# What's the deal with Trump's Inaguration Committee's inability to secure "A" list talent? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 3, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192 "2017-01-03T02:03:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/141 "2017-01-18T00:42:27Z")
> [@Evan\_Drake](#): > > I don’t see what difference the cite has to whether Breitbart and his News were/are Jewish. Either they are or they aren’t. > > The British publication **Private Eye** used to print extreme right-wing persons until the title _Mental Illness_: made no difference as to the truth or not of the loonies’ statements. Let me put it another way, then: I wouldn’t trust your Nazi-friendly cite to accurately state what the current date is. Do you have another cite that is more…trustworthy? edited to add: Preferably one that won’t get me called into my supervisor’s office. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/142 "2017-01-18T00:45:16Z")
> [@gigi](#): > > I’m a fan of Obama and everything, but holy shit. $170M?! According to Wiki, the police, fire & emergency services alone were more than $75mil. $45mil for the gala events themselves and I guess another $40-$50mil in stuff like cleanup & restoration in the National Mall, transportation & lodging for performers and who knows what else. It’s estimated to have had ~1.5 million attendees for the swearing in. There was [a concert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_One:_The_Obama_Inaugural_Celebration_at_the_Lincoln_Memorial) the day before the inauguration as well which might be rolled into that $170m total. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/143 "2017-01-18T00:55:47Z")
> [@pool](#): > > Well you can’t blame the 3 Doors Down guitarist, the original guitarist they scored all their radio hits with, Matt Roberts, died in 2016, so you can still jam out to the isolated guitar tracks and disown the rest of the band lol.🙂 Somewhere out there, the members of Nickleback must be saying, “Oh Thank Og That’s Not Us…” ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/144 "2017-01-18T01:43:54Z")
Damn, I can’t believe 3DD is still in. Honestly, I love their _The Better Life_ album. It was my #1 “get pumped up” CD to listen to before going kayaking. I am really disappointed. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/145 "2017-01-18T02:29:26Z")
> [@Princhester](#): > > I’d like to hear that. Maybe put up a YouTube video? It might really take off. Well… I wasn’t prepared for THAT but now I guess I’m somewhat obligated. More to follow. ---
**Author:** ![ric62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/45deac/32.png) [@ric62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ric62)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/146 "2017-01-18T03:18:17Z")
I would personally like to hire Pussy Riot and have them play. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/147 "2017-01-18T03:34:05Z")
At this rate he’ll be lucky to get an organ grinder and a monkey with a cup. ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/148 "2017-01-18T04:16:29Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > At this rate he’ll be lucky to get an organ grinder and a monkey with a cup. No wildlife. Remember what happened with [Trump and the eagle](http://time.com/4141783/time-person-of-the-year-runner-up-donald-trump-eagle-gif/)? The monkey would try to eat him. And we don’t want a sick monkey on our conscience. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/149 "2017-01-18T05:02:59Z")
Saw on Facebook: In a few short months Trump has gone from threatening to build a wall with Mexico to praying that a mariachi band will play at his Inauguration.~ Andy Borowitz ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/150 "2017-01-18T05:40:06Z")
> [@Der\_Trihs](#): > > No wildlife. Remember what happened with [Trump and the eagle](http://time.com/4141783/time-person-of-the-year-runner-up-donald-trump-eagle-gif/)? The monkey would try to eat him. > > And we don’t want a sick monkey on our conscience. The cup would probably bow out to “spend more time with its family”. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/151 "2017-01-18T05:54:26Z")
Apparently the inauguration planners tried to get Garth Brooks. He declined, citing scheduling conflicts. I find his comments slightly hard to parse, but I think he’s saying they sold out their planned concerts in Cincinnati and added more shows there, which will keep him there through inauguration weekend. > **[Some fans not buying country star Garth Brooks’ reason for not playing...](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article127125079.html)** > > During a Facebook chat with fans, country music superstar Garth Brooks explained to curious fans that his decision to not play President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration was about scheduling and not politics. I’d rather be in Cincy than at the inauguration too. It’s a great city! This is not meant as snark. I lived in Cincinnati for five years. Nice place. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/152 "2017-01-18T06:07:26Z")
[quote=“Steve\_MB, post:111, topic:776192”] Things have gotten to the point of [URL=“[https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/videos/10158473899090725/](https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/videos/10158473899090725/)”]Trump personally trying to give away free tickets. If you click on the link, it is not really for any ticket that does anything, but a commemorative ticket. Which is still worthless. Just like everything else he says. ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/153 "2017-01-18T06:51:53Z")
> [@Biffster](#): > > If it gets low enough, he will have nowhere to go but up. According to Gallup, if he gets down below 22% it’ll be a new record. You can do it, Donnie! I believe in you! [http://www.gallup.com/poll/116677/presidential-approval-ratings-gallup-historical-statistics-trends.aspx](http://www.gallup.com/poll/116677/presidential-approval-ratings-gallup-historical-statistics-trends.aspx) ---
**Author:** ![Battle\_Pope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/154 "2017-01-18T07:27:21Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > The cup would probably bow out to “spend more time with its family”. or had a better offer filming “Two Republicans, 1 Cup” ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/155 "2017-01-18T14:58:03Z")
> [@Aspidistra](#): > > According to Gallup, if he gets down below 22% it’ll be a new record. > > You can do it, Donnie! I believe in you! > > [http://www.gallup.com/poll/116677/presidential-approval-ratings-gallup-historical-statistics-trends.aspx](http://www.gallup.com/poll/116677/presidential-approval-ratings-gallup-historical-statistics-trends.aspx) Wow, I didn’t realize Truman bottomed out at 22%. The Crazification Factor is traditionally pegged at 27%, but maybe 22% should be the benchmark. I think Trump can do it. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/156 "2017-01-18T15:22:19Z")
The polls are rigged. Sad. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/157 "2017-01-18T15:40:15Z")
Haven’t seen a mention of Jennifer Holliday here, who backed out of performing due to [death threats](http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/18/entertainment/jennifer-holliday-trump/index.html). I wonder why nobody else wants to perform. People seem to think that artists who perform at Trump’s inauguration must be Trump supporters. Why is that? As far as I know, it’s a paid gig. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/158 "2017-01-18T15:44:21Z")
> [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](#): > > People seem to think that artists who perform at Trump’s inauguration must be Trump supporters. Why is that? As far as I know, it’s a paid gig. Would you perform at a Klan rally for a few bucks? Same idea. It’s deplorable. Very few people in this country want to be associated with our new President. That’s a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/159 "2017-01-18T15:50:10Z")
It seems the ‘soft, sensual, poetic cadence’ that has been agreed upon as the official coronation vibe is a ‘go’. Trump sez he doesn’t care about celebrity entertainment! He is there for The People! He is doing this for The People!..Maybe they can bus in some Despicables from a trailer park and have a karaoke contest on The Mall. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192/160 "2017-01-18T15:51:29Z")
> [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](#): > > Haven’t seen a mention of Jennifer Holliday here, who backed out of performing due to [death threats](http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/18/entertainment/jennifer-holliday-trump/index.html). I wonder why nobody else wants to perform. This disappoints me (the death threats, I mean). It’s the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory writ large. People resort to death threats and demands that people be fired from their jobs way too quickly IMO these days. > [@](#): > > People seem to think that artists who perform at Trump’s inauguration must be Trump supporters. Why is that? As far as I know, it’s a paid gig. It didn’t used to be, AIUI; performers did it for the prestige and exposure. The Trump team has been offering to pay and is still struggling. Mind you, Trump has offered to pay a lot of other people and didn’t come through, so let’s hope it’s cash up front this time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192.md?page=9)