We don’t do embarrassing-bosses-at-conferences anywhere near as well as they do them in the USA.
This looks rather endearing when compared to real toe-curling stuff like this:
…..or this.
If anyone else knows of any company-song, away-day humiliation, or bosses-who-should-know-better videos, point me to them. I think I might start a collection.
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18 October, 2007 at 2:48 am
Once upon a time I worked for a company that owned skilled nursing facilities. The executive team dressed up like ACDC and sang “Big Balls” during a weekend retreat. I laughed so hard I almost wet myself.
18 October, 2007 at 5:02 am
The Steve Ballmer “monkey dance” video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MuZDlVWh8I
18 October, 2007 at 7:41 am
Graeme – that is truly horrible!
Wench – was that before video-phones and You Tube? If they did that now, it would be all over the web within hours.
18 October, 2007 at 8:56 am
A big law firm I used to work for loooved to demonstrate what a fun bunch we all were. One time they held a karaoke contest at the corporate Christmas party – wooo-eee, fun. Anyway, two of the managing partners got on stage and “sang”
“Sex Bomb” by Tom Jones – including gyrating hips and humping of the mic stand. I was so glad that I was tipsy-bordering-on-drunk at that point – that made it even more hilarious.
The next day HR sent an E-Mail to the entire office, asking everybody to delete any vids/pics of this performance – it could ruin the reputation of the firm and the partners. As far as I know it hasn’t leaked onto You Tube, but if I find a video I’ll let you know.
18 October, 2007 at 5:34 pm
This is so topical! I stole it for my blog because today’s big news is that BOA’s profits have fallen. I wonder if this video is to blame?
xxxooo
23 October, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Sad muppets…… and these people want to rule the planet!!
23 October, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Do you mean bankers, Peter, or Americans?
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