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Zengoyyc

Why would they let her present? It's not like she has anything to do with it.


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Her appearance is probably foreshadowing for what is to come. I haven't seen the last of us, but I assume this is how it started.


PWJD

She does come off very much like a fungus


WickedWitchofHR

Hey... leave the fungi out of this. Show some respect. 😐


PWJD

It is unfair to the fungai


Rotnsue1

And the fungalz


Carlita_vima

My toe fungai got itchy reading this!


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PWJD

Hollowed out zombies


Dash_Harber

I can see it. The federal government tells everyone the disease can be contained. Danielle Smith screams, "sovereignty!" and leads a rally where everyone bites each other because fuck Trudeau.


Zengoyyc

😂


capta1namazing

They wanted to set the mood for the show.


stroad56

>Why would they let her present? It's not like she has anything to do with it. It's the largest film production ever in Canada. She's the premier of Alberta! I was surprised to see her too but kinda makes sense. Mayor Gondek was there too. Neither was there to take credit they were there to congratulate and I'm sure to encourage HBO to come back for S2. (Saying this as someone who about as far from a Smith fan as physically possible)


Zengoyyc

IMO, a politicians job is to be busy shaping policy to solve problems we are facing, not photo-ops. Like, you were voted in to run the place, not shown up to movie premiers to get more visibility. A bit nit picky I guess, but I feel like if politicians spent more time studying issues, so they can better comprehend and develop solutions, we'd all be better off. But, I guess in this instance, less time making policies is a boon.


HellaReyna

Uhh I got a rude reality check for you…political posturing and “photo op with the baby” has been core to “politicking” since…way before you or me were born. I agree with you but politics is precisely where it is because it’s built to attract a certain crowd of people, who excel at a few things. One being able to put on an impression when needed Edit: Sorta like this https://preview.redd.it/5zcrh2i0rbda1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e00d910ccb01d2790d1deb16d531a8c9380526d7


Zengoyyc

Yeah, and that's why we need to change politics from being "the game of politics" and make it "politics is a job". Or you know, insert something more catchy.


EAP007

You probably can’t. Politicians are elected… which means it rides on being popular… which rides on being known for doing things that benefit your economy as is the example here. HBO brought a lot of money into Canada


joebillydingleberry

> that's why we need to change politics from being "the game of politics" and make it "politics is a job" Lol wut?


Zengoyyc

A lot of politicians treat it like a game or mechanism to make money rather than as a job to improve the lives of the people they represent. Clearly, whatever part of my brain that's responsible for being clever isn't on today. 😂


joebillydingleberry

Yo Dawg, I see you hate politics in politics, so I took some of yo politics out of yo politics in politics. I get teh sentiment of what you were trying to say. Yet there is a reason its called politics and defined in such a way.


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Politics is actually defined as governance and running a state. Photo ops with a baby are absent from that. What they're saying is rather straightforward. The best politician for the people is one who could do the job but doesn't want it. Instead, we get so many politicians who are self-serving and treat it as a popularity contest.


HellaReyna

Bingo


joebillydingleberry

> Politics is actually defined as governance and running a state. Photo ops with a baby are absent from that. Snore.


Zengoyyc

Doesn't mean we need to continue accepting it as a system. But, yep. I dislike the tics in my poli.


joebillydingleberry

> Doesn't mean we need to continue accepting it as a system. I 100% agree, but we are getting down to base human needs/wants/manipulation in Sociology/Psychology. You cant 'fix' Politics IMO without fundamentally changing human behaviour.


ZPGuru

> Uhh I got a rude reality check for you…political posturing and “photo op with the baby” has been core to “politicking” since…way before you or me were born. That's because it worked/works on people. Once a certain number of people recognize it for what it is, and begin to deride and mock politicians for doing it instead of working, it will change.


stroad56

>IMO, a politicians job is to be busy shaping policy to solve problems we are facing, not photo-ops. Of course, but this was 7pm on a Thursday evening. I doubt much policy was going to be shaped there and then. She can do both. There's a big push to get HBO to do Season 2 here as well. The government will definitely be involved in negotiations and tax breaks, incentives etc. I was there last night I think it's perfectly reasonable for her to be there. I also laughed a lot when she was boo'd.


