Donate to John Hill- Page 2

[Mimi Imfurst]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:32pm

i think people are doing it cause its funny.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:34pm

But he's still begging strangers for money, no?

[Plum]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:39pm

I've seen online solicitation for money before- mostly it's by people who ask those who read their sites to support the hosting. If you don't want to donate, don't. But I don't see why we need to scream about it.

[Marlothom]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:44pm

LOL. Somehow I think if he were fat and ugly no one would fight back the criticisms to this. But alas...I guess if I said he pulled focus from my viewing of Hairspray and ruined the show for me I would also get mean responses, so I won't.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:44pm

Then this will be the first time we've differed in opinion Plum.

[paradox_error]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:44pm

I still don't think that he was expecting anyone to actually do it...

[Al Dente]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:46pm

He has it set up so that they can. If it was truly a mock request, there would be no real way to donate. Then, I would agree, it was funny. Alas, that is not the case here.

[Plum]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:47pm

At least it doesn't involve a hostage bunny...

[paradox_error]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 7:52pm

OH god is that bunny in bad taste!

ugh...

[amasis]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:17pm

I saw the journal update first (with the amazon link) before I saw this thread. Given the absolutely surreal and insane stuff he's written so far, I didn't take it seriously. It's not intended to be real -- and even though some people seem to be taking it that way, I'm gonna guess (based on the responses on the 'John Hill' thread) that people who did donate are just doing it for laughs, too.

Also, I am currently living in the region he mentioned. And even though I cringed a bit when he mentioned the tsunami, I didn't find it outright offensive. This guy *is* slightly psychotic, no? A lot of people have gotten a lot of laughs out of his craziness.

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?page=2&thread=841634&startthread=882470 Updated On: 3/20/05 at 08:17 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:18pm

So wait... I know people donated. Where's the money going?! Is he really going to keep it?!

Updated On: 3/20/05 at 08:18 PM

[paradox_error]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:19pm

I guess so...

I hope he donates it to charity or something...

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:20pm

Me too!

[amasis]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:22pm

All the 50 bucks he's gonna raise, you mean?

Maybe he'll send it southeast Asia.

[442namffug]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:23pm

no way..he would never go through the trouble to set up the site and write all the entries if it was a joke..it's not! it's real..you don't HAVE to donate, but it would be charitable if you did....

[amasis]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:27pm

The site and journal has been around for a while - that whole donation thingy was very, very recently added, so no, I don't take it as a serious thing.

Maybe Craig can tell us just how "desperate" John is? Craig?

[Broadway Matt]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:37pm

I love reading his journal entries. He's got a nice, twisted sense of humor and he isn't afraid to be distasteful in the face of international tragedy. I was digging his whole stream of thought about needing donations, but it really only is admirable if it remains as nothing more than a stream of thought. Wit and irony can get you far if you play it right, but it takes the right finesse to be among the select few who can actually get by in life using those two virtues as a substitute for work ethic. John might have been well on his way, until he went so far as to set up an account and accept money.

There are so many struggling actors in a similar position, some of them from the very same cast, who aren't making any decent money from theatre and yet are still willing to give up their time in order to perform in benefit concerts for no pay. If he's not going to use his energy for something noble or productive, it wouldn't kill the guy to get a job. and if there are people who can convince themselves that he is a worthy charity case and will send him their money, the least he could do is provide a little scandal for the gossip columnists to make art with. A 30-second sex tape goes a long way.

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:40pm

Sorry, I don't care how hilarious it is, that is just wrong. He isn't the only one "started out in the business."

He's actually been in a couple of shows on and off broadway. I am a little disgusted about this. What about the people who've never had a job?
Updated On: 3/20/05 at 08:40 PM

[courtneyanne]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:44pm

Holy cow. Shut up.

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:44pm

No one is making anyone "donate" any money to John. Most of the people who have donated(including myself) have spoken to him/know him and his sense of humor and find this hilarious.

I can understand why some would find this "offensive" I suppose but others don't. If you don't like, don't give. Not really a big.

[amasis]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:45pm

Well, BroadwayMatt - I'm not sure why anyone donated anyway, other than for laughs. If he does end up getting a significant amount (I just can't believe he will, but who knows...), I do hope he donates it.

I like your idea at the end, though. But... only 30 seconds???! Updated On: 3/20/05 at 08:45 PM

[Joshua488]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:50pm

If it's so funny to beg people to send you money, would you send money to ANYONE online begging money? What makes him so special?

[TVBoy]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:51pm

Very disturbing. I saw him last week... he was wearing nice clothes, had a nice messenger bag, and was very tan. (Lay off the tanning bed, John. It'll save you some money.)

John does have an off-beat sense of humor and I could see him doing this just for a laugh. But -- to have a page like that published on amazon.com, you have to have the money wired to a bank account before it will be published. So, I'm wondering if he wants us to think it's a joke and will, in turn, donate money just for the hell of it? After all, I guess he's getting the last laugh. The money is being wired to his bank account.

I agree with what someone else said... I know actors struggle and I hate that for them, but get a temp job until you land something. Earn your money, like the rest of us.

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:52pm

Forgive my ignorance... who's John Hill?

[renthead2005z]

Posted: 3/20/05 at 8:57pm

he played fender in hairspray, and jason in bare...That would be awesome if he was trying to bring bare back!...haha but even still, i think of it as a joke.