It's an old expression, attributed to PT Barnum. "There's no such thing as bad publicity." Meaning that, for some situations, and especially for grifters like PG, as long as people are talking about him, he's happy bc he's in the "news." Getting attention. Taking up space. Being discussed.
Obviously this isn't true in every case or situation. It's just an old expression that came to mind when I noticed that PG is appearing more often in the "news" and in this board.
The expression, there is no such thing as bad publicity alludes to the idea that even if it sensationalizes you, people know who you are and it raises your profile.
BUT I was pointing out that this is in fact, not true in all cases. It's true if your aim is to grow off of notoriety, BUT, if you are a shyster, then in fact negative publicity IS bad, because it exposes you.
Summary: the old saying is relevant or carries some effect in some situations, but in fact is not true.
I don't think PG IS happy that he's being exposed. He'd LOVE to get more publicity, but NOT if it ends up exposing and collapsing his grift.
I'm going to withdraw my woosh, and I'm going to suggest my point wooshed you!
<wooosh>
sound of the point going directly over my head?
fraid so, fren 😊
It's an old expression, attributed to PT Barnum. "There's no such thing as bad publicity." Meaning that, for some situations, and especially for grifters like PG, as long as people are talking about him, he's happy bc he's in the "news." Getting attention. Taking up space. Being discussed.
Obviously this isn't true in every case or situation. It's just an old expression that came to mind when I noticed that PG is appearing more often in the "news" and in this board.
Wait. So, how did I miss the point then?
The expression, there is no such thing as bad publicity alludes to the idea that even if it sensationalizes you, people know who you are and it raises your profile.
BUT I was pointing out that this is in fact, not true in all cases. It's true if your aim is to grow off of notoriety, BUT, if you are a shyster, then in fact negative publicity IS bad, because it exposes you.
Summary: the old saying is relevant or carries some effect in some situations, but in fact is not true.
I don't think PG IS happy that he's being exposed. He'd LOVE to get more publicity, but NOT if it ends up exposing and collapsing his grift.
I'm going to withdraw my woosh, and I'm going to suggest my point wooshed you!
:P
Have a good day, fren. 😊
I shall endeavor. Tho its nighty night for me now.
Don't stop being awesome, ya hear?