Today I'm angry about.....

[Beefheart]

Corporate Wankiness: We've been sent an e-mail encouraging us to wear yellow on 1st July to (and I quote) 'celebrate one year on from the launch of our refreshed name, logo and global purpose - Building a better working world'

I think I'm going to be sick. There's even a photo competition for people dressed in yellow.

Just had a meeting with a few marketing bods from your lot. They were very keen on that phrase

Did they mention that when we changed our name from Ernst & Young to EY we now shared a name with a spanish gay porn magazine? You'd have thought someone would have checked, especially marketing bods.

Exhibit A - A Google Images search for 'EY':

[KeyserSoze]

Corporate Wankiness: We've been sent an e-mail encouraging us to wear yellow on 1st July to (and I quote) 'celebrate one year on from the launch of our refreshed name, logo and global purpose - Building a better working world'

I think I'm going to be sick. There's even a photo competition for people dressed in yellow.

Just had a meeting with a few marketing bods from your lot. They were very keen on that phrase

Did they mention that when we changed our name from Ernst & Young to EY we now shared a name with a spanish gay porn magazine? You'd have thought someone would have checked, especially marketing bods.

Aye we had a good laugh about that (well, not them obviously) when they changed it.

Been working with them with them as a client for two years now, been funny seeing how much has changed on the service but not underneath (in marketing terms anyway, I'm sure you're great)

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Corporate Wankiness: We've been sent an e-mail encouraging us to wear yellow on 1st July to (and I quote) 'celebrate one year on from the launch of our refreshed name, logo and global purpose - Building a better working world'

I think I'm going to be sick. There's even a photo competition for people dressed in yellow.

Just had a meeting with a few marketing bods from your lot. They were very keen on that phrase

Did they mention that when we changed our name from Ernst & Young to EY we now shared a name with a spanish gay porn magazine? You'd have thought someone would have checked, especially marketing bods.

Exhibit A - A Google Images search for 'EY':

You want to thank your lucky stars. You obviously don't have a corporate thought police force patrolling for corporate misdemeanors. If I'd actually named the organisation I worked for whilst taking the piss out of their corporate wankiness it'd be instant dismissal for gross misconduct. And believe me they patrol the ether specifically searching for mention of their name - we even have a corporate shared services division who host the corporate thought police.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Obviously not policing Beefy's Internet usage though!

[Beefheart]

Just got off the phone with a recruiter, he says 'ive got you an interview next week?' I asked when, told him I couldn't do that day. He said 'well I've already half confirmed yours attendance (whatever that means) blah blah this is a meeting with two very senior people at a FTSE 100 company so if you don't go it will reflect very badly on you'. Prick. Wont be using this particular agency again.

[Hoboh]

Corporate Wankiness: We've been sent an e-mail encouraging us to wear yellow on 1st July to (and I quote) 'celebrate one year on from the launch of our refreshed name, logo and global purpose - Building a better working world'

I think I'm going to be sick. There's even a photo competition for people dressed in yellow.

Just had a meeting with a few marketing bods from your lot. They were very keen on that phrase

Did they mention that when we changed our name from Ernst & Young to EY we now shared a name with a spanish gay porn magazine? You'd have thought someone would have checked, especially marketing bods.

Exhibit A - A Google Images search for 'EY':

You want to thank your lucky stars. You obviously don't have a corporate thought police force patrolling for corporate misdemeanors. If I'd actually named the organisation I worked for whilst taking the piss out of their corporate wankiness it'd be instant dismissal for gross misconduct. And believe me they patrol the ether specifically searching for mention of their name - we even have a corporate shared services division who host the corporate thought police.

You work for the NSA?

[2399]

Aarrhgh Money hungry Supermarket Lying ****s.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Front page photos (and not just Tabloids) of an indeterminate number (but usually between two and six) women [never men] dressed in exceedingly weird gear that usually includes a see-through plastic poncho and plenty of jiggling tits, but Always includes the protagonists wearing Wellingtons, dancing around in mud in some jolly jape fashion.
Every Fuken Year. Give It A Rest. I was bored of that image when Eve got chucked out of the Eden gig... Tw*Ts.

