Thursday, February 25, 2010

John Rich Gets Flashed

Posted by Steve Haruch on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 9:51 AM

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So you know about big John Rich and his big ugly house that says "Mt. Richmore" on it that people hate. Yesterday some people on the Twitters decided to head on down to Love Circle and show Mr. Rich a thing or two. Or maybe just a thing: They shined flashlights at his house in order to make a point about how having bright lights shining at your house is annoying. (John Rich has bright lights shining away from his house, hence the outrage.) Before these mighty empowered freedom flashers deployed for Love Circle, they were warned by a sympathetic but concerned friend: "I have six words for you, my beloved tweeps--'Volatile new dad who's likely armed.' " Would chaos reign? Braving the cold, the obvious futility of their task and the likelihood of antagonizing an armed man who's been known to throw beer bottles in public, thousands of people (in "teabagger math," as one soldier of democracy put it -- so, like, 15) went anyway. Signs were carried. Flashlights were shined. Cops were called. It was "the wussiest rally ever," according to one protester who also thought the cop was kinda cute. But we learned some facts, thanks to the efforts of these fine, misguided Nashvillians: John Rich watches Fox News on a big ol' TV, and he doesn't password-protect his WiFi network! (More + audio at Nate News.)

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I'm so going to steal wi-fi from his house RIGHT NOW!

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Posted by Bawston Sean on February 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM

to be called a "Sailor of Democracy."

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Posted by Actually I prefer... on February 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM

It's because there are droves of assholes with laptops filing through that have to show him stupid shit all the time.

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Posted by MR on February 25, 2010 at 10:07 AM

John Rich is what I imagine Brandon Jazz would be like if his projects really take off. Just an innocent observation, BJ.

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Posted by Bass and Glasses on February 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM

I wish I would have known that, I would have joined them. He had his light cannons fired up the other night, probably for some sort of Republican fundraiser / barebacking. How long is it going to take to get some sort of ordinance from running those lights in the middle of a neighborhood?

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Posted by RIMBoy on February 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Oddly enough, one of my best friends lives directly next door to this house and it's probably more of a nuisance to him / the rest of the neighborhood than it is to Mr. Rich.
Harassing a guy for being a douche bag is pretty much the dumbest thing I've read in awhile. "Hey guys, what's the best way to let John Rich know he's a douche bag? By being douche bags ourselves!"
Dumb.

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Posted by Michael on February 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM

What they oughta do is set up big mirrors on the adjacent houses, that'd show him!

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Posted by David on February 25, 2010 at 10:57 AM

Oh come on. Did you leave a flaming bag of shit at the gate, too? Let his neighbors deal with him, like grownups.

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Posted by Ashley Spurgeon on February 25, 2010 at 11:05 AM

That cop WAS cute.

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Posted by Dusty F. on February 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Oh no! Yewknee and the scenester patrol disapprove! Throw the PBR signal! Scramble the jets! Engage Operation Hipster Shun!

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Posted by BT on February 25, 2010 at 11:45 AM

While harassing someone for be a douchebag is something I heartily endorse, I have to agree with Michael that this was kinda dumb. Or rather, the execution was a bit lacking. Sometimes dumb can be funny -- necessary and proper. Sometimes it's just dumb.
I find it rather unlikely that the neighbors even noticed, much less were annoyed by it.

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Posted by Chris Wage on February 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Haha. I like BT's comment.
But I still have to agree with the scenester patrol. Sounds like a weak rally.

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Posted by d. patrick on February 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Scenester patrol? I am the motherfucking scenester patrol, motherfucker! Give this man a beer!

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Posted by Bawston Sean on February 25, 2010 at 12:25 PM

Did you know that "scene" means something totally different to teenagers? What they call "scene" (don't know if they call them scenesters)is like some kind of Harajuko-emo combination. My little sister told me about it.

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Posted by Ashley Spurgeon on February 25, 2010 at 12:34 PM

Christ! Pulling this kind of shit five years ago would've totally gotten these people purged from Buddytown, AMIRITE? How dare they displease the hipsters, in such a way.

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Posted by Douchetown on February 25, 2010 at 1:03 PM

His bar on the 4th and 5th floor is bigger than the Exit/In. I done seen it w my own eyes.

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Posted by T to the L on February 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM

John Rich probably wasn't even home.If he was, the worthless drunk was probably passed out.I feel sorry for his wife having to clean up after 2 babies in the house.

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Posted by Me on February 25, 2010 at 5:03 PM

John is a asshole in a big way.What the hell is he thinking?Pissing off his neighbors like that.They should of called the police when it happened.Do you really think that those flashlights did anything anyways?It just proves that John does not give a damn about anyone else except his self.He is not winning anyone over with his attitude,and what is with Joan does she even say anything about the way he is acting.Oh wonder John has a gate up.People really don't like him and neither do I.

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Posted by Jeannie on February 25, 2010 at 7:14 PM

John just likes to show off what he doesnt have. Look at his lifestyle,his house,his clothes. I think the best example of what John is, is right there on his clothes. A Rhinestone. Sure it glitters in the light and it looks real enough but in the end its just glass. YOu can see right through it. Not everything that glitters is a diamond. He's all show, even a puddle under the right light looks deep.

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Posted by angel on February 26, 2010 at 12:11 PM

I think it just shows what this guy is. I am glad he is getting the negative publicity in such a small town. I have seen him out around town and he acts worse than sports stars.
Shame on you short man.

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Posted by Jehimias on February 26, 2010 at 6:30 PM

You know Mr. Rich and I do share some political beliefs but he gives me the damn creeps and I'm not kidding either. I've been around him a few times and although he's never done anything personally to me, I've watched him do things to others that were not cool.
I can't quite figure out why Sean Hannity who puts out the "I'm a nice guy and only hang around other nice guys" vibe associates with him.
Does he not hear of the trouble that seems to follow this guy? Am I the only one who has thought of calling Sean Hannity on this?

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Posted by JD Myers on February 27, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Call Hannity. That would be funny!

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Posted by change on February 28, 2010 at 11:19 PM

WSMV reporting codes gave Rich 30 days to fix the problem.

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Posted by stmag on March 5, 2010 at 5:45 PM

I love that! I hate when the rich think they have more authority just becomes of their wallet size. Too bad he won't change. It's nice seeing people actually stepping up though.

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Posted by nashville music on March 17, 2010 at 1:15 PM

I think John Rich has done nothing wrong and all of you haters need to get over yourselves. You are just jealous because you can't have what he can so you pick and nag at him for something to do. Leave the guy alone and get a life. His house is awesome and maybe he would turn the lights off earlier if all of his neighbors weren't a bunch of assholes to him. If I lived there and yall were acting like a bunch of babies I would put more lights up on the house and leave them on all night and Id be tracking mud with my truck up and down the road in front of your houses!!!

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Posted by Diesel on July 23, 2010 at 1:07 AM

I say. John payed for his house and property, he pays more taxas then most of his neighbors and the rest of us. He donates money to St Judes Childrens Hospitals and other charities, I say if the man wants to light his house up..... LET HIM! ITS HIS GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO DO WHAT EVER HE CHOOSES WITH IT!!!!

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Posted by IatseCOWBOY on May 19, 2011 at 5:36 AM
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