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by JumpCrisscross 278 days ago
> why on earth would anyone want to associate (let alone buy) a brand synonymous with "scam"?

It’s honestly hilarious. Like, I’d pay something for one of Ponzi’s original investment contracts.

I wouldn’t for Madoff. But his crimes are emotionally proximate. Influencers getting ripped off doesn’t really trigger my sense of moral outrage.
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mikestew 278 days ago
See? This is why I'm not ridiculously rich. I never ask, "how can I make lemonade (or limeade, as the case may be) out of this lemon?"

"Missed out on the misery of the OG Fyre Fest? C'mon out for Fyre 2.0! Blazing sun! You'll forage for your own food! Learn to make a shelter for yourself! And don't forget the great lineup of artists who didn't even know they were supposed to play here!"

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JumpCrisscross 278 days ago
> C'mon out for Fyre 2.0

I think they already tried this.

More likely: merch. FyreX or some other local silliness ironically playing out the ridiculousness of the whole thing. Maybe a shitcoin.

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