Can you share a specific record label horror story?
Sure. There was an artist who got signed to a fairly well - known record label. The label promised to release their album within a year. But they kept delaying it for various reasons like internal disputes and lack of proper planning. By the time they finally released it, the music trend had changed, and the album flopped. The artist was left with a huge debt as they had already spent a lot on production costs which the label didn't cover as promised.
There was a singer who signed with a label. The label had a reputation for being controlling. They forced the singer to use a particular producer who had a different vision for the music. The singer's creative input was completely ignored. The album that came out was not what the singer had envisioned at all. It received bad reviews, and the singer's career took a huge hit. The label then blamed the singer for the failure instead of taking any responsibility for their own mismanagement.
Yes. An up - and - coming band signed with a record label. The label seemed great at first. However, they started booking gigs for the band in places that were far from their fan base without any marketing efforts in those new areas. As a result, the band had to spend a lot on travel and accommodation, and they didn't gain any new fans. The label also took a large cut of the meager earnings from these gigs, leaving the band in a worse financial situation than before they signed.
What are some record label horror stories?
One horror story is when a record label signed an artist and promised a big promotion campaign but then did almost nothing. The artist was left with high hopes and no real exposure. Another is when a label took most of the royalties, leaving the artist struggling to make a living. And some labels have been known to hold artists in unfair contracts, preventing them from leaving even when the situation is bad.
Can you share a specific 'ambien horror story'?
Sure. There was a person who took Ambien and woke up to find that they had written strange and disturbing messages all over their walls. They had no memory of doing it at all. It was really creepy as it was like some unknown force had taken over them while they were under the influence of the drug.
Can you share a specific 'pegasister horror story'?
Sure. There was a Pegasister who attended a Pegasus - themed convention. She was really excited to meet other fans and see all the cool stuff. But she accidentally bumped into a very rude group of so - called 'hardcore' Pegasisters. They started yelling at her and making her feel like she didn't belong there just because she was new to the fandom and didn't know all the 'inside' rules. It was a horrible experience for her.
Can you share a specific alcoholics horror story?
A man was an alcoholic and got into a bar fight one night while heavily drunk. He seriously injured another person. As a result, he was arrested and sent to jail. In jail, he went through withdrawal symptoms without proper medical help, which was extremely painful. His life took a turn for the worse, and when he got out, he had a criminal record that made it difficult for him to find a job and reintegrate into society.
Can you share a specific 'zf horror story'?
Sure. There was a situation where a community was trying to get a local park renovated. The government department in charge kept delaying the project for years. Every time the community representatives asked for an update, they were given vague excuses. Eventually, the park remained in a state of disrepair, and the funds that were supposed to be used for the renovation seemed to have disappeared without a trace.
Can you share a specific 'bronies horror story'?
One specific 'bronies horror story' could be about a brony who was overly obsessed with a particular My Little Pony character. He started to believe that the character was real and would send disturbing letters to the show's creators, asking them to make the character come to life in a very inappropriate and obsessive way.
Can you share a specific postmate horror story?
A friend of mine had a Postmate horror story. He ordered some expensive electronics. When the package arrived, it was clear that the Postmate had opened it. Some parts were missing. My friend was furious. He had to go through a long process with Postmate's customer service to try to get compensation for the missing items. It was a real hassle and he lost trust in the service.
Can you share a specific 'shirt horror story'?
Sure. I once bought a really expensive silk shirt for a job interview. I was feeling great in it until I sat down on a bench at the bus stop. There was some wet paint there that I didn't notice. When I stood up, the back of my shirt was covered in bright blue paint. I had no time to go home and change, so I had to go to the interview looking like a mess. Needless to say, I didn't get the job.
Can you share a specific cicada horror story?
There is a story from a small village. Every few years, when the cicadas came out, strange things seemed to happen. People reported hearing voices within the cicada's chorus. One old man said that the cicadas were a sign of impending doom. One year, during a particularly bad cicada emergence, a barn burned down. People blamed it on the 'curse' of the cicadas, which spread fear throughout the village.
Can you share a specific immigration horror story?
Sure. There was an immigrant who had a valid work visa and was working legally in a new country. However, due to an administrative error at the immigration department, his visa was wrongly revoked. He was then detained at his workplace and faced deportation. All his hard work to build a life there, his apartment, his friendships, were at risk of being lost just because of a mistake not his own.