January 26, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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Suck Ups Suck


A report from the Onion.

Warning – this report contains strong profanity.

To me at least, what makes this so poignantly funny is that this parody is actually brilliant satire. Aside from whether or not the Onion knew the ounce of truth behind their fictional story, it made me snicker a bit – especially in light of an old story from the NY Phil.

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Suck Ups Suck
Published on January 26, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Conductors, Humor, Narcissism & negativity   |   Brass ensemble
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