Despair, Inc.

[pegkerr]

I unexpectedly received a catalogue today that just delighted me, in a darkly humorous sort of way. How on earth did my name get on the mailing list for Despair, Inc.? I can order the Pessimist's Mug, or "Demotivators" posters:

For the first time, one company has stepped forth with tools for unleashing such hidden potentials. No matter who you are, you have the potential to be so very much less. And with the transformative powers of our Demotivators® products, you will be.

"Whether you're a pessimist, underachiever or a chronic failure, I personally offer my unconditional* guarantee that Demotivators® will truly inspire you to new lows!

Wow. Now there's a company with um, a unique corporate vision.

Comments

[aome.livejournal.com]

Heh. I was chuckling over that very catalogue this afternoon. The mug is one of my own favorites, too.

[cheshyre]

Along similar lines, someone much earlier came out with the Seven Deadly Motivational Posters

Of course, the real joke is that Despair.com's poster for Cluelessness was awfully similar to Bill Gates old homepage (it's since been changed; maybe somebody told him)

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

The posters have been around for years. I think they're great.

B

[ari-o.livejournal.com]

That catalog is hilarious. My old room mate used to buy things for everyone out of it.

[porcinea.livejournal.com]

We had a bunch of their posters on the walls at work. Now they're on our walls at home. Most amusing. Inspirational, even.

[roadnotes.livejournal.com]

I adore the BitterSweets, myself, and get two tins every year in February.

[holyoutlaw.livejournal.com]

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. But it rocks absolutely, too.

Mine now. Thank you.

If I hadn't'a found that one, I'd've had to go back to bed. Yeah!

[lapsus-0-calami.livejournal.com]

That is wonderful, I can't believe it's for real. I hope they will send a catalogue to the UK!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

It is for real. I know, come to think of it, that I might have seen one of their posters before, hanging over a co-workers desk.

[debellatrix.livejournal.com]

Wheee, have added to shopping favorites!

Am torn

[amandageist.livejournal.com]

between Irresponsibility, Idiocy, and Get To Work.

I love this site. I point anyone I can there. Welcome!

~Amanda (who would be fired if she put Consulting on her wall, working for a serious consulting firm and all)

and other silly stuff found on the web today

[(Anonymous)]

http://www.simplyvintage.com/product.asp?3=53
http://www.simplyvintage.com/product.asp?3=37

You probably already own one or both, but just in case ;)

-Fletch