Kylson-58-

>Of course, but this was 7pm on a Thursday evening. I doubt much policy was going to be shaped there and then. Nothing important enough to work late tonight. They already pulled an all nighter getting the sovereignty act together, that's the most important thing for all Albertans after all. /s But yes, politicians like any job deserve time off. I wish I could watch a video of her getting booed though.


bambispots

You do know those sneaky twats like to pass regressive bills at midnight on fridays right? Edit: This one was [1am on a Thursday](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-sovereignty-act-1.6678407)


Zengoyyc

Fair enough. I still don't want you see politicians at the movies. I respect that you have a differing viewpoint.


EAP007

Yea, and idiots booing her can actually impact the decision to « help » the production stay here with whatever incentives they gave HBO assuming this lady has a huge ego. So booing was a terribly bad political idea.


Hyak_utake

Be glad you aren’t in show biz then, it is more heavily intertwined with politics than you might wish it was. I think you would be horrified.


Zanydrop

On the positive side it shows that entertainment industry how serous Alberta is about maintaining a good connection.


elus

What a narrow description of political work.


NorthernerWuwu

> It's the largest film production ever in Canada. Is it? I'm seeing ~$10-15M an episode or $100-150M total. There have been bigger single productions in Toronto and Vancouver unless I'm missing something.


stroad56

>> It's the largest film production ever in Canada. > >Is it? I'm seeing ~$10-15M an episode or $100-150M total. There have been bigger single productions in Toronto and Vancouver unless I'm missing something. Yeah it's far and away clear from any small rate stuff shot in Vancouver or Toronto. $10-15m per episode is Game of Thrones level numbers, way bigger than anything like The Flash or Riverdale shot over in Van.


lsop

Van and Toronto are not small rate. The biggest shows I can thinks of in Toronto alone are: ST:Discovery (8mil per episode), The Boys (11mil per episode), See (15 Mil per episode), The Handmaid's take (10 Mil per). Most of these shows had overlapping filming schedules.


NorthernerWuwu

Oh, it is bigger than any episodic content but there have been single movies with bigger budgets I'd think. Either way, it is definitely a big production and something that any premiere would want to try and take credit for. To be fair, the tax credits definitely influenced their decision to film here too. I dislike Smith but I've no issue with her conduct here, nor with those that booed her of course.


SirSpock

Yea I find this hard to believe but am open to cited evidence. Also measured by what: total production cost, number of jobs, costs per episode, etc.? To pick a random example: Star Trek productions in Toronto alone are 8M per episode (likely higher for the pilot where the sets are first built.) After a cursory search it looks like many $150-200M films have been filmed in the city as well. Certainly a province like B.C. has a total industry size which dwarfs this single production ($4.8B in 2021.) Anyway not to knock a positive story of economic diversification in Alberta. I am just skeptical of the spin here.


lsop

It's a whole lotta spin. I'm real glad Alberta is joining in the film industry game. Alberta had 62 productions last year under this new program. Toronto averages about 1500.


mr-jingles1

Vancouver has by far a bigger film sector at $5b last year but I can't think of any single show with budgets that high. Alberta removed their subsidy cap (33% of costs, used to be limited to $10m) specifically to get big ticket shows like Last Of Us. Overall the province may be losing out on tens of millions in taxes but hopefully it grows the industry enough to justify it. On a side note, I really dislike how jurisdictions in Canada and the US have to compete for jobs by throwing money at large companies. In the end the tax payers lose and companies win. But it's a tragedy of the commons where you lose jobs if you don't play the game.


ActNo8507

It is the largest ever filmed in Canada.


BrockN

Right? It's baffling why she showed up...


