Bears Safety Promises Super Bowl Trip to Fan, Breaks His Promise - Page 2

**Buck** · 01-26-2007, 06:04 PM

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2...RRIS25.article

'It's on tape': Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow

January 25, 2007
Months before the Chicago Bears clinched their first trip to the Super Bowl in 21 years, safety Chris Harris stared into a video camera and promised to take fan Bryan Lange with him to Miami if the team made it to the big game.

The apparent promise -- made during a 40-second interview with a public access television show last June -- might have seemed like a longshot at the time.
But now that the Bears are in, thanks in part to Harris' big plays last Sunday, Lange is trying to hold Harris to his words.

Lange, a construction worker from Crystal Lake and a Bears season ticket holder, has set up camp on the road to Halas Hall this week with a sign saying, "Chris Harris You Promised.''
He also posted a clip of the interview he filmed at a charity event at www.psychobabbletv.com/chrisharrispromised.

In it, Harris tells Lange -- who goes by the name Chong on a show called Psycho Babble -- that his goal is to make it to the Super Bowl.

Says Lange: "If you guys make it to the Super Bowl, I'll sell my Harley to go.''

Harris replies, "You won't have to sell it. I will give you tickets.''

Lange replies, "I'm going to hold you to it. I've got you on tape.''

Harris, looking at the camera, then agrees: "It's on tape. If we win, he's going.''

Lange concludes the interview by saying, "Chong is going to the Super Bowl with the Bears on Chris Harris' dollar.''

After two days in the cold, Lange, 33, says Harris told him Wednesday that he couldn't help him.

In a phone interview, Harris' agent, Albert Elias, said he was unaware of Harris' promise but called Lange's appeal "a very unreasonable request considering Chris has over 40 family members trying to get tickets and he's only offered 15.''

Dave Newbart

**007** · 01-26-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ted

fuck that guy. Just one more example of why our country is turning into a bunch of whiny b!tches.

Harris did someone a favor by appearing on a g-ddamn public access TV show and now this prick thinks he's entitled to a SB ticket?

It was just banter on a TV show. It was a JOKE. This wasn't done to embarrass the guy, Harris wasn't profiting from it in any way, and it wasn't some premeditated marketing stunt. And by making a stink about it, this guy is showing to the entire world that he's a greedy, pathetic, classless prick that can't take a joke.

So once again, fuck him.

He is a damn millionaire that opened his mouth and made a promise to a fan. It is a load of BS if he can't take care of this SIMPLE matter.

Uncle_Ted · 01-26-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

And I can't believe you're siding with the punk ass millionaire.

Yeah, I switched back to being a hardcore wingnut when no one was looking.

All kidding aside, so what? If I walk up to someone on the street and say "hey, if I don't drop dead tomorrow, I'll come to your house and give you $5000" does that mean I'm now obligated?

He wasn't asking the guy to do anything, asked him for no benefit and caused him no detriment.

As a wise man once said, "fuck 'em if they can't take a joke".

Uncle_Ted · 01-26-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

The guy did say he would sell his Harley, if Harris doesn't come through, I'd like to see if he mans up and does what he said he was going to do.

Exactly!!!

sedated · 01-26-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ted

If I walk up to someone on the street and say "hey, if I don't drop dead tomorrow, I'll come to your house and give you $5000" does that mean I'm now obligated?

yes...yes it does.

(unless you are a fucking dirt-bag liar assh0le)

stevieray · 01-26-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ted

fuck that guy. Just one more example of why our country is turning into a bunch of whiny b!tches.

Harris did someone a favor by appearing on a g-ddamn public access TV show and now this prick thinks he's entitled to a SB ticket?

It was just banter on a TV show. It was a JOKE. This wasn't done to embarrass the guy, Harris wasn't profiting from it in any way, and it wasn't some premeditated marketing stunt. And by making a stink about it, this guy is showing to the entire world that he's a greedy, pathetic, classless prick that can't take a joke.

So once again, fuck him.

the guy was willing to sell his bike to get a ticket when the offer was made..

the only thing you truly own is your word...unless you're Harris.

stumppy · 01-26-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ted

Yeah, I switched back to being a hardcore wingnut when no one was looking.

All kidding aside, so what? If I walk up to someone on the street and say "hey, if I don't drop dead tomorrow, I'll come to your house and give you $5000" does that mean I'm now obligated?

He wasn't asking the guy to do anything, asked him for no benefit and caused him no detriment.

