BEE 4,880 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 http://m.thedrum.com/news/2016/05/02/argentinian-football-club-begin-implanting-fans-season-ticket-microchips Quote An Argentinian football club has adopted an outlandish marketing ploy with their season ticket holders by implanting them with microchips under their skin. Club Atletico Tigre, based in greater Buenos Aires, has launched a ‘Passion Ticket’ for its most diehard fans. The ‘ticket’ is not so much a ticket as a microchip which is inserted under the skin and allows users entry into the stadium without the need for identification or a traditional season ticket. The first division side’s supporters are renowned for their passion and pride which can be summed up in their amorous chant called ‘I carry you inside me!’ Playing on this loyalty Club Atletico Tigre launched a bold marketing approach, promising that “Carrying the club inside you won’t just be a metaphor anymore!” The club’s general secretary, Ezequiel Rocino, launched the initiative by having one of the microchips, similar to those used on dogs and cats, implanted in his arm, under his tattoo of the club. Discussing the move Rocino highlighted that the club was “not doing anything invasive, just accelerating access. There’s no GPS tracker, just the member’s data.” The club added: “The scanner will read the data on the implanted chip, and if the club member is up-to-date on his payments, will immediately open the security turnstile.” The club’s general secretary, Ezequiel Rocino, launched the initiative by having one of the microchips, similar to those used on dogs and cats, implanted in his arm, under his tattoo of the club. Discussing the move Rocino highlighted that the club was “not doing anything invasive, just accelerating access. There’s no GPS tracker, just the member’s data.” The club added: “The scanner will read the data on the implanted chip, and if the club member is up-to-date on his payments, will immediately open the security turnstile.” Lost count of the amount of times I've forgot my ST and had to wait about at TO. Could do my credit / debit card while they're at it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 516 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 It's ludicrous for multiple reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCRobertson 11,705 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 horrible idea don't like the idea of getting chipped just to get in easier or that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Antrim Bear 129 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The Tims already have this on their shoulders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sounds like something @JamieG54 would come up with... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,711 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I seem to recall a time when the bheasts from the east used to call us animals. Getting something like this done could give them ammunition, that they don't need from us, to reignite their animal chanting about us. We are not animals! We are the people! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Koyd 50 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Fucking hell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
one55 1,510 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Nope. What a stupid question. There is nothing wrong with just using a card. I wouldn't let anyone implant anything in me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumloyal 14,767 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 1984 personified. Absolutely never. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Be no use if I was working and missed a game, could hardly give some other cunt a lend of my arm just so he could use my ticket ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basrah Bear 2,981 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 4 hours ago, North Antrim Bear said: The Tims already have this on their shoulders. Its biblical, known as the mark of the bheast Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 4 hours ago, North Antrim Bear said: The Tims already have this on their shoulders. The well balanced tim has two, one on each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson83 1,059 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ???? mental what a daft thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Nonsense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,610 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 6 hours ago, North Antrim Bear said: The Tims already have this on their shoulders. Apparently they are gettin implanted wae bars of soap tae try and fill the seats next season as the chips on their shooders are Abraham Lincoln ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 791 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Horrendous idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7troop 187 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hibs fans will have no problems adapting this method?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falwheel 222 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Actually would help me get home after getting pished and missing my stop while falling asleep on the train home. I often cannot recall my name or where I live? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,865 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Shite if you get hit with a banning order Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Theres too many dafties about. One guy thinks "I'd cut off my left arm to get to that game". Another guy thinks "I'd cut off his left arm to get to that game". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,449 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Looks like the snp are in again so this will probably be compulsory for Rangers fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Its the illuminati Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,018 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 What happens when you want to loan your season out because you cannot make it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,018 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, cushynumber said: Theres to many dafties about. One guy thinks "I'd cut of my left arm to get to that game". Another guy thinks "I'd cut of his left arm to get to that game". Sorry cushynumber. Musta flicked through the previous posts too quick and missed yours See above post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Let's all get chipped and hand over the Malvinas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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