Gene Simmons rings bell at NYSE opening
Gene Simmons was in the Big Apple today to ring the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange, signaling the start of another round of bloodbath trading. Apparently the people deciding who gets to perform this ritual thought the lead singer of KISS was worthy (and he even got to shill for Family Jewels). word has it they're having a hard time finding folks willing to do the deed, since the markets have been in such a freefall, but how much worse could it get if the Bat Demon is kicking off the day?
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He actually is a very astute businessman. I like what he said about his kids too - they will never starve but they have to have straight As in school and will have to find their own path in life.
Posted by: Kara | November 20, 2008 at 01:33 PM
now we really do know that the end is near!!!!
Posted by: lew | November 20, 2008 at 06:35 AM