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Confused but not Devastated

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    @saluki2007 thank you. I just spent 20 glorious minutes reading that thread. 
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    HoustonEgger said:
    I was wondered how long it would take before this popped up on the forum - I was actually thinking there would be more backlash from the kamados then anything.

    @BigGreenCraig - so what's the story man?
    I don't think anyone cares if he switches grills to be honest.  A lot of guys on here have the KJ Jr and no one cares.  I saw a pretty awesome post from a guy who only has a KJ the other day and he is a member here and well received.  There is a right way to sling product on this forum. You could be like Ron and sell rutlands only in an attempt to educated and help the members of this forum.  People just don't like it when a guy proclaims himself king of the Eggheads and tries to sell t-shirts.  I know this contradicts with my earlier post about letting it go.  I've been trying really hard to be nice to everyone lately.  
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Last night I sold my buddy on the next rub and sauce exchange......what will that get me?

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    I wonder exactly what has prompted Craig to feel this way. I thought he was a BGE advocate, like we all are, and was getting his name out there to get a following so he could make more money with his cooking classes etc. 

    Did he ask BGE Corporate to sponsor him or anything? 

    I may be speaking out of school, and I don't know the whole story, but we are all advocates of products we love. 

    I tell everyone about how much I love my Big Green Egg, Sleep Number, Directv, XM Radio, etc,

    People have purchased these products based on what I have told them. I didn't profit from it and wouldn't expect to. 

    Like I said I am sure I don't know the entire story, but I think Craig has made a name for himself, and he does have fans and followers, and is making money by having cooking classes using the Big Green Egg. I think the egg has helped him. If he was cooking on a gasser I am not so sure that people would be signing up for classes etc. I think the love of the egg has prompted people to also take his class etc. 

    I am not trying to knock Craig. He can cook a whole lot better than me. I just think maybe he is feeling that BGE owes him something when they really don't. 

    They already have Ray Lampe. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    I have that same pic minus the elephant trunk in the front! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • bo31210
    bo31210 Posts: 715
    I am glad I found this thread   Wish I had seen it last night!    
    In the middle of Georgia!    Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Is he wanting to be Guy 2.0?  All he is missing are the stupid arm bands.


    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,173
    johnkitchens said:
    I wonder exactly what has prompted Craig to feel this way. I thought he was a BGE advocate, like we all are, and was getting his name out there to get a following so he could make more money with his cooking classes etc. 

    Did he ask BGE Corporate to sponsor him or anything?

    I am not trying to knock Craig. He can cook a whole lot better than me. I just think maybe he is feeling that BGE owes him something when they really don't.
    I think it's clear he's an advocate.  We don't know anything about his interactions with the mothership, nor is it our business.  Honestly, I read that comment as nothing more than the kind of poor-me kind of comment that usually results in a bunch of affirmation from fans/friends/whatever.  Probably just tossed out without consideration of the openness of social media or impact.  I think this is less criticizing BGE than attention seeking.

    Take his posts as you will, but clearly others here selling directly with posts that only highlight their business, they just don't have the history here that BGC has.
    Love you bro!
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". Plus, I saw him at Toronto Eggfest last month... he's not what I would call "morbidly" obese.


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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    ImOldGregg said:
    Old Gregg thinks BIG Green Craig is a fuzzy lil man peach!  I show my mangina on boats and he shoots his funk in parking lots.  

    C'mon man, that's 14 year old humor.  (or someone trying out their Samsung Note).
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". Plus, I saw him at Toronto Eggfest last month... he's not what I would call "morbidly" obese.


    Craig has proven it time and time again he is only here for self promotion. Plus he's only an average cook he just takes time to plate and make things look pretty and set up the lighting and swap lens. Oh and from his pics he is without a doubt borderline extreme obesity based on the BMI. Look at that pic above he's got back titties.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Lit said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". Plus, I saw him at Toronto Eggfest last month... he's not what I would call "morbidly" obese.


