Comments for THE SAME ROWDY CROWD

Comment on In a race to play the race card by Mike Keliher

Mike Keliher — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:29:23 +0000

For who? For me, in response to the people who jumped to the conclusion that the victim was white and that this was a race-driven beating.

The reason I’m finally blogging about this issue now is because there’s a connection to some media/journalism/communication issue, which is, in theory, the focus of what we do here — when we do things that have some sort of focus. It’s not that I haven’t been angered by this crime or haven’t thought about what might have caused it.

Who *should be* hanging their heads in shame? Those who jumped to that false conclusion and started their own little race-based witch hunt.

Comment on In a race to play the race card by Curtis

Curtis — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:01:38 +0000

“This is one of those hang-your-head-in-shame moments.”

For who? The chicken shits who committed this awful crime, or the Strib for finally doing some investigative reporting weeks after the incident? Don’t tell me the only reason you’re finally blogging about this horrible tale is because you get to blame Tom Bernard and/or Jason Lewis for something. If so, who should be the one hanging their head?

Comment on Mullet-Americans Rally Around Pawlenty by Joe Loveland

Joe Loveland — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:39 +0000

The labeling may be creative and prolific, but it’s still hate speech. Non-mulletists have to take a stand against it.

Comment on Mullet-Americans Rally Around Pawlenty by Garret

Garret — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:24:52 +0000

All I can say is that’s a lot of synonyms for the mullet hairstyle.

Comment on 2nd Cut at the Electoral College Cage Match by PM

PM — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:28:55 +0000

Well. I’ve run across Austin in random coffee shops in Eagan (and other likely spots) and the laptop is ever-present…..

of course, here I am in the UP, commenting from afar….maybe Austin isn’t quite so strange.

Comment on Mullet-Americans Rally Around Pawlenty by Dennis Lang

Dennis Lang — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:05:23 +0000

An absolute treat! And Florence Henderson (yes, the reclusive, hermetically sealed Florence Henderson)–on the record. Amazing coup! “Rolling Stone” I hear couldn’t get near her for a proposed profile. Very enjoyable essay. Deserves to be published–like on paper with real ink. I’m thinking a glossy national mag, circulation one mil plus.

Comment on Tapping Into the Soul of Nucleic Acid Extraction by Dennis Lang

Dennis Lang — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:56:15 +0000

Great comment on fascinating commercial. What is it to go viral? And B2B companies?

Comment on Tapping Into the Soul of Nucleic Acid Extraction by Ken Kadet

Ken Kadet — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:48:29 +0000

Wow. The real question is whether it’s working for them. Is it reaching… whoever buys these things? Is it leaving them with good feelings about the company? Are they clicking on the website? Are they taking them seriously?

Check out the website at http://www.epmotion.com. It’s not just a stunt. They’ve branded their whole website around the boy band and a “new way” to do pipetting.

I mean, there are so many times B2B companies want something “viral” but 98% — or more — would have trouble approving something like this that truly has a chance to go viral.

I applaud them for taking the chance…it’s fun. I may go buy one myself…

Comment on Talk Like a Human, Not a PR Drone by jloveland

jloveland — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:54:04 +0000

Dennis, the tongue-in-cheek McCain straight talk you reference is in the comment section of this post. McCain seems to be a pretty funny, irreverent guy. To me, it comes across as endearing when aimed at himself, but creepy when aimed at ultra-serious issues ("bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran) or other people (the alleged crude comment he made to his wife). He should tap into that humor and irreverence, but more aimed at himself.

Comment on Tapping Into the Soul of Nucleic Acid Extraction by Bruce Benidt

Bruce Benidt — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:22:24 +0000

Hornseth, you need some clients.
No more YouTubing late.