GDT: John Price Goes to Hollywood

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John Price Goes to Hollywood: The Case of the Missing Plushie and the Wrath of Vince McMahon


@John Price, HFBoards legend, Useless Thread poster extraordinaire, and plushie collector par excellence, was off to Hollywood. Whether it was to chase stardom, reunite with his favorite bear Bertie, or just escape the Dunkin’ Donuts employees who’d finally banned him for "disruptive menu commentary" was unclear. Regardless, John boarded the flight with Bertie in tow and dreams as big as the Hollywood sign itself.


Act I: A Rough Start​

After landing in LAX, John immediately fell for the first travel scam he encountered. A man promising him a ride in a “celebrity shuttle” instead dropped him off in a suspicious alley downtown, taking both his dignity and—horrifyingly—his beloved Bertie the Bear.

“BERTIE!” John cried, fist-pumping the smoggy sky.

Determined to recover his plushie and restore order to his universe, he began an odyssey through the chaos of Los Angeles, cutting through film shoots, busy boulevards, and a questionable street parade featuring Elvis impersonators on unicycles.


Act II: The Vince McMahon Incident​

Somehow, John found himself wandering onto the set of The Wrath of Vince, a bizarre film starring none other than WWE magnate Vince McMahon as a multiverse-wrestling overlord. John, spotting a prop bear on a table, mistook it for Bertie and lunged.

“BERTIE, I’VE FOUND YOU!”

“CUT!” someone yelled.

A furious Vince McMahon turned, veins pulsing in his forehead. “Who’s this jabroni, and why is he touching my bear?!”

Before John could explain, Vince launched himself into full wrestling mode.

What followed was equal parts terrifying and awe-inspiring: John Price, Useless Thread king, was hoisted into the air and slammed through a stack of cardboard boxes with a textbook suplex. Hollywood’s cameras rolled as Vince struck a triumphant pose over John’s crumpled body.

“That’s a wrap!” the director yelled, mistaking the incident for an improvised scene.


Act III: A Hero's Return—Or Not​

Hours later, after Vince had taken pity on him, John recovered Bertie the Bear with the help of Hollywood's crew (and Vince's PA, who knew a guy who knew a guy). Newly invigorated, bruised but triumphant, John took his victory to the streets.

That night, he wandered into a bar just off Sunset Boulevard—Bertie under his arm, limping slightly from his encounter with McMahon. At the bar, he spotted her: a striking woman with flowing hair, sipping a martini like she owned the place.

This was John Price’s moment.

He sauntered over, cleared his throat, and leaned against the bar.

“Hey there,” he said coolly. “I don’t mean to brag, but I just had Vince McMahon suplex me. I’ve been through Hollywood hell today.”

The woman barely looked up. “Oh. Cool, I guess.”

“And, uh, I’m kind of a big deal online.” John grinned, adjusting Bertie under his arm. “I’ve got 386,000 posts on HFBoards. That’s… you know, a lot of posts. I’m pretty much a legend.”

“HFBoards?” she replied, raising an eyebrow. “Is that, like, a cooking forum or something?”

John blinked. “No, it’s a hockey forum. The best one. I post a lot. You might’ve heard of the Useless Thread? That’s kind of my kingdom.”

She stared at him blankly. “Right. Cool story.” Then she turned to the bartender. “Can I get my tab? Thanks.”

Defeated, John watched as she gathered her things and disappeared into the night, leaving him alone with Bertie and a half-empty glass of soda water.

John sighed and turned back to his plush bear. “They just don’t get us, Bertie. Hollywood’s overrated anyway.”

And so, as the neon lights flickered above him and the echoes of distant fame buzzed all around, John Price, the man with 386,000 HFBoards posts, took another sip of his soda water and embraced his truest role: the king of the Useless Thread.

Maybe next time, Bertie thought (if Bertie could think), he should’ve just stayed home.

The End.
 
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John Price’s Hollywood Adventure: Elton, Arrests, and Dodger Drama


@John Price, the undisputed champion of HFBoards’ Useless Thread and proud collector of over 250 plushies, had decided it was time for a vacation. His destination? Hollywood—a place where his quirky charm and vast collection of stuffed animals were sure to make him a star. He stuffed his suitcase with his favorite plush companions, including Snuggles the dog, packed a selfie stick, and set out to conquer Tinseltown.


