Gregg 'Opie' Hughes has just been announced as the official commencement speaker for SUNY Geneseo's freshman class of 2015
22 2015-05-20 by ChippyKasem
My brother's friend just received an email from SUNY's dean. Pretty odd decision considering Opie's poor verbal skills and vocabulary.
50 comments
86 OfficialEdAsner 2015-05-20
'Now, our guest speaker has a long histo..'
'Hold on hold on HOLD ON! Just to set it up, you're gonna introduce me then I'm gonna start talking. Okay, sorry, go.'
'..uh, yes. A long history in radio and is best known..'
'By listeners aged 18-40, right, right'
'Is best known for his work on the Opie and Anthony show'
'Right no yeah sorry that's what I meant, yeah the Opie and Anthony show OF COURSE the Opie and Anthony show, that's what I meant to say I swear to god'
'....um, I'm sorry Mr. Hughes but if you would just allow me to finish my introduction. I have been introducing speakers here for more than ten years and..'
'Wow, fffffock'
'Oh forget it! Just begin'
'Very good, very good. Okay, Wha happun brothamaaaaan!?!! Who's chick gives up the balloon knot!?!'
38 KenFrezno 2015-05-20
Only men who have stared into the abyss can replicate Opie's career this well.
28 FukinPeckas 2015-05-20
"It's really an honor to be here. It's also an honor to be on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. @OpieRadio on all of those. I've got Jim Florentine coming up here in a bit, he's got some opinions about college!"
12 holodog 2015-05-20
I hate it, it's stupid.
14 FukinPeckas 2015-05-20
Whyyyy would I go to college? I'm not 18 years old. No reason for dat. Unless you're goin to bang chicks, then I totally get it.
8 MartyVanB 2015-05-20
Wow that is scary
5 ExactlyUnlikeTea 2015-05-20
Did you get a copy of Opie's speech or something?
4 MartyVanB 2015-05-20
"In case you didn't know I am a multi millionaire who has been doing radio since I was 18. So I know a little bit little bit about radio."
2 opieisdumb 2015-05-20
holy shit do u have him down lol
23 Pat_Battle_Storage 2015-05-20
It's not as bad as it sounds. Freshman convocation is a pep rally without cheerleaders. The speeches are trash, little corporate-motivational things. "Welcome to the place! Have a time!" He might be able to handle it.
The next four years are gonna be brootl, but if you're all in...
3 fervt 2015-05-20
So you're saying a "check out the empties, man" chant is a real possibility?
16 Wsallgood 2015-05-20
Email screenshot conformation?
13 ChestRockwell11 2015-05-20
BULLSHIT.
13 JohKhur 2015-05-20
Bullsugar.
9 RockCoatMon 2015-05-20
Pics or you have a tiny peckah
9 kevin121312 2015-05-20
First draft of Opie's speech:
Hey dare, I just wanna give you a peace of advice. Find a funny tradesman and piggy-back off his talent.
8 Willfoley 2015-05-20
Was really waiting for an Aprehl Fawwls. Its not opie https://www.geneseo.edu/commencement/commencement-speaker Home › Commencement › Commencement Activities › Commencement Speaker 2015 Commencement Speaker: Robert J. Duffy We warmly welcome Rochester native Robert J. Duffy as our 2015 commencement speaker. He will his address, titled "Connecting Talent and Opportunities to the Finger Lakes" at both the morning and afternoon ceremonies. Duffy began as Rochester Business Alliance president and chief executive officer Jan. 1. Prior to working for RBA, he served as New York lieutenant governor in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration from January 2011 to December 2014. He previously served as Rochester mayor from January 2006 to January 2011 and as Rochester police chief from March 1998 to April 2005, when he resigned his post to run for mayor. He joined the Rochester Police Department in November 1976.
During his tenure as Rochester mayor, Duffy was widely recognized for navigating the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression by reducing the cost of government, improving services, lowering tax rates, and attracting millions of dollars in private-sector investments. Duffy also addressed Geneseo's 2006 commencement while serving as mayor, calling Geneseo "the Harvard of Upstate New York."
