Pimpin' for the TV

Next to Disneyland, there's a sports bar called the "ESPN SportsZone." It's pretty easy to get yourself on the TV if you want - they have a small studio where the do crowd shots for the local postgame show. That's what me and my friend Dog did one fine Sunday. The post-game show is hosted by Michael "Coop" Cooper.

 

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This was during the 2006 playoffs, when it seemed possible that the Lakers might end up playing the Clippers in the next round. I decided to go with the "Clippers hat, Lakers jersey" schtick, which is easy for me since I don't really follow basketball all that closely. Coop saw me, and referred to me as "one confused individual" :-)

 

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Sit in front and go crazy when the camera pans to you, and you'll get noticed.

 

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Or even a closeup!

 

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Maybe the director will even suggest you get into a mock Lakers vs. Clippers fight...

 

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But it's all in good fun.

By the way, when we tried to leave in the middle, Coop ran off the stage and tackled me, preventing us from going. I think they like the "crazy sports fan" act!

 

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