An Anonymous Coward said :
"Something happens to get these people well enough known to attract a crowd. It is usually through a record deal that it happens."
Actually, it usually works the other way around. An artist usually has to have built up a large fan following for a record deal to happen.
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VIPR == Terrorist attack squad
The silly thing is that the more the US government's agencies do this sort of thing, the easier it is for terrorists to operate.
Now, all the terrorists have to do is dress up as a TSA VIPR team and they'll be able to carry out whatever terrorist action they like!
Hey wait a minute, are you sure those VIPR teams are _actually_ sent out by the TSA? Maybe Al Quaeda is doing it as part of a recruiting drive?
Next time anyone sees a VIPR team, I suggest calling the FBI and reporting the potential terrorist recruiting cell operation you're witnesssing!
An Anonymous Coward said :
"Something happens to get these people well enough known to attract a crowd. It is usually through a record deal that it happens."
Actually, it usually works the other way around. An artist usually has to have built up a large fan following for a record deal to happen.