What Does The Sale Of Barstool Mean For Me?
As everyone saw this morning... Barstool partnered with Penn National Gaming in a deal that values the ever-accelerating rocket ship at $450-million-f*cking-dollars.
After this news has come out, there's probably a few of the same questions on everyone's mind which I'll address here.. because I've been wondering how this will affect me, too.
1) Will Penn National Gaming be holding an ice cream party for HQ as a way to say 'hello'?
I'm not quite sure. They might be worried a few are lactose intolerant here & are considering other options.
2) If they do though, what kind of toppings do you think we'll be looking at here?
I'm hoping for a toppings bar with sprinkles, MnMs, whipped cream and Oreo crumbles.
3) Maybe Penn National Gaming aren't sweet tooth people. If not, do you think they'll send chicken sandwiches or something?
Honestly, I don't know how "business stuff" usually works (I was a Communications Major, sort of like the gym teacher of the business world - no clue what's happening in the smarts part of the school), but I'm assuming chicken sandwiches are like the final handshake on any major deal. One can only assume that yes, at some point those will be sent in.
4) What if they don't send enough like what happened with Biz after the Pink Whitney deal, and then people get caught taking two and not everyone gets a sandwich?
Right. I've thought about this but looking at Penn National Gaming, they seem to be on top of the game. They know how we function and that some of us are prone to eating 5+ of those bad boys in one sitting.
5) Kate, is this just a sad, tacky, cringeworthy ploy hoping that Penn National Gaming reads your blog and then actually sends snacks & treats because you don't understand how businesses work?
Yes.
6) Oh, almost forgot to ask - Do any of their 41 gambling properties have a lazy river?
One would imagine there absolutely has to be, or that several are at least in the works. Praying this partnership means unlimited access for bloggers.
7) Speaking of bloggers - Do you have to change your vibe at all and what you write/talk about?
No, I still get to write about butts and farts and the military as per usual. But again, I will work harder if we're given some sort of ice cream party. Ps. Doodyballs.
Ploys aside, it's incredibly exciting to be here today. The office is buzzin'.
As I type this Dave is on Barstool Radio with his Dad (#CousinMike) as they go over this huge news.. and what a feeling that has to be as a parent. Awesome stuff for everyone who's worked so hard, but especially El Pres, Erika, and the Day Ones.
And I think this will be a great partnership, there's just an excited energy around it. In fact, Large just informed me the stock is going through the roof. Quite possibly to the moon…??? Ehhh?!?!
In closing, kind of crazy for something that started with this little guy & a friendly reminder to keep pushing with your dreams..