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Eco-friendly vibrator – branding at its climactic best

This is no joke. A sustainable vibrator is coming soon … Only the Swedes could pull off the branding coup of the year in the sex toy market. Funny, clever and explosive, this is equal to a premature ejaculation turning … Continue reading

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It’s a dog’s life – and you can change it

As you bitch about life think about the life of some beautiful bitches Ever stop and think what all those off-hand, negative, dog-references we use really mean? “It’s a dog’s life.” “Life’s a bitch.” “He’s a dog.” “She’s a bitch.” … Continue reading

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If the moron majority “like ‘em,” they win – are we that superficial about superficial politicians?

“Like” and “looks” matter, “talent” is incidental               Democracy is just in alpha testing for the rich and famous The political experiment called democracy, that began in Greece some 2,500 years ago, is still … Continue reading

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straightspeak now featured in Influence Magazine

Influence is a weekly, online magazine spotlighting entrepreneurs and business leaders who provide insight, inspiration and innovation. It’s a platform designed for building personal brands and is chock-full of tips, trends, tidbits and wonderful,  perspicacious – sometimes irreverent –news and … Continue reading

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Viral advertising that will make you shi# your pants … laughing

Over 7.6 million hits in less than a week – no shit! Today, the power and reach of social media and the viral phenomena is a given and humor – done right – has always been a cornerstone of good … Continue reading

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3.4 million mad people watched Mad Men

And 2.7 of them puked like Don did at Roger’s mother’s funeral What is it about bad TV that gets good ratings? Are we so desperate to be entertained that we will watch damn near anything to fill the void … Continue reading

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Brands are like penny stocks – priceless or worthless, in a blink

Especially if you try to make an apple out of an orange Everyone knows apples and oranges are different – except Ron Johnson Maybe Ron Johnson thought he was Steve Jobs? Some called him the Steve Jobs of retail? Maybe … Continue reading

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Ladies this is a test. Which woman is more beautiful?

                  So ladies, did you pick Kamala? Or Janet? Be honest We know the guys picked Kamala. And so did the gals. And so did President Obama. So what the hell is … Continue reading

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Gambling pays when politicians are the shill

Who’s the horse’s ass in the Ontario gambling game? Everybody is losing – 60,000 to-be-unemployed people, the taxpayers and the horses. But not the politicians or their robber baron friends We know politicians are in somebody’s pocket, we know their … Continue reading

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Pick a color – any color …

Guys: pick one (only one) as your favorite. Gals: pay attention         Okay, which color dress did you choose (remember, only one)? Red- A Red- B Blue Green Pink Black If you picked … Red-A: This one … Continue reading

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