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Topic: Just for Fun

Anybody To Know A Marketing Joke?

Posted by Anonymous on 4/27/2007 at 6:44 PM ET 50 Points
Hi everybody!

Let`s go to fun! I want more peoples to include in this fun initiative for marketing jokes!

Don`t be bashfuls! I want the next week be with the fun name "MARKweekTINGend"

Greetings,
Stefan Yordanov



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  • Posted on 4/28/2007 at 7:59 AM Accepted
    Hi Stefan,
    So few bulgarians in this site. Glad you are one of us.
    I didn't know a marketing joke so I googled the net to find something funny.
    I laughed like hell at this one!

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  • Posted on 4/28/2007 at 8:01 AM Member
    Here is another great one :)

    When a young marketer met his untimely end, he was informed that he had a choice about where he would spend his eternity: Heaven or Hell. He was allowed to visit both places, and then make his decision afterwards.

    "I'll see Heaven first," said the salesman, and an angel led him through the gates on a private tour. Inside it was very peaceful and serene, and all the people there were playing harps and eating grapes. It looked very nice, but the salesman was not about to make a decision that could very well condemn him to so sedate an eternity.

    "Can I see Hell now?" he asked. The angel pointed him to the elevator, and he went down to the Basement where he was greeted by one of Satan's loyal followers. For the next half hour, the salesman was led through a tour of what appeared to be the best night clubs he'd ever seen. People were partying loudly, and having a, if you'll pardon the expression, Hell of a time.

    When the tour ended, he was sent back up where the angel asked him if he had reached a final decision.

    "Yes, I have," he replied. "As great as Heaven looks and all, I have to admit that Hell was more of my kind of place. I've decided to spend my eternity down there."

    The salesman was sent to hell, where he was immediately thrown into a cave and was chained to a wall, and he was subjected to various tortures. "When I came down here for the tour," he yelled with anger and pain, "I was shown a whole bunch of bars and parties and other great stuff! What happened?!"

    The devil replied, "Oh, that! That was just the Marketing Presentation"
  • Posted on 4/28/2007 at 8:14 AM Member
    Here is the last one I promise!

    Question: "Who is a real businessman?"
    Answer: "The one that can buy from an armenian, sell to a jew and still make a profit."

    :)
  • Posted by Deremiah *CPE on 4/29/2007 at 11:21 PM Member
    I agree with Randall.

    and while I know it was written to intend good humor it lacks the sensitivity of considering those who may be from those cultures. My step mother and my sister from Israel would be very offended as I am. It's reminiscent of the old school Black man, White man, China man jokes. When we were kids before we understood the different levels of racisim we use to laugh at those jokes. Ignorant of the meaning of sarcasim we really didn't get the jokes until older when we understood that the jokes like some use to tell about the Polish were just inappropriate. That's my fifty cent version on it and I'm not trying to offend just recommend a little sensitivity...Thanks.

    Your Servant,

    Deremiah

    PS
    now here's a good joke that could lean itself toward marketing and many other scenarios. I tell this one often at my Inspirational presentations and it's the joke that never fails to get a good laugh out of the audience so please listen closely.

    THERE ONCE WAS A RESTAURANT OWNER...who decided to post these words on his bill board sign to attract customers to his place...the words read "FREE Meal Tomorrow".

    And when people heard about the news that there were going to be "FREE Meals tomorrow" the word spread like wild fire as friends told their friends and their friends told their friends and family. And eventually friends, family and co-workers came from all around. From the cities to the suburbs they came.

    Some came by the bus loads, while others hurried in cars that were packed. Train conductors got others there as quickly as they could and many fought to fly in using their frequent flyer miles. Their goal to cash in on a delicious "Free Meal"...But there was only one minor problem. What's that? I'm so glad you asked. The problem was that when people finally made it to the restaurant there were millions of the people just standing there in amazement they all discovered the sign that never changed. It still read..."FREE Meal Tomorrow". REMEMBER... our only real problem in life is our failure to be "MORE Creative" than we’ve ever been. If you “Invent” your opportunity YOU WILL most definitely create your future. I'm only an email away from you if you need my help. Is there anything else I can do for you?

    Your Servant,

    Deremiah, *CPE (Customer Passion Evangelist)

    *Caring Promotes Exuberance
  • Posted on 4/30/2007 at 4:29 AM Member
    Wow! Didn't see this coming!
    Actually I am armenian, born in Bulgaria. It can be seen from my name.
    So this is a joke at which I laugh too, although it makes fun of both armenians (my culture) and israelis.
    I am really sorry and I hope those of you who where offended by my joke will excuse me.
    I have israeli friends, and I've shared this joke with them, and they find it funny.
    Maybe I failed to consider that when you know I am armenian you would accept the joke in a different manner, or maybe that your culture is a lot different than mine...
  • Posted on 5/2/2007 at 5:13 AM Accepted
    Here is a marketing joke I've heard many times.

    What is Meant by "Marketing"?

    People often ask what is meant by Marketing. Perhaps the following analogies
    will help clear it up:

    You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm fantastic
    in bed." That's Direct Marketing.

    You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of
    your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's fantastic in
    bed." That's Advertising.

    You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone
    number. The next day you call and say," Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." that's
    Telemarketing.

    You're at a party and see a handsome man. You get up and straighten your
    dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I," And reach
    up to straighten his tie brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and
    then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations.

    You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, "I
    hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition.

    You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You talk her into going home with
    your friend. That's a Sales Rep.

    Your friend can't satisfy her so he calls you. That's Technical Service.

    You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be gorgeous
    women in all the houses you're passing. So you climb onto the roof of one
    situated in the middle and shout at the top of your voice, "I'm fantastic in
    bed!". That's Spam.

    You hear about women like this but never meet one. That's False Advertising
  • Posted on 5/2/2007 at 5:15 AM Member
    A shoe shop owner was dismayed when a competitor selling similar shoes opened next-door to him, displaying a large sign proclaiming:

    “Best Deals”

    Not long after he was horrified to find yet another competitor move in next-door, on the other side of his store. Its large sign was even more disturbing:

    “Lowest Prices”

    After his initial panic and concern that he would be driven out of business, he looked for a way to turn the situation to his marketing advantage. Finally, an idea came to him. Next day, he proudly unveiled a new and huge sign over his front door. It read:

    “Main Entrance”!
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