[LeverEnd]

Front page photos (and not just Tabloids) of an indeterminate number (but usually between two and six) women [never men] dressed in exceedingly weird gear that usually includes a see-through plastic poncho and plenty of jiggling tits, but Always includes the protagonists wearing Wellingtons, dancing around in mud in some jolly jape fashion.
Every Fuken Year. Give It A Rest. I was bored of that image when Eve got chucked out of the Eden gig... Tw*Ts.

Yep, Glastonbury irritates the life out of me. I like a lot of the bands but will never ever go there. It's competing for my ire with the twee upper middle class wankers who are massive tennis fans for 2 weeks a year.

[BWFC_Insane]

Front page photos (and not just Tabloids) of an indeterminate number (but usually between two and six) women [never men] dressed in exceedingly weird gear that usually includes a see-through plastic poncho and plenty of jiggling tits, but Always includes the protagonists wearing Wellingtons, dancing around in mud in some jolly jape fashion.
Every Fuken Year. Give It A Rest. I was bored of that image when Eve got chucked out of the Eden gig... Tw*Ts.

Yep, Glastonbury irritates the life out of me. I like a lot of the bands but will never ever go there. It's competing for my ire with the twee upper middle class wankers who are massive tennis fans for 2 weeks a year.

I know. People who like things are just so irritating.

[LeverEnd]

Glad you agree.

[Bruce Rioja]

Front page photos (and not just Tabloids) of an indeterminate number (but usually between two and six) women [never men] dressed in exceedingly weird gear that usually includes a see-through plastic poncho and plenty of jiggling tits, but Always includes the protagonists wearing Wellingtons, dancing around in mud in some jolly jape fashion.
Every Fuken Year. Give It A Rest. I was bored of that image when Eve got chucked out of the Eden gig... Tw*Ts.

Yep, Glastonbury irritates the life out of me. I like a lot of the bands but will never ever go there. It's competing for my ire with the twee upper middle class wankers who are massive tennis fans for 2 weeks a year.

I know. People who like things are just so irritating.

Clearly the people that LE's eluding to there are those ersatz followers of events that consider it a boost of their social profile if they attempt to ingratiate themselves along the way. Well, it's clear to me anyhow.

[LeverEnd]

Quite Bruce, and given the thread, it's a little tongue in cheek anyway.

[Always hopeful]

Speaking of Glastonbury, anyone else notice that everyone appearing on the BBC seems to be wearing Hunter wellies?

[BWFC_Insane]

Front page photos (and not just Tabloids) of an indeterminate number (but usually between two and six) women [never men] dressed in exceedingly weird gear that usually includes a see-through plastic poncho and plenty of jiggling tits, but Always includes the protagonists wearing Wellingtons, dancing around in mud in some jolly jape fashion.
Every Fuken Year. Give It A Rest. I was bored of that image when Eve got chucked out of the Eden gig... Tw*Ts.

Yep, Glastonbury irritates the life out of me. I like a lot of the bands but will never ever go there. It's competing for my ire with the twee upper middle class wankers who are massive tennis fans for 2 weeks a year.

I know. People who like things are just so irritating.

Clearly the people that LE's eluding to there are those ersatz followers of events that consider it a boost of their social profile if they attempt to ingratiate themselves along the way. Well, it's clear to me anyhow.

I know what he meant but to me it comes across a little as reverse snobbery.

'Oh you only heard of the band once they had their first hit *snigger*'

Which to me is just playing the same game but in reverse.

I fully accept the point, but labelling those people as 'twee upper middle class wankers' doesn't help the point. Plenty of people like tennis but only really follow Wimbledon. Some of those people are probably not middle class. I'd suggest many aren't.

[TANGODANCER]

I know what he meant but to me it comes across a little as reverse snobbery.
'Oh you only heard of the band once they had their first hit *snigger*'
Which to me is just playing the same game but in reverse.
I fully accept the point, but labelling those people as 'tweet upper middle class wankers' doesn't help the point. Plenty of people like tennis but only really follow Wimbledon. Some of those people are probably not middle class. I'd suggest many aren't.

What, you mean Terry Wogan, Ricky Hatton, Hugh Jackman, the Duchess of Chorlton Cum Hardy, Cliff Richard and all the rest actually follow cricket and tennis when it isn't on TV and Mrs Rooney and that "celebrity" lot actually study form of horses as well as just wanting to show off their new frocks, drink champagne and eat strawberries ? Wow....

