I Pity the Fool

The Search Engine Formerly Known as Google

As everyone on the planet most likely already knows, Google is infamous for it’s logo changing behavior. Just another thing to love about everybody’s favorite search engine. Today being April Fool’s Day and all, Google has the perfect opportunity to really get creative with the logo.

Quite Frankly, not a very witty one though we know my heart and search will always belong to the GOOGs (or Topekans as they are now called).

Instead of just decorating the logo, Google one upped itself and changed the whole name! Their new name, Topeka. Underneath the magic search bar (where I always feel lucky) is the following sentence:

Not in Kansas: learn about our new name.

When you click the link, you are directed to Google’s blog which I am kind enough to screen shot for those who bypass the above link. 

Google Blog

 The blog was posted at midnight (dead giveaway) announcing the BIG name change to Topeka. There is no question that the post is very tongue in cheek and any person with a brain (Yes, I too am thinking of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz and humming along to his song…Kansas… Topeka…hahaha) would see the obvious attempt at April Fool’s humor.

Except an exceptionally bright human being who happens to work with the DJ. Try not to be jealous. I know I am.

During the malaise of my day, I get a seemingly random message from the DJ announcing Mr. Brains on the Ground was going to buy stock in Topeka. Thank GOD I Google every morning or this news would have sounded even more ridiculous (No offense, Kansas).

Apparently, he ran around the office sharing the news of the big boom that was about to hit the market. Google has changed it’s name to Topeka! Eureka! He was going to get in cheap before the others notice the name change.

BRILLIANT!

You may remember me writing about his awesomeness before? He is infamous for celebrating fake birthdays (bless his heart) and many accidentally comedic moments his team shares a C’mon Son! over. In my humble, half witted Topekan opinion, I think this one takes the cake (pun completely intended if you went back and did your homework on the old blogs).

I pity the fool who is immune to sarcasm. You may want to cut your losses and move on to another blog.

Thanks for playing!

Another Not So Random Disclaimer: This blog in no way represents one of the many people who graciously pay me to work for them or any of the organizations they represent. I have changed names to protect the adorably clueless and their affiliation with the DJ is purely coincidental. It is also in no way a representation of his company or the cast of crazy people that may work with him if they were to be identified in a lineup. In fact, non of this has anything to do with anyone and unless you are a lawyer or current employer why are you still reading this little waste of space? Is it your birthday? I will bake you a cake! Meet me in the conference room in Topeka. I’ll be the one wearing the “I heart Google shirt and all I got was this silly blog post”.

Tags: April Fool's Day, Brains on the Ground, Dead Giveaway, Fake Birthdays, Google Logo, Not in Kansas, Office Antics, Topeka, True Story

Take Your Summit and Suck It!

Let’s start by addressing the facts, people attend Summits for high level information for business and/or pleasure. We seek knowledge. Many seek income opportunities. Got it? Good.

Now, Fitness Info Summit. WTF?

My little brother attended this seminar last weekend. He was told that “Twitter is a waste of time” and “Traditional marketing is for lazy people”. I had to visit the crafty website a few times without counting the spelling errors to really absorb the message. 

WARNING! Superfluous spelling error example below:

If you make seven figures a day (per your batch report email from authorize.net) from doing nothing, surely you can pay a copywriter a few bucks to edit your awesomeness. No?

Furthermore, I am astounded by Chris’s story! See below:

He was homeless but owned a computer with internet access? Wow. I’d love to know more about this so I can share with the world. Maybe we can help save the homeless with the books and informational material they sold at the Summit?

And now back to reality.

There were a few positive little nuggets about passion and persistence displayed on the FIS website. In addition, I think the Scott guy is adorable with his cool as ice chuck taylors (trend alert) and fabulous dark jeans (always a Do!). I just don’t believe the hype. How can I? You refute an entire industry with unrealistic promises, false hope and fake stories.

Why would anyone encourage people to disengage their audience and then claim this technique gives you authority or credibility? Those are things you cannot fake or buy. Last time I googled, integrity is not for sale either.

I respect anyone who puts themselves out there and shares their secret sauce with the world. It’s actually quite the concept. Selling secrets. I think there is even a book called, The Secret. 

You should buy it NOW. What are you waiting for? I gave you the link. Maybe one of the beefy boys has an affiliate marketing arrangement with this link and will make $$$ while you read this? 

Maybe not.

Can you handle the TRUTH? I will give it to you. For FREE. Because I like you. All of you.

You will NOT make money reading this blog. You will probably NOT make money clicking any of my links. You will also NOT make money sneezing, but I don’t need to sell you that shit in a Summit!

You read it here first. There is no get rich quick scheme.  Call me crazy (if I don’t answer, my Mom will), but I believe there is no substitution for hard work. Passion and persistence will always pay off. Also,  honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.

Please note, I am not taking a stand against all forms of affiliate marketing. I am just taking issue with the way it was presented by this Summit and felt they should get some much needed feedback. 

Thanks for playing!

Tags: Affiliate Marketing, Fitness Info Summit, Make $ while sleeping, Stop the madness