutely hilarious. I hope you don't have to put up with too many hate e-mails from people who think you're serious. Hope all is well, and thanks again for the good laughs with your press releases. |
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Anna |
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A frightening way to wake up in the morning, I must say. Since when did April 1 migrate a day earlier? Congratulations on a very funny and successful promotion. |
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Jo Ann |
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Is this for real that u are changing the name of Wrigley Field? Cause my boyfriend who is a major Cubs fan is freaking out. If you can E-Mail me back and let me know the truth I can tell him. Thank you!!! |
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Eric |
Rockford |
Just heard you on ESPN 1000, went to the website, and I’m just making sure: this IS an April Fool’s joke, right? Please tell me it’s a joke? If for no other reason than one of my employees is in tears right now about this. If it IS a joke…good one! Nicely played, sir! |
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Patti |
Mundelein |
our city needs a domed facility for more dog shows!! |
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Paula |
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Liars don’t have friends. But I'll give you an A for effort. |
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Nancy |
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I watch WMAQ in the morning. My boyfriend watches WGN. I bought this hook, line and sinker, given the way it was packaged on WMAQ. Unbeknownst to me, the WGN piece was a little more like the website…a bit over the top. My boyfriend is usually incredibly sensitive and supportive. However, when I picked him up for work today and immediately said we had to buy up Wrigley Field t-shirts, he simply responded, “Are you an idiot?”. I am not an idiot. I grew up in Washington DC with the Senators, and spent a dozen years in Boston cheering for the Red Sox. So sure was I of the change that we immediately bet that the one who was wrong would do every single load of laundry this weekend. And that man can dirty clothes. As I reviewed your website, I now realize I’ve been had. And that I’m going to spend a lot of time Sunday folding whites. Good one. You got me. |
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Johnny |
Chicago |
No way Jose' |
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Toni |
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Brillant promotion -- people are believing!! |
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Joan |
CBC, Chicago |
I am getting terrific feedback from my tv friends....they love the spots. And it sounds like people are talking about them too! |
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Lauren |
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I just wanted to let you know that one of my friends e-mailed me to ask about Smithe Field. I guess everyone at CH Robinson Worldwide is talking about it. What great word of mouth advertising! |
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Jan |
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Too bad...wish it was true (I'm a Sox Fan), would love to see the name change. GOOD ONE GUYS…April Fools! |
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"E" |
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You mean I as a season ticket holder will have to sit in a doomed stadium to watch a baseball game. What will happen to the ivy. I don't mind the change of name, but a dome is nuts unless it's retractable. Is this an early April fools joke? Me thinks so. |
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Ethel |
Elgin |
Is this an April Fool’s Joke?? If this is for publicity, hats off to your advertisers!!!!! |
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Brent |
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Hey, congrats on the new name, and I especially like the dome idea, Im so tired of looking at those worn down buildings across the street. A dome would give the park that clean, state-of-the art look that lets you know youre part of a thriving city, rather than some worn-down ethnic suburb. Now maybe they'll quit showing those TV shots of that polluted lake, too. This ought to quiet those rooftop bums, too. They took it upon themselves to pry off a piece off somebody's business, and now they'll have to go earn a living rather than steal it. You just cant trust a person to have integrity these days, at least you and the Tribune Co. have enough sense to see above all that and move forward. Now that youre part of that organization, maybe you could knock down all those buildings and put in some parking, eh? Its dangerous walking around up there, no one should have to mingle with all those peasants just to get to a ballgame. Also, I think it would be great to have Hooter girls as the beer vendors. Good luck on your new propriety |
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Kelly |
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This is a joke. It was a good one though! |
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Robert |
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Your Cubs ad is the best!!!!! Nice job. |
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Ana |
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Is this news serious? In any case, if it is, putting a permanent dome on Wrigley Field is a bad idea, as it would destroy the tradition of Rooftop games in Chicago. The name change its self will destroy the north side Cubs traditions. How can the area dubbed Wrigleyville be the same with a different baseball field? If the name has to change, fine, but Smithe shouldn't destroy Wrigleyville traditions and take away our rooftop games |
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Shelly |
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I am finding this whole thing quite amusing, especially because I am a big time White Sox fan. I am very curious if you had to get any sort of o.k. from the Cubs or The Trib in order to create the farce. How much did you have to pay for their approval? |
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George |
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Thanks.... But maybe you guys should change the name of the Cub to the "Smithies" - just a suggestion. |
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Nicole |
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Good one! |
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Taras |
Libertyville |
Great April Fools joke. |
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Ethel |
Elgin |
There is a large group over here waiting for your reply!!!!! |
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Julie |
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I am sorry to say that I did not feel any sort of twinge of excitement when I read about your plans for what I know as Wrigley Field. The news of the addition of a permanent dome to the field was especially disheartening. Attending a Cubs' game at Wrigley is more than just watching the team play. It is about the entire experience of the ballpark. And I don't quite see how my experience will be improved when I am sitting inside an enclosed ballpark on a nice summer day instead of enjoying the breeze, the fresh air and watching the pennants ripple in the wind. Why is it that attendance at Wrigley regularly exceeds that at "The Cell"? In my opinion, it's the overall "experience" to which I refer. I would venture to guess that I am not alone in my feelings of disappointment at reading the news. It is too bad that my children will never have the opportunity to enjoy a Cubs' game as I did when I was a child. Why must the dome be permanent? Is something that could be retractable not an option from an engineering standpoint? or from a cost standpoint? If it is a cost issue, really, don't you think that even though it would take longer to recoup, all the revenue that will be generated from the events that couldn't previously be held the other 90% of the time will eventually cover the cost. Wouldn't that be more of a win-win situation? Sorry if your press release isn't winning me over at this point in time. I am sure you will achieve your goal of generating more revenue. Great for Smithe, the corporation, and great for the coffers of the City of Chicago. Not so great for Cub fans or fans of Wrigley field. Thanks for taking the time to read how I feel. |