    Craig has proven it time and time again he is only here for self promotion. Plus he's only an average cook he just takes time to plate and make things look pretty and set up the lighting and swap lens. Oh and from his pics he is without a doubt borderline extreme obesity based on the BMI. Look at that pic above he's got back titties.
    I didn't say he was the best cook someone else did; which, by the way, is one of the funniest things I've ever read on this forum. No way that @BigGreenCraig  deserves that @SGH type of obsequious devotion.
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    Lit said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". Plus, I saw him at Toronto Eggfest last month... he's not what I would call "morbidly" obese.


    Craig has proven it time and time again he is only here for self promotion. Plus he's only an average cook he just takes time to plate and make things look pretty and set up the lighting and swap lens. Oh and from his pics he is without a doubt borderline extreme obesity based on the BMI. Look at that pic above he's got back titties.
    I didn't say he was the best cook someone else did; which, by the way, is one of the funniest things I've ever read on this forum. No way that @BigGreenCraig  deserves that @SGH type of obsequious devotion.
    It was @Focker He is in the BGC Circle of Trust!  :grin: 
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". 
    I missed that post. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    cazzy said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    Lit said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". Plus, I saw him at Toronto Eggfest last month... he's not what I would call "morbidly" obese.


    Craig has proven it time and time again he is only here for self promotion. Plus he's only an average cook he just takes time to plate and make things look pretty and set up the lighting and swap lens. Oh and from his pics he is without a doubt borderline extreme obesity based on the BMI. Look at that pic above he's got back titties.
    I didn't say he was the best cook someone else did; which, by the way, is one of the funniest things I've ever read on this forum. No way that @BigGreenCraig  deserves that @SGH type of obsequious devotion.
    It was @Focker He is in the BGC Circle of Trust!  :grin: 
    Oh, the CraigFocker!
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited July 2015
    Cheers to the OP. Way to go putting the word "devastated" in the thread title. Not bad for a second post. Something about that word that brings the best out in everyone. 
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    This thread is too much. Lmao.
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    johnkitchens said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". 
    I missed that post. 
    It was a post BGC himself started a week or so ago about sv'ing some lamb chops for 72 hours. Very entertaining!
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • bo31210
    bo31210 Posts: 715
    johnkitchens said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". 
    I missed that post. 
    Surely you remember, it was EPIC.........
     =) 
    In the middle of Georgia!    Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited July 2015
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    johnkitchens said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". 
    I missed that post. 
    It was a post BGC himself started a week or so ago about sv'ing some lamb chops for 72 hours. Very entertaining!
    In the spirit of that thread, I recently did 144 hour flank steak.  Sadly, I just ended up with speckled beef broth.  :bawling: 
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    cazzy said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    johnkitchens said:
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    You guys are talking about a guy who someone posted "may be the best cook on the forum". 
    I missed that post. 
    It was a post BGC himself started a week or so ago about sv'ing some lamb chops for 72 hours. Very entertaining!
    In the spirit of that thread, I recently did 144 hour flank steak.  Sadly, I just ended up with speckled beef broth.  :bawling: 
    Yeah, 140 hours is the break even point for flank steak!
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    I asked @BigGreenCraig for a french fry recipe he did on the Egg based on a picture he posted on Twitter. He re-tweeted it but did not send me the recipe. 

    I thought that's what fellow eggers do - help each other out. Perhaps it's forthcoming. I hope so! 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    A recipe for french fries? :confounded: 
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Don't hold your breathe Buckeye.  I remember someone asking him about a recipe on here and he just provided a link to his blog with the exact same thing he posted on here.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    But you only need a straw to enjoy!
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,512
    THEBuckeye said:
    I asked @BigGreenCraig for a french fry recipe he did on the Egg based on a picture he posted on Twitter. He re-tweeted it but did not send me the recipe. 

    I thought that's what fellow eggers do - help each other out. Perhaps it's forthcoming. I hope so! 
    Did you SEE that photo of Craig?  Not sure you really want his fry recipe man!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Ah ha ha ha. I needed a good laugh today. Best thread I've read in awhile.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    TexanOfTheNorth said:
    A recipe for french fries? :confounded: 
    :rofl: can't stop laughing. 

    He said "A recipe for French fries?" :rofl: 
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
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