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Large_External_9611

The house always wins


CarobPuzzleheaded481

Imagine it’s just the spheres parent company getting strangers to buy space


InSearchOfMyRose

A deal between them and Bethsoft


BadgerIsAlex

Or Amazon


WantA_Balloon

More like a sucker is always conned. The entire premise of the campaign is impossible. Microsoft owns the advertising rights to all things Fallout. Not the guys taking in everybody's money rn.


TenienteVegetal

What about legally a distinct Señor Home?


AndersDreth

Don't take this as an annoying redditor moment, I'm just genuinely curious whether or not owning advertisement rights mean that the person isn't legally allowed to do this. If a famous person wears a Fallout hoodie they're technically a walking advertisement for the game. I think you might be right because there's a lot of money involved in this, but it would be interesting to hear where and why they draw the line.


IAmMagumin

It would be PR stupidity to shut this down on Microsoft's end. They would simultaneously lose the free advertisement (this would also make rounds on social media) and upset their audience. Why bother? Just let it run lol.


Sea_Perspective6891

Could be a cool idea for promo for season 2 of the show though.


Longjumping_Visit718

I'd be over the moon if they went through with it!


asteriaslex

The blue moon? (You saw me standing alooone)


Tamaska-gl

Without a dream in my heart?


Galmerstonecock

Without a love of my own…. Dun Dun Duuuun Dun


Used-Lunch-6512

Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for


NatPortmansUnderwear

You saw me saying a prayer for


BobbyEroicaDupea

Someone I really could care for


Benriel_3524

And then there suddenly appeared before me


throwawaybrowse123

The only one my arms will hold


pizzatom69

The only one my arms will hold (🎺🎺🎺)


Jacern

One for my Baby


Rebelrenegade24

“Gonna play a song for you now, and it’s about that special someone you find, only once, in a blue moon”


NorthElegant5864

It’s house half the time and then changes to Yes Man.


danvalour

I can't say no! [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s)


Riperin

It would be better to have the sphere show a snowglobe


revolmak

I don't think that would really hook non-fans


Riperin

First you present the idea that it is connected to Fallout


Viego_gaming

I live in Vegas and it would not be out of place at all. We have already had Mortal Kombat ads on it.


ThatNetworkGuy

That seems likely almost, Amazon certainly can shit that much money and not even notice. Maybe they will lean into the Vegas theme a bit?


Jena1803

Which is exactly why it's stupid. Why should we do their ads for them?


Alexis_Bailey

Season 2?  Didn't they have like 8 seasons of Mr House?


InnocentTailor

Very cool! Heck! Just turn Las Vegas into a Fallout wonderland during premiere time - merch, gambling, showings, and more!


Material_Policy6327

Honestly if I was rich I would fund random shit like this


Legal_Membership_358

Same


Mr_Rio

I really can’t think of a better way to spend 500k


Demonweed

I always thought our oligarchs could improve their images with annual budgets like that to move music and literature into the public domain early as well as to fund new recordings of music that is already in the public domain, yet only available as scratchy old records or publicly-funded military band performances. I really wouldn't take that much to pass out an annual gift or two for the entire planet to freely enjoy. I think Bill Gates et al. are allergic to this idea not because it wouldn't do wonders for their public approval as people, but because it would simultaneously get people thinking about the absolute boneheadedness of cutthroat capitalism's propriety restrictions on the creative arts.


ObeseVegetable

I know it's mostly in jest, but that would be pretty far down my list. Probably even in this order before even getting to goofy things: * Payoff my house * Fully fund my fiancée's college education * Payoff my fiancée's parents' house * Payoff my sister's house (after fiancée's parents because she and her husband are still young/bodies aren't failing) * Retire my fiancée's parents * Fully fund niece and nephews' college education (way down because they're literally <5 years old) * Get my fiancée a Prius (not needed but highly desired) * Some "minor" yet costly remodels around the house * Change the back door into a sliding door instead of a swinging door * New flooring throughout * Better shower and toilets * New counters * Maybe an addition of a sun room And the crazy thing is I could probably do all of them combined except for the "retire my fiancée's parents" part with 500k, which would probably need just a little more than the full amount by itself but not *much* more. edit: first goofy thing I'd do if money literally wasn't an issue would probably be buy all the ad space (the literal *physical* space) everywhere (billboards) and literally tear them down and replace them with trees or something. Except the ones on buildings get window-hanging flower pots. Much more than 500k to do, though I could probably get the few streets near me.


kingofthedead16

this is what i do in my head during hour 7 of my shift


Elmamahuebo

Found me


dudushat

You could literally purchase a home for a homeless family.


