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Microsoft not laughing at leak of videos We recently posted a couple of comical training videos that Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant shot for Microsoft in the U.K., with Gervais, doing his David Brent character from The Office, poking fun at Microsoft geeks and at Bill Gates. It was refreshing and humanizing to see a company like Microsoft laugh at itself a little bit. Now, however, a Microsoft spokesman tells Information Week that the company is furious about the leak—that the videos “were never intended to be viewed by the public” and that Microsoft is trying to hunt down whoever spread them around. So, to clarify: Microsoft didn’t want you to enjoy these videos, and it can laugh at itself only when no one else is watching. Way to go, guys. Great PR minds over there. Thanks to George for the heads-up. —Posted by Tim Nudd

August 28, 2006 | Permalink

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Most creative thing they ever greenlighted and yet they just don’t have a clue.

Posted by: makethelogobigger | Aug 28, 2006 6:07:42 PM

Tim
It's funny that when I first posted on it, I Paid Microsoft a complement for being un-self conscious enough to do something that Steve Jobs would never do. Seems like I spoke too soon. Really, really dumb. Don't they know that shit like that always comes right back and bites you in the arse?
In the same vein, see my post on www.adhurl.com about Steve Job's refusal to write the forward for "Woz's" new book. It's not just petty, it's stupid!!!
Cheers/George

Posted by: George Parker | Aug 28, 2006 6:07:49 PM

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