Ipod Commericial with Steve Ballmer

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a humorous commercial featuring Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft, and its reception among participants. The scope includes reactions to the commercial and related humorous content, with an emphasis on the comedic aspects and cultural references.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces Steve Ballmer and the commercial, suggesting it requires a certain level of geekiness to appreciate the humor.
  • Another participant expresses enjoyment of the commercial, indicating that it is funny regardless of their geek status.
  • A different participant shares a link to another humorous page related to Ballmer, expressing being speechless, which suggests a strong reaction to the content.
  • One participant humorously expresses frustration with the repeated mention of "DEVELOPERS" in the context of Ballmer's persona.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally find the commercial humorous, but there are varying levels of appreciation and reactions to specific elements, such as the repeated phrase "DEVELOPERS." The discussion reflects a mix of agreement on the humor while also showcasing individual differences in response.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have different interpretations of the humor based on their familiarity with the tech culture and Steve Ballmer's public persona.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in tech culture, humor related to tech figures, or those who follow advertising trends in the tech industry may find this discussion engaging.

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For all those unfamilar with Steve Ballmer, he is the CEO of Microsoft.

Check out the rad commercial Apple will be airing soon...

*Warning - Geekish Tendencies Required for this to be funny - Warning*

http://www.macboy.com/cartoons/ballmer/
 
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That IS funny, and I am not even a geek
 
Did you see this page though?

http://jokke.dk/media/balmer.html

*speachless*
 
If I hear DEVELOPERS one more time, I am going to scream! Arghh
 

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