Men With Pens - Broke, Tired and Dirty
But, ain’t we got fun?
Interesting take on the carney’s slick persuasion and manipulation skills as “a true education in marketing for freelancers.”
Wholesome lessons like:
You’d Better Know How to Hustle
You’d Better Be Wise to People
You’d Better Be Willing to Give and Take
You’d Better Be Able To Sell
You’d Better Be Okay with Persuasion
Man, that’s a Ph.D.
But demonstrating these lessons in rigged games, wheeling and dealing and over-priced prizes? All justified because “happy (but broke) people walk away hugging some prize”.
Isn’t that the standard rap against salesmen and pushy advertisers?
It’s ok, you freelancers. Lie, cheat and manipulate (but call it influence and persuasion). “Every one wins. No one loses.” Not even the “People (who) leave broke, tired and dirty.”
What’s next? The John Dillinger School of Fund Raising?
Tags: advertising, carney, freelance, marketing, sales, sideshow