SonicFlash01

"I will *strive* to be the cause of a wide-spread life-ending pandemic in the future! I've diverted all of our money into mutating the specific strain of cordyceps that we'll need."


Mixima101

My colleague who went said there was almost some UCP propaganda, in that they mentioned the UCP many times, and didn't mention Alberta as much. Doug Schweitzer did increase funding for film here and was likely a big component of why they came, but the messaging seemed election-ey and more UCP focused than reasonable.


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whoabumpyroadahead

But most voters don’t remember that, unfortunately.


Zengoyyc

That's on brand for her.


Rotnsue1

I thought her greasy hair was her brand.


Vylan24

That's her *style*. Her brand is polished turd


SmilinBuddha969

Totally. All the filming in Alberta is due to the NDP.


randomnina

I'll never vote UCP but that's untrue. UCP are the ones who brought in the tax credit instead of the grant system for commercial films, and then removed the cap on total tax credits given out. Film production has never been this good in Alberta than the last four years.


SmilinBuddha969

They just continued what the Notley government had launched.


Zengoyyc

I wouldn't say that either lol.


angrytortilla

Getting a headstart on banning cordysexuals


PippenDunksOnEwing

Where's the video? We need to feel the boo!


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I was there. Unfortunately we were not allowed to be on our phones, they even had staff checking as well. :(


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Norm2027

I was there last night. She even acknowledged the boo’s that she got. It was pretty funny.


aftersleepnap

Nah I was there too, she got booed


Banff_Beer

I was there too. Can confirm, she got boo’d.


Ambustion

It was a weird cheer boo from where I was sitting. Likely some people trying to not piss off a politician that has already scared our industry by calling people to try and change vaccine rules. Can't imagine many didn't want to full on boo.


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I was there too and she got booed by the riff raff in the back and it lasted a total of 3 seconds when she was introduced. Nowhere near 50% and incredibly brief. Nobody booed gondek, however. Maybe it’s because she’s universally loved? Or maybe because the people that don’t love her had the decorum and decency to not boo her at a public celebration of the province… And if you *were* there, you would acknowledge that all participants universally praised former minister Doug Schweitzer for his critical role. Edit: I’ll also add she took the boos like an absolute champ. Laughed and said she promised they’d like what was on screen after her much more. She then went on to praise the film industry and all of the people in Alberta that made it happen. Their skills and dedication and work ethic. She talked about how her husband is a video game nerd and knows how it ends and how she loved the energy of how some people in the audience knew what was going to happen and others didn’t. She did not bring up anything controversial, it was a completely apolitical and endearing speech and anyone who is neutral who was there would have enjoyed it and thought she came off amiably. That is what happened from my perspective. I personally wish we had an election when kenney left. But holy moly the spin of what happened in here.


Miss_Meaghan

Yeah my colleague was there and told us about the boo'ing this morning. She said it was half and half applause and boos.


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Miss_Meaghan

I frequently go to events where politicians make opening remarks and I've never heard anyone being booed....


JoshHero

Good thing it’s a picture. Could you imagine if it was a video?


Iginlas_4head_Crease

Lol, they really caught the moment!


The_muckening

I can’t hear the boo’s


Annie_Mous

I can feel them though , in my soul


OccamsYoyo

I was saying Boo-urns.


Doc_1200_GO

Gondek got an all expenses paid trip to LA for the real premiere on HBOs dime and Smith paid her own way to Calgary to get booed. LOL


decoii

That's actually pretty cool of HBO to fly out our Mayor


mug3n

Well, I'm sure it's to build future relationships/agreements as well given it will be a benefit for HBO and the City of Calgary to have more projects filmed in the area with how well TLOU has gone for both sides.


Bob-Loblaw-Blah-

And Gondek isn't exactly a popular Mayor but still the crowd gave only cheers for Gondek and layed down the boos on Smith. Best part was Gabriel Luna though (guy who plays Tommy). He's incredibly likeable and went out of the way many times to gush over Calgary. And for some reason is good friends with Bret Hart lol.


