Dec. 17th, 2007 10:49 am
Finally: WGA Rally- more info
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mizarchivistOk. I'd best do this before I lose track. This will be long:
Armed with gifts (serenity designed tins, Jayne hat), camera, and way too many projects (holiday cards, knitting, etc) I headed to Harvard and got there before a line had even formed to get into the church. Robin and I had remembered what it had been like to wait for Neil Gaiman the last time we were at 1st Parish Cambridge. We arrived an hour early and the line was winding around past the grave yard. So, we were pretty much in the first 5 people in the door and took the primo second pew in front of the podium. The middle pews were pretty much filled, but not packed. I'm not sure how many were there all told- over 100, less than 300, I'd say.
We had a warm up speaker from the Cambridge City Council to do yay-rah for workers' rights, which was nice. Then our out of town guests: Jamie Paglia (Eureka), Rob Kutner (Daily Show) and Joss trooped in. They've finally posted the clips from the various speeches and Q&A- I did get a chance to ask a question, so I'm theoretically Youtubed now. I've not gone to investigate yet. I'm glad they're up because my recording really is horrendous.
It was entirely amazing to get to hear them all speak. You'd think they were writers for a living, as they were all entirely thoughtful, funny, poinant, and if I'd not already been convinced before I walked in, I would have by the time I left. Joss explained he was ill, so the extra Jayne hat I'd put in my bag on the theory that someone might want it (buy it?)- well, I gave it to Joss instead. He gently explained that he'd not likely wear it as that would sort of make him feel a little weird. Too self-referential, I suppose. I'd not thought of that, but I get it. Don't care now. He may do with it what he wishes. And I got a hand shake and he asked my name (!!!)
Since I stuffed my memory card with crappy video, I ran out as soon as they were done to buy disposables and use the bathroom at Holyoke Center. FYI: Don't try to bring a picket sign into Holyoke Center. The boys holding down the fort there do not like them. Fine, dude. Just want the bathroom. :P I met up with the march to the Lampoon building where we chanted, listened to random speeeches, and had bits of snow fall on us from the rooftop. Someone came by with several dozen donuts. Foolishly I ate one then had to head over to Papa's Pizza (4 doors down or so) to correct the sugar crash 15 minutes later. However, doing so meant that I also bought a whole pizza that I then offered up to Joss, Jamie, and Rob. They were all happy to take a slice. It's sort of a coup for me to be able to say I've fed Joss Whedon. beam
At 3, with the help from the Totally Awesome CPD, we marched down the 1/2 mile to Pandemonium, milled around there for a bit. I picked up the 1st season of Eureka and the Daily show book, America for signing. Naturally I already had something for Joss: my Serenity poster that Sean and Morena signed at the premier preview. My goal is to get the whole cast's autographs on the one poster. Some day. If only I'd thought to bring it when I went to see Spamalot.
The wait at Pandemonium was really quite exaughsting. After the adrenaline of the rally, standing around for 3 hours made for the loopy. But I did it, presented the tins, got a heart-felt thank you that I feel like I totally glazed over upon. I did legibly sign and date the tins and stick in my business card with a big Thank You For Everything note in each, so there's a bit of a chance he'll remember me for a bit at least. Talking to Jamie again I swear I glazed over what with all the other noise and trying to figure out the best way to do picture taking. In the end we got Robin and I with Jamie, then Joss jumped in for a second one. I also forgot to give Joss my dad's good wishes, since Dad called while I was waiting in line. Oops. Little fried.
I got home by 7:30 and had awesome food couretesy ofpurple_terror.
It was a great day. I'm afraid that the strike will continue on, though. The studios have this plan in which they get to keep all the money, despite the request is for 2.5%. 8 cents per sale. C'mon. They're not keen on giving up even that. One of the major points mentioned during the course of speeches is that by pulling this power play, the studios may make themselves obsolete. Folks like Joss aren't going to back down. They'd rather go out on their own without the help of a studio and tell their stories that way. Given the way technology is going, that option is not impossible. Given the way that networks have been treating show-creators, particularly Joss and his acolytes, independence seems like a really good idea. This will be a winter of great discontent. And reality TV.
I'll post more pictures in a gallery soon.We had a warm up speaker from the Cambridge City Council to do yay-rah for workers' rights, which was nice. Then our out of town guests: Jamie Paglia (Eureka), Rob Kutner (Daily Show) and Joss trooped in. They've finally posted the clips from the various speeches and Q&A- I did get a chance to ask a question, so I'm theoretically Youtubed now. I've not gone to investigate yet. I'm glad they're up because my recording really is horrendous.
It was entirely amazing to get to hear them all speak. You'd think they were writers for a living, as they were all entirely thoughtful, funny, poinant, and if I'd not already been convinced before I walked in, I would have by the time I left. Joss explained he was ill, so the extra Jayne hat I'd put in my bag on the theory that someone might want it (buy it?)- well, I gave it to Joss instead. He gently explained that he'd not likely wear it as that would sort of make him feel a little weird. Too self-referential, I suppose. I'd not thought of that, but I get it. Don't care now. He may do with it what he wishes. And I got a hand shake and he asked my name (!!!)
Since I stuffed my memory card with crappy video, I ran out as soon as they were done to buy disposables and use the bathroom at Holyoke Center. FYI: Don't try to bring a picket sign into Holyoke Center. The boys holding down the fort there do not like them. Fine, dude. Just want the bathroom. :P I met up with the march to the Lampoon building where we chanted, listened to random speeeches, and had bits of snow fall on us from the rooftop. Someone came by with several dozen donuts. Foolishly I ate one then had to head over to Papa's Pizza (4 doors down or so) to correct the sugar crash 15 minutes later. However, doing so meant that I also bought a whole pizza that I then offered up to Joss, Jamie, and Rob. They were all happy to take a slice. It's sort of a coup for me to be able to say I've fed Joss Whedon. beam
At 3, with the help from the Totally Awesome CPD, we marched down the 1/2 mile to Pandemonium, milled around there for a bit. I picked up the 1st season of Eureka and the Daily show book, America for signing. Naturally I already had something for Joss: my Serenity poster that Sean and Morena signed at the premier preview. My goal is to get the whole cast's autographs on the one poster. Some day. If only I'd thought to bring it when I went to see Spamalot.
The wait at Pandemonium was really quite exaughsting. After the adrenaline of the rally, standing around for 3 hours made for the loopy. But I did it, presented the tins, got a heart-felt thank you that I feel like I totally glazed over upon. I did legibly sign and date the tins and stick in my business card with a big Thank You For Everything note in each, so there's a bit of a chance he'll remember me for a bit at least. Talking to Jamie again I swear I glazed over what with all the other noise and trying to figure out the best way to do picture taking. In the end we got Robin and I with Jamie, then Joss jumped in for a second one. I also forgot to give Joss my dad's good wishes, since Dad called while I was waiting in line. Oops. Little fried.
I got home by 7:30 and had awesome food couretesy of
purple_terror.It was a great day. I'm afraid that the strike will continue on, though. The studios have this plan in which they get to keep all the money, despite the request is for 2.5%. 8 cents per sale. C'mon. They're not keen on giving up even that. One of the major points mentioned during the course of speeches is that by pulling this power play, the studios may make themselves obsolete. Folks like Joss aren't going to back down. They'd rather go out on their own without the help of a studio and tell their stories that way. Given the way technology is going, that option is not impossible. Given the way that networks have been treating show-creators, particularly Joss and his acolytes, independence seems like a really good idea. This will be a winter of great discontent. And reality TV.
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