ruby's price war & the narcissism of minor differences
This post is not affiliated in any way with Annex's "What's in a name?" post. It may even predate it since I write so slowly. However, the irony of how they coincide is not lost on me, especially since they both relate to personal identity.
Anyway, I was trolling around the BBC the other day, just window-shopping for anything that might be interesting to read. One good aspect of their website is that it not only focuses on the current events of the day, the staff there are constantly analyzing and going in depth and writing editorials that try to unlock and better understand the nature of systems, the state of the world, the heart of the issue, whatever. In other words, there is a long view to complement your daily dose of here today, gone tomorrow headlines.
So, I happened upon an article that was wading neck deep into the long-standing rift between the French and the British (or, in a larger sense, all things Anglo). It contained a reference to Freud and a theory that he espoused -- "the narcissism of minor differences".
Basically, the article was stating that the petty bickering of today can be attributed to an over-abundance of similitude between their peoples and a dearth of significant differences. When you consider their long and tumultuous past, nationalistic pride, geographic proximity, differing social models, and a seething underbelly of derision in the limp motions of politesse that characterize much of their political wrangling, is it any wonder that such a fine sibling rivalry exists?
Well, it got me thinking about my own "narcissism of minor differences". [ruby sits preening in front of the mirror] I have occassionally done a Google search to see if I rated highly enough to warrant a place at the table. Having done so, I can say that I am not the only rude logic in the world. There is another, an ominous presence buried deep in server banks of the world wide web. A glitch in the Matrix?
This rude logic isn't even built yet. It's just a splash screen propositioning wayward internet travelers like a streetcorner hustler with a penchant for pseudo-philosophical advertising slogans. It poses one of the most mysterious and cryptic questions of the ages, "What is rude logic?" ...It's me, asshole! There. I said it. I don't know anything ruder than calling another person (or dot com entity) an asshole. Under the circumstances, I think they deserve an apology, but here at rudelogic.blogspot.com, they ain't gonna get it!
If they are selling something a la the "dot com" in their name, shouldn't it be rude "product" and how would that work anyway? Customer service demands decorum, finesse, and a willingness to supplicate yourself at the feet of the almighty dollar. I mean, logically speaking, you are shamelessly trying to entice people to return and discover what the big secret is. As you butter up the public and they wait with baited breath to discover the secret, the glamorous hidden message is revealed: "'Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.' A crumby commercial!?" :p
You can't sell toilet seat covers with guerilla advertising like that -- it's not artistic! But, if not, what could it be? While "rude" really is programming jargon that could easily be the missing piece of the puzzle or another deadend, couldn't it also be a hint of a fantastic undiscovered sub-layer driving the mechanisms and inner workings of the whole system, a new calculator that insults you for not knowing the answers on your own, a tedious self-help book for novice and professional jerks alike, a new type of mace specifically designed to be an affordable first-strike weapon against pedantic know-it-alls and uncharismatic midgets?
For my part, I can see only one alternative to a lawsuit, only one option that insures the survival of my brand (I'm playing the role of the French here), and that option is PRICE WAR!!! So, guess what... I'm not selling it! I'm not even asking for charitable offerings or shipping and handling charges. I'm giving it away! That's right, folks. I'm giving rude logic away for absolutely nothing. You heard right. Free! Free! FREEEEEEE!!! Buy one rude logic at the regular price of free, get a second rude logic at half off the regular price of free! All while supplies last, of course ;)
I can only hope that they do not have lawyers on staff or, worse yet, French lawyers. [scared face] Is it too late to change my site name to rude "blog"ic? :D
Anyway, I was trolling around the BBC the other day, just window-shopping for anything that might be interesting to read. One good aspect of their website is that it not only focuses on the current events of the day, the staff there are constantly analyzing and going in depth and writing editorials that try to unlock and better understand the nature of systems, the state of the world, the heart of the issue, whatever. In other words, there is a long view to complement your daily dose of here today, gone tomorrow headlines.
So, I happened upon an article that was wading neck deep into the long-standing rift between the French and the British (or, in a larger sense, all things Anglo). It contained a reference to Freud and a theory that he espoused -- "the narcissism of minor differences".