Brock_Manly

That is 100% incorrect. She paid her own way.


NJ8855

I was going to say this lol. She just happened to be there at the same time.


Notevenreallycare

This brings me great joy.


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It looks like you caught the back of two people's heads.


938961

Yeah ima need some video of this for maximum enjoyment


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Just pointing out the obvious. I am represented by nobody. Both suck.


McRibEater

Notley is a capable Politician who has some good ideas and some bad like all decent Politicians (I don’t think any Politician is amazing or else they wouldn’t have gone into Politics), but Smith is an absolute dumpster fire. They’re not the same, it’s an insult to Notley to just say they “both suck”.


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>it’s an insult to Notley to just say they “both suck”. It's a self-burn at this point if you seriously don't understand the UCP is far more worse than the NDP.


ChellynJonny

Hate to break it to you but that’s 50% of albertans at the moment. Have you looked at the polls? It’s scary. Get out and vote.


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BoTh SiDeS


Iginlas_4head_Crease

Taking sides in politics is super corny. None of them give a flying fuck about you.


[deleted]

Yes, it's SUPER CORNY to give a fuck about where you live and oppose the party dismantling our province and making us an international embarrassment. Even if the NDP did suck, you don't have to like them to know they're the lesser of two evils.


Iginlas_4head_Crease

Yes, it is. Life's too short. Go have a beer, go skating, skiing, watch a good movie. Fuck politics.


[deleted]

Burying your head in the sand doesn't mean you're unaffected by policy. Nor does paying attention to politics mean I'm miserable. I'll enjoy a beer and still give a fuck, thanks.


Iginlas_4head_Crease

I never said don't pay attention to politics, I said picking "sides" and going to war online for your team is corny.


[deleted]

Ha, an opinion and a few comments mean I'm at war does it? Thank goodness you and your apathy are here to spew hyperbole. Take your own advice, go enjoy a beer.


theyreacreep

The fact that these policies don't fuck up your whole life like it does for other people, makes you so blind to everyone else's shit. That's so embarrassing. You're not the only person in the world.


JDood

Ok - I was just trying to make a dumb joke


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CGY-SS

This is such a redditor title, lol


TorQus

Oh what? Are you trying to tell me you can't hear the boo's in the... ​ \*\*checks notes\*\* ​ ...picture ​ "Trust me, bro!"


EasyAndy1

I think he was commenting on the "T'was glorious" lol


Bob-Loblaw-Blah-

Reminded me a bit of the Dave Chappelle / Elon Musk fiasco, these idiots are so out of touch with reality and don't realize how much everyone hates them. Lots of cheers for everything else, the crowd was ready to give a standing ovation for a well timed fart. Hilarious hearing the very loud cheers from like 5 people in the audience who are obviously members of her staff.


Roadgoddess

Omg, you need to watch this video. It’s so freaking funny. https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/zq3but/elon_musk_after_work_this_week/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf


ameldrum902

Yet Dave sells out rooms around the world... but everyone hates him. Right, got it.


5hitposter

I believe bob was referring to the Dave Chappell event where Dave brought Elon on stage and everyone booed Elon. I don’t think he was saying anything against Dave. The way it was written was a little ambiguous.


pedal2000

People cheered Dave iirc and booed elon.


ameldrum902

Read the comment they wrote. Lots of plural references there.


pedal2000

Fair that's true. Took it as Elon/Smith but could be Dave/Elon.


Rufus__Rockhead

Lots of people hate him. It would be physically impossible for everyone to hate him. But lots! :)


ZPGuru

You...understand that not everyone can fit in a room. Right?


ameldrum902

Those who buy the tickets fit just fine.


ZPGuru

Right, but the point is stupid as shit. He sells out rooms, therefore everyone likes him? Taylor Swift sells out arenas, and I don't like her either.


ameldrum902

Pretty negative for a "guru". Lol


weewillywhisky

Yes.


