Tag Archives: Fan Expo Canada

Surviving Comic-Con: A How-To Guide.

Posted on 2012/03/09 by

In addition to being a world-class bellman/blogger, The Hook is – much to his wife’s eternal dismay – a fan boy extraordinaire. And so with the imminent arrival of comic convention season, here are a few tips and guidelines that … Continue reading →

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Seven Days of Summer Fun!

Posted on 2011/08/28 by

MONDAY: A  major-league Canadian brewing giant decided to grace my little corner of the world with a conference. I think the focus should have been on manners. BEER EXEC: (Approaching the bell Desk and three bellmen) Hey fuckers! Can I have my … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun, “Whales”, and Fan Expo Canada!

Posted on 2011/08/20 by

When you’re a bellman in a tourist town, summer is both a blessing and a curse. Sure, you have the opportunity to make some cold hard cash but you’ll be using it to buy aspirin. Lots of it. Still, there are … Continue reading →

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A Positive Message From The Hook?

Posted on 2011/05/25 by

I realize this blog devotes a great deal of space to shining a light of truth upon those who would spread darkness and stupidity across the North American hospitality industry. In other words, I know I constantly rage against the douchebags I … Continue reading →

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Australians Are The New French Canadians!

Posted on 2011/05/01 by

To the world at large, Australia is known for exporting precious metals. Unfortunately, the world is dead wrong. Australia’s number one export? Douchebags – lots and lots of douchebags, whole families, to be precise. For the second time in a month, … Continue reading →

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