tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post50826584964487242..comments2023-11-03T03:22:05.542-07:00Comments on Costume Jewelry: The Red Dragon Is JudgementalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post-5743948214171136582007-02-22T04:30:00.000-08:002007-02-22T04:30:00.000-08:00I think part of what I dislike about motivational ...I think part of what I dislike about motivational speakers is that they can tailor their spiel for whichever profession with a few key word changes, and just go on presenting the same platitudes as a universal psychology. I can understand the need for paying psychological attention to your employees but I can think of few less effective or more condescending ways to do it. <BR/><BR/>Mel, I really didn't like Stealing Beauty, but you might . . . lots of people did. I'd prioritize The Conformist, though, if you haven't seen it already.Dread Pirate Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457471847776673647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post-61122967463126167142007-02-21T16:03:00.000-08:002007-02-21T16:03:00.000-08:00I think I'll have to see The Conformist if only to...I think I'll have to see The Conformist if only to go along with you and everyone who's commented. Makes sense no?<BR/><BR/>Although I work in an administrative type job, your paragraph 2 holds true (so well put!) and the same motivational speakers are brought in to sell everyone back their souls, hope, and a raison d'etre.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769930056412752986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post-53321422783985990612007-02-21T15:44:00.000-08:002007-02-21T15:44:00.000-08:00Ah, nothing like a raceway buffet! The Bertolucci ...Ah, nothing like a raceway buffet! <BR/><BR/>The Bertolucci film with Thandie Newton is Besieged and is probably one of my most favourite films. It's definitley in my top five. I haven't seen Stealing Beauty but it's on our zip list - should I take it off??Melbinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03289493982553105244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post-22769807897678929382007-02-21T13:47:00.000-08:002007-02-21T13:47:00.000-08:00Pretty shitty at the 4 Seasons and pretty decadent...Pretty shitty at the 4 Seasons and pretty decadent at the racetrack, where I felt like one of the more dissolute Roman empresses on one of her less horny days.Dread Pirate Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457471847776673647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17047716.post-11335894006049129262007-02-21T12:19:00.000-08:002007-02-21T12:19:00.000-08:00You aren't the only one who is angry and frustrate...You aren't the only one who is angry and frustrated with the advertising industry. You just have the insider's scoop. I think the more they treat us (potential customers) like idiots the less we fall for their bullshit and the more satisfaction we get for not falling for that bullshit. People have found ways to avoid watching television commercials - watching movies, shows on DVD or the internet. The industry seems to be getting more ruthless because it has to. But I'm glad that you were able to distract yourself with something more interesting. How was the food?Sugarplumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398099931247706500noreply@blogger.com