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LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, asking 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?' (www.nbcnews.com)

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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If they buy the name and bring in actually competent people to run it the infamy of the name would bring a lot of attention.

[–] oleorun@lemmy.fan 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They could get sponsors too - that would really whip the llama's ass. Bonsai Buddy trading cards. Gator Wallet crypto tent. Dog Park sponsored by Dogpile and Pets.com. Jeeves posted at strategic locations for guest assistance. (A)lta(V)ista AV jam sessions.

Fuck I miss the mid 90s

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

With Zombo Festival, anything is possible.

[–] hogmomma@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Welcome... to Zombocom.

[–] Edgarallenpwn@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago

I wouldn't mind going to a Zombocom and watching a large projector with a spinning logo at this point