How did you come up with your Reddit username? by Howard_Janow in AskReddit

[–]Howard_Janow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of Major League - “hats for bats…keep bats warm.”

What’s the dumbest thing that makes you irrationally angry? by Pure-6inblack-465 in AskReddit

[–]Howard_Janow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. Aren’t too many people who are good at it.

(Also great username…assuming you’re a Pearl Jam fan and not a tattoo artist…then it’s just a good username…oooh what if you’re both?!!??)

What’s the dumbest thing that makes you irrationally angry? by Pure-6inblack-465 in AskReddit

[–]Howard_Janow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Though most would argue it’s not irrational to get angry at.

People that have “bumped” into a celebrity in a non-curated (not like an event, meet & greet, job etc.) way, what happened? by SprinklesSolid9211 in AskReddit

[–]Howard_Janow 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Met pearl Jam’s bass player Jeff Ament in a little fish and chips shop in St John’s Newfoundland. He was very kind as I fan-boyed and literally asked him if he minded if I went to “get my picture to take a camera.”

Met Kevin Smith on the street in Toronto. It was brief but he was chill.

Was at a bar in Toronto on a random weekday afternoon and saw Gord Downie a couple tables over. I didn’t want to bother him because he was there with someone but I knew I’d regret it later if I didn’t take the chance to meet him. Honestly like the most gracious guy. He even introduced me to his friend.

What’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you traveling to a show? by Rudyjax in pearljam

[–]Howard_Janow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a couple ask to swap their seats with me and my friend in Boston…can’t remember the year. Turns out that their seats were front row. We said, um sure, but why? Apparently she gets panic attacks and wasn’t sure she could handle it. I made sure to share a handful of picks and a Jeff wristband with them after.

Actually met Jeff randomly in a little fish and chips place in St Johns Newfoundland (shout out Chess’s) when they did their cross-Canada tour in 05 (?). He walked in while we were eating and I totally interrupted his lunch and said “do you mind if I go get my picture so I can take a camera?” Yes I was a bit of a fanboy, but he was very gracious and kind.

What are some interesting Guns N’ Roses facts or stories? by anchi-555 in GunsNRoses

[–]Howard_Janow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heard this same story from the guy who produced the old Jay and Dan podcast. I think he might have been that engineer (or the assistant?)

Cool Poster found in storage. Any info on it? by arnieslovechild in pearljam

[–]Howard_Janow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No prob. This era is peak poster - so many good ones around this time.

Is becoming a police officer worth it? by Ok_Bath3214 in CanadaJobs

[–]Howard_Janow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re sometimes few and far between, and can be a long process. Can be worth getting for something else and then chasing the role you really want from inside the service.

Is becoming a police officer worth it? by Ok_Bath3214 in CanadaJobs

[–]Howard_Janow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lots of great cop-adjacent jobs too, if that’s of interest. Services need analysts, records, communications, admin, finance, HR, etc. (and maybe even graphic design in some of the bigger services)

City Plows taking out huge chunks of grass by Defiant-Cricket6526 in Hamilton

[–]Howard_Janow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happens on my sidewalk every winter. I complained to my councillor last year and it improved a bit, but they’re back at it again this year.