Corporate comedy? Team buliding? Which is it?

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on May 12th, 2006

We read this in a PRWeb press release entitled “Chicago Company Launches First Ever Corporate Comedy Tour” from “a leading Chicago based talent agency”:

“We’re taking comedy into a whole new arena by using it for team building, boosting employee morale, and helping workers become more productive,” beams Reynald Adolphe, executive producer.

Robert Smith, an Illinois businessman, adds, “Everyday you read about some guy flipping out at work due to stress and it’s all preventable so a corporate comedy tour is a great idea.”

The Corporate Comedy Tour will be held in various cities throughout the U.S. and will include many of America’s favorite comedians. Prestige Comedians is currently looking to book comedians like Brian Regan, Richard Jeni, and Bill Cosby for the tour.

Tentative location is at the legendary Chicago Theater in September 2006. Companies must register to reserve seats for their employees.

Does the hair on the back of your neck stand up when you hear the phrase “team building?” I suppose if you’re pitching your product to corporate America, ya gotta use the lingo and the catch phrases.

Our favorite part of the release is the “currently looking to book comedians —like— Brian Regan, et al. Can you imagine the mind-boggling price tag for a Bill Cosby corporate gig? (Note to Prestige: Next time you fabricate an Illinois businessman, try not to make it so obvious– Robert Smith? At least give the faux quote source a Polish name!! Try “Decatur businessman Stan Gadzinski.” it’ll give the release a bit more truthiness.

from → News • 0 Comments - Let's discuss! • Print-Friendly • Back To Top