The First (and Last) Cyber-Sitcom

Posted in Ghosts of Geeks Past, Microsoft, Video | Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 | Trackback

Microsoft has money. Lots of money. So much money, in fact that they can afford to blow a big wad on lame promotional videos starring celebrities. It’s that way today and most definitely that way during the launch of Windows 95. Gaze in horror at this complete train wreck of a promotional video starring (the then gainfully employed) Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston. Wince in pain at the Seinfeld-esque base guitar ’stings’ after each attempt at humor. And knowingly nod at the revelation why this was the first and last Cyber-Sitcom.

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    • One Response to “The First (and Last) Cyber-Sitcom”

    1. Militant Geek Custom Shirts » Blog Archive » Vista: The Wow (Seizures) Start Now Says:
      May 17th, 2007 at 9:14 am

      […] Microsoft has some odd promotional videos. Say what you will about the products but the hype machine usually make straw into a very odd sort of comedy gold (’Welcome to the Social’ ineptitude aside). […]

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