Basically, the article was stating that the petty bickering of today can be attributed to an over-abundance of similitude between their peoples and a dearth of significant differences. When you consider their long and tumultuous past, nationalistic pride, geographic proximity, differing social models, and a seething underbelly of derision in the limp motions of politesse that characterize much of their political wrangling, is it any wonder that such a fine sibling rivalry exists?
Well, it got me thinking about my own "narcissism of minor differences". [ruby sits preening in front of the mirror] I have occassionally done a Google search to see if I rated highly enough to warrant a place at the table. Having done so, I can say that I am not the only rude logic in the world. There is another, an ominous presence buried deep in server banks of the world wide web. A glitch in the Matrix?
This rude logic isn't even built yet. It's just a splash screen propositioning wayward internet travelers like a streetcorner hustler with a penchant for pseudo-philosophical advertising slogans. It poses one of the most mysterious and cryptic questions of the ages, "What is rude logic?" ...It's me, asshole! There. I said it. I don't know anything ruder than calling another person (or dot com entity) an asshole. Under the circumstances, I think they deserve an apology, but here at rudelogic.blogspot.com, they ain't gonna get it!
If they are selling something a la the "dot com" in their name, shouldn't it be rude "product" and how would that work anyway? Customer service demands decorum, finesse, and a willingness to supplicate yourself at the feet of the almighty dollar. I mean, logically speaking, you are shamelessly trying to entice people to return and discover what the big secret is. As you butter up the public and they wait with baited breath to discover the secret, the glamorous hidden message is revealed: "'Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.' A crumby commercial!?" :p
You can't sell toilet seat covers with guerilla advertising like that -- it's not artistic! But, if not, what could it be? While "rude" really is programming jargon that could easily be the missing piece of the puzzle or another deadend, couldn't it also be a hint of a fantastic undiscovered sub-layer driving the mechanisms and inner workings of the whole system, a new calculator that insults you for not knowing the answers on your own, a tedious self-help book for novice and professional jerks alike, a new type of mace specifically designed to be an affordable first-strike weapon against pedantic know-it-alls and uncharismatic midgets?
For my part, I can see only one alternative to a lawsuit, only one option that insures the survival of my brand (I'm playing the role of the French here), and that option is PRICE WAR!!! So, guess what... I'm not selling it! I'm not even asking for charitable offerings or shipping and handling charges. I'm giving it away! That's right, folks. I'm giving rude logic away for absolutely nothing. You heard right. Free! Free! FREEEEEEE!!! Buy one rude logic at the regular price of free, get a second rude logic at half off the regular price of free! All while supplies last, of course ;)
I can only hope that they do not have lawyers on staff or, worse yet, French lawyers. [scared face] Is it too late to change my site name to rude "blog"ic? :D
posted by ruby maser at 10/26/2005 05:44:00 PM
5 Comments:
damn u seem to always make me think and this early in the morning!
it is u those damn *holes!
have a happy HNT ;)
jeebus, rudelogic.com almost gave me a fuckin seizure.
they're SO using your color scheme.
LOL: It may even predate it since I write so slowly.
OMG, that is SO FUNNY.
And your Blogic is so Punny.
I make you think, blue? Nah!!!
You keep posting those HNT photos and we'll call it even ;p You, too, Leggy.
And that's just it, Annex! Their site will induce a seizure, and then they'll try to sell you seizure medication. It'll be something campy like that.
But my "narcissism of minor differences" kicks in, and I say what if they are cooler than me!?
[scared face]
If I'm the only one curious about what these goofballs are up to, at least I have an excuse... and they haven't got a chance. My prices are far more competitive, and there is always the boycott as an alternative. Who's with me!?
... Hello!? :p
Dude, you have a great point, really you do. Very well stated too.
Consider this though? Since they own the shorter and more direct domain name, one can only assume, as you do, that they will eventually need to promote their product. (whatever the hell that is)
Two thoughts occur now: what will YOU do in retaliation? Will you promote YOUR site too?
or will you simply remain the official if understated rudest logistist of them all?
so what is your price? how about if you sold your soul to me for a shiny new penny!
i promise i won't hurt it ;)
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