So I’m sitting here minding my own business tonight watching The Apprentice. If you’ve seen the show, you know that there’s always a scene where Trump describes the upcoming to task to all the contestants, and at this time we usually also meet a couple of representatives from whatever big-time corporation has decided to product place themselves for that week’s episodes. Before the contestants arrive, there’s always a very awkward scene where Trump makes some comment about how great these people’s company is. He often seems to not even know the executives names (and probably doesn’t), and he always manages to sound just a wee bit condescending.
Tonight’s episode, the task involves some new piece of Microsoft software called “Microsoft Live Meeting,” which apparently lets people simultaneously work on the same documents via the internet. But the best part was Trump’s opening comment which tonight was way more inane than usual, especially considering the company he was speaking to.
“Well, I use Microsoft a lot,” said The Donald, “and it works, so I’m very happy.”
No, thankfully Bill Gates was nowhere to be seen. These were two anonymous marketing execs, I believe, who couldn’t say anything other than, “Good. Good.” I wonder if Trump would have said anything different had his much wealthier counterpart been standing in front of him. I’m guessing no, but damn Gates’ reaction would have been fascinating. They should think of using Trump for inspiration with a new corporate tagline: “Microsoft. It works and will make you happy.”
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