Mad Men

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  • MrOneHundred0

    ooh, sorry if I offended anyone. I have some issues with that industry. This show allows me to witness its foibles at a safe distance, be entertained and scope out hot retro-lookin’ chicks all at the same time.

    • so they're one-dimensional but you are scared and fairly base yourself._salisae_
    • shame you can't cover up the bitterness more eloquently._salisae_
    • I’m not really that bitter. It’s more of an affectation. It helps me to believe I did the right thing in walking away.MrOneHundred
    • I walked away from it as well but that doesn't stop me from saying there are some brilliant minds in advertising._salisae_
    • No argument there. The brilliant ones tended to be the same ones I couldn’t stand being near...MrOneHundred
    • ...for myriad reasons (drunk/drug addict, sexist, racist, liar, etc)MrOneHundred
    • You understand they're not all that way, correct? I could make a sweeping statement about drummers_salisae_
    • for instance, but it wouldn't necessarily describe you. Generalities really peeve me._salisae_
    • ...and you would be largely correct. My beef has always been with the majority who cling to the cliché – good or bad.MrOneHundred
    • every time_salisae_
    • But, no, my current boss is a former Ad Man and he is great. I’ve just been burned by too many of the clichésMrOneHundred
    • Not every time, just frighteningly often.MrOneHundred
    • Making some generalisations has helped me repeat bad mistakes in choosing who I trust...MrOneHundred
    • I’m don’t like making them, but when you need to drive a nail, it’s best to use a hammer.MrOneHundred
    • hahah... helped me NOT repeat bad mistakes.
      * pages Dr Freud.
      MrOneHundred
    • what happened? Difficult to put in a note I realize but I'm curious._salisae_
    • haha how about Freud's relative - Bernaise?_salisae_

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