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Being forced to use moronic terms like "paradigm," "outside-the-box," and "proactive" can be depressing for corporate employees. But suffering through humiliating and soul-crushing corporate rituals can be even more debilitating to one's sense of individuality and autonomy.
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Microsoft's constant media presence definitely makes it an easy target, but its ridiculous ads, like the infamous vomit spot, and other quirky shenanigans only exacerbate the company's lame public image. If there's an organization that fails harder than Microsoft in its attempts to be trendy, creative, and cool, we'd like to hear about it. [From: Engadget]
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Subscribe to commentsAidan CNov 28th 2009 1:14PM
if you look closely, there is a lady shoplifting in the far right for a few seconds into the video.
musicshepherdNov 28th 2009 1:33PM
To be fair, it was only 4:37 of intensely painful...the last seven seconds were feelings of intense relief--that it was over!
cj42Nov 28th 2009 1:55PM
Hey, its all in fun and being silly is a good thing.
It sure beats the critical sarcastic spin the writer put on this article.
TomNov 28th 2009 1:38PM
Microsoft should stick to being badass know-all nerd gods.
SuzyNov 28th 2009 2:48PM
I have to agree with a person who had a comment on page 1. Skivy said it is very irritating to go to a restaurant, especially like Texas Road House, which is 1/2 mile from us, so we go there a lot, but we always do take-out. I don't think I could sit through another round of mostly very young wait stafff, practically being forced to line dance all through the restaurant. Does anyone wonder why Texas Road House only has 18, 19 and 20 yo's working for them? I'll tell ya why. I don't think there is anyone over 21, with somewhat of an education who would stoop so low as to make line dancing part of your job description! That would be the most pathetic thing and yes, I would quit my job, no matter what, the day an employer "told" me to dance for the corporation. Yeah, well fu^ck you too Bill
frankNov 28th 2009 2:14PM
Want to perk your employees up? Give 'em a raise or bonus. This dancing crap is just idiotic.
EileenNov 28th 2009 2:01PM
No, this can't be for real. It has to be some elaborate hoax.
marivientoNov 28th 2009 2:15PM
Just because you're gay doesn't mean that you can dance.....I thought everyone looked as if they were having fun....sometimes the world is just too critical.
andreNov 28th 2009 2:06PM
To get back at these advertisers, I go to their websites, get their contact us address, and send them a barrage of phony emails from different email addresses. I also call their 800 numbers and waste as much of their time as possible, and disparage their own site if they have a blog or comment section of their own. If everyone did this, I’d bet they would stop! AOL has obviously lost control!
patNov 28th 2009 2:19PM
I swear.....people are getting SO jaded and critical these days, even when it doesn't involve politics. I thought the dancing was cute and fun, didn't look to me like they were being forced into somehow performing for the company. Nothing like doing something healthy, to get fit and maybe lose a couple of lbs., drawing some extra people in to buy w/o putting on a corn-ball tiresome ad etc. Quit being so critical for once and try to relax and say good job for those who chose to enter in. Looked to me like they were enjoying the break....better than a cig. or drug break!!!
SuzyNov 28th 2009 2:57PM
No way would I ever do some lame friggin line dance for a bunch of strangers and having my boss watch on in the background. Yeah, I'd MUCH rather have a cigarette or even possibly a drug break! It definitely would beat the line dancing any day!!
sjsattesandNov 28th 2009 3:08PM
I thought the Microsoft employees doing the electric slide was good. They looked like they were having a lot of fun. Anytime you get a chance to do the "Electric Slide", do it!!!
LauraNov 28th 2009 8:14PM
I WANT TO WORK THERE*********!
IrishmmmmmsFeb 7th 2010 7:42PM
I think Warren Riddle should go take a nap and lighten up!! This video was fun to watch and who gives a damn if it was staged or spontaneous??? It was fun to watch...period.
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