Normally, Skully is all about bragging up his fellow pirates. Unfortunately there are times when a line must be drawn in the sand. One of my best mates has a great blog. She is funnier than a one-legged pirate trying to play hopscotch. However, her recent post has gone too far. She's writing about her mucus challenges! Actually, it is very funny and once again proves that real human voices, not corporate speak, is the best form of communication. Sure, the content may be a little "snotty", but at least she is open, honest, personal and sharing real life. Might not be a bad way for corporate marketeers to communicate. Think about it. People love people. It's simply not possible to "love a company", not matter what Steve Jobs thinks.
My argument may lose some validity when you think about Oracle. Nobody (other than Larry) loves Larry. Then again, maybe nobody loves Oracle. Point proven. Skully donned his work suit (hated it) and spent time with some folks (definitely not pirates). Turns out they had tried to implement Oracle. Spent some pretty big bucks and decided to kick it overboard and watch those sunk costs... well, sink. Aint the first time this story has been told. Just a thought but, "Larry, what about slipping Skully 1 percent of the revenue you got from companies that never implemented Oracle?" Seems fair to Skully. Besides, he needs to buy his pal some new Kleenexs and with what's left over, he could probably buy that private island he has has heart set on.
Dr. Vivek Murthy
5 years ago
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I'm really proud that my snot could be as inspirational to you as it has been to me. I mean, let's face it, anyone can be inspired by stories of heroism and courage and really great rock anthems. It takes a special person to find inspiration in mucus. And as we know, you and I are truly special, and not only in that "stay away from the kids on the short bus, they eat their own hair" kind of way. Yo ho.
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