Showing posts with label corporatism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corporatism. Show all posts

Monday, January 25, 2010

Burger King asks: "Would you like a beer with that, sir?"

Just in case hamburger-flavored injections into sh**meat, extremely low prices, clever advertising, and addictive additives don't keep you coming back to the BK, the company has decided to expand their menu to include beer. Swap out the soda in your Whopper combo meal for an "adult beverage" for the bargain price of only $2.00 extra bucks! I wonder if that option will be available in the drive thru? Three cheers for corporate responsibililty! Ugh.

Read more here. (thnx Becky)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Playin' cards and makin' love

Writer, scholar and documentary filmmaker Douglas Rushkoff talks about his book, Life Inc. How The World Became A Corporation And How To Take it Back, with Stephen Colbert and it sounds wonderful. Check it out. I mean that literally. Check out the clip then check out the book from the library. And then check out activities that aren't just economic stimulus. Oh and of course check out Life Inc The Movie on Rushkoff's website.