Saturday, December 27, 2008

$1 Million to Redisign New Year's Ball


Didn't Diddy say he was going to cut back on the extravagant spending since we're in a recession? SMH.

In any case, Diddy and Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka announced an $1 million dollar charity offer for New York City to redesign the iconic New Year’s Eve ball.
As if a 172-ft. tall billboard wasn't enough, the "Bad Boy" wants to further expand his influence in Times Square. One of the most famous, and smelliest, places on Earth.

If approved by New York City, Combs and Ciroc would alter the famous ball’s appearance to resemble the well-known blue stone emblem of Ciroc Vodka. This, in my most personal of opinions, is retarded.

Of the city, I have accepted Diddy as the shameless narcissist that he prides himself on being. The blue stone image of Ciroc traces back to the “pastel” plant that was once native to the Gaillac region of France. The dye produced from the plant was commonly used for painting and clothes during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Its distinctive look eventually made the dye a symbol of wealth in the region, and earned it the phrase “Pays de Cocagne,” meaning “the land of plenty.”

New York City copy anything from the French? God forbid. I'm not hating on the French (too much) but, if anything, it should be shaped like an apple. I actually like Ciroc Vodka, but I love the Big Apple more.

In addition to their New Year’s Eve request, Diddy and Ciroc will soon announce an additional campaign focusing on responsible drinking and partying during the holiday season. Some silver lining.

>KABOOM<

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