Tag Archives: Fan Expo Canada

The Hook’s Purge: Things I Love.

Posted on 2016/06/10 by The Hook

To be clear, I’m not actually purging myself of things I love in this post. But “The Hook’s Share” made it sound as though I pulled a heist. (“Hook’s Eleven”, anyone?)  So here now, are a few of the many … Continue reading →

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A Post-Con Report And Other Musings.

Posted on 2015/09/10 by The Hook

Well, it’s all over but the crying and the clean up. No, I’m not referring to my latest carnal escapade. (That would crash the internet into a gazillion pieces.) I am referring to the Summer of 2015, which has evaporated … Continue reading →

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A Bellman Is…

Posted on 2015/08/31 by The Hook

HOOK’S NOTE:  A little rehash for you today. I’ve covered this topic before, but Fan Expo Canada comes in like a nerdy wrecking ball this week, summer is winding down and I’m just plain knackered, so here we go again, … Continue reading →

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Fan Expo Canada: Pros and Cons.

Posted on 2015/08/20 by The Hook

Two weeks remain until Fan Expo Canada 2015 is unleashed upon the Multiverse, kids. If you’re a hardcore nerd like me that statement has you shaking like Donald Trump in a room full of armed Mexicans. If you’re not… then … Continue reading →

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This is Not a Post, This is my Version of a Temper Tantrum…

Posted on 2013/08/23 by The Hook

“What’s going on, Hook?” you ask, hoping that you have been deceived and this message contains another tale of travelers gone wild in Niagara Falls, a place that serves as a testament to how much money you can make by … Continue reading →

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Surviving Comic-Con: A How-To Guide.

Posted on 2012/03/09 by The Hook

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 The Hook

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2011/08/20 by The Hook

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 The Hook

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 The Hook

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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