working in media

[ajva]

I've always thought my job (as a kind of media analyst-lite) was a bit pointless: not quite quantitative enough to be business analysis proper, not quite current enough to be journalism, not quite this, not quite that.

However, the good thing is working in a media company is never dull. This morning, I was early, and so was in the lift on my own. As I stepped out into the reception area of our floor, three people waiting there immediately leapt up, one manning a bright light, two with glittery microphones yelling things like "Oh my God! Nicole Kidman! Nicole! Can you tell us about your new film?" etc. etc. Bemused, I tried to play along by being a bit starry and saying I couldn't talk right now, scripts to read etc. They thrust a flyer into my hand and I wandered off to my desk. The flyer reads thus:

"Fantasy Film League...Do you have what it takes to make it big in movies? Starts 31st March. FIrst prize £1,000..."

So it's people from Carlton publicising a competition. By making everyone feel like a star for 30 seconds. What a great idea! :o)

Comments

[adjectivemarcus.livejournal.com]

That is a lovely way to do it!

[booklectica]

I want to steal this idea and use it for parties.

[djm4]

Mileage varies (quite probably in line with patience with practical jokes in general). Doubtless it does make one feel like a star, but that's not a feeling I particular want. My reaction to it is visceral - bordering on violent - dislike. It would be very hard to do this in a way that left me feeling good.

That's not to say it shoudln't be done, of course, nor that other people are odd for liking it. I'm not sure my reaction's either proportionate or healthy.

[djm4]

As above; on balance, I'd rather it was used in parties I'm not going to be at.

[booklectica]

I *want* to; I'm not actually *going* to, because I expect a lot of people would have a version of your reaction.

[kelemvor.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on the reaction to this one. If people start moving en masse in my direction, particularly if they're holding things and gesticulating, my immediate response to want to run.

Nice idea, though, and I'd probably appreciate the sentiment afterwards. (When it's too late.)

[ajva.livejournal.com]

Indeed. There aren't that many sensitive shrinking violets working in media, though, so I suspect the Carlton mob are pretty safe to do this here...

[djm4]

*grin*

I think I'm more of a thistle than a shrinking violet; fairly consipcuous, but sufficiently spiky that people learn to give me a wide berth.

[ajva.livejournal.com]

:o)

[lolliepopp.livejournal.com]

and purple!

don't forget purple!

L
x

[dreamsewing.livejournal.com]

Gads. what a way to break the morning haze! I'd most likely snarl at them, & bite thier mics.
I wanna be Jennifer Tilly! But I always used to get " Hey you're that stripper Cat from Mary's! I've seen you naked!" no I'm Not "yes you are." in Portland, OR. *phifflurb*