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Thursday, September 23, 2010
We Blew It
254 comments:
I'll forgive you if you bring back the friends feature.ReplyDelete
I'm glad to hear Netflix is willing to own up to its mistakes. So many companies fail to realize that the best PR is transparency.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Can't find a way to contact Netflix and I have a couple of billing questions before I sign up. All I could find is their toll free number and it's ringing busy. Anyone know why they don't have an info email? Seems shady when I can't find a way to contact a company...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:17 AM
What happened to friends?ReplyDelete
They announced the killing of the friends feature in March (http://blog.netflix.com/2010/03/friends-update.html), and finally pulled the plug recently.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:49 AM
That's OK, just give us better selection and it'll be all good!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM
SWASEY -ReplyDelete
You Blew it alright.
Why don't you address the Friends issue?
What did you do with my LISTS??
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:33 AM
It does seem like a good service, but the extras are less of an problem than the lack of currently available movies.ReplyDelete
It just seems strange to hype things up with a street party launch, when you have so few title, and apparently no office here. Kind of....American.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:34 AM
is there anyway to contact you via email or through the netflix page. I have a question regarding the Watch Instantly in Puerto Rico, when will it be available?ReplyDelete
Thank you!
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:34 AM
The real issue you need to address, Mr. Swasey, is the abysmal selection of movies and TV shows offered in the Canadian service. It pales in comparison to your US offering, and is the only thing stopping me from signing up for an account right now.ReplyDelete
It's like hiring The Joneses. Sell, sell, sell!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Yes, please bring back Friends features!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:37 AM
7:34 AMReplyDelete
It took itunes 2 years to get the library worth it.It took sony years to bring the video store to canada same with ms.The fact is while its slim its still the best we have right now.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:46 AM
I just signed up and it is not worth it since the TV show are slim. I wish there was HBO shows.ReplyDelete
Kids shows like batman and xmen. Lots of little kids shows but not for a 10 year old.
I thought they would have the disney shows that are shown on Family network.
I will be canceling my account
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:48 AM
7:46 AMReplyDelete
You really think your going to get hbo shows and disney shows etc for $7.99.
Steve, Kudos for owning up, despite the fact that it really doesn't appear to have been Netflix's fault.ReplyDelete
Definitely a disappointment to know that it happened, but hopefully whomever gave the incorrect information is dealt with accordingly.
Look forward to seeing the service grow and possibly overtake my Rogers on Demand Online service.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:58 AM
I don't care about the PR stunt gone awry. I want Battlestar Galactica, many HBO shows, and a greater selection of anime.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:11 AM
I think the number of titles on the main page before you join up is misleading people. They think Netflix has very little to offer. Although the actual selection for Canada is smaller than the U.S. Netflix has surprised me with how much content they do have. But I would have never of joined if I didn't see the selection through a friends account first.ReplyDelete
Netflix doesn't need friends or friend lists, they hire them now to look good in front of the cameras. This is a series of moves that symbolize the ivory tower is rising even higher and there is less and less of a connection to the customer anymore. The priority clearly is rake in cash wholesale at the sacrifice of customer experience. Well, congratulations Netflix you're doing this swimmingly. You've picked up where Blockbuster left off.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:25 AM
I'm an American and I'm not so self absorbed that I didn't notice you are charging Canadians less. I see you are using the big Pharma Pricing model. Overcharge Americans and let everyone else pay what your product is really worth.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:35 AM
No, your CEO blew it with his careless, callous, (and stupidly offending), comment about Americans. Wow, this self-absorbed American is seriously considering canceling my account!ReplyDelete
I'm totally disappointed as an, "American" that I am a so called self-absorbed. Wow, the CEO of Netflix just put his foot in his fat mouth. I just joined Netflix in July. Does he really think we are all stupid? I dont' really care if he give Canadians a cheaper price, with that said, he should keep his opinions to himself. I guess he's the "New" expert on "SELF ABSORBED AMERICANS." What a Fool!ReplyDelete
So far, I love the service and I can't wait for the library to expand (it's not THAT bad though)ReplyDelete
To our friends down south complaining about our cheaper price - we don't have the dvd mailing option that you have - this is a streaming-only service for Canucks (and as others have pointed out, our selection is significantly smaller)
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:46 AM
This self absorbed American does follow not only American news but international news. I have been a Netflix subscriber for about seven years. Where is my discount?ReplyDelete
I would of emailed but can't email address.
Speaking of Netflix in Canada, I just read this article from the Hollywood Reporter stating that you'll be charging Canadian customers only $7.99 for streamed content, while U.S. customers are still charged $8.99: http://bit.ly/cA2ArX. Please explain this! Why not give the same $7.99 price in the U.S.?!?!?ReplyDelete
obviously the 7.99 for canadians reflects the restriction of content we are "allowed" to view in our country through this service. Go ahead and browse the canadian site for movies and tell me if that's worth 7.99. I'd gladly pay 8.99 if we had the equivelent content of the US. Plus they advertise signing up with paypal with NO paypal option!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:04 AM
That's not all you blew. Your CEO is quite condescending and patronizing.ReplyDelete
This is from the Hollywood Reporter website:
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
Here's the link to the article:
I was going to to sign up for Netflix, but I feel no need to now.
Please pass this along CEO Reed Hastings. This self-absorbed American expects to see Netflix offer the same monthly subscription fee that he offered to the Canadians.........$7.99.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Why does Canada get cheaper prices? This self-absorbed American noticed.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:16 AM
I'm so self-absorbed that I didn't even know there was such a thing as a Canadian dollar!!!!ReplyDelete
The next post on this blog better be an apology from the CEO, or you've lost my business for good.
I also wanted to add that a dvd mail order service costs us Canadians an additional $10.95/month (zip.ca), again, with a smaller library. So we'd be paying about $19 a month to enjoy (at least partially) the same level of service that you guys get for $8.99.ReplyDelete
Consider yourselves lucky.
- James JustusSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM
I've some bad news for you, Mr. Hastings. We do pay attention to what is going on in the rest of the world. Congratulations. You just lost our business. We are cancelling our account.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:26 AM
A fellow American's comment on:ReplyDelete
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
Mr. Hastings, as an American who happens to be one of your subscribers and who follows world affairs daily, your comments are insulting. I would image that many of your own American employees must feel equally insulted.
Previously, I was not concerned that our Canadian neighbors were paying lower monthly subscription fees for service, however, upon reading your interview, I am now extremely concerned.
Your comments show that you clearly have a very low opinion of your fellow Americans but you are more than happy to collect our hard-earned dollars.
Unfortunately, I cannot see continuing any relationship with Netflix unless you make an effort to treat all of your customers equally and with the respect they deserve.
If that expectation means I am self-absorbed, so be it.
- Don OliverSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Hastings: "How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed."ReplyDelete
I don't care about the price difference. I understand the reasoning behind it. I want to know what the above statement means,if it was misquoted,or taken out of context. I look forward to some clarification.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:29 AM
To all those asking for an apology from Reed over his self-absorbed remark about Americans: Any apology isn't going to be genuine. It's just going to be written by some lackey and it's gonna be done to placate the masses. What we saw was an open window into the real way that Reed thinks. And it's not pretty. Console yourself with the fact that we now have 100% confidence, backed by evidence, that Reed is an asshat.ReplyDelete
Steve - you are lying! You are backpedaling because you were found out ... the Globe has posted the instructions given to the "extras" ... why not just say - "we made a mistake" instead of the "given improper direction", "didn't intend to mislead" angle - that is exactly what you were trying to do!ReplyDelete
All of the "Self Absorbed" Americans commenting on the price us Canadians are paying need to chillax. I would pay the $8.99 for the content you get. Don't be jealous about our price, we want what you have. You don't want the content we have... just maybe retribution for his comment on what he thinks of Americans.ReplyDelete
NIce...self absorbed. How fast is that making it's way across the internet now?ReplyDelete
Today's lesson: "How to piss off an entire nation of subscribers in less than 24 hours?"
Congrats on creating a business case study!!!!
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:45 AM
This demonstates your integrity and real sensibility.ReplyDelete
Don't worry about apologizing for anything.
The partizan media and the Canadian monopolists are finally worried about a little competion. CRTC is also one of the worst enemies.
We're simply tired of all the state and private ripoffs. We need something fresh and with good value for the money.
Just keep working on improving your selection - which a little thin right now - and you'll get a lot of new customers.
Thanks for coming to Canada!
