Posted by
Chris on Monday, October 09, 2006 8:51:55 PM
I would assume that the anticipation is over. Kim Jong Il, desperate for anything and tired of swimming in the wake of Iran finally detonated a nuclear device, proving once and for all that he has the capability. I'm not certain what exactly that means. But, it's made for interesting table conversation today.
Remember the "Yo Quero Taco Bell?" dog? Remember how cute and funny that dog was the first time you saw it? "Look honey! A dog! And its speaking spanish!" The ad execs realized that they had a hit, and before you knew it, the greatest fast food ad campaign since "Where's the beef?" was born.
It was impossible to exist without seeing the dog. Equally impossible was the notion of making through an entire calendar day without hearing "Yo quero.....(insert phrase)..." It became a pop-culture phenomenon. However, as with everything based on popular opinion it ran its course becoming less and less entertaining. Finally, without any fanfare at all, the dog was gone. Americans didn't care, because they had done what they do best; stopped paying attention. So, why not mass-market our good buddy Kim Jong?
Think of the revenue it would generate. Cheap dolls and toys, mouse pads, inflatable furniture.....all showcasing our little pal. The irony is most of the manufacture of such items would take place offshore, most likely China. But, they're booming anyway. Why not tap in and get while the gettin's good? The end result would be the same as every other overmarketed product, we would simply stop caring. Of course we're struggling with a bit of national pride at the moment, having partisan politics in every corner of government, led by our good friends on the Democrat side of the ball. In the past, America has united against all opposition that it faces. Now, for whatever reason, we lack that ability.
Even though that may be the case, we are all Americans, and we can all excel at one American thing.....forgetting. Our society breeds a shortsided view of events, we overload ourselves with everything shiny and new.....discarding anything that may not have an immediate impact on/in our lives. This process is continually repeating itself. Imagine where you'd be without Oxyclean. Or any invention from Ron "The Dehydronator" Popeil. Truly, creative marketing is the way to unite the country. Imagine, it's a BLOWOUT SALE ON KJI! And then....nothing. Fading into obscurity like Tickle Me Elmo.
Of course, I shouldn't overlook the signifigance of today's events. Flexing his nuclear muscles may have won Kim the bargaining position he's always sought. I certainly hope not, but that isn't my decision to make.