Who Art Thou Swampy

July 6, 2007 @ 08:31

Holy cow! Yesterday I made this posting and the response was amazing - a little disturbing but amazing just the same.

The kick-start came from someone named Swampy who wrote this snappy response.

"Then there is Fred Patterson.

He's 50 "somethin"- about the age he should be settling in for the twilight of his carreer, and saving for retirement, or if he's really lucky, maybe saving for a cottage and a boat.

Instead, Patterson is running at the mouth pretending he is judge and jury. He has already convicted the young black male in a "Steven Truscott" type fashion.

A 50 year old fat man with a community college education - obviously has a problem with young black males(aged 16) so he convicted him after consuming his 15th bud lite at some pretentious "Trailer Park".

I could go on about how much dope Fred has purchased illiegally , or how much pot and hash has been passed around at that Tiki bar- but I don't know the FACTS, so that would be silly.

Obviously Patterson doesn't have that type of discipline in his life to obtain the facts and compared to morning radios grade 8 humour, beer guzzling and pining about an internet connection, what's a little red neck lynching?

This is what its come to in the middle-class, white , suburban hell named Brampton.

Think about how little has happened in the life of a 50ish year old for him to become a hostile psuedo red neck judge. How brazen he is, how troubled he must be to post anything, say anything to get back into mainstream radio with his "pull my finger" grade 8 humour
We may never learn the background of Fred Patterson .

Once he sobers up and makes the trip south to Brampton, we will once again here all the painful details about how Toronto's hockey team is doing this and not doing that! We will get his narrow opionins that are pulled from the Toronto sun.

Of course there will be his usual complaints about Toronto- A city that he doesn't have the balls to live in.
But somehow it won't be his fault , he will say " my wife doesn't want to live in Toronto- or " my dog can't live in the City, or there are too many young black males in the city"

And while precious time is being wasted on mundane blogs , more Red-necks will be brought up to the Tiki Bar to bitch and complain about a culture that they are soooo protected from, drink pissy American beer and pretend they no all the facts- then pass out drunk."

I've got to be honest, I think I know Swampy. It's either someone I've worked with, or somebody in the radio business who really doesn't care for me.

And that's fine. It's crazy to think you could work in an industry for close to 30 years without rubbing someone the wrong way, and I really have no problem with what Swampy wrote.

I use this website to exercise my writing skills and to give my opinion on everything under the sun. I don't think for a minute that everybodyâ€˜s going to agree with me, and even if they did, it would make this website a lot less interesting.

The only thing that bothers me about Swampy's posting, is that I know Swampy isn't your name. For some reason you've chosen not to show your face.

I am Fred Patterson. I drink Bud Lite, I vacation at a trailer, I built a tacky Tiki Bar and I wear my heart on my sleeve - but at least I put my name to everything I write.

I have strong opinions and I stand behind them with the invitation for anyone to respond. I have the option on this website to censor or "clear" comments before they appear, but I choose not to.

I'm prepared for any and all criticism, but I'd much prefer the response to have a name attached to it.

Again, I can tell by the way the response is written that I probably know who Swampy is, but for some reason Swampy has chosen to hide.

Just think how cool it would be if Swampy came out of hiding and told everyone who he is - how cool it would be if you all knew who it was and you could follow the dialogue between us.

But that's not the way it is. Instead, Swampy has decided to hide behind a nickname.

And yes I know, there are other people who probably post comments under assumed names. But when someone calls you a fat, racist drunkâ€¦ you'd sort of like to know who it is.

You know what I'm sayin'?

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52 Responses to "Who Art Thou Swampy"

BARKS
July 6, 2007 / 08:36

Good for you freddie boy

hiding is for pussies

and WHO IN THE RADIO BIZ

does not like you ????

JIM
July 6, 2007 / 08:50

Well put Freddie!!!!!
Not every one agrees with what you say, at least we know who is saying it
Swampy seems to be well educated and writes very well.
It's a shame he doesn't have the balls to back up his thoughts by using his own name
I would have a lot more respect for him if I knew who he was

rjreeder
July 6, 2007 / 09:00

It has to be Roman-upchuck. If not, I'm going to feel like a dick head

Argie
July 6, 2007 / 09:06

Freddie,
I love the way you handled this turd head. No one likes to be insulted, especially publicly, but you've put him in his place. You're a true professional even if you're fat - OK pudgy. And also there aint anything wrong with liking Bud Lite.