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:47 AM
This self-absorbed American has cancelled his Netflix subcription. Not because the the Canadians are paying less to get less, but because CEO Hastings is a douche bag who thinks his customers are suckers.ReplyDelete
I'll pay my $8.99 to Blockbuster and also get video games.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:48 AM
If you'd like me as a continued, satisfied customer, I'd like to request the same pricing as your new Canadian customers, or offer me an extremely compelling explanation as to why you think your customers are far too "self-absorbed" to know about this.
Reed Hastings: "How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed."
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Can you please add a feature that doesn't show what you watched on streaming? I would like no history whatsoever. When you share a netflix account in a family, sometimes you don't want other members to know what you have been watching. I THINK THIS IS A HUGELY WANTED feature.ReplyDelete
If you would like me as a continued fairly satisfied customer then please just continue to enhance your services and content as you have been doing and don't worry about people whining about slight price differences between countries or going crazy about jovial comments blown out of perspective.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM
A "self-absorbed" US citizen (but one who lived in Canada for 5 years) is wondering when I'll get my Canadian discount...
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Now are you going to apologize for this? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if1d3902d12574ec222961f1deec0fd2bReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:57 AM
You just blew it again. Reed Hastings told The Hollywood Reporter that Americans are too self absorbed to notice that Netflix is giving Canadians a huge discount on its services.ReplyDelete
This Self Absorbed American notices anytime a CEO takes my money then turns around and insults me. This Self Absorbed American is cancelling his Netflix account. Go get your money from those nice Canadians.
Now are you going to appologize for this? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if1d3902d12574ec222961f1deec0fd2bReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:05 AM
It's not a Canadian Discount you Southern Twits! We are getting less than half of what you get and pay almost as much! If you don't like what you got why don't you just invade Canada like you do everywhere else? Grow up its 1.00ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Very simple reason for lower monthly price in Canada (by a whole dollar): no dvd's by mail (which I'm not concerned with anyway)and a very slim selection compared with the US version.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM
What you need to do is stop insulting your loyal American customers AND give them the same price you give Canadians. After being called self-absorbed and uninformed about the world by CEO Reed Hastings, I'm not sure I want to give you another penny.ReplyDelete
I think that not having recently released DVD/blueray movies may actually hurt your service get going once people here realize it.ReplyDelete
Mr. Hastings,ReplyDelete
This self-absorbed American is canceling his subscription. You take your old crappy videos and stream them right up your ass.
Redbox has got you beat in selection, availability, and obviously PR.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Yes its worth $7.99.The probleam is some feel they should get every brand new movie for $7.99.
So why the lower price in Canada?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Another self observed American here. I'm glad you loathe your American customers so much. You are going to have to step up big time to make up for this one. Your CEO should watch his mouth, as a stupid comment like this should hurt your bottom line, unless he is right then it won't matter.
- C. CoppingerSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.ReplyDelete
I just cancelled my Netflix membership. I'm really sick of people like you. Grow up.
"How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed."ReplyDelete
Nice! Charging more to your loyal base, then insulting them.
90-days suspension on my service is being considered. Cancellation also being considered....
Blew It???....I have been a customer for 3 years and happy but this loud mouthed arrogant a$$ Reed Hastings has forced me to cancel these dirt bags. This is infuriating! This is his Interview with THR.ReplyDelete
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I would love to get some feedback about your CEO's recent comments about Americans in the following article:ReplyDelete
I am a citizen of the USA, I am not self absorbed, and I'm certainly not signing up for netflix without an explanation for these comments.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Most don't expect new releases unlimited for $7.99 a month.If they did offer new releases your likely looking at $20-30 a month that i think would hurt them more then a cheap fee for older movies and tv shows.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM
when i called netflix they said this was supposed to be an apology for your CEO calling americans self-absorbed. How is this an apology? Seems like your blaming actors for your CEO being rude and disrespectful to the millions of americans who have supported your business.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I just got off the phone with a Netflix rep for the 2nd time.ReplyDelete
First call directed me to this blog to view Netflix apology for calling Americans ~self-absorbed~
Obviously, the so-called apology does not address the insult directed
to folks in USA and NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!
2nd call to rep addressed my concern about the blog statement and it's lack of concern or respect for Americans.
I was told my concern would be forwarded. Let's see if we actually get a REAL apology to those of us that made Netflix what it is today...so that the company is able to expand outside the USA
Michigan American
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM
$1 difference is not the issue. The issue is what the Netflix CEO thinks of his customers. Any apology from them is going to be fake just to make them look like they're sorry. Blockbuster has better service and products for the exact same price - I'm switching over.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.ReplyDelete
Replying with my wallet. Subscription canceled.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Netflix does not have an email department. Their phone number for customer service is 866-716-0414 :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Apparently screwing his customers isn't enough, now he's openly mocking them.ReplyDelete
Color my Netflix account closed as of today.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM
What Netflix CEO hopes U.S. won't notice,ReplyDelete
'Self-absorbed' Americans may ignore Canada price disparity.......(for real?)
....."but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed" ?????????...(really??)
.....as a self-absorbed
American....I will show your company how self absorbed I am by canceling my account with your service and go with
Blockbuster....IF your pricing disparity isn't rectified equitably. I'll cancel my monthly subscription...you can take that to the bank my friend and I will encourage my other self-absorbed Americans to do the same also...
...by the by, go ahead and delete this...im going to create a page just for your foolishness on facebook...
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Just to add yet another comment from a self-absorbed American. Oh, wait the self-absorbed one would be your CEO. What arrogance! He is obviously the one that blew it.ReplyDelete
- Anthony MulfordSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Didn't appreciate this comment by Mr. Hastings:ReplyDelete
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:29 AM
And your CEO is in dire need of a handler. I really don't care what he thinks of all of us in your US customer base, but would appreciate some basic respect in exchange for my business. I don't care if Canadians pay less, not because I'm "self-absorbed" but because I think I pay a fair price for the value I get. Beyond that, thinking about Netflix is pretty low on my priority list, what with the family, job, house, etc.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Ahem! Aren't you forgetting something?ReplyDelete
"THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed. "
You didn't blow it by hiring actors - you blew it by promoting this idiot:ReplyDelete
"How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed."
Thanks, Netflix, for caring about your customer base. Oh, and FYI, I'd call your Customer Service to bring this up, but most of them don't understand my American accent. And of course, not contact us email is provided on your site.
Is your self-absorbed CEO going to give me a discount for actually knowing what goes on in the world? Everyone rises to their level of incompetence. It's only a matter of time.ReplyDelete
Lol, wow, yes, you blew it!ReplyDelete
First, you launched a service with a very limitted selection in Canada.
Then you pay hired actors to tell the Canadian media that they love your service! Oops, ok, maybe an honest mistake.
And then when given the chance to explain why Canadian's pay less (obviously because we GET LESS), you instead insult your american customers!
Oh well, still happy to have more competition in Canada...just hope your selection improves.
I'll keep an eye out for the next appology blog ;)
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM
So much for this "self-absorbed" American subscribing to Netflix. After you CEO's remarks, no way will NetFlix see one thin dime from me.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:52 AM
If you americans weren't so self absorbed, you'd realize that our lower price here in Canada is because we do not get the mail delivery service, and we get a worse selection of online movies.ReplyDelete
I only really see myself staying for the free month, btw.
Tell Reed Hastings that I noticed to the point that I'm canceling my subscription. There is still such a thing as respect for the consumer - I do not appreciate being treated like a number, nor as a faceless entity. (This is in his response to his comment that Americans would not notice a price decrease for Canadian subscriptions because we are "self-absorbed".)ReplyDelete
Take your DVDs and shove them up your ass.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM
11:52 AMReplyDelete
You do know when it did launch in the states its not like it is today.It takes time to grow the library this is not instant.There has been a alot of content added today as i did check.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Just wow. Americans not only have every service you could want available to you, but 99.9% of it is also much cheaper than what Canadians get, if it's even offered in Canada. $7.99 means no DVD service, and a sad selection compared to the US side. I can assure you, any Canadian would gladly cough up the extra ONE dollar to switch services.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM
I don't care about the cost difference. If there is a difference in the services then it makes sense that there is a difference in cost. It's also not unusual to offer a promotional "discount" or introductory price for a new service. I do care about being insulted by a company that I am a current customer of. I am looking into what it takes to cancel my subscription. Reed Hastings is an ass and I don't care to send him or Netflix another dime.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Why do all you Canadians think us Americans are upset about the $1. We're not. We are upset about the dismissive, insulting way he said we wouldn't notice the $1 difference. Would you be upset if he said that your service was $1 cheaper because "those touque-wearing, beer-swilling Canucks are too cheap to pay full price for anything" or would you be too stupid to notice the insult and just be thrilled to pay less money?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:14 PM
hey, somebody tell Reed-Tard that this self-absorbed American did notice his comments about Canadian subscription rates. I plan on using the Tell-A-Friend feature to tell all my friends (many of whom) are already NetFlix customers. Thanks for having that feature on your website - just in case they are too self-absorbed to notice.ReplyDelete
Without the FRIENDS & COMMUNITY features, I don't think Canada has anything about which to get excited. Don't hold your breath, maple leafs!ReplyDelete
Wow.. that's all I can say... WOW!ReplyDelete
Get over it, most of you a proving his point by cancelling your subscription. Good luck to those moving to Blockbuster as they just filled for chapter 11 today!