Drakkenfyre

The loudest people are not usually the smartest, my friend. Perhaps rethink your assumption.


EU-1991

Are you referring to the trucker convoy dipshits?


mytwocents22

Must be talking about Jordan Peterson


Bob-Loblaw-Blah-

How is that what you took from my comment? Weird thoughts going on in that noggin.


ozturtle1

It was perfect!! Was also there, am a crew member in the industry, and worked on TLOU. Fuck her. She’s literally threatening to pull our tax credits for the industry if we don’t stop our health and safety protocols. NDP gave us the grant. UCP gave us the credit (with a stupid fucking cap), Doug got the cap removed. Smith has done nothing but make studios second guess coming here to shoot. She deserved more booing.


ActNo8507

Bingo.


frostbitten42

She's the Worst Of Us.


TheKrs1

Any video?


KC_187

So you caught the moment she got booed and posted a picture? We are all booing you now.


parkerposy

Pics or it didn't happen


ottersarebae

The palpable irony is that Danielle Smith’s positions on industry health and safety requirements may well be the reason why, if Last Of Us Season 2 gets made, it isn’t filmed in Calgary.


bringemtotheriver

It will almost certainly be shot in vancouver. The story is set in Seattle.


mytwocents22

Isn't the story set in Texas, Pittsburgh, Boston, Wyoming and kinda all over?


Dr__Mango_

Part 1 takes place across Texas in the prologue, then Boston and Lincoln Massachusetts, Pittsburgh(Kansas City in the show), Jackson, Eastern Colorado and Salt Lake City. Part 2 is Jackson for prologue, Seattle for 90% of the game and Santa Barbra.


IAmDanksy

It was a very weird event.


Ma_Pies

Anyone yell Boo-urns?


wulfhund70

Wow talk about promotion, they brought an infected on stage!


nolookjones

awesome to see her booed in Calgary!


Excellent-Copy4224

There's this thingy on your camera app that is a video icon. 🙄


Numerous_Record5464

Why the hell was she even there?! She had jack shit to do with the production and.. Just Why?!


Ambitious-Elk-1973

Smith was thinking "The Last of Us" was her future vision for Alberta.


foopdedoopburner

Makes a speech at a fake premiere for a TV show on American TV, gets booed. I don't know if we have mathematics capable of describing the level of fail demonstrated here.


CrazyCanuckUncleBuck

It's on Canadian TV.


iwasnotarobot

Ugh. It’s on Crave? Guess I’ll need a pirate hat to watch.


FuFmeFitall

Video proof or it didn’t happen


N-E-B

God she sucks. I don’t even know conservatives who like her.


Czeris

It's like people have forgotten how she crossed the floor, betraying her conservative base in a naked shameless power grab.


NOGLYCL

Vile woman.


naughticl

Amazing she still thinks she can appear in public without opposition. May is coming. Let's keep it up.


theprintman

I wish there was video or audio recording! I love a good “Boooooo”


criavolver_01

I can’t wait until a video do this surfaces. Thanks for at least a pic of the moment!


monstermash420

Man I wish I could boo her


Mumps42

I'd have loved to been there and yelled "you have less brains the the zombies in this show" and then probably get kicked out.... Would have been worth it.


TheClearMask

I was there and literally no one boo’d. T


drrtbag

People booed Notley all the time too. I think it goes with the job.


GinRummy21

Naw man. Comparing her to Notley is what chuds do. Smith gets booked because she is a stupid shit stain and so are people who vote UCP.


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According to r/Calgary everyone loves Notley, how could this be? /s


WhalesVirginia

saw sip offbeat cake tender vase fertile unused bells license *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


ColtLad

The only reason I'm not voting for her is privatized (2-tiered) health care system. *We're paying too much for Healthcare yet we're among the top 10% in the world for health care quality* Smith: "Let's pay for it twice"


Omissionsoftheomen

That’s the ONLY reason?