[BWFC_Insane]

I know what he meant but to me it comes across a little as reverse snobbery.
'Oh you only heard of the band once they had their first hit *snigger*'
Which to me is just playing the same game but in reverse.
I fully accept the point, but labelling those people as 'tweet upper middle class wankers' doesn't help the point. Plenty of people like tennis but only really follow Wimbledon. Some of those people are probably not middle class. I'd suggest many aren't.

What, you mean Terry Wogan, Ricky Hatton, Hugh Jackman, the Duchess of Chorlton Cum Hardy, Cliff Richard and all the rest actually follow cricket and tennis when it isn't on TV and Mrs Rooney and that "celebrity" lot actually study form of horses as well as just wanting to show off their new frocks, drink champagne and eat strawberries ? Wow....

I have no idea.....But is there a test for what you need to do to prove your credentials?

How many international football matches do you follow when they're not on TV?

How many bolton games do you attend?

Perhaps people should have a badge that marks them out as 'not a real fan' so we'd all know......

[TANGODANCER]

I know what he meant but to me it comes across a little as reverse snobbery.
'Oh you only heard of the band once they had their first hit *snigger*'
Which to me is just playing the same game but in reverse.
I fully accept the point, but labelling those people as 'tweet upper middle class wankers' doesn't help the point. Plenty of people like tennis but only really follow Wimbledon. Some of those people are probably not middle class. I'd suggest many aren't.

What, you mean Terry Wogan, Ricky Hatton, Hugh Jackman, the Duchess of Chorlton Cum Hardy, Cliff Richard and all the rest actually follow cricket and tennis when it isn't on TV and Mrs Rooney and that "celebrity" lot actually study form of horses as well as just wanting to show off their new frocks, drink champagne and eat strawberries ? Wow....

I have no idea.....But is there a test for what you need to do to prove your credentials?

How many international football matches do you follow when they're not on TV?

How many bolton games do you attend?

Perhaps people should have a badge that marks them out as 'not a real fan' so we'd all know......

Ah, the old "I'm a better fan than you" angle. Sneaked that one in nicely didn't you? I have seen a few games in my time mind, but I'm suitably chastened and won't question you again. I'll have one of those "Not a real fan" things printed. Please accept my apologies.

[BWFC_Insane]

I know what he meant but to me it comes across a little as reverse snobbery.
'Oh you only heard of the band once they had their first hit *snigger*'
Which to me is just playing the same game but in reverse.
I fully accept the point, but labelling those people as 'tweet upper middle class wankers' doesn't help the point. Plenty of people like tennis but only really follow Wimbledon. Some of those people are probably not middle class. I'd suggest many aren't.

What, you mean Terry Wogan, Ricky Hatton, Hugh Jackman, the Duchess of Chorlton Cum Hardy, Cliff Richard and all the rest actually follow cricket and tennis when it isn't on TV and Mrs Rooney and that "celebrity" lot actually study form of horses as well as just wanting to show off their new frocks, drink champagne and eat strawberries ? Wow....

I have no idea.....But is there a test for what you need to do to prove your credentials?

How many international football matches do you follow when they're not on TV?

How many bolton games do you attend?

Perhaps people should have a badge that marks them out as 'not a real fan' so we'd all know......

Ah, the old "I'm a better fan than you" angle. Sneaked that one in nicely didn't you? I have seen a few games in my time mind, but I'm suitably chastened and won't question you again. I'll have one of those "Not a real fan" things printed. Please accept my apologies.

The point I was making is that is exactly how you're questioning others. I don't see the difference?

[TANGODANCER]

The point I was making is that is exactly how you're questioning others. I don't see the difference?

No, not exactly at all. See, all the events I've ever been to I went to because I actually cared about the artist, team,group etc. . Unless I got it very wrong, the point Bruce and others were making was about people going to events because it was fashionable to say they'd been rather than that they give one about caring about the music or artists etc. A bit like the local church being full when they're televising Songs of Praise. They go as a status thing, not as followers or admirers. You can easily spot them, they're the ones doing selfies on their mobiles.