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Old September 27th, 2011, 10:36 AM
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By MembershipsManager | Sep 27, 2011
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Disc Golf Hits Prime Time TV

The PDGA was contacted by Paramount Studios in early August to submit PDGA branded items for use as product placement on the ABC television show, “Happy Endings”. The sitcom places a fresh and comedic spin on modern friendship, focusing on six lifelong Chicago-based friends in their 20’s and early 30’s navigating various stages of work, relationships, marriage, and dating. The disc golf themed episode is currently set to air on Wednesday, September 28th following “Modern Family”.

While increasing interest and popularity of this sport is evident in the worldwide participation and growing membership of Disc golfers, portrayal of this sport in the media is imperative for prosperity and awareness on a global level. Television is a monumental step in securing our place in sports history.

So Disc Golfers and “Frisbeeterians”, spread the word and Tune in to ABC on September 28th. If not for the sake of the sport, then to ensure that you will never have to explain the definition of Disc Golf again.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 11:26 AM
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While increasing interest and popularity of this sport is evident in the worldwide participation and growing membership of Disc golfers, portrayal of this sport in the media is imperative for prosperity and awareness on a global level. Television is a monumental step in securing our place in sports history.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 01:12 PM
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While I believe that it's awesome disc golf will get some national coverage on a major network, a cheesy sitcom that will more than likely be terminated after this season is not what I would call good.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 02:28 PM
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I'm hoping that the coverage does not make fun of the sport or exploit the easy stoner/slacker stereotype.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 03:03 PM
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I'm hoping that the coverage does not make fun of the sport or exploit the easy stoner/slacker stereotype.
or have newbies throwing aces at a 120 ft. hole and act like this is the norm.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 03:40 PM
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Or the balding/overweight stereotype like they did in Seinfeld... that would also suck... right, Scott?

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 03:45 PM
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Or the balding/overweight stereotype like they did in Seinfeld... that would also suck... right, Scott?

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Hilarious!
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Old September 27th, 2011, 03:56 PM
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Or the balding/overweight stereotype like they did in Seinfeld... that would also suck... right, Scott?

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
That epsiode wasn't promoting disc golf, it was promoting frolf.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 04:00 PM
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Phew! Dodged a bullet there then, didn't we?

And, really... that episode was about... nothing.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 04:48 PM
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While I believe that it's awesome disc golf will get some national coverage on a major network, a cheesy sitcom that will more than likely be terminated after this season is not what I would call good.
Dude, this was one of the funniest shows on tv last spring. They made a passing reference to dg last season. Funny stuff...if you're into that kind of humor...the funy kind.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 06:35 PM
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I'm looking forward to tomorrow's show , hoping it is not demeaning to the wonderful fun , lifelong sport we all are addicted to.
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Old September 27th, 2011, 07:25 PM
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Or the balding/overweight stereotype like they did in Seinfeld... that would also suck... right, Scott?

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Hey............I resemble that remark!

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Old September 27th, 2011, 07:36 PM
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Hey............I resemble that remark!

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Old September 28th, 2011, 04:12 PM
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I declare this the 'Summer of George'!
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Old September 28th, 2011, 07:46 PM
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Old September 28th, 2011, 09:35 PM
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the opening credits are barely over and this is already pretty much the worst show i have ever seen...

ugh, mr. pizzel, ugh, indeed.
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Old September 28th, 2011, 10:03 PM
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Wow.....the world of frolf is changed forever. Shame on the PDGA for making a big deal about this.
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Old September 28th, 2011, 10:08 PM
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I think I laughed maybe twice.
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Old September 28th, 2011, 10:14 PM
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shame on us for watching. I didn't know I was capable of throwing up out of my eyeballs. Thanks abc
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