There was an incident which caused them to be taken out of service in the UK (back in the 80s I think) until safety features were fitted (I think that was with someone who rode it over the top .. something I don't think I'd do! I waited for one going in the direction I wanted!) We still have one in Sheffield Uni in the Arts building, quite big around 40 cars. Mainly they're installed here now for moving goods between floors, but I thought there was talk of a company designing one with doors? ... Not sure how that would work .. and spoils the fun really ;)

Caryl

Thank you, I obviously did not listen attentively, I was very tired when I watched the videos. Heard "in front of this crazy elevator... from 1978", wasn't aware of that he was still referring to the pic. I'm getting old, LOL.

Yeah I'm curious about which building he was in too.

Carole

You're welcome :-) You're not getting old ... I had to watch the video a few times myself to make sure that was right :lol:

I could see how someone's bright idea could land themselves in a world of pain. Mainly because so many people are lawsuit happy...I would never see this fly in the US (today or yesteryear). There are too many people who have to have "caution hot coffee" written on their cups, to take the stupidity factor to a whole new level. This elevator is a prime example of one man's floor is another man's ceiling. :))

Suzieq

I agree re the USA .. :-) I checked out of interest and it was in 1989, the paternoster in Newcastle University's Claremont Tower was taken out of service after a passenger undertaking an up-and-over journey became caught in the drive chain, and had to be rescued by the Fire Service. This led to the 18-month close-down of all UK paternosters for a safety review, during which additional safety devices were fitted.

At Sheffield one of the 50 top things to achieve whilst at university (I don't think getting a degree features on this list!) is apparently to have sex whilst going over the top in the lift in the Arts building .. which may explain what went wrong at Newcastle .. ;) I think all of those still in service in the UK are now in buildings where they are used only by employees and students in universities

Caryl

LMAO!!!!

suzieq

Ha ha, there's always gotta be someone!!!!!!!

Carole

I had time to reflect on the past two tweets. For clarification [in case he sneaks another one in before people read this post :) ]The one from Zurich with a room full of people and the one from exciting things happening.

The Zurich one had me looking for another tweet all day because he said, "I'll tell you later what we're doing." And I took that literally for the day. So thankfully that teaser tweet was satisfied by the exciting things happening tweet. Meat is pioneering another method of promo work. Kind of like a "private invitation viewing/listening experience" with the man behind the vision. I love this!!! How intimate and intricate. IF these are media critics (i.e. room full of people)...then it's absolute genius. Cut the critics balls off before the album even hits the shelf. Checkmate critics.

And IF this room full of people are movers and shakers in the business, then that too is a genius idea because he's captivated his market with a private experience just for them. A perfect set up for this album. Go get em' Meat. I love what angle Meat is coming from. How can they resist him? They simply can't.

I could be completely wrong and I'm okay with being wrong, but at the very least this is a very interesting form of promo Meat is definitely pioneering. I say, Go Meat Go!! Full support coming from me.

Suzieq

Well said Suzie, I agree, you make some good points. It certainly is interesting promo that Meat is doing.

Carole

What a great way of saying what I am doing. Much better at words than I am. That's why I only wirte a few lines per album. As you just did, I get writers to interpert story lines. If you know what I mean? :-)

M

Just spotted your one about Jim! Tweet us an update when you have news please Meat :)

well there are not many [ if any ] artists out there that tweet or twitter every day like you do? so thats another reason you still rocking all these years! you have a great bond with your fans:D

Yes, there are.

what post videos almost every day? yeah right:roll:

Per Gessle as a solo-artist, and now working with a new Roxette-album have posted a LOT of videos. Both from studio-work and tour.

well there is not many that do? ok,

Im getting more and more exited every day about this new album! April cant get here fast enough :-)

I know exactly what you mean Meat, and the promo is a brilliant idea :-)
Good luck !!
Vicki

Well welcome back Fire Ball. Thank you for confirming my line of thinking and the compliment about words. I know what you mean about your written contributions to albums and story line interpretation but I guarantee you that you would mop the floor with me in history. ::)

Suzieq

Promo idea sounds fantastic - forces the critics to actually listen to the album for one thing, gets the word out superbly, and who's going to tell Meat they don't like it to his face :lawl:. Critics are likely to be positively disposed towards Meat at least for making the time and effort to see them and demo the album. Meat seems pleased with the responses so far, so this just makes me even more excited about the new album than ever!

Seriously though, this promo idea sounds phenomenal. I volunteer to be in the next UK group.

Good evening Meat!

Please let me make an assumption: You have listed different cities (Amsterdam, Berlin) in your tweet after the "Zürich-tweet where you did the same kind of promotion. Could we expect that there will be higher chances for concerts in these cities?

Or have you talked to international press in Zürich and Zürich was just the easiest place to meet?


Damn, the Park Hyatt wasn't that far away. I need a sixth sense for that!:D

With all the Jim commotion going on, I just want to say....dental work sux and I feel for you Meat. Your trademark gum is questionable for the BIG show I presume. Or just chew on the right is my advice. LOL.

Ouch .. yes! What was it Bob Newhart used to say? It's the pain of getting the novocaine!! But Meat looks pretty chipper, and still maintaining humour with a Tweet! :-)

Caryl

Susieq ---- TOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!