& Commentary

United Breaks Guitars, Hearts, and Wind

Not only is this genius, it is an amazing example of how customers can take advantage of the craziness that is the Internet, social media, et al. These have been crazy times for awhile, and they’ll get crazier. Hopefully, United will answer this guy’s plea, and other airlines will take note. I wouldn’t be surprised if another airline came out with an ad campaign that claimed they don’t break guitars — or at least that they will fix the stuff they do break. That’s the kind of influence us little guys who buy stuff have. One day we’ll actually shuck the offensive marketing label of consumer and businesses will call us customers again. If so, guys like this should be given some credit.

The World Wide Webbernet Circa 1975

We’ve come a long way yet, we are still saying the same thing. The internet can help your business now! It will make you bolder! This is part of an IBM slideshow from 1975. To see the whole glorious thing go to: http://www.squareamerica.com/ib.htm

Other People’s Dogs

So, something I’ve noticed. Why is it that random people will, with reckless abandon, address my dogs without addressing me first. I’m on a trip right now and my dogs are with me. I’ll be filling up my tank somewhere and here comes some guy and his girl waltzing by. They give my dogs a warm smile and start talking to them like parents talk to one-year-olds. “Heeey there, aren’t you a pretty puppy. Look at you with your floppy ears.” What am I? A side of cole slaw?

As a species, we should be comfortable addressing our own species. Seriously. I’m not saying don’t talk to other people’s dogs. I’m just saying, talk to random humans too. Just not like they’re a toddler.