I'm a french-canadian living in Québec. I like to thing that we offer the best of Europe and the US in our province and I'm quite happy with the offering of Netflix to Canada.
Granted Netflix's CEO could have worded this better; it's not that bad and it is mostly true. Altruistic and selfless people wouldn't feel 'that' offended by these remarks. So yes, all you whiners ARE self-absorbed.
BTW I would gladly pay 8.99$, hell lets push it to 9.99$ to get the same catalog and service (DVDs) as you get in the US. For now I'm satisfied with yhe initial offering. ONE lousy buck per month...get a life.
- Cancel AcctSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Your CEO said "Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed." - Far more of an issue than some extras trying to get bonus points.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:27 PM
recently saw the comment that Americans were to self-absorbed to notice the price discrepancy between the US and Canada. Words have consequences, therefore I have canceled my service ( which was mediocre at its best).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:27 PM
To all the people saying "I'm cancelling my subscription with Netflix and going to Blockbuster, they have better selection and service for the same price anyway". Well if they have better selection and service for the same price then why the hell were you with Netflix until today??? I think maybe you're just pissed off and trying to convince yourself that blockbuster is better than it is.ReplyDelete
As for the, "Why the hell are you screwing us Americans by charging us way more than you charge Canadians?". Well, first off $1 is far from WAY more. It's one freaking dollar people! Secondly here in Canada we get the pleasure of having half of the selection that you have in the states. But are we paying half the price? Ummm, no! We are paying $1 less for half the selection. So give it up with the, "I'll cancel my Netflix subscription right this minute if you don't charge me the same price you charge Canadians!". You can have the same price as us the day that we have the same selection as you.....which is probably never.
Thank you Netflix for coming to Canada. Now I can legitimately watch movies.ReplyDelete
Is there anyway to ask for a movie to be made available?
Uh,from a not so "self-absorbed" American who is disgusted that you would be so self-absorbed to think I cannot read an article on the internet.ReplyDelete
Hate to have to cancel because I am so informed...
Hastings: We want to provide an incredible value for Canadians, and it's the lowest price we have anywhere in the world for unlimited screenings. And anyone can try it for free for a month. It's pretty addictive.
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
i forgive you but GIVE ME SOUTH PARK ALL SEASONS NOW!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM
You need a lot more content before I'll sign up after the free trial. The selection is pitiful.ReplyDelete
This self absorbed American will cancel her subscriptionReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:58 PM
You blew it calling us "self-absorbed"ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Reed Hastings needs to step down and Netflix needs to cut all ties with him. This was a dumb statement to make.ReplyDelete
As for those thinking we are complaining about the price difference, you are wrong. It is the clear insult to his customers that is the problem. I pay a lot more for my service level right now than $8.99 a month, I love Netflix's service and think they have improved over the past five years in terms of customer service, but I will strongly consider canceling my subscription if Mr. Hastings remains with the company.
I am also waiting to see the "We Blew It: Part Deux" entry here next.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:59 PM
We aren't so self-absorbed that we don't read the Drudge every day.ReplyDelete
Who is really out of touch?
"THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed. "
You blew it calling us "self-absorbed"ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM
American Netflix customers want to hear the CEO explain his derogatory comments about them, and it needs to happen soon.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:02 PM
This gringo wants the Canandian discount south of the border!
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:02 PM
That's ok. We were too self absorbed to notice.ReplyDelete
Lost my acct
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM
THR: Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?ReplyDelete
Hastings: How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM
your "apology" and attempt at accountability is as fake as the staging of the event. Just as Hastings soon to be apology will be a fraud as well. So, simply put, Netflix can go fuck itself, my 7 years as a subscriber are done.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM
To all who think people are pissed off about the price difference - most of us aren't. We are pissed off about the selb-absorbed American comment. We don't pay attention to news.....Mr. Hastings, you are wrong. I can't live without news. I have seen this story, first on the Huffington Post (which shocked me) then on the The Drudge. I could care less about the price - I would have paid more money for my subcription because I enjoyed Netflix that much. Money is nothing to me, but being an American is everything. So I will wait for your apology on your comments and if I cancel my subscription it will have nothing to do with the price difference. Oh and you Canadians who are saying negative comments about America - go F yourself!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Americans are chronically parchocial.ReplyDelete
So I understnd why you kids are taking umbrage at the doofus rubbing it in our faces.
If it was falase, who would care.
This is one self-absorbed American that just joined last month and will cancel a day or two before next bill date. Netflix CEO is an ass for his statement about Americans. He can keep his ideas about Americans and I will keep my money.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:27 PM
I wonder how THIS self-absorbed American saw Mr. Reed Hastings comments on the price difference between Canada and America?ReplyDelete
I guess I stopped being self-absorbed for five minutes to check in on what the CEO of a Netflix thinks of me.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM
If the Canadian price is lower because they get less product than the American equivalent, or because of the exchange rate why didn't the CEO just say that instead of calling us "self absorbed." I think that majority of us upset about this could care less about the dollar difference. It's more about being basically called an idiot by the CEO. For some reason we're not too keen on that.ReplyDelete
Doesn't it almost make too much sense that Netflix had underpaid these disloyal and half-hearted amateur actors toand to keep lips shut, but, instead to fail all so they'd get the chance to, with a wink, apologize for it, creating a story of corporate conspiracy incalculably more juicy?ReplyDelete
I hope a lot of people cancel their account over this!! I hate waiting for new releases.ReplyDelete
Steve Swasey and Reed Hastings are at least not prejudiced.ReplyDelete
They think both Americans and Canadians are stupid.
Steve, dont tell me you didn't intend to mislead. That is another transparent lie.
Perhaps the next Blockbuster Chapter 11?
At least your ethics need a court appointed restructuring.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM
I'll forgive you if you add some content worth watching to your service. Where are the box office hits?! I'd settle for ones that are 10 years old!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:50 PM
I just called to cancel my account after being a member for over 5 years. I could care less about charging Canadians less, BUT I do not like being insulted by the CEO that gladly takes my money every month. I am one of those Americans who send money to poverty stricken areas in the world. Do you realize that U.S. citizens privately donates more money to global causes than any other country by far!! Over $95 Billion. Very insulting.ReplyDelete
How much has netflix contributed to that amount? I would be ZERO.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:53 PM
I understand discounting for a lesser library of titles and to gain a foothold in a new market; that's good 'ole American capitalism at work. What I don't understand is the CEO of an American company condescending to his customer base by calling them self-absorbed. Did he come to this realization while posing on the hood of his Porsche for USA Today? Pathetic. Count me as a "self-absorbed" American who DOES follow what goes on in the world. You can also count me among the myriad of numbers that Netflix will be counting today: Former Customer.ReplyDelete
Count me among the non-self absorbed Americans who would like the same pricing plans as our neighbors to the north!ReplyDelete
I love this service. I think the people who are complaining about lack of selection are missing the point - for 8 bucks a month I can get justified, the Guild, Robin Hood, 100s of movies, etc? This is fabulous.ReplyDelete
My biggest question: I understand that Netflix US lets you create a 'queue', so that you can add titles that you want to watch to a list while you browse so you can easily find them later. Is this available on the Canadian site?
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:01 PM
"We didn't intend to mislead the media or the public," - bald-faced lie. This self-absorbed American just cancelled his subscription.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM
It is obvious why we are getting a $1 cheaper price, because we don't have mail service from netflix so it cost nothing to have the media physically delivered to us.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:11 PM
how is it that Americans are any more self absorbed than Canadians or Brits or Egyptians for that matter?ReplyDelete
this sounds like just a good opportunity for the CEO to dump on Americans to look cool in front of the media. "Hurr durr, Americans are so stupid. Amirite?"
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Hastings is a total soiled rag. All humans are self-absorbed. Americans happen to be the most generous of the self-absorbed. How much has Netflix or Hastings donated to charity? Hastings looks like a cheap bastard to me.ReplyDelete
You guys really SUCK. I can't believe it, I thought you were this great company.