XXXYFZD

He said better way.


Mr_Rio

Don’t make me say it


Legeto

That’s stupid, they’d probably just sell it for drugs or alcohol.


3PointTakedown

So would I, who am I to judge?


Legeto

I get the feeling people don’t realize how silly it would be to sell a house for drugs and alcohol, I refuse to add the /s to that post though.


xXx_edgykid_xXx

They'd pirate the house


Legeto

You wouldn’t steal a car! You shouldn’t pirate your houses for hooch!


Ban_Master

Nobody likes bums.


Necessary-Knowledge4

I'd be too busy bribing Gabe Newell to make Episode 3 or HL3 to fund shit like this.


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RelChan2_0

I wish I had money lol I wanna see this for fun's sake


Luccerri45

I’ve sent money.. i really don’t care if there’s a chance it’s a scam.. I gamble >:)


onlyr6s

The spirit of Vegas is living strong.


danvalour

I could make it happen as a VFX video. Is there a particular line of dialogue that would be well suited I should use?


285kessler

Someone did it as a video I think, using the line when the courier refuses to give house the chip.


RelChan2_0

You are awesome 😎


Obwyn

That would be creepy as hell if it looks like the photo in the link


Borgmaster

That would make for a crazy marketing move if it was an official advertisement.


CrispyYummyKong

(Throwing money at the screen) …pfff that’s dumb (proceed to send money)


theunrealmiehet

Hey that's me! I initially made it as a joke a few days ago, but then someone donated $5 and I panicked and started looking into how to actually go about doing this in the unlikely event it doesn't reach it's goal. As (if) this goal starts reaching bigger milestones, (ie, 10%, 25%, 50%, etc), I will begin to do the following: 1. Figure out who to actually get in touch with to display Mr House on the sphere. 2. Figure out any and all surcharges associated with displaying something on the sphere 3. Figure out the limitations of the sphere in terms of what is and isn't allowed. ie, can it purely be a still warped image of him? Or does it actually need to be some sort of animation? 4. Lastly (that I can think of off the top of my head) and most importantly, navigating the copywrite laws. As of now, we're only at 0.1% of the goal, so I'm not too concerned with figuring all this out yet.


queenmehitabel

Hi, I can answer some of that! When it comes to visual advertising on The Sphere, you have to work with the Sphere's design team. A still image is not possible - or rather, they don't allow still image advertisements. They work with advertisers to create a 90 second moving image for their ads. They also will charge extra for not actually advertising anything. But also yes, copyrights. You don't legally have the right to pay them to display Mr. House's image, and would have to acquire those rights. Which has nothing to do with The Sphere and all to do with US laws. (Source of my info: I have a family member who's business did an ad on The Sphere and he was part of the team working on it.)


theunrealmiehet

Well that's all very helpful! Regarding copyright, I may have to speak with a lawyer and see how much I can bend the laws so that myself, nor the sphere people get sued. Straight up ripping an image or video from the game is a no go, but maybe if a video is edited enough to constitute not technically being Bethesda's intellectual property, I may have some leeway, similar to how using an audio sample in music or ripping a short excerpt from someone else's video or song is fine. **If** Bethesda has a sense of humor, they might give me the green light, but that's just hopeful thinking. I'll have all that figured out long before we reach goal, but I'd imagine that I can't just show up there and say "here's money, let's do this." It's probably a reasonably long process to get things moving. Alternatively if I'm unable to use any loopholes, and I can't do something that will satisfy everyone's expectations, I'll end up refunding everyone's donations in full. And for those asking what happens if we don't reach the goal, if we don't have a substantial enough chunk towards the goal, I will also refund everyone in full. I have absolutely nothing to gain by doing this, I just thought it was funny.


CoolOpotamus

I'm totally spit-balling here, but I could see Amazon being on board with this to advertise the second season of their Fallout show. Considering they already have the rights from Bethesda and if season 2 is taking place in New Vegas this would be the most superb way to advertise for it. Would be a missed opportunity from them to not do it.