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Kathy |
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My brother Jim works at Wrigley Co. and he has everyone freaked out!!! They are saying...."next thing you know, our gum with have those Smithe brothers picture on it!!!" |
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Steven |
Chicago |
My brother in law in West Palm just called me and said he was playing golf with two friends from Indiana this a.m. and we were all they were talking about. Walter E Smithe had bought Wrigley Field and renamed it! My brother-in-law said wait a minute. I know Steve works for them and I will make the call. I told him it was happening! We are far reaching with this genius spot. Base ball hats off to you! |
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Maria |
Oak Brook |
You have our 13 year old die hard Cubs fan in HUGE TIZZY! He saw the commercial this morning and I of course didn’t tell him that it’s an April Fools joke – so thanks for the laugh my husband and I are enjoying seeing Christopher sweat! |
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Carrie |
Chicago |
I loved it! |
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Tim |
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Absolutely brilliant. I couldn’t stop laughing. The best media I have seen you guys do. It is up there with mean joe green in the coke commercial. Awesome!!!!!!!! TIM |
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Linda |
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IS THIS FOR REAL OR IS THIS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE? I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA BUT NO ONE IN MY OFFICE BELIEVES IT. MAYBE YOU COULD SET US STRAIGHT. |
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Sarah |
Skokie |
We’re all so excited about the name-change melee you’ve evoked!! My old roommate called me at 7:30am to ask me about it! |
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Marty |
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Your site has people all over the office arguing about whether this is real or not. Classic. |
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Matt |
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This is an April Fools joke right? I mean come on Wrigley Field with a dome on it, lets be real those people who live in that neighborhood would never let that happen. Please tell me this is a joke. |
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Deb |
Arlington Heights |
Hi…..Dean just phoned….in the car on his way to U of I…..heard you on AM1000 I think he said….wondered what it was all about….told him about our t-shirts and commercials…..and the ‘stir’ it’s already creating……he said the interview was GREAT……and, “any buzz is good buzz”………..what fun! |
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Paul |
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Great April Fools joke!!! |
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Paul |
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GREAT PROMO!! LOVE THE COMMERCIALS!! COMING TO SCHAUMBURG STORE TODAY. I HOPE I CAN STILL GET A T-SHIRT! |
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Carolyn |
Orland Park |
LOVED IT!!!! I WANT YOUR TRADING CARDS…. (GREAT IDEA FOR ADVERTISING ..) |
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Courtney |
Glendalee Heights |
Jeff’s neighbor just called and informed me that everyone at Sears Corp. is talking about Smithe Field! She wanted to know if the “rumor” was true! Of course I told her she would have to wait till Monday to find out! Ha! Just wanted to let you know! |
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Kevin |
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That's a great April Fools joke. |
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Anna |
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No offense, but PLEASE tell me this is an advertising ploy!! No one should be allowed to change Wrigley Field! |
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Brian |
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Once again you guys have pulled off a great marketing coup and April Fool's joke in one fell swoop. I was amazed by the number of people on the train actually mad as hell thinking this was real. It is also good to see Joan Esposito again. Miss her on the air. Kudos to you. |
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Christine |
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The commercials are cute, but I hope this is only an April Fools' Day joke. Why can't some things just remain the same. My family is upset enough to sell the tickets they have already purchased. Please tell me you're not serious. I have loved all of your other commercials. |
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Eric |
Chicago |
Great PR, If you mail out any shirts I like to have one. (size L) |
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Michael |
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I was actually wondering if this is all true. I am saying to myself this is a hoax, april fools joke, but is it really true? |
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Steven |
Chicago |
Our door is going crazy! You have them coming through our door and I believe that 50 T-shirts were given away thus far. People are so talking about us. You are successful! |
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Chris |
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Did you really buy the naming rights to Wrigley field or is this some elaborate April Fool's joke? Just wondering |
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Katie |
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I heard some very disturbing news today regarding Wrigley Field. Being a very devoted Cubs, needless to say, I was shocked when I heard that Wrigley Field was now Walter E Smithe. The name change itself is not that big of a deal; however, the news about putting a permanent dome on Wrigley is unreal. I am assuing that this information is just a huge April Fools Joke, which by the way is definitely a great one and will go down in the books, but it just is not a laughing matter! It seems a tad far-fetched that Wrigley will be the home of a circus, boxing matches, international socer, etc. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that is what All-State Arena is for. Anyways, I love your commercials and your jingles, so please don't disappoint me! Let it be that this is just a april fools joke! |
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Kevin |
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I had some pretty upset sales reps today at the office. And it was pretty entertaining. |
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John |
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A truly excellent piece of Marketing! I’m a huge Cubs fan and I almost wish it were true, anything to shake up this organization |
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RLS |
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NICE TRY-BETTER STICK TO SELLING FURNITURE…NICE ADVERTISING GIMICK |
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Teena |
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Is this an April Fools joke? If not, I think it’s great! I don’t know about the showroom idea though… The jingle will have to change. |