Way to go, you completely lie and hire fake actors and then your CEO is an ASS and ends up on Huffington Post and Drudge. AWESOME LEADERSHIP
i would have gladly talked to the press for free about my enthusiasm for netflix. i've been waiting for it for years.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Who cares about the actors or the friends feature in lieu of the insult to Americans?ReplyDelete
I love Netflix, but I am canceling unless I hear a public apology by this time tomorrow.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Yeah, you blew it alright. You can thank Mr. Hastings for losing the business of this *former* Netflix customer. I think I'm too self-absorbed to use the service anymore. What a dolt this guy is. Hopefully every Netflix customer in the US hears about his comment and switches to a different provider.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:33 PM
I called netflix wondering about an apology about insulting Americans, basically they laughed at me. Said he didn't even know what I was talking about.ReplyDelete
Then number is 1-866-716-0414.
Obvious hubris on the part of Netflix. They don't even think it matters that we are mad.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:35 PM
"Netflix never intended to mislead reporters, company spokesman Steve Swasey said."ReplyDelete
No, you mean Netflix never intended to get caught.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Americans are self absorbedReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Netflix lost me and millions of potential customers here in Puerto Rico when they restricted us from utilizing the downloadable streaming feature for X-Box.ReplyDelete
According to them, Puerto Rico is "overseas" which denies us from using their system. Oh sure, we can receive DVD's in the mail... wow. Thanks.
We are a part of the U.S. We have a zip code. We're not an island that's overseas and it'd be nice if Netflix would take a look at a current map and learn this fact.
-Tom Beland
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Americans are self absorbedReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Any comment on your "self-absorbed Americans" stance?ReplyDelete
My thanks to Mr. Hastings for sharing his insulting opinion of my country and myself.ReplyDelete
I'll be an ex-customer by the end of today and spend my self absorbed money somewhere else.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:02 PM
How does a "self absorbed American" get the same pricing as Canada without actually moving there??ReplyDelete
How about an apology to the Americans? You started and built up your business here and now your CEO calls us "self-absorbed"? Way to go, biting the hand that feeds you! I just tried to give you guys the benefit of the doubt after reading your interview from Hollywood Reporter, but no, no apology, not for the Americans anyway. Nicely handled.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Everybody who is unhappy with the Friends feature being removed should pick up the phone and call Netflix Customer Service: 1-866-636-3076 or 1-866-716-0414ReplyDelete
Since they have no Email for Customer Service, you are lucky that they cannot shoo you away with a canned response.
They need to pay $$$ to the Customer Service Reps to talk to you. Only then will the CEOs pay heed.
If you talk with them for 1 hour (or say 1 call every day :) ), they lose more than your 1 month's subscription.
I don't believe that Netflix reads what is written here.
Another way is to buy 1 share in NFLX, which allows you to go to the annual shareholder meeting, where you get to direct your questions directly to the CEO.
Say they pay a customer rep $10 per hour.
And you subscribe and pay $8.99 per month.
Now this way you are causing Netflix to suffer more, than if they would have conceded.
They expected to lose only your subscription.
They never expected that they will need to hire more Customer Service Reps = more $$$.
A suggestion: best to call when there is longer hold time :)
Netflix is being so CHEAP and doesn't want to hire an Entry Level Computer Science Undergraduate to "maintain" the Friends features.
It will just take 1 engineer to keep the Friends Feature going as is.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Please bring back the Friends feature. I know the March posting mentioned only 2% of users utilized the feature, but that was due to it being so hard to find. I had trouble finding it and I was purposefully looking for it. It was a great way to pick up ideas for movies based on my friends' recommendations. I thought social networking was evolving, not going extinct.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:16 PM
This is one self absorbed American who has just canceled his Netflix subscription.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:21 PM
My family is insulted by Netflix CEO's comment "How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed." Looks like he needs a crash course on "How to treat or keep your customers." Another apology needed. I'm curious to know his basis for such a statement.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:24 PM
To CEO Reed Hastings -- calling all of your American customers, those same customers who built your business, "self absorbed" is beyond reprehensible. I, and multitudes of your other customers are beyond offended. I cannot think of another company that has so blatantly insulted their customer base. I look forward to your apology and what you'll do to make it up to the American customers who built your Netflix empire.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM
I guess you should make a pre-emptive strike and write a post called "We blew it - again" thanks to your CEO's ridiculous comments about Americans being "self-absorbed", so much so that they won't notice the Canadian discount.ReplyDelete
I like your company, but your CEO's short-sighted and offensive comments make Netflix look totally bush-league. Don't forget who pays your bills - Americans.
- One Self Absorbed AmericanSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:30 PM
I think Mr. Hastings should step down as CEO, that would serve as my apology. What a jerk.ReplyDelete
Netflix is a joke ...a bad joke.ReplyDelete
I saw that launch on CBC and one of the hired actors turns and says to her superior "...um, what do I say now." "We weren't prepared to answer question from the media..."
LOL!!! Way to go Netflix, just another hustle, eh. Kinda like your B quality movies and shows being offered to us Canadians.
Go back home Netflix. Come back when you have learnt to respect the Canadian consumer.
I really don't what is worse, getting punked by a hustle launch or the product of Netflix being offered to us Canadians in the launch. But, both show what savvy marketing Netflix thinks is fitting for Canada.
Tell you the Steve I don't care if you're sorry or not... your problem is that Netflix got caught ...twice.
This Self-Absorbed American is less concerned about actors being used in the Canadian launch event (tempest in a teapot much?) and is more concerned that the companies CEO thinks I'm just another idiot consumer.ReplyDelete
Corporate ethics at any company is directed from the top, people. NF has displayed two gaffes in one day - makes you wonder what other nuggets are coming down the pipe.
I'll expect an apology sooner rather than later, or perhaps I'll just vote with my dollars.
PS: Mr. Hastings I think the Self-Absorbed Americans are paying more attention than you give them credit.
Netflix is a joke.ReplyDelete
I saw that launch on CBC and one of the hired actors turns and says to her superior "...um, what do I say now." "We weren't prepared to answer question from the media..."
LOL!!! Way to go Netflix, just another hustle, eh. Kinda like your B quality movies and shows being offered to us Canadians.
Go back home Netflix. Come back when you have learnt to respect the Canadian consumer.
I really don't what is worse, getting punked by a hustle launch or the product of Netflix being offered to us Canadians in the launch. But, both show what savvy marketing Netflix thinks is fitting for Canada.
Tell you the Steve I don't care if you're sorry or not... your problem is that Netflix got caught ...twice.
Netflix is a joke.ReplyDelete
I saw that launch on CBC and one of the hired actors turns and says to her superior "...um, what do I say now." "We weren't prepared to answer question from the media..."
LOL!!! Way to go Netflix, just another hustle, eh. Kinda like your B quality movies and shows being offered to us Canadians.
Go back home Netflix. Come back when you have learnt to respect the Canadian consumer.
I really don't what is worse, getting punked by a hustle launch or the product of Netflix being offered to us Canadians in the launch. But, both show what savvy marketing Netflix thinks is fitting for Canada.
Tell you the Steve I don't care if you're sorry or not... your problem is that Netflix got caught ...twice.
The difference between the US and Canada content is out of this world.ReplyDelete
For example Sopranos, Weeds, South Park on US, we get none of that good stuff just Trailer Park Boys and Mad men.
What irks me the most is the CEO was on CBC news and said he was sorry that the content isn't up to snuff (paraphrasing) but as soon as we get 6 million subscribers in Canada we will improve the content. Well sir it couldn't get much worse. FYI when Sirius Radio came to Canada we had the same content as the US. YOU SUCK for that attitude.
So Netflix unless you want to be dead in the water in Canada shape up.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 4:34 PM
maybe if you net-geeks had any friends to tell about it, the stock wouldn't be at an all-time high.ReplyDelete
Ahh, clicking the button to cancel my account sure felt good. Unfortunately for Mr. Hastings, I wasn't too self-absorbed to notice his surly comment.ReplyDelete
No wonder he couldn't hack it in the Marine Corps.
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 4:46 PM
3:48 PMReplyDelete
It took the one in the states time to grow it was not like what it is today at launch.As for it could not be worse oh yes it could be alot worse services have launched in the past with way way less.Even the line up they have now will appeal to alot of people.By the way they did add a massive amount of content today.