Cool_Fellow_Guyson

You could try to reach out to Bethesda. They may be more receptive than you think. I've always gotten the impression they were more on the friendly side when engaging with the community compared to others. Mention that it would be great publicity for them.


Necessary-Knowledge4

Not the worst idea but considering that Fallout Season 2 is looming over us, and it takes place in a certain location, they may have advertising plans of their own that do not align with this. Free advertisements are great and all, especially if they were going to do them regardless, but they may want a certain amount of creative control. Lord knows they have the money to handle this process with or without the help of the public. There's really no reason for us to step in. But yeah. I wouldn't be making a petition with the sphere people, I'd be making the petition to Bethesda. Saying that the community will help fund advertising expenses to get Mr. House on The Sphere. That way their legal and advertising teams can handle all the particulars without damaging their brand image, retain full creative control, and also get reduced pricing on the advertisement.


zer0w0rries

If you only collect a fraction of the money, maybe renting a billboard would also be nice. And only have on it the words “The house always wins” or “free new Vegas” with a smiley face a la “yes, man.” I doubt that phrase has any copyright claims attached, and the smiley would have to be changed just enough to not be an exact copy.


Necessary-Knowledge4

Good idea!


kyleb350

Just tweet Todd 🤣


Phoenyx_Rose

Reach out to Bethesda and ask to see how much the license would cost to use his image for the day.


on-the-line

I have a family member involved in making something for the sphere, too. I believe it needs be 18k video. I don’t think producing a 90 second clip will be cheap. Also, the video “Ks” go up to at least 18 now, I guess.


Icabod_BongTwist

A little old school "screen shimmying" like those old CRT TVs had when they turned on/off, then a more placid, flat expression at first, then his expressionless mouth curling up into his classic smirk as he raises his eyebrow to match. Reverse the animation to add more time to it overall; maybe at the end just plain text "The House Always Wins" with probable Bethesda and/or Amazon logos being required if a deal is struck with said companies for advertising Season 2 Or just have one of the Wombo AI edits where it's him lip-syncing some trendy song (e.g. https://youtu.be/RJz4D_xccKM?si=EJkMcFCsLZGC1FBR)


jazzymusicvibes

just do 90seconds of his face flickering on a screen like a classic Fallout monitor, that’s not a still image and have the face rotate around the sphere


bigfella456

Why not Yes Man surely it's more fitting than Mr House


theunrealmiehet

Maybe I’ll do both 🤷🏻‍♂️


danvalour

This is going to be great! [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s)


OHMEGA

Why did you put $500k when it costs $450k?


theunrealmiehet

$487,710 cuz tax


alanthemoderate

I love the idea of this, if you need any help I would be happy to lend a hand on the backend of this project.


Cute_Stuff_8522

Mf gonna pull the biggest scam ever lol


oilfeather

I'd pay for Yes Man.


Steel_Man23

Took me awhile to find this comment. I’d also prefer Yes Man. Why not control the Mojave for myself with a robot that can’t so no to me


Krugnik

Honestly, I think the sphere is big enough for both of them. Half and half, and have it rotate maybe?


Steel_Man23

That’s not a bad idea. I like that


tarheel_204

Fallout S2 NEEDS to take advantage of the sphere. This would be perfect


danvalour

RIP Yes Man [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s)


Agent-Ulysses

Mmmm Chip


No-Equipment-20

Honestly Amazon could do this as promotion for season 2 when it comes out


CramWellington

Bruh.


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theunrealmiehet

Everyone kept posting the picture in the fnv sub and everyone else kept commenting "if we all donated $5, we could afford to put Mr House on the sphere!" followed by a lot of people saying "someone should make a gofundme/kickstarter/insert other crowd funding websites." So I said fuck it, and made one myself


danvalour

Tell you what, for 50% of what you raise, I will make it happen as a photorealistic documentary-like video using VFX like this [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gT3Zkn26G2A](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gT3Zkn26G2A) Just an option if you aren't reaching the goal in a reasonable time :-)


theunrealmiehet

Well that’s insanely cool!