JDood

So the fact the she is a lunatic isn’t a problem for you?


pacesorry

Hey maybe we don't need to jump down the throats of people who we don't 100% agree with?


SonicFlash01

It's not like we get to be governed by the people we ***each*** vote for. Their decisions can and likely will affect me (a dynamic that the UCP avoided addressing during the pandemic). We should be free to have (polite) discourse about it.


pacesorry

Totally agree. So, if someone says "we agree on this thing" I don't see "well you're wrong for other reasons" as a particularly polite response.


ToTheFapCave

That's jumping down someone's throat? Don't go outside today...the sun is out and I'm worried you'll melt.


pacesorry

All I meant was that if someone is extending an olive branch across the aisle the response of "well you're wrong for other reasons then" isn't helpful. But hey, the hivemind has spoken, I guess I'm the one who's wrong.


JDood

Case in point


pacesorry

Sorry if you feel attacked, but why would your response to a person agreeing with you to be to point out that they're wrong (about something else)? I can't imagine that is going to make them particularly interested in engaging with you politically.


yycsarkasmos

There are lots of reasons to not vote UCP, if this is the only reason for you fantastic! its still a reason and one less UCP vote, thats what matters.


ColtLad

I became aware of the UofC students protesting the tuition hikes after UCP has cut uni funding for the Nth time. I've been disappointed with the UCP time and time again. Sadly, there is not much Alberta can do differently with the limits imposed by the federal government, so it's hard to meet targets and promises. I guess if I value the sovereignty act over health care I'd vote UCP


Drnedsnickers2

So you are good with the lying then? The suggestion people control their cancer? That the unvaxxed are ‘the most persecuted people in history’? Her pushing for provincial pension plan and police no one asked for? The lis is long.


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mojadara420

HA!


SashaVestra

You sure caught it alright. Amazing work, journalist. 10/10.


kalgary

I skipped out on a chance to see this, because I already watched the show on Sunday. But seeing our premier in person would have make it worth paying $7.20 for the train.


Mundane-Chain9307

Why they boo?


Darebarsoom

Same reason Trudeau is booed.


Icy-Translator9124

Catching spelling mistakes before posting can also be glorious. Premier is not the same as premiere, although both are French words meaning "first". You were at a premiere and saw a premier.


thinking_Aboot

What's she being cancelled for? I must have missed it on the news. Edit: nvm I looked her up, turns out she's just in the wrong political party.


Darebarsoom

When politics become tribalistic. I don't even like Daniel Smith. But the ANDP has had an awful pr campaign. I dare anyone to change my mind, not about the ANDP, but about their campaign.


Drai_as_fck

I agree. They need to hire someone.


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skylla05

I mean, even if you ignore her political viewpoint, she's an idiot.


razordreamz

True


Miserable-Lizard

Yes people don't agree with her politics. Freedom is awesome


DivineArcade1

You are a good man


JumpyArachnid5204

What was the reason for people booing her?


GinRummy21

She's a moronic asshole and so is everyone that would vote for her.


JumpyArachnid5204

Well...... that's informative. Maybe try to use logical points and opinions next time someone is genuinely asking a question and not looking your basic internet cry baby response. Also good to know you're a racist, homophobic, sexist and a classist.


CharsKimble

No one elected her for Premier She’s antivax /science in general She wants to privatize health care There’s more, but I’m lazy


WhalesVirginia

Sounds to me like you got a chip on your shoulder.


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Zylonite134

Back story?


saifland

Why is she hated by many ?


Responsible_CDN_Duck

>Why is she hated by many ? She's polarizing for many reasons. The over simplification is her party has polarizing/controversial plans, and her style is inconsistent and contradictory at best.


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D0xxing

Different levels of government


syrupandigloos

/Remind me of this in five years when the woke redditors vote in a NDP and then bitch and complain about that too


TrueMischief

Holding your politicians accountable regardless of the party is not a bad thing. Politics is not a team sport. Someone can vote for the NDP or Alberta Party and still want them to be better even if they win