So it was a joke? About himself??? OK, read what he said again: "How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It's something we'll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed." Uh, yeah... obviously he has a low opinion of his customers intelligence as well. I hope his Board fires his arrogant a**.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Once I read his arrogant statement I immediately changed my plan from 3 dvd's a month to one and called and let customer service know this. If I come across a competitor in the next couple of months with a comparable plan I will cancel and I have been a longtime netflix customer. When you get so big you can talk about your customers with contempt it is time for me to go and I hope others do the same.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM
After being insulted by netflix with the "self absorbed American" comment I cancelled my account. I phoned in my cancellation so I could clearly let them know why. After all these years of being a netflix customer ... good riddance.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 5:23 PM
I love how a guy selling $1,000,000 a week of his own company stock while being given stock options a $1.50 a share can call Americans "self-absorbed." But he might be right in that I guess you have to be self-absorbed to be wathing the crappy DVDs that Netflix offers.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Forget about your actors. No one cares. We want real content. I am definitely canceling before the one month trial is over. There is nothing to watch at all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Self absorbed Americans seem to have noticed what a poor CEO you have. Good thing he sold stock BEFORE opening his foolish mouth.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Watch out for the Drudge tidal wave! Keep marketing to 34 million Canadians and continue dissing the 308 million unwashed Americans. Brillian P.R. move, Mr. Hastings - Did you learn your communication skills from Steve Jobs?ReplyDelete
Rude comment about the very people that made Netflix what it is today. I agree with others, a more sincere apology needs to be sent via email to everyone or I will cancel service after 6 years of loyalty. Especially in light of the scandal involving paid actors to feign as Canadian consumers.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:41 PM
I can't believe that you would even try to launch a service as poor as this... We have all of these titles in our basements on VHS....ReplyDelete
Should have read the news about Wind Mobiles early launch in Canada.
You must believe that we only watch BBC or something like that. Com'on and get your act together, I know for a fact that the cable companies were so worried about netflix launching in canada, because the VOD services is a large portion of their bottom line and is growing between 25 - 40% every 3 months. Why do you think that the largest MSO in Canada brought Canwest? to own and control content.
You only get one chance in Canada and it's starting to snow, so here it comes... We might be just North of you but we still work on the same calendar, so hows about putting some real NEW ARRIVALS, on your site.
Put real and up-to-date content on your site. You have me for the free trail, but that about it, if this doesn't change.....
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:44 PM
You "self-absorbed" Americans young and old commenting on this fit the exact image Reeds is trying to portray.ReplyDelete
You always want more, more, more and willing to give nothing in return, or very little. Just take a look at the Canadian Netflix library....it's POOR! We have almost no good TV shows, we have a small movie selection and yes, we pay $1 less per month you greedy imbeciles!
But typical American behavior to either sue when you don't agree with something or open your stupid mouth before you think! What difference does it make what the guy said? If the service works for you, shut the **** up and use it, forget what the CEO said.
You're forgiven =)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Yeah this still doesn't address the fact that the CEO is, himself, so self obsessed that he thinks he can go to another country and degrade the people that patronized this company and made it the success that it is. Good luck with Canada, I think you've lost the US.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:39 PM
"We Blew It" Yeah, with the dismal content. No wonder those reporters knew you hired actors - because no sane person would be so excited for watching 3 tv shows and old crappy movies for $7.99/month. I'll pay double that if you can provide the same content as the US.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:15 PM
to tell you the truth netflix in Canada is a huge fail.ReplyDelete
all crap movies, old tv series .... nothing new here ... i'd rather download pirated copies as they are available free ...
i dont mind paying a subscription...but first fix your issues and let the canadian subscribers have access the same as USA subscribers ... tonnes of stuff "Unavailable" ... pretty lame
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:53 AM
Love my netflix. Go ahead and cancel your service you whiners. You guys really need something to do because you are just way too sensitive. Get over it already - do you think the comcast CEO loves you?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:10 AM
I guess the Yanks don't realize that most of the world does view them as self-absorbed. I'm also willing to bet that most of the people claiming to have cancelled their subscription have not. And those that have, will be back.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Netflix thought they could pull the wool over its future Canadian customers so now its time for us to say "NO" to their services. We are a proud, anyone (especially big business) found trying to sucker us should be tarred and feathered and sent back across the border. I hope all Canadians will join me in saying, "Goodbye Netflix don't let the door hit you on the a$$".ReplyDelete
The real winner will be the internet service providers like Rogers....wait until you get your Rogers bill.ReplyDelete
Also launching in a new country excuses .."it's different" ...are lame......MccDonalds just launches there "System and Processes" ....rolling out copies of successful operations (a system)....replicate replicate replicate....Netfix failed miserably in that regard
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Your apology is incomplete. Quote: "...were given improper direction to talk with the news media..." Were given improper direction by whom?. Was it a Netflix employee? If so, a rogue employee who spontaneously decided this by himself? Or did it come from higher up. I demand a full investigation with a detailed report of how it happened, and what will be done to prevent a repeat in the future. Barring that, I want a full Netflix subscription for life.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:00 PM
My word verification to post to this blog is coincidently "stain". Thats what the CEO remind me of, a stain on my dogs ass. Give your service to Canada for free for a whole year! Wouldn't make a difference to me nor the majority of Americans, but don't bite the hand that feeds you. Working well into the corporate world, I know for a fact every one of these posts will be read. I want a video of your wife sticking a baseball bat all the way up your ass, then you can call us self-absorbed all you want. K thanks douche.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Quote from the CEO in July 21, 2010 Financial statementReplyDelete
"it's difficult to license more streaming content on such short notice, so we split the upside from lower shipment growth between marketing, which drove more subscriber growth, and earnings. Looking forward at the next two quarters, we'll be investing the upside in the combination of streaming content and marketing as both drive subscriber growth. If we find enough content deals where the terms make sense to us, we'll be spending lots more on streaming content. Otherwise, we can spend more on marketing. Either way our goal is to continue to drive growth and deliver earnings consistent with our guidance."
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Yes you are correct you blew it with the crappy movie selection.ReplyDelete
What you need to do is explain to people that your service will not be worth the monthly fee until you have the same selection that the US has.
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 2:17 PM
So rather than spending the money to create a service that is worth while you simply decided to spend the money on marketing and sell snake oil.ReplyDelete
Sounds like you don't know anything about business.
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Glad Netflix is in Canada.ReplyDelete
I wish you'd carry current tv shows as soon as they air on tv. Any reason you can't do that and offer a $30-$40/month plan for new stuff?
you American truly are self absorbed. The only reason that Canadians are being charged less is because currently there is only about 1/10th of netflix content available for Canadians.ReplyDelete
If anything the price for Canadians should be reflective of the selection compared to Americans. Netflix truly dropped the ball rushing this one to the market without first attaining adequate content.
Like many others I will definitely be canceling my subscription in a month. Perhaps down the road when the Canadian library grows close to what it is in the U.S. than I will join.
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Do not worry about the media. Big Media in Canada is owned by oligarchs (Bell, Rogers). I will be surprised that if you did not get any negative coverage.ReplyDelete
Welcome to Canada, add more movies to your collection.
By Canadian standards, your monthly rate is cheap.
Politically, Canada is lot different country, bring in Canadian collections as well as you forward.
- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Don't worrie about it. welcome to Canada , I'm extremely happy you have come to Canada and you're streaming is awesome. thank youReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:49 AM
So they acknowledge that they blew it because they got caught - they fail to address the fact that they needed to hire actors because the selection sucks.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:44 AM
You guys blew it with the less impressive content selection.ReplyDelete
This is not the best way to launch in Canada. Lot of disappointments on the content selection front.
Not one Marvel Comics movie. Wack.ReplyDelete
I get more fun on sprnch.com for free.
I know its Canada and US laws not Netflix fault but... still...
- AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:33 PM
I saw the headline WE BLEW IT and thought this was about Netflix's master plan to make the site less social.ReplyDelete
Bring back the friends page, at the very least.
- AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:56 PM
talk about blowing it............not with the stunt but with the crazy low Canadian selection. What a gong show!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:31 PM
DEAR NETFLIX...ReplyDelete
My wife and I recently came back to Netflix for streaming on the Wii, but the parental controls are so inflexible and weak that I don't know if we can justify the cost for the lack of features.
We love the service. We love the content, but it's not useful in our home if the parental control feature is barely functional. Surf the web and look for people saying the same thing - this is rendering your streaming feature useless for families. And that's a big part of your makeup.
I don't care about you calling Americans self-consumed or hyping up extras to sell your product. It's not smart, but I don't care. But if your service isn't usable, we're going elsewhere. It's sad when the advice I've been given is either "you'll have to get a second netflix account for your kids" or "you'll have to lock up your Wii Netflix DVD and make the kids ask for it." Is this the best we can do?
You have the programmers on staff to fix this - please do!
- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:32 PM
The truth hurts, doesn't it - you silly, self-absorbed Americans???ReplyDelete
- Hidetoshi HayakawaSeptember 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Okay, I'm canadian who lives in a rural area, and frankly, this service ROCKS! It's time for my fellow canadian's to pull their heads out of their collective A$$es's. As canadians, we cried for over 5 years, stating how badly we need a streaming service like netflix. As well, left right and center, Physical rental places are going out of business because:ReplyDelete
A. They charge to much
B. Physical media is dead
C. Late charges were a theft/con job in themselves
D. Distributing physical medium, and asking people to return it is draconian in a socity where we have had compressed codecs for OVER 10 years.
Netflix comes along, licenses medium, takes a chance in canada, and offers us almost unlimted streming for $7.99 a month, the price of one rental in a physical movie store...and what do we do??? We bitch about it?? What the hell, I've been signed up for this service for 3 days now, and the selection is AMAZING!! If you learn how to serach appropriately, and take the time to watch some other movies that may not be mainstream hollywood, and you'll find a WORLD of amazing selection on here!!! The foreign stremaong alone is SUPERB, and f you have kids, the high amount of streamablew kids selection is amazing.
It's instant, affordable, and keeps you from doing things you may not want to do in the digital world, I see this ALL as a positive.
As you do, I look forward to the Linux solution as well, but until then, its an amazing service still.
You guys blow alright! What the hell.... so far I'm not able to watch Devils Advocate, JFK, Varsity Blues but I am able to watch some 20+ year old movies?ReplyDelete
For $7.99 a month?
Smoke more crack if you think I'm paying that after my trial runs out!
Who cares about some dumb publicity stunt, when is the selection going to be on par with other Canadian DVD rental services?ReplyDelete
I went through my Canflix rental history, and I did a search on the Canadian Netflix site for every single disc that Canflix shipped me during all of 2010.
The results? 61 discs were unavailable on Netflix, and there only were 8 that they actually had. Wow! Even though Netflix is 1/3 the price, I think I'll be sticking with Canflix for the 8x the selection!
Can not believe that the Americans are complaining over a dollar difference in price. Maybe they should come and try buy electronics here, or a car, pretty much everything else that we pay through the ass for they get down there for way cheaper. Its a F;n Dollar. So if you payed 7.99 instead of 8.99 but also got most of your content removed would you be happy over the price then? Just wondering..ReplyDelete
I can't find ANYWHERE to contact NETFLIX on their website. I don't want to wait on hold for an hour just to SUGGEST A MOVIE! It used to be that you could suggest a title to netflix through a form on the website, now, not anymore?ReplyDelete
WHY NETFLIX? One of the reasons I use you is because of your huge selection. Why isn't there a way to suggest addition of titles anymore? Don't you WANT to know what your customers want? I'm giving you valuable information by suggesting titles.
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Yeah, you blew it when you removed the friends feature. Hope one day you own up to that mistake as well, douchebags.ReplyDelete
Wow! There are plenty of customer comments here. Hope you listen Netflix. I'm in the US and have had your service since it came out. The Watch Instantly movies are really bad. BUT I do enjoy your service due to convenience & price.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:26 PM
You blew it when you removed the Friends featureReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Why did you take away the friend feature?? I'm not paying for Netflix anymore. I finally talked my friends into it and now I can't even contact or interact with them. Comcast is coming out with something similar and I'm switching.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:48 PM
The problem I am already finding with Netflix is that I have searched over the past two days for about a dozen different titles of "Flix" I would like to watch, but none of them are available!!! Booo!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Not only did you blow that, but you blew it with instant Lost! No Lost, No Money for you! Your idiots!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 8:52 AM
your forgiven, but you need to vastly expand the catalog or I am going to stay with my zip.ca account. as is you have like 4 movies. seriously, expand the catalog or I am out after my free month.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM
The "extras" said they were told to talk to the media - they didn't make a mistake.ReplyDelete
- Glenn JohnsonOctober 3, 2010 at 12:49 PM
We signed up for the service, but the selection really sucks. no ciminal minds, no new movies, no star trek, no star wars.... and it goes on.ReplyDelete
I agree with jrr. WHY IS FRIENDS FEATURE GONE???ReplyDelete
- me not UOctober 3, 2010 at 4:54 PM
I agree with jrr. Forgiveness in exchange for friends feature return.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 4:27 PM
The selection for Canada is very bad all the good movies are available only at netflix.com ( the US site ).
Example: Iron man 1 and 2 are available in the US but not in Canada .
Canadian are 2nd class world citizen I guest !!!
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- AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM
The Canadian pricing looks like it reflects the choice in movies. That being said, but I understand that netflix canada will take a while to set up. In the meantime, I'd definitely pay 8.99 for the netflix US range of movies/tv, with the mail option.ReplyDelete


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Reenlisting: Be Prepared, Don't Lose Your MOS
6/12/2009 By Cpl. Joseph Marianelli , Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan
Marine Administrative Message 330/09 establishes the reenlistment guidelines for Marines with an end of current contract between Oct. 1 - Sep. 30, 2010.
Marines who have an end of current contract in fiscal year 2011 may reenlist under certain circumstances.
First-term, fiscal year 2010 Marines requesting reenlistment in their primary military occupational specialty may submit requests beginning July 1, 2009.
"The key thing is...get your package in by July and you'll be good," said Gunnery Sgt. Eric Grembowiec, station and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron career planner.
First-term Marines with an end of active service or end of current contract in fiscal year 2011 who are in receipt of permanent change of station orders may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they have one of the following primary MOSs: 0231, 0261 0321, 0431, 0451, 0811, 0861, 1371, 2621, 2671, 2673, 2674, 2676, 2821, 2831, 2844, 2847, 2887, 5974, 6531, 6062, 6092, 6114, 6154, 6173, 6174 and 7257.
Fiscal year 2011 first-term Marines may request early reenlistment if they reenlist with Marine Security Guard Duty as their duty station incentive.
Reenlistment responses will begin August 2009.
First-term Marines requesting a 24-month reenlistment do not rate any incentives and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The MARADMIN identifies 50 MOSs as fast-filling based on historical data, but every MOS has the potential to become classified as fast-filling. For the full listing, check http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/MARADMIN0330-09.aspx.
Other MOSs identified as fast-filling will be announced via a separate MARADMIN.
Reenlistment requests for fast-filling MOSs must be submitted July 1 - July 31, 2009.
With July approaching fast, it's important to consider all options.
"I would definitely weigh out their options," said Grembowiec. "We want them to make an adult, informed decision and not get out on impulse."
Reenlisting Marines attempting to make a lateral move with an end of active service date between Oct. 1 and March 31, 2010 can have an extension until May 31, 2010 with their commander's approval.
Lateral move requests will be accepted Dec. 1 for all MOSs and July 1, 2009 for the following MOSs: 0211, 0231, 0241, 0261, 0321, 0431, 0451, 0689, 0811, 0861, 2336, 2621, 2671, 2673, 2674, 2676, 2834, 3044, 4133, 4821, 5821, 5974, 6062, 6092, 6114, 6154, 6173, 6174, 6531 and 7257.
Out of fiscal year first-term Marines requesting a lateral move will only be considered for the following MOSs: 0211, 0241, 0321, 0451, 0689, 0811, 0861, 2336, 2621, 2671, 2673, 2674, 2676, 2834, 3044, 4133, 4821, 5821, 5974, 6062, 6092, 6114, 6154, 6173, 6174, 6531 and 7257.
Due to training length requirements, a 60-month contract will be required for lateral moves into the 26XX, 28XX and 59XX occupational fields.
Lateral move requests will not be considered for MOSs designated as closed.
The Quality Reenlistment Program for fiscal year 2010 will allow up to 100 boatspaces for first-term Marines in closed MOSs who have exceptional performance records.
The QRP should be considered as a last resort, said Grembowiec.
First-term Marines who are authorized reenlistment in their primary MOS may request duty station assignments with their reenlistment request.
But Marines who have been on station less than two years should defer their duty station incentive until six months prior to completing their current assignment.
Assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis based on the needs of the Marine Corps, billet vacancies and the Marine's preference.
Requesting Marine Special Operations Command as a duty station incentive may require a 60-month reenlistment.
Marines submitting requests without duty station preference will be assigned based on the needs of the Marine Corps.
All first-term Marines who reenlist for 48-months are eligible to receive 60 bonus points for their composite score.
Selective Reenlistment Bonus Program information will be posted via another MARADMIN no later than July 1, 2009.
Even though specific bonus information has not been released, remembering all the benefits of a military career besides the pay is important.
"There are a lot of benefits to staying in right now because of the economy," said Grembowiec.
The bottom line, "A lot of first-term Marines fail to realize they can be pulled back in," said Grembowiec. "Maybe four more years will make them more marketable."