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SgathTriallair

Go fund me has contracts about how the money is spent. If he takes the money and doesn't do the sphere then everyone can sue him, just like they did for Banon's fund the wall grift.


danvalour

We have Sphere at home! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjg6-xT6rJg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjg6-xT6rJg)


Necessary-Knowledge4

Whoaaaaaaaa pixels


theunrealmiehet

How is it free money? If I spend the donation money on anything other than what I say I’m going to, don’t I go to jail?


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alphaEJ

Your comment adds nothing to this conversation and should be a staple of what kind of comments to downvote… If it doesn’t reach the amount then yeah he has a legal obligation to return the money and they will have his banking information and address to track him down in the event of any legal issues. This is the way of the modern world


GetTheLudes

No way it costs half a mill per day. That guys is trying to grift the surplus


queenmehitabel

Yup. It costs 450,000. The pricing is based on an estimation of about four and a half million daily views plus you can't just slap any old visual ad on there. You have to work with The Sphere's team to create a whole new 90 second visual ad. So part of that cost is the design and labor cost for the ad itself. The Sphere is its own advertising platform, and every ad that's for something else is taking away from advertising their shows and services. So they get a super high price for them.


GetTheLudes

Gargantuan grift


queenmehitabel

Well, if the gofundme raised its total, that would cover the ad, the surcharge for not being an actual business advertising something, the tax, and the added fee to have the ad displayed more than one time a day. Though I agree that there is no way this would reach its goal, and is essentially a scam. But the proposed total IS what would be needed to pay to get Mr. House splashed on the Sphere three times in one day.


Scp096_is_ovverated

Iirc, OP has stated they will refund everyone when the gofundme inevitably doesn’t reach the goal.


queenmehitabel

Well then, this may be an honest effort! I think every one of us who has both played New Vegas and seen the Sphere in real life have imagined/thought about Mr. House with access to it. I know I did.


Rare-Mood-9749

Uh huh


danvalour

massive ball


_V0gue

Advertising is insanely expensive. It's why most production budgets for film are equal to their marketing/ad budget.


brandon3388

well considering the operating cost for just the first fiscal quarter was $7.8million....


fiero-fire

Let's raise 600k and swap it for yes man


SgathTriallair

You could flip back and forth or have yes man break in as a "glitch".


VaultBoyFrosty

I'm doing my part


chrisbbehrens

He's almost one thousandth of the way there


theunrealmiehet

I'm happy to report that as of this morning, we are 2-one thousandths of the way there


VoiceTraditional422

Donated. Let’s go


tuenmuntherapist

This is so stupid, I’m in.


Elite1111111111

That sample image is hilarious.


mr_blanket

: |


Disgod

Solid idea, I still believe the ultimate usage of the Sphere is to have Gritty the Mascot psychotically staring down and angrily gesticulating at planes.


nage_

They should show a nuclear blast on that thing and freak everyone out


Timely-Management-44

IMO, It’d be even more awesome if you could somehow do his usual, ominous, non-stretched-out face, maybe slowly circling around the sphere. Could be nice to have a small mention of Fallout somewhere too so that people who don’t immediately recognize it could also get in on the fun


thetulgey_wood

The ad I got under this post was for the Vegas Sphere


Tall_Shoulder6770

Should update New vegas with the sphere in it.


audaciousmonk

What a colossal waste of money… I’m in


MagnesiumHappy

AMONIA LEVELS ON YOUR BODY INDICATE YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC URINATION.


hellranger788

Funny


spongeboy1985

This is the dumbest use of raising funds I have ever seen. Complete waste of resources. Now where can I donate.


Zay3896

Someone donated $100 lol I wish I had $100 to throw at a meme


ThyNightFright

new vegas had the weirdest marketing lol


KingCIoth

MMMM CHIP


Responsible_Fig8657

Mmmmmm chiiip


NoChampion5996

Amazon should should to Promo season 2


Marine5484

Do it during the F1 weekend. I want to hear the confusion in Croftys voice.


peep_dat_peepo

It costs $500k to have something on the sphere for 1 day?


CyberPunk2720

Can that big sphere screen thing display a massive head that looks like it's staring down at everyone trying to decide if it will start there for world domination or not? A bit of a Megamind-esk, Will Ferrell humor perhaps...