James Edgar
July 6, 2007 / 09:12

Well said Fred.

Sweet Pam
July 6, 2007 / 09:38

Congrats Fred - you nailed it. I just wish you hadn't used the photo of the Cowardly Lion. He is so cute and doesn't deserve to be linked to Swampy.

Mike
July 6, 2007 / 11:00

Swampy seems like one of those pent up, annoying University types who can't separate reality from all the shit he's read.

This will all make more sense to you Swampy, after you start having sex.

Gary Grant
July 6, 2007 / 11:13

Teenagers with handguns, industry animosity, fat guys and dickfarts!

FreddieP.ca just made my day!

Max
July 6, 2007 / 11:37

I have a feeling Swampy is the same pantload that used to keep a vindictive blog re: Humble and Fred back in the MOJO/99.9 days. He seemed plenty obsessive and unstable back then - kind of scary to imagine that he still harbours this intense dislike. Isn't it weird that crazy people imagine themselves to be perfectly reasonable and sane?

Trish
July 6, 2007 / 12:26

In any case Swampy is absent today, not surprisingly. Fred - it would be interesting to get your webmaster to track how just how long "Swampy" been lurking here. Snivelling coward....

Bob
July 6, 2007 / 12:56

Wow, what traffic!!!!!

I think all the name calling and various opinions people have been posting is great. It shows me that a lot of us do still care about what's happening around us. The day I really worry about is when nobody gives a crap anymore about the slow decay of our society.

As far as Fred is concerned: I liked his answer to our friend Swampy.

Jason @Get Your OJ
July 6, 2007 / 13:20

Whoever said it was HH might as well have said it was Al Gore or Micheal Moore or something about as clever.. it's likely a lurker on The Big Yellow Bore..

I could throw some names out there as well but why would anyone want to do that unless they actually know what they are effing talking about. That's not much better than hiding behind a name in the first place.

C'mon, Stampy, reveal yourself... or are ya as yellow as the board?

lastwordlinda
July 6, 2007 / 13:58

Well wrap me up and call me an Enchilada, I never thought I'd agree with Irvine, but hey, tomorrow's another day. Anyway, Irvine, you big hunk of burning love, I totally agree with you. And Freddie, who cares what Swampy says. Someone's been snapping his suspenders to hard. He's obviously in pain.

Sweet Pam
July 6, 2007 / 14:07

Irvine is Swampy!

Things a little slow at the gas station today, Irvine? Don't worry, it's Friday and somebody's likely to drive by and want a gallon or two...

lastwordlinda
July 6, 2007 / 14:31

Ewww Pam. Do you think so? Like some kind of multiple-personality thing. Hey, that's cool though. It just means more people responding to Freddie's posts.

christian
July 6, 2007 / 14:34

Since when is a trailer park pretentious and Brampton white.
I like your blog especially when it's about my beloved Leafs. Keep up the good work there's lots of people who enjoy what your doing.

Trish
July 6, 2007 / 15:04

If I were King of the Forest, Not queen, not duke, not prince.
My regal robes of the forest, would be satin, not cotton, not chintz.
I'd command each thing, be it fish or fowl.
With a woof and a woof and a royal growl - woof.
As I'd click my heel, all the trees would kneel.
And the mountains bow and the bulls kowtow.
And the sparrow would take wing - If I - If I - were King!
Each rabbit would show respect to me. The chipmunks genuflect to me.
Though my tail would lash, I would show compash
For every underling!
If I - If I - were King!
Just King!
Monarch of all I survey -- Mo--na-a-a--a-arch Of all I survey!
_________

Oh yeah! This woof just has to be swampy.

Sweet Pam
July 6, 2007 / 15:04

Linda - I wonder which personality will show up at your date???