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Hello everyone, we are excited to share the final picture of our showroom update for our BMW Motorcycle Display. Hopefully we will have bikes by end of March! Keep you posted!
Here is a quick update along with some pictures of what's happening with the BMW Motorcycle display at Motoplex. Currently we are still waiting on the city of Lynnwood to issue our permit so we can complete the showroom. As you can see from the pictures below, we have removed the flooring where the display will be and it takes up a great portion of the current showroom. We'll keep you updated here throughout the process!
The new Kawasaki H2R Ninja motorcycle is the first of its kind and will rewrite the rulebook on 2-wheeled acceleration as we know it. What we know today is that the first version of this bike produces around 300-bph…yes, we just typed, 300 H.P.! This version was built specifically to show the world what was possible to achieve using the collective minds of KHI Heavy Industries.
The supercharger was built in-house by Kawasaki and pushes additional air volume through a 998cc in-line four-cylinder engine that would otherwise be pretty familiar to anyone who understands modern high performance motorcycle engines. This bike (although not legal for Superbike Racing) rolls out on slicks and is track ready. Kawasaki doesn't care if it's not legal in sanctioned racing, they're making a statement here and its a BOLD one!
We will likely have to wait a few months for the street (production) version of the H2R but it should be well worth the wait. It will likely be de-tuned for the street but acceleration should still be off the hook and we're sure the aftermarket companies will have a field day with the electronic and supercharger settings…
To be continued!
If you have not yet attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota, you owe it to yourself to pack up your bike, truck, motorhome or what ever mode of transportation gets you and your motorcycle there to attend. Naturally, we think you should pack up and ride there, it will be an experience you will not soon forget. How cool would it be to ride a brand new Indian Motorcycle back to Sturgis?
Sturgis is unlike any other rally in the country because the rally basically takes over the entire town of Sturgis for two weeks in August. Merchants lease their stores to motorcycle apparel companies, t-shirt vendors and motorcycle accessory companies. There are manufacturer displays, demo trucks, new product unveils, and every brand, year and model motorcycle produced. It's like a running motorcycle museum.
The Sturgis motorcycle rally started with a motorcycle club putting on racing events back in 1938 organized by the Jackpine Gypsies. Clarence "Pappy" Hoe purchased an Indian Motorcycle dealership in 1936 and formed the Gypsies club. My guess is that There will be a new Indian dealership in Sturgis for 2014 along with a huge product reveal during the first week of this years rally, stay tuned…
Ok, here's several reasons you need to attend this rally if you have never been there;
This is the one place on earth where everyone gets along, as long as you're on two wheels your part of the family. Everyone in attendance understands going in that this event draws people from all demographics, doctors, lawyers, teachers and construction workers, it doesn't matter. When you put on that leather jacket and helmet nothing else matters, you enter the world of brotherhood, Sturgis…what are you waiting for?
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|Kevin Garnett: President Obama is 'a cool dude'
|03.12.11 at 11:22 am ET
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett posted to his blog on shoe company Anta's website and touched on a few topics from what he called a "crazy busy" couple days. Here's what he had to say about meeting President Barack Obama, the loss to the Clippers and signing a deal with Zico coconut water …
On Obama: "On Tuesday, we went to an event and met the No. 1 man. The president of the United States. It was cool to take a couple of minutes to talk with the leader of our country. He's a cool dude. Not all the guys made it, but hopefully we'll meet him again (we get to if we win the championship)."
On Clippers: "It just seemed like things were off all day. Not sure what happened, but we didn't play together and were not on the same page. I guess that has to happen every now and then. Still sucks to lose. We were down 20 points at one point and we cut it down, but mental errors hurt us. We lost by five, but cut it to three at one point."
On endorsement: "Big news. Just signed a deal with Zico 'coconut water.' Excited, to work with them, as I'm a huge coconut water guy. I drink some after my massages, practice and any time I feel like my body needs refreshing. Helps with dehydration and recovery. … Be on the look out for a contest or something. Planning on signing my game sneakers! Stay tuned."
If Garnett's commercials are anything like the one embedded in this blog, they should be wonderfully terrible.
|Irish Coffee: Pat Riley longs for Doc Rivers
|03.11.11 at 9:51 am ET
Wake up with the Celtics and your daily dose of Irish Coffee '¦
Four months ago, when rumors started swirling that Pat Riley wants Doc Rivers to replace Erik Spoelstra as head coach of the Heat in 2011-12 (if there is a 2011-12 season), the current Celtics head coach told WEEI: "As far as I'm concerned, I'm a Celtic and I plan on being that for a long time, as long as I'm coaching."
Yet, Riley still pines for his former point guard when the two were Knicks, like Rick Blaine longed for Ilsa Lund in "Casablanca." Unfortunately for the Heat president, Rivers chose Celtics orchestrator Danny Ainge as his Victor Laszlo.
We'll let Yahoo! Sports columnist Adrian Wojnarowski explain …
Yes, Riles has long been intrigued with Doc Rivers, his old point guard with the New York Knicks. In his mind, Doc's an extension of his own coaching tree. He must love to hear Rivers tell the story about how Riles told him that he would one day be a coach, about how Doc told him that he was crazy. The Celtics have a contract extension waiting for Rivers, sources say, but so far he's wanted to wait until the season's end to deal with it. For him, it would be difficult to make a direct leap from an aging Celtics roster to the Heat. Rivers is too entrenched, too woven into the franchise's fabric now. What would happen to his relationships with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, with that city, those fans who adore him?
Nevertheless, he's perfect for Miami. He's a championship coach. He has a blueprint for making a Big Three work, for holding difficult stars accountable and together. Yet Rivers has a relationship with his GM that Riley has never had with a coach. He isn't afraid to tell GM Danny Ainge that he's completely wrong, that he's going to do it his way and that that's just way it has to be. Rivers and Ainge can argue, debate and sometimes even rage, but ultimately Ainge lets Rivers coach the Celtics. It's hard to imagine a scenario where Riley, or Rivers, could have the autonomy that they would need to co-exist. Go down the list of strong-minded, successful coaches, and ask yourself how many could come from the outside and fit into that insular Heat world.
Do you think every time the Celtics visit American Airlines Arena, Riley quotes the words written by Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein's grandfather and great uncle: "Of all the arenas, in all the towns, in all the world, he walks into mine"?
Celtics fans can revel in the fact that the Heat essentially want to be the Celtics, from the president right on down to the players. And to throw another log on the fire, read Jessica Camerato's discussion with former Heat starter and current C's backup point guard Carlos Arroyo — conducted in Spanish and translated by Miami blog Hot Hot Hoops — during which Arroyo explains the difference between the two teams:
"I think it starts with the players. Not every player has incredible team chemistry. [Boston] already has a lot of time together, and they know each other very well on the court. I think that's what Miami is missing. Boston always has a very complete team and I hope it happens this year."
For everybody's sake, let's jut hope Riley doesn't start crying in the front office.
|Shaquille O'Neal feeling 84.22711556644222 percent
|03.10.11 at 3:48 pm ET
Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal joined WEEI's Mut & Merloni show this morning. He touched on everything from his health to eating pizza with the elderly — and everything in between.
You can hear the entire interview on WEEI.com right here. And here is the transcription:
How's O'Neal's Achilles (he hasn't played since Feb. 1)?
'It's getting better. I can remember a time when I was 19, I'd get hit by a car and five minutes later I'd be Ok. The older you get, it takes time to heal. I've been getting better, a little stronger, but there's still a little pain. I've been instructed by Doc [Rivers] and the Big Three to come back when there's no pain. It's their call. Doc and I are from the same era. If it's not getting better, shoot it up and let's go out and play. But we're looking at the 1825 thing (see below) here, so we want to do things right. The team's playing well. [Nenad] Krstic is doing a fabulous job. They want me 1,000 percent, especially for the postseason, because that's when it really counts.'
How did O'Neal feel about the Kendrick Perkins trade?
'I was training, and I heard about the trade. It was kind of a sad ordeal. I got to know a lot about him and got to see his work ethic. I didn't realize he was from Texas. I'm from Texas. We hung out on the road and got to talk strategies, talk shop and then business kicks in. He's a very physical player — long arms, plays hard, not afraid of anybody, takes the elbow, gives them out, hard-nosed guy. We're going to miss him. Boston's going to miss him. He's done a lot for the Boston community. He helped them get No. 17, and it's been an honor to play with him.'
How difficult will it be to integrate the newest Celtics?
