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The Buddhist Hotdog Vendor
A Buddhist approaches a hotdog vendor and says: “Make me one with everything.” He gives the vendor a $20 bill and waits. Finally he says: “Where’s my change?” Says the vendor: “All change must come from within.”
The Canoe Race
A Japanese Company and a California Company decided to have a canoe race on the Columbia River. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a … Continue reading
MBA versus common sense
An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of … Continue reading
Marketing explained
Several women I know have asked for me an explanation of Marketing. Perhaps the following analogies will help clear it up: You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, “I’m fantastic in bed.” … Continue reading
Brand Recognition
You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, “I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Direct Marketing. You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends … Continue reading
Ball size
The National Science Foundation announced the following results following a two-year study of America’s recreational preferences. * The sport of choice for the urban poor is: Basketball. * The sport of choice for maintenance-level employees is: Bowling. * The sport … Continue reading