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On the Lamb
As the down turn in the economy lingers many large corporations are still experiencing an extremely challenging economic environment. Cutting costs remains the single most important concern facing most C.E.O.s, and so it is inevitable that down sizing continues and along with it lay offs.It is believed to be this increase in the number of lay offs that has fueled an unusual trend that is sweeping across corporate America. The use of a small, soft, poorly made sock puppet called “Larry the Lay Off Lamb” to terminate people’s employment.
Larry is the brain child of Rich Horton who conceived of the idea prior to mass firings at his Dextell Corporation in August 2009. The business world caught wind of the idea quickly and Larry has been busy across the country with a recorded 482 successful terminations. Yet this may be just the tip of the iceberg with countless numbers of other cases suspected but having gone unreported. (Data courtesy of www.PuppetLayOffs.com)
Why is the use of this cuddly ovine puppet gaining such popularity with C.E.O.s across the nation?
Recent puppet user Mr. Marc Sindrexson, C.E.O. of The Bindelton Corp. stated, “Apart from adding the obvious levity to what is usually a very dour occasion, the use of “Larry the Lay off Lamb” does give me a separation from the act and thus diminishes the potential emotional scaring that could wreak havoc with my productivity, not to mention my golf game.”
With the puppet firmly on the other hand, a recent victim of a cavalier, fire-happy Larry, who would only speak to me under conditions of anonymity, said, “You can not begin to understand the utter humiliation you suffer from having your livelihood and career rudely snatched from you by a piece of dirty clothing from your boss’ hamper!”
“It only vaguely resembles a lamb and I could see my bosses lips moving during my entire firing.” he complained.
With little sign on the horizon of any type of economic recovery in the near future, it would appear, like him or not, “Larry the Lay Off Lamb” will be a part of the business landscape for some time to come.
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Actor | Author | Humorist I grew up on the South Coast of England in the tiny sailing village of Itchenor. In 1985, I came to America to spend a summer as a sailing instructor. During my travels that fall, I was smitten by Crested Butte, Colorado which I made my home for several years. I then moved to Denver to focus more fully on my performance interests. I am a founding partner in A.C.E. Entertainment and for many years have been an active member of the Denver comedy scene.
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