Christopher Gabriel Program, Meet Facebook
Christopher Gabriel | Jun 05, 2009 | Comments 14
I knew it would happen. I just knew it. My producer here at 970 WDAY, the multi-talented, very sharp, very clever and somewhat devious Erik Matson, has put up what is apparently called The Christopher Gabriel Program Fan Page on………………….. Facebook.
In Fargo, No One Can Hear You Scream.
It wasn’t that long ago I wrote The Seven People in the World Not on Facebook. If you’ve read the piece – and really, why wouldn’t you have read it - you’re clear on my Facebook position. And even as I type this it remains intact. However, just as the wind rolls through Fargo sweeping away anything not tied to a flagpole, I’m now forced, thanks to Devious Erik, to face Hurricane Facebook head-on.
So now, I have a Fan Page.
What the hell is a Fan Page? Erik tells me – with a very straight face laced with a hint of “now tell me again, what rock have you been living under these past few years?” – I need to have a Fan Page. He also tells me I should put it in upper case. I asked why…he said “don’t ask.”
Apparently, when you have a radio program you’re required by international law to have a Fan Page…upper case…I’m not asking why.
And that sound you hear – I hear it – is every person who knows me, many who don’t know me and some who wish they didn’t know me saying “I TOLD you Facebook was in your future!”
And so it goes. The Christopher Gabriel Program has a Fan Page. On Facebook. My biggest question: Will anyone join?
Word has gotten back to me the sports book at Harrah’s has set the over/under for The Christopher Gabriel Fan Page sign-up at seven (7). I’m taking the under.
Finally, I’m told I need to join Facebook to access my own program’s Fan Page. The Dark Side has arrived at my office door. Facebook people. You DO remember what they look like, right?
illustration credit: © Mac McRae
Filed Under: Christopher Gabriel • Culture • Facebook • Fargo • humor • Media • North Dakota • radio • WDAY
Christopher, even Patrick Duffy has a Facebook Fan Page. You want to be cool like Patrick Duffy, don’t you?
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BTW, the link to The Christopher Gabriel Fan Page is:
http://tinyurl.com/ChristopherGabriel
Sign up and let the fun begin!
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Waheeeee! Go you! Now we can all throw our knickers at you; officially LOL!
I’m signing up now…..
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Waheeeee! Go you! Now we can all throw our knickers at you; officially LOL!
I’m signing up now…..
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(snorting sound, high-pitched muffled giggle, mumbled mutterings that include something about “karma” or “poetic justice” or some other satisfied gleeful musing, cheeks turning red, tummy shaking more uncontrollably, exploding laughter imminent….)
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Let’s be clear about something: My producer, Devious Erik, is running the page. Though he tells me I actually need to sign up for Facebook to see what’s on it? Oh boy…I’m feeling a little clammy.
Mrs. Green – flying knickers? Hope your aim is relatively accurate.
And Bruce………..I’m mumbling at you.
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I am speechless… Facebook Fan Page?!? Wow… not what I had in mind. What’s next a sandwich named after you at the HoDo? Wait, that WOULD be cool!
Seriously, I am so proud of you. You have worked so hard to be at this place in your career! Well done you!
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Very creative. Nice going. Best of luck!
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Tell Erik we love Sniper Kitty – but I have some better pix of you…. I knew it was only a matter of time. Welcome to our world, dear brother-in-law!!
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Of course people will join! Of course, if they’re smarter than me, they’ll read the comments to find the direct link before searching in vain through the friend finder thingy. I’m not really very skilled at facebooking, as you can see.
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Of course people will join! Of course, if they’re smarter than me, they’ll read the comments to find the direct link before searching in vain through the friend finder thingy. I’m not really very skilled at facebooking, as you can see.
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Hahaha! We all knew you’d cave eventually.
You have a new Facebook fan.
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Hahaha! We all knew you’d cave eventually.
You have a new Facebook fan.
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I’m so glad that you are on FB, otherwise I would have never found your lovely wife. Congratulations!!!!
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