Want to know how I know that I will never fit in at work?

See this picture of the Hoff? Hilarious, right? If you haven't seen his hooked on a feeling video, you are missing out on a free smile.
Not so much though to a bunch of consultants. I run a team call every Friday at noon. We all get on, I drill them about what they are doing and basically discuss projects and issues for the week. One of my German colleagues just began work on an engagement for the company above, details are secret, but it's a big deal and it actually looks good. I started to laugh and asked who had seen the Hasselhof ads. I said that Pepsi had just come out with an amazing campaign that speaks volumes about their image. It aligns with our creative strategy.... So I forwarded this picture to my colleague. What did I get in return? Nothing. Not a lol or a thanks or a wow or even a don't forward me this shit.
Working for a company where you feel like an alien is the emotional equivalent to having no friends in highschool and waking up every morning from the arrived at school naked dream. I have a job interview tomorrow for another position in the same company. I am seriously tempted to turn the tables. Buddy, I know I can do this job. Any monkey can do any job. Now, do you think this picture of David Hasselhoff singing over exploding soda is funny? Is there any chance we could, you know, like talk sometime that isn't about EDITDA margins?

7 Comments:
Do you think they like him so much because of his last name?
Who is they?
Germans. Despite the lackluster response to Hasselhof in your conference calls, isn't it true that they like him a great deal? Like Jerry Lewis in France or Michael Jackson in Japan?
Hi Katie!
Love your blog - I found you! Read page six today, first article.
Eva
That street went to hell as soon as we moved out I guess.
I MISS YOU. I don't have your new work address.
Apartment 8. 8T. Tuh. Tuh. 8-TUH.
Dear Todd, Only the east germans like the Hoff. They are considered... how you say- trash? by those from the west.
I don't think it's the name though. I think it's because of his awesome chest hair and incredibly identifiable package. At least, that's what does it for me.
i sent my work email to your hotmail. so email me - I miss you and we havent really talked in a while.
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