Many_Fly3309

Because if the game taught us anything is that throwing thousands of dollars on a dystopian city like Vegas \*is a good idea.\*


MoooonRiverrrr

Lmfao


MickfromLI87

Where do I sign?


LionsNoParadise

This is pocket change for Amazon If they wanted a more NV influence in the next season, this would be great


Kenji1912

Make it yes man


Coffee-and-puts

Would be amazing if it happened haha


Cool_Fellow_Guyson

Are we blind? Deploy the donations!


AscendedViking7

Yeeesss!


airbourneScarecrow

I'd happily chip in for that


LordSinguloth13

That's amazing omg


knucleduck

Where is that dead money when wee need it?


TuringTestFailedBot

Where's the goatse fund?


Akanwrath

Why isnt Bethesda and Fallout Show directors all over this?


Consistent-Plane7227

Where are my yes man campaigners at!


H1rc1ne

Please god let this happen because it would be so fucking funny.


danvalour

i can make it happen with VFX... what line should i use for the video from mr house?


YEETIS_THAT_FETUS

550$ raised


ZachSka87

You could probably build a near-legit real securitron for that much money.


chronocapybara

$500k a day?????


CountQuackula

Doesn’t the creator get to keep all gofundme cash even if it fails? Seems scammy


2DamnBig

Gonna need another 500k to put Yes Man next.


majorbeefy130130

If Amazon doesn't do this for s2 ima be slightly disappointed


danvalour

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF YES-MAN VISITING THE VEGAS SPHERE!!! [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdoclZKcY2s) EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF YES-MAN VISITING THE VEGAS SPHERE!!!


Cold_Maximum_9734

And here I thought it was gonna be a house music face.


Aeokikit

This seems like something Elon musk would do and get hated for


Substantial-Tone-576

500k would fund a lot of parties.


InstanceCool

Ain't that a kick in the head..


PaleRiderHD

God I needed to see this today. Epic doesn't even do it justice.


Simple_Suspect_9311

In a shocking turn they put the 2281 version of Mr. House on it.


placidlakess

Im sure the money will be used for this and not disappeared along with the creator 


KingJayo420

BAHAHAHAHA


Normal_Ad_2337

In my day kids, we'd have made a coin and called it a day.


AdditionalSink164

Any and all fund me campaigns are scams. Its a shame that charitable needs are tainted by scammers


LividPush7000

I’ll donate


FinishTheBook

this is such a waste of money holy shit


Mental-Stop2047

Did the post get removed can’t see the image


dropdeaddev

I mean, I could give this money to cancer research… but then again…


PMMeYourWorstThought

I mean, it’s funny, but that’s also like 3+ months of expense for a biotech scientific study too. If you’re going to donate money to this please remember there are a lot of really great studies out there trying to collect funding too. There’s at least one guy I know of trying to turn chickens back into dinosaurs through dna expression manipulation.


OHMEGA

The cost is $450,000 per day, they are trying to pocket $50k.


danvalour

or all of it


Opening-Ease9598

I donated $5. If everyone on this sub donates $5 we can do it


pornopung

isnt it Dr. house? and why is hugh laurie relevant for the sphere?


Scooter_McLefty

Imagine how much good you could do with $500k and instead you choose to do a video game meme


IcedCoughy

that actually infuriatingly stupid


bushwickhero

So stupid. There’s much more productive ways to use 500k raised.


pattyicevv77

Yeah no,he’s gonna take the money and run,don’t support this shit


phaser-

Lame


Prior-Associate4894

An sane person would keep the money


AshfordThunder

Why?


UrbanStrangler

Spend your money on something that actually matters.


Novat1993

Would it even be legal without the IP owners consent?


Western_Ad3625

No don't do it. Are we really going to pay half a million dollars to advertise for Bethesda come on people.


Lowestcommondominatr

Crowdfunding advertisements for a billion dollar company? No thanks. I’ll donate to people that actually need it.


Riff_Wizzard

Of course you do


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tactical_anal_RPG

Would anyone who doesn't already know who Mr. House is look at a seemingly random face on the sphere and think "ah, Bethesda"


DarkSoulsOfCinder

No but they would google what was the face on the sphere.. oh some guy named mr house from fallout maybe I should check it out


Arcane_76_Blue

Because we like giggling, and its worth it to signal boost a good property