Tag Archives: Kim Kardashian

Because There’s Going To Be Enough Darkness On The Web Today….

Posted on 2013/04/16 by

(I hope this brings a smile to your faces, folks. Lord knows, we need to laugh in between the tears.) A simple elevator ride isn’t so simple when you’re The Hook… BEWILDERED GUEST:  Hey, buddy, you mind if I ask … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Niagara Falls: A Top Ten List.

Posted on 2013/01/14 by

  BEFORE WE BEGIN: Zip over to 25ToFly – if you weren’t planning to already – and check out one the most talented, honest, real bloggers to ever don a pair of mens’ long johns. Oh, and today’s offering is … Continue reading →

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Why I Love My Job.

Posted on 2012/11/10 by

Yes, you read that correctly, I am about to reveal precisely why I love my job. And yes, when all is said and done, at the end of the day, I really do love my job. It pays my bills … Continue reading →

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Tourist Math, Kardashian Clones and Other Sunday Surprises…

Posted on 2012/10/22 by

A colleague of mine recently found himself forced to assume the role of a math tutor to a pair of guests. “M -EFFIN LEE”: (Yeah, that’s what we call him; it’s not as cool as “The Hook”, but its pretty … Continue reading →

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The Hook Loses It – Temporarily…

Posted on 2012/10/19 by

First, an apology: I hit “Publish” before I titled this one! Yeah, I’m a jackasss.. Moving on… I’m tired; not “Lindsay Lohan tired”, but exhausted in my soul. I’m fed-up, not “Russell Crowe fed-up”; I’ve never beaten a hotel employee … Continue reading →

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10 Terrible Things About Summer: Bellman Edition!

Posted on 2012/07/16 by

Yes, you’re still reading You’ve Been Hooked! Bear with me, okay? I know how busy we all are this summer, so here is a quick – but hopefully enjoyable – read. I hope it brings you some respite from the … Continue reading →

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The Hook On… Hookers: Part Two!

Posted on 2012/05/24 by

In keeping with my ongoing examination of the ever-changing state of the hospitality industry, I’d like to take a look at those who, until now, have been nocturnal creatures, prowling hotel bars and hallways long after the sun has given … Continue reading →

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