As lieutenant governor, Duffy chaired the Regional Economic Development Councils aimed at rebuilding New York's economy and positioning the Empire State to be a global economic leader. He also served as chair of the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission. In that role, Duffy oversaw an effort to make New York's government more modern, accountable, and efficient.
In May of 2012, the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations awarded Duffy the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The medal honors notable American citizens who demonstrate a life committed to community service.
Duffy holds two degrees from Monroe Community College, a bachelor of science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, and master of arts degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
5 Vargas_Larson 2015-05-20
Someone who's actually important, in other words.
1 OldGearJammer 2015-05-20
ME: Way to ruin the bit
7 OldDale 2015-05-20
Students bring marshmallows to throw?
5 Cletus_From_Brooklyn 2015-05-20
When plan A thru Y falls through...
4 MonsteRain 2015-05-20
College is a great time to put up some numbersssss BURP SNIFF
1 fedswatching 2015-05-20
check out the empties man
3 opesterthejokester 2015-05-20
Screenshot or it didn't happen.
3 breadmoccasin 2015-05-20
Tits High Football Rules!!!!
2 DildoBaggins75 2015-05-20
Eh, who cares. Geneseo is a step above a community college. The fact that they're even having a guest speaker is a surprise. But I'm sure Opie will gloat about this non-important occurrence anyway.
1 peoxj 2015-05-20
It's actually considered one of the better SUNY schools.
And I just graduated from there, dick :(
1 the_rabbit_of_power 2015-05-20
SUNY alum, we're all glorified community college grads.
2 cottonsweatpants 2015-05-20
Alumni of the 80s?
2 strappingyoungladdie 2015-05-20
Hi, I'm Opie from.......a lot of things.
1 turdthief 2015-05-20
i forgot about that. now im mad.
2 [deleted] 2015-05-20
PLEASEEE RECORD IT!!! also, delete this thread to make sure he doesnt see it and pulls out
1 Libshitz 2015-05-20
Wow. Slim pickings
1 Come_Honor_Cheeks 2015-05-20
Freshman commencement?
Wow, what an honor
1 CuckECheese 2015-05-20
Wonder if he'll chew food into the microphone at the podium.
1 Taurox 2015-05-20
At the very least I expect gum.
1 turdthief 2015-05-20
NutriBullet.... with the bewwwst
1 Zenaesthetic 2015-05-20
Oh man, I can't wait to see the video of this. Opie's speaking ability is that of a retarded 12 year old, and that's on the radio where he is the most comfortable. I can't imagine what it'll be like in front of group of people.
1 turdthief 2015-05-20
Aprehl fahhls
1 doppeljr 2015-05-20
What can he say to a bunch of college grads who are smarter than he is?
"Hey, have you seen my numbers? Check out my Philly Crew."
1 sexylarrytate 2015-05-20
Will the kids even care?
1 fervt 2015-05-20
I wonder how many of his guys he's gonna bring up there with him?
1 [deleted] 2015-05-20
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1 shameofyou 2015-05-20
oof I made a comment months ago about him receiving an honorary doctorate. I'd like to see how steady Dr. Greggshell Hughes hands are when cutting off a skin tag.
1 TatagliaBarzini 2015-05-20
SUNY's a huge system - it doesn't have one dean. Even the dozens of individual schools have multiple deans.
1 the_rabbit_of_power 2015-05-20
SUNY, where Long Island and Westchester trash goes to reach the heights of tri-state area middle management.
2 TatagliaBarzini 2015-05-20
You've obviously never been to Buffalo.
1 the_rabbit_of_power 2015-05-20
What's in Buffalo?
1 sanfrancisco69er 2015-05-20
i could see him stuttering through it and not having anything to say and him finally having a viral video as "worst commencement speech ever"
1 regis69 2015-05-20
Hey, as long as they give me some ENVELOPES, right, Sam Roberts? Heheh. Sniff Gotta get those ENVELOPES! Heh. Lil SOMETHIN SOMETHIN, right, Troy Quan?
0 Chipwhatsthat 2015-05-20
What's next? He's gonna go on an irresponsible race rant and ruin his career?