As a wise man once said, "fuck 'em if they can't take a joke".

Apples/Oranges

Skyy God · 01-26-2007, 07:54 PM

Without reviewing the UCC (although I doubt it applies), I say Psychobabble and Harris have a K. This sounds like a hypothetical from 1L contracts.

bogie · 01-26-2007, 07:55 PM

Come on! Bottom line, put your money where your mouth is. If I, a lowly fan would make a promise to someone, I would damb well make sure I could fulfill that promise before I made it. Otherwise, I'm and pussy.

Brock · 01-26-2007, 07:56 PM

Sell a harley to go to the Super Bowl? Effing loser.

HMc · 01-26-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

Without reviewing the UCC (although I doubt it applies), I say Psychobabble and Harris have a K. This sounds like a hypothetical from 1L contracts.

Where's the consideration?

01-26-2007, 07:57 PM

This makes Harris look like a jerk for a number of reasons:
1. If he was just talking crap because he didn't think he'd ever have to pay up.... no faith in his team, right?
2. His word. I mean, why say it if you didn't mean it?

stevieray · 01-26-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Sell a harley to go to the Super Bowl? Effing loser.

I hear that...but still..that was the comment that sparked the offer..

i'm getting ready to rebuild my super sport...

Uncle_Ted · 01-26-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

the guy was willing to sell his bike to get a ticket when the offer was made..

the only thing you truly own is your word...unless you're Harris.

WTF is going on here? Is this some kind of sick joke you all are playing on me? Did I accidentally login to www.bizzarrochiefsplanet.com?

That guy started the joke by saying he'd sell his harley to go the SB. (I suppose if he had said he'd sell his right arm, you'd be trying to hold him to that too?) So Harris plays along for the camera by saying he'd give the guy SB tickets, and now all the sudden it's his "word of honor" (or some other stupid a$$ platitude from a mafia movie) and he's now a piece of shit for not following through?

Thank God our legal system doesn't work this way -- if you think there's too much frivilous litigation now, lets put you guys in charge and see how long it takes to increase by a factor of, say, 10,000.

Uncle_Ted · 01-26-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

Apples/Oranges

Why? Both were promises made without consideration or reliance.

rtmike · 01-26-2007, 08:18 PM

Too bad Harris is already in the NFL, I'm sure Nick Saban would love to have him.

01-26-2007, 06:04 PM
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6190295	Bears Safety Promises Super Bowl Trip to Fan, Breaks His Promise http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2...RRIS25.article 'It's on tape': Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow January 25, 2007 Months before the Chicago Bears clinched their first trip to the Super Bowl in 21 years, safety Chris Harris stared into a video camera and promised to take fan Bryan Lange with him to Miami if the team made it to the big game. The apparent promise -- made during a 40-second interview with a public access television show last June -- might have seemed like a longshot at the time. But now that the Bears are in, thanks in part to Harris' big plays last Sunday, Lange is trying to hold Harris to his words. Lange, a construction worker from Crystal Lake and a Bears season ticket holder, has set up camp on the road to Halas Hall this week with a sign saying, "Chris Harris You Promised.'' He also posted a clip of the interview he filmed at a charity event at www.psychobabbletv.com/chrisharrispromised. In it, Harris tells Lange -- who goes by the name Chong on a show called Psycho Babble -- that his goal is to make it to the Super Bowl. Says Lange: "If you guys make it to the Super Bowl, I'll sell my Harley to go.'' Harris replies, "You won't have to sell it. I will give you tickets.'' Lange replies, "I'm going to hold you to it. I've got you on tape.'' Harris, looking at the camera, then agrees: "It's on tape. If we win, he's going.'' Lange concludes the interview by saying, "Chong is going to the Super Bowl with the Bears on Chris Harris' dollar.'' After two days in the cold, Lange, 33, says Harris told him Wednesday that he couldn't help him. In a phone interview, Harris' agent, Albert Elias, said he was unaware of Harris' promise but called Lange's appeal "a very unreasonable request considering Chris has over 40 family members trying to get tickets and he's only offered 15.'' Dave Newbart
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bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	Come on! Bottom line, put your money where your mouth is. If I, a lowly fan would make a promise to someone, I would damb well make sure I could fulfill that promise before I made it. Otherwise, I'm and pussy. __________________
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Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	This makes Harris look like a jerk for a number of reasons: 1. If he was just talking crap because he didn't think he'd ever have to pay up.... no faith in his team, right? 2. His word. I mean, why say it if you didn't mean it?
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