'It's difficult, but it's not difficult. You brought in five consistent role players — guys who are used to being role players. Everybody's gonna be playing off the Big Three. We know that. We just have to create a rhythm and keep it going. We're looking very good right now. We're going to be full strength very soon, and then we know what's at hand. A lot of people play for championships, but for us — for the city of Boston — it's something different. Something I call 1825: 18 for the beautiful people of Boston, two for Ray [Allen] and Doc and Kevin [Garnett] and those guys, and five for me. It was also the year John Quincy Adams was inaugurated, and he was a Boston guy. So, for us, it's bigger than winning.'
What has it been like for O'Neal to work with Jackie MacMullan on a book?
'She knew things that I'd forgotten about. We were sitting at the house talking — we meet twice a week for three hours. She asks me questions, and I 've got to dig in my old Shaqodex. I'm like, 'That's 13 years ago.' It should be a very exciting book — no holds barred. 'Tell-all' wouldn't be the correct term. 'Truthful' would be the better term.'
|Irish Coffee: Celtics a slam dunk
|03.10.11 at 12:38 pm ET
Wake up with the Celtics and your daily dose of Irish Coffee '¦
Between Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon, the Clippers own four of the top 10 throwdowns on NBA.com's Dunk Ladder. Not to mention the fact that DeAndre Jordan had more than twice as many dunks (7) during the Clips' 108-103 victory against the Celtics on Wednesday night as Rajon Rondo has had all season (3).
So, I figured now is as good a time as any to check out the dunk statistics for the Celtics, especially in comparison to their performance during the 2007-08 season. Thanks to CBS Sports' Dunk-O-Meter and Roto Evil's Slam Dunk Stats, we can do that.
If an aging NBA veteran has almost twice as many dunks through 62 games this season than he did during a year in which he captured the NBA Finals MVP, that seems to say a lot about the kind of lift and athleticism that's still in his legs, right?
Of course, I'm talking about Paul Pierce, who according to CBS Sports has slammed 28 dunks already this season — including the highlight-reel one last night that can be seen in the video that accompanies this blog (thanks to @MrTripleDouble10). By comparison, Pierce recorded just 16 dunks in the 2007-08 regular season.
Count Ray Allen in the same category, as his 11 dunks so far this year are two more than he produced during the entire season three years ago. Glen Davis has already more than doubled his dunking output (11 in 2010-11, compared to 5 in 2007-08), but that can be credited to his increased role as the Sixth Man on this year's squad.
If we can draw conclusions about how much more lift or aggressiveness Pierce has this year compared to three seasons ago based on his increased number of dunks, is the same true for those going in reverse? That means you, Kevin Garnett.
The naked eye test suggests Garnett has been more active and aggressive around the basket than he's ever been in a Celtics uniform, but could it be that we're simply remembering the guy who's been hobbled by knee problems the last two years?
|Irish Coffee: Reggaeton, President Obama & the Celtics
|03.09.11 at 11:40 am ET
Wake up with the Celtics and your daily dose of Irish Coffee '¦
I've got to tip my hat to Celtics Hub for reminding everybody that new Celtics backup point guard Carlos Arroyo is also a Reggaeton (think Akon, in Spanish) star in his native country of Puerto Rico. He's released two singles: 'Oculto Secreto' and the more popular 'Se Va Conmigo' with a dude named Yomo.
Thanks to AllTheLyrics.com, we now have a (very) loose translation of the 'Se Va Conmigo' ('Go Away With Me') remix performed with Ivy Queen, and it's obviously pretty amazing '¦
To me, it's enough to look for an affair.
I told you, I go with you.
If you tell me, I continue,
And without telling me, I follow you.
If you know it, I'm a hired killer.
I catch you when you get in my area.
What you like is that I have fury,
That I speak to you clearly
And that I don't go on with you with sweet talk.
I don't mind nothing, I leave.
Speaking clearly, you know well what I give.
That's enough games, and bring me down the ego.
I'm not made of ice, and you like that.
We go without detour that I'm shrewder
Pa, pa, papi.
What's what?
Do you want it in English or in Portuguese?
He's looking for that I catch him, he asks it.
I warn him, and he continues.
Truly, she has me with the slow note.
She don't mind nothing, she leaves.
She leaves with me without fear of to fail,
Because her wish is that I put her to sweat.
She excels with her skirt.
Mini mami, I know you are a hired killer.
Whatever I say, I know you die in my area.
Nice, sexy, exotic.
Obviously, my favorite parts are, 'Her wish is that I put her to sweat,' and, 'She excels with her skirt.' And, yes, I'm going to use those lines all the time now.
|Irish Coffee: The Shaqtionary
|03.08.11 at 11:04 am ET
Wake up with the Celtics and your daily dose of Irish Coffee '¦
The oldest player in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal celebrated his 39th birthday where most almost over-the-hill men celebrate their birthdays — at Boston Children's Museum.
The Celtics center who hasn't played since Feb. 1 — and has already missed 25 games this season — told reporters he was 85 percent and would not return until he's fully healthy, which could be as soon as next week. Here are the quotes from his birthday celebration, courtesy of The Globe:
'Hopefully, in the next week [I'll be back]. They want me back at 100 percent. I tried to run on it the other day, and it felt pretty good, but I took a step back and I'm going to get back out there in a few days. I don't really feel like I'm 39.''
'If I can walk, I can play, and I asked many times to shoot it up, and you know, they refuse. And the Big Three said they want me at 100 percent healthy, so I'm getting there.''
'I have a little Achilles soreness. It gets better, it comes back, it gets better, it comes back. It's better. Dr. [Brian] McKeon is doing a great job. I've been working out twice a day, getting treatment. It'll be right.''
'[Kendrick] Perkins has meant a lot to this city, and he really helped them get No. 17 and we're going to miss him. He was my main man. Everybody loves Perk. I love him. We became real good friends, and I congratulated him on his new deal. But this is a business. He's going to be missed. We had a great time this year being on the same team.''
So, there you have it. Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, trainer Ed Lacerte, Dr. Brian McKeon and the Big Three all want Shaq to wait until he's 100 percent before he returns to the court. He could play right now, but he's won't. The Celtics don't need him now; they need him in the playoffs, so why rush him back? It's a smart move by the Celtics, so can we just take it easy on the Shaq Watch?
Which brings me to a much more important topic. In honor of Shaq's 39th birthday — which he called ShaqDay, which makes almost no sense — we scoured UrbanDictionary.com for the ultimate Shaqtionary, described as "the book that will be used to document all of the words that Shaquille O'Neal manages to create during his scrabble games."
Of course, we eliminated the dirtiest definitions — like Shaq Off and Shaq's Arm (use your imagination) — and came up with the following list …
|Irish Coffee: One wild Celtics weekend
|03.07.11 at 3:04 pm ET
Wake up with the Celtics and your daily dose of Irish Coffee '¦
Ok, so let me get this straight: I'm out of touch for one weekend, and we learn Shaquille O'Neal might've saved Notorious BIG, Marcus Banks wanted to be a male model more than a Celtic, Kendrick Perkins is (obviously) no Dennis Johnson, a reality TV star painted herself in green to honor the Celtics, Doc Rivers' family has already won a title this year and the Heat cry more than Dick Vermeil.
Let's sort through a weekend of wild stories that revolved around the Celtics '¦
In an interview for ESPN's Outside the Lines, Shaq revealed why — even 14 years later — he believes he could've saved his friend Christopher Wallace (aka, Notorious BIG or Biggie Smalls).
On his 25th birthday, Shaq met up with the legendary rapper, who invited the then-Lakers center to an after party following the Soul Train Music Awards two days later. On March 8, 1997, Shaq dressed in a white suit and waited for his security officer to pick him up and take him to the party. But he fell asleep.
'I woke up about 4 o'clock from a call from my mother,' Shaq told OTL. 'She said, 'Did you go to the party?' I'm like, 'No, what are you talking about?' She said, 'You know, your friend was shot and killed.''
Wallace and his entourage left the after party around 12:30 a.m. in two Suburbans. A black Chevrolet Impala pulled up alongside one of the SUVs, the driver rolled down his window and he fired four bullets into Wallace's chest. By 1:15 a.m., Wallace had been pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
'If Shaq would've said, 'You know what, I'm going to come with y'all,' I'm sure him and BIG would've ridden together,' added Lil' Cease, a member of the rap group Junior MAFIA. 'That's the type of person BIG was. '¦ And I'm sure Shaq would've had security, and I'm sure BIG would've had another security come with him that day just to make sure Shaq would've been all right. So, I definitely think if Shaq would've been there, it definitely would've changed. It definitely would've changed.'
Um, way to make Shaq feel better, Lil' Cease. Definitely would've changed? A little strong, don't you think? Just as easily, somebody could've opened fire on Biggie's car, killing both him and Shaq. The moral of the story kids, as always, is that falling asleep on the couch is never a bad thing.
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