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Will there be a parade or celebration for Yao's arrival?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Gummi Clutch, Oct 11, 2002.

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  1. Gummi Clutch

    Gummi Clutch Member

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    I am excited about the rumor, but dont know if its true?
    Is there anything being put on by a Chinese Community group, Asian Heratige organization, or even by the Rockets?
     
    #1 Gummi Clutch, Oct 11, 2002
  2. codell

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    Maybe some of us here on the BBS can go camp out at the airport. HAHA ...just kidding

    Although, I remember the Rockets flying back from Phoenix. Big group there to welcome them. Nowadays, you arent allowed in the terminal without a ticket.
     
    #2 codell, Oct 11, 2002
  3. ballerman

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    Parade? for a backup center?
     
    #3 ballerman, Oct 12, 2002
  4. Yetti

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    ballerman:- that was very cheeky of you! Let's hope that you havn't been keeping upto date with the current goings on!
     
    #4 Yetti, Oct 12, 2002
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    I think the best way to support Yao Ming is to buy the tickets and cheer for him at the stadium. He said that he is a private person. I don't think the welcome at the airport is a good idea. (Do I like a ticket salesperson?:D )
     
    #5 windandsea, Oct 12, 2002
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    It only gets better from the ridiculous to the absurd.
     
    #6 JohnnyBlaze, Oct 12, 2002
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    I don't care how good Yao is, no individual player deserves their own parade. Especially when they are still a rookie. Maybe a crowd at the airport, but a parade? Jesus tap dancing Christ, he's a basketball player, not a Roman general returning from conquering another country. Who ever started this rumor is a dumb ass.
     
    #7 Oski2005, Oct 12, 2002
  8. I h8 Logos

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    no, but isnt yao some kind of prophet or god?

    anyway, i think the parade idea is to show yao that americans are rude and arrogant people that want to idolize a person. i think hell understand....
     
    #8 I h8 Logos, Oct 12, 2002
  9. Yetti

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    Oski 2005:- Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord in vain! Your statement is most offensive to Christians!!
     
    #9 Yetti, Oct 12, 2002
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    Speak for yourself Yetti, Im a christian and I wasnt offended.

    Good point W&S, by all accounts, he might be embarrassed to have a big to-do over him when he arrives. A warm welcome at the games when he comes in would be more appropriate.
     
    #10 Rockets2K, Oct 12, 2002
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    Matthew 7:1
    Judge not, lest ye be judged.
     
    #11 Htownhero, Oct 12, 2002
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    Now, that was just a fact and I don't find it offensive, Oh and I'm Catholic!
     
    #12 KALIKULI, Oct 12, 2002
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    Yetti, is there anything you dont find offensive? You do realize you do not have to correct everyone all the time. :rolleyes:
     
    #13 R0ckets03, Oct 12, 2002
  14. codell

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    (COUGH) - Parades are only for championships.
     
    #14 codell, Oct 12, 2002
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    There will be a special in the Sunday "Parade" pull out in the newspaper.:rolleyes:
     
    #15 KingCheetah, Oct 12, 2002
  16. Oski2005

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    I'm a Catholic and I didn't offend myslef:p

    It's something I picked up from South Park. They created the phrase, I'd never heard it before, so I believe your beef is with them.
     
    #16 Oski2005, Oct 12, 2002
  17. I h8 Logos

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    but i dont think either of the creators are catholic.

    i know one of em is jewish, but neither are religious

    btw, i didnt know u watched south park at your age (20) not that theres a problem with that...
     
    #17 I h8 Logos, Oct 12, 2002
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    There is no time to have a parade. Yao will need to probably find a place to live, etc. as well as dealing with being late for TC for 3 weeks.
     
    #18 kidrock8, Oct 12, 2002
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    Nix to the parade, but how about a Fiesta with FREE BEER AND TAMALES!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #19 zzhiggins, Oct 13, 2002
  20. codell

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    Id be happy with free beer whether its because of Yao or not.
     
    #20 codell, Oct 13, 2002
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