Sweet Pam
July 6, 2007 / 22:09

Well yippeee kay - yay! Irvine, you out there in Cal-gree, you have a good time! Well doggee! I'll just wave at ya from the 50th floor of the Toronto Dominion Centre. You all say hi to the folks at the gas station now...

Thorpee in the Falls
July 7, 2007 / 00:19

Dear Folks,
I've read the hub bub and taken in all sides. In reading this stuff it seem's to me 'yall guy's are beating a dead horse. We're parents. We made a choice. We made it our responsibility to become a family. It wasn't planned. I think it just happened after a nice bottle of wine or 3 ...I think. Anyway, we got 2 boys out of the deal & they are now 13 & 10. To me, I could never imagine in such a short time from now, either one of my kids packing a gun & knocking an intruder off at 3:00am. That would be my job, as a parent that is, potecting my assets. You know, the stuff you reap for putting in a 9-5 shift. I'd have to do it with a hockey stick & a flight of stairs though because I dont own a gun. I want to keep this message short, and in doing so I leave you with this tid bit of info......My Dad told me this when I was young... "go out Son and enjoy your friends & cause as much rukkus (sp?) as you want, but if you get caught doing something you shouldn't, come on home and deal with me"
I've passed on the message on to my kid's. They think i'm nuts. But one thing I can tell you right here & right now folks....they're up there sleeping in their bed & I kissed them a good night.
I loved my Dad. He only beat me when I desreved it.
It's 11:00pm
Do you know where your kids are.......

romy
July 7, 2007 / 05:34

Well "rjreeder" - how goes it, Dickhead?

Brook Patterson
July 7, 2007 / 11:44

Then there was "Swampy"
- Fred has done well enough that he doesn't in his fifties need to worry about retirement!
-His "trailer" should be considered a cottage, and he has a fantastic boat!
-Obviously this kid is guilty of something, or he wouldn't be running. 16
Scared? At 16 you know better!
-Far from fat
-Very intellegent!
-Pot? I think not!
-Redneck? Let's think about that one "SWAMPY"
-Hostile, maybe just sick and tired of hearing about gun violence in the city, just like the rest of us!
-"Pull my Finger" grade 8 humour has worked pretty well for him!
-If you don't want to hear about his hockey teams, don't read his website! I think that the majority of the people that know him do LOVE him!
-I spent my last four years in T.O. and couldn't wait to leave! I was nervous taking public transit, and afraid to go out at night! It doesn't matter what neighbourhood you are in, there are guns, drugs and gangs!
-And as for the "drunkeness" yes I have seen Fred have a couple of beers, but in 30 years have never seen him drunk! Obviously you "Swampy" have the hostility and are unsatisfied with you own life, if you feel the need to tear apart somebodies success via the internet!

Brook Patterson
(Freds Loving Niece)
Obviouly NOT afraid to put her own name!

Anonymous
July 8, 2007 / 01:34

Very Funny
"Fred has done well enough that he doesn't in his fifties need to worry about retirement"

HE WAS FIRED!HE WAS FIRED

Frederick
July 8, 2007 / 07:26

Interestingly....some of what Swampy states is true.

Brook
July 8, 2007 / 09:42

Ok Anonymous! Most intellegent people start saving for there retirement when they start their career, so they don't have to worry about their retirement. There are plenty of smart people who can actually retire in their fifties! And to you Frederick! I did not read anything by "SWAMPASS" that is true and by the looks of it alot of other people feel the same way!

Mike from Lowville
July 8, 2007 / 13:54

You tell um Brook!

Psychic Mike
July 9, 2007 / 18:01

Swampy is a frustrated loser who hasn't really amounted to much and was born with a chip on his shoulder and a tiny dinky between his legs.

Irvine, is just a great big dick.

The Witness
July 15, 2007 / 04:30

Once Swampy's identity is revealed, will it change what he said? Why be concerned with the messenger? Oh.. right, because then you don't have to address the message! You can concern yourself with the strength of the individual rather than the accuracy of the message. I think that is what the Bush administration did for the first four years of Iraq.
Eventually, the strategy of attacking the messenger instead of the message, wears thin. Sorry.

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