Date   : Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:54:04 -0600
From   : jules.richardson99@... (Jules Richardson)
Subject: ITVSUX

Rick Murray wrote:
> --8<--------
> [ FAIL ] ITV would no longer know a worthwhile programme concept if it 
> came in a box labelled "worthwhile programme concept" along with a quick 
> start guide, a lavishly illustrated operators manual in hand-tooled 
> leather, a 40 minute instructional DVD with a voiceover by John Cleese 
> and an itemised invoice from the supplier, "Worthwhile Programme 
> Concepts r us PLC".
> --8<--------

I think they'd fail at the first hurdle and find themselves ill-equipped to 
even get the box open, to be honest. No doubt they'd form a box-opening 
project committee equipped with a significant budget, which would then gather 
for days on end in a dull beige meeting room to eat lavishly-prepared 
sandwiches, only to eventually emerge with the conclusion that dousing the box 
in petrol and setting fire to it was by far the best course of action.

I suppose there's a good business opportunity there for the suppliers of the 
original "worthwhile programme concept" material, in that they could also sell 
"opening your worthwhile programme concept material" material. Perhaps even 
"opening your worthwhile programme concept material material", but that might 
be gilding the lily somewhat.

(Oh, I still like "couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were 
written on the heel" as an expression of utter stupidity - short and neatly to 
the point)

cheers

Jules