The Baba Booey Ball
Yesterday, we held a press conference at TSS-Radio on the northside of the city with Mayor Daley regarding Google's Economic Impact on Illinois (more on that later). I picked the hosts from a list of Google customers in Chicago and these guys had a friend in common (thanks, Eric!). They turned out to be great hosts and told a great story for the event. That's not the best part. They're a satellite radio parts/supplies company. A real long-tail business. The founders of the company are huge Howard Stern fans. I'm not afraid to admit that I am too. In fact...I like to think that I don't really have satellite radio. I have a Howard Stern Machine. Due to their fandom, these guys bought the "Baba Booey Ball". For 99% of you guys reading this, you won't understand, but for one or two of you guys, you'll get a chuckle out of this photo. One of the speakers (the guy from the State of Illinois) referenced the ball and said "Baba Booey...