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I know this is rather old, but please click on the link below.
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOMETHING MORTIFYINGLY BAD [But in a Good Way]
See it?
Great eh?
I especially love the bit where she goes into her trumpet light-saber act.
Maybe she got her inspiration [well, at least the out-of-tune playing] from the genius that was Les Dawson …
OK, so in Les’ case he meant to play that way [which actually shows how good a pianist he really was] however what I find interesting is that I realise I am far more attracted and protective of those people/brands who demonstrate some sort of vulnerability/flaw than anything that represents clinical perfection.
In the interests of both my personal and professional relationships, I should point I am not including my wife/friends/colleagues/clients in that statement – however I don’t think I’m alone in thinking this way.
Hell, one of the reasons women liked Sex And The City so much was because as much as the characters were all ‘living the dream’ [or at least some women’s version of ‘the dream’] each had their own insecurity which not only helped humanise the character, but allowed the viewer to feel more closely connected to what was going on screen.
OK, so I’m going off on a major tangent given I’ve just shown a video of a woman you sure-as-shit wouldn’t want to openly associate with – however I still believe brands who are true to themselves [not just in what they say, but in what they do and how they act] experience far greater consumer support/loyalty than those who simply communicate an air of soulless perfection. Well, at least in Western markets … in Asia there’s definitely a different set of rules people/brands play by. [Which I’ll write about another day]
Mind you, this could all be a desperate attempt by met to justify showing a couple of daft films. It’s been known to happen before 🙂
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speaking of women you wouldn’t want to be associated with.. thought you’d love to hear about this:
Comment by lauren January 17, 2008 @ 7:37 amhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/arts/television/16oprah.html?ex=1358139600&en=113c3e1658b02a24&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
I wasn’t buying any of it but you saved yourself with the final sentence.
Comment by John January 17, 2008 @ 8:16 amI find myself agreeing with Mr Anti Tatts, how fucking tragic 🙂
Great vids though.
Comment by Billy Whizz January 17, 2008 @ 10:16 amI’m not as stupid as I look John 🙂
And what’s so tragic Billy? Mr Dodds or the fact you’re agree with him.
I know the majority of this post is a load of convoluted, pretentious bollocks but I genuinely do feel far more attracted and protective of brands that demonstrate a vulnerability / flaw / weakness … than those who represent clinical perfection.
I take it you lot are all subscribers to German precision and Korean soulessness then eh? 🙂
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 10:21 amI daren’t imagine what this all means for us then Robert. At least it will be a lively debate.
Comment by Lee Hill January 17, 2008 @ 11:35 amGet in the “brace” position Lee – it’s going to be a bumpy ride, ha!
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 11:59 amWoah – back off the “German precision” dollar Mr. Campbell.
You know, I still love Les. God I miss that kind of humour.
Comment by Marcus January 17, 2008 @ 1:46 pmI is back. You still have warmness for Sacrum Mr Robert?
Comment by Sacrum January 17, 2008 @ 4:57 pmWarmness? I have a fucking boiling-hot damp spot for you my son.
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 5:01 pmI blush. I send you napkins.
Comment by Sacrum January 17, 2008 @ 5:08 pmThanks, the stain is starting to show and it’s somewhat embarassing.
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 5:22 pmIs a shameful stain. We cover with napkins and gone is stain.
Comment by Sacrum January 17, 2008 @ 5:45 pmGerman precision shows care and passion, which are nice brand attributes.
Perfection is to be aimed for, but reaching it can feel clinical without personality to back it up.
Comment by Rob Mortimer January 17, 2008 @ 5:55 pmYou know what Mr M, I think SOME German precision shows care and passion but most it has a distinct air of soulessness – but that could be just me.
Comment by Robert January 17, 2008 @ 5:59 pmI think thats about right.
Comment by Rob Mortimer January 17, 2008 @ 6:01 pmVW/Audi show passion in precision, whereas others do feel a bit soulless. But is that just because their stories and attributes arent being sold well enough?
Could be – or it could be because they’re Krauts 🙂
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 6:03 pmahem!
Comment by Sacrum January 17, 2008 @ 6:07 pmOops!
Comment by Rob January 17, 2008 @ 6:09 pmTut…
Comment by Rob Mortimer January 17, 2008 @ 6:17 pmDon’t you want customers to be enthused and empassioned by businesses that combine humanity, fun and a constant desire to improve on what is already a terrific product/service or do you wnat them stuck in some codependent hell with a business that keeps saying it won’t happen again?
Comment by John January 17, 2008 @ 6:45 pmCareful – that’s a trick question and Dodds already knows the answer.
Comment by Marcus January 17, 2008 @ 6:49 pmYou’re saying my straw man is bigger than his Marcus?
Comment by John January 17, 2008 @ 7:11 pmPenis envy is such an ugly thing John.
Comment by Marcus January 17, 2008 @ 7:24 pmdon’t worry john – remember all feminists have penis envy so you’re in good company at least 🙂
Comment by lauren January 18, 2008 @ 8:48 am