Act I: Elton, Sunglasses, and Security​

John’s first stop was the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he proudly posed with Snuggles in front of Elton John’s star. “Look, Snuggles,” he said, “Sir Elton is a man of class. Those glasses of his would look AMAZING on you.”

As fate would have it, John spotted none other than Elton John himself stepping out of a nearby café. Clad in a glittery jacket and his signature oversized sunglasses, Elton was surrounded by bodyguards. John froze, then gasped.

“This is my moment,” he whispered to Snuggles.

With the confidence of a man who had posted 386,000 times on a hockey forum, John approached. “Sir Elton,” he said, holding Snuggles aloft, “would you be willing to lend your iconic glasses? Snuggles here is a huge fan.”

Elton gave him a polite smile, the kind that says, Please go away. “I’m afraid that’s not possible, mate.”

But John was undeterred. As Elton turned to leave, John’s instincts kicked in, and he lunged for the glasses. “Snuggles NEEDS them!” he cried.

Within seconds, Elton’s bodyguards tackled John to the ground. “It’s for art!” John yelled as he was handcuffed by LAPD. Snuggles stared blankly from the sidewalk, unimpressed.

Hours later, John was released with a warning. The sunglasses, sadly, remained Elton’s property.


Act II: Striking Out at the Bar​

Still nursing his pride (and some bruises from Elton’s security team), John decided he needed a drink. He wandered into a trendy Hollywood bar, where he spotted an elegant woman sipping a cosmopolitan.

“Here we go, Snuggles,” he whispered, propping the stuffed dog up on the bar next to him. “Time to show her what we’re made of.”

He slid over casually. “Hey there,” he began, flashing what he believed to be a winning smile. “Did you know I’m kind of a big deal online? 386,000 posts on HFBoards. That’s, like, more than most people will write in their entire lives.”

The woman blinked. “What’s HFBoards? Is that… a dating app?”

“No, it’s the premier hockey discussion forum on the internet. I practically run the Useless Thread. You’d love it.”

She squinted at Snuggles. “Why… do you have a stuffed dog at a bar?”

John chuckled, leaning in. “This isn’t just any stuffed dog. This is Snuggles. He’s been to more hockey games than most people. Actually, I’m getting Shohei Ohtani to sign him tomorrow at Dodger Stadium.”

The woman nodded slowly, finished her drink, and muttered, “Well, good luck with that.” She then turned to the bartender. “Can I close my tab?”

Defeated, John looked down at Snuggles. “You’re right, buddy. She wasn’t ready for our vibe.”


Act III: The Dodger Stadium Incident​

Determined to redeem himself, John headed to Dodger Stadium the next day with one mission: get Shohei Ohtani to sign Snuggles. Armed with a Sharpie and fueled by the belief that no one could resist a grown man and his plush dog, John took his seat near the third baseline.

As Ohtani took the field, John stood up and shouted, “SHOHEI! BIG FAN! SIGN SNUGGLES!”

Unsurprisingly, Shohei did not respond.

John realized drastic action was needed. Clutching Snuggles, he leapt over the railing and sprinted onto the field, dodging security like a man possessed. “IT’S FOR SNUGGLES!” he cried as he weaved past second base.

The crowd roared—though not in support—while Shohei stood frozen, unsure whether to laugh or run. John reached the pitcher’s mound, Sharpie in one hand and Snuggles in the other, before being tackled by three security guards.

As he was dragged off the field, John yelled, “IT’S FOR THE ULTIMATE COLLECTIBLE! HFBOARDS WILL LOVE THIS!”


Epilogue: Back to the Useless Thread​

After spending the night in a holding cell and earning a lifetime ban from Dodger Stadium, John returned home with Snuggles, his Hollywood dreams in tatters.

He logged onto HFBoards and typed a new post in the Useless Thread:

“Hollywood is a scam. Elton John’s security team is aggressive, women at bars don’t appreciate hockey forums, and Dodger Stadium has no chill. But Snuggles and I regret nothing.”

Within minutes, replies poured in:

  • “Pics or it didn’t happen.”
  • “Classic John L.”
  • “You rushed the field for a plushie? LEGEND.”
Despite his misadventures, John knew one thing for sure: on HFBoards, he was still a star.

The End.
 
so sad to see what's going on in LA after being there only 4 weeks ago. be strong folks.
 

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