Thank the gods social media had not been invented when I was in university — I would have ended up in a cell, padded or otherwise. And my drinking buddies were worse.
The good news is that it’s going to look strange in a few years if you don’t have such videos floating around. I’d rather work with someone who knew how to let their hair down occasionally anyway.
Oddly enough, they would probably find someone like myself, with no Facebook or Twitter account, to be even more suspect. No social media presence? What’s he trying to hide?
Somewhere out there on Facebook is a video of me dancing on stage with a drag queen. I know, because I tagged myself on it. All I can find on a quick search is the still picture https://tinyurl.com/tfdhmpl
Public schools are now teaching kids online safety which includes not posting stuff that will be problematic later. Some kids have lost scholarships for things they posted.
During my 35 years of teaching social media made it ugly presence known. Students began to share “special/private” photos with each other. Slowly, after breakups, said pictures were sometimes exposed to a wider media platform. I would warm the next “generation” of students establishing a footprint that would follow them for the rest of their lives.I read about a woman who went upon a college beach vacation. While drunk she joined a gaggle of other girls to flash the camera. That ended up on a girls gone wild video. Now over 15 years later she still had to deal with some consequences of that one foolish act….
I would actually favor un-inventing social media. (He says right here in the comments section). But I’m pretty sure that particular Pandora’s problem is irretrievable.
It does mean that Democrat candidates for high public office must now be lucky as well as offering voters something positive, because one thing that social media has done is make youthful errors and lapses embarrassingly public… and permanent. Which means that only luck will prevent any particular episode from appearing in “Most embarrassing videos of the year” or some such.
Republican candidates, of course, have no such requirement. It’s obvious from the last couple of elections that Trumpist voters don’t give a rip about such things.
DanielRyanMulligan over 4 years ago
near perfection
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
This reminds me, I have to delete a few things before my interview next week.
Orcatime over 4 years ago
Nothing gets completely deleted on the Internet!
mattro65 over 4 years ago
He should claim it was the only place he could book a close down Sea World rally.
sirbadger over 4 years ago
Did Rat post the video or was it posted by one of his “friends”?
Bilan over 4 years ago
If Rat is the best candidate, what were the other candidates doing at Hooters??
Jesy Bertz Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ll give you four nickels for paradigms.
Kveldulf over 4 years ago
Thank the gods social media had not been invented when I was in university — I would have ended up in a cell, padded or otherwise. And my drinking buddies were worse.
Sherlock Watson over 4 years ago
It’s quite simple, really; he was at a party to celebrate his favorite movie, and trying to dance like a whale would.
gopher gofer over 4 years ago
rats just wanna have fun…
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 4 years ago
But that happened 10 hours ago!
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 4 years ago
The good news is that it’s going to look strange in a few years if you don’t have such videos floating around. I’d rather work with someone who knew how to let their hair down occasionally anyway.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
Those words work better with Dogbert .
Purple People Eater over 4 years ago
No, we can’t uninvent it, but we don’t have to use it. I quit Facebook in October 2018, and I don’t miss it.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Rat you don’t need a necktie to be a Beer Taste Tester ! … Croc Power !
matthew over 4 years ago
It’s not social media’s fault if you make poor decisions.
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
Oddly enough, they would probably find someone like myself, with no Facebook or Twitter account, to be even more suspect. No social media presence? What’s he trying to hide?
Masterskrain Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sorry, but a paradigm is STILL worth less then a quarter…
walstib Premium Member over 4 years ago
On my very short bucket list is to just once go to a Hooters (cuz I heard the wings are good there), but my wife always says no.
wrd2255 over 4 years ago
Uhh, I was just trying to shift my paradigm?
Snolep over 4 years ago
Rat’s meaningless phrases would work well if he were being interviewed by Dilbert in today’s comic.
uniquename over 4 years ago
I was wondering what corporate experience Rat has. From the video, we know he has corporeal experience.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
And based on his out of work actions, he doesn’t get the job and or is fired. WRONG!
YippiKiAyMofo over 4 years ago
“Yes, its a little something called ‘having fun.’ Ever heard of it?”
Ignatz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Even better than uniniventing social media – Let’s uninvent corporate jargon.
Chithing Premium Member over 4 years ago
Buzzwords-R-Us.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
Corporate synergy. It’s really getting out of hand. Thank God, Disney maxed out their limit of hostile takeovers.
Steverino Premium Member over 4 years ago
Rat would fit in well in the corporation. Most of them are rats anyway.
Bruce1253 over 4 years ago
I good way to get fired in corporate America is to insist the the company follow the corporate values statement. I speak from experience.
zeexenon over 4 years ago
He’s obviously Over Qualified for that Snake Oil Corporation.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
I dare you all to find compromising videos of me online. Triple dog dare.
Leojim over 4 years ago
Free Willy okay. Free THE Willy not so okay.
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
Somewhere out there on Facebook is a video of me dancing on stage with a drag queen. I know, because I tagged myself on it. All I can find on a quick search is the still picture https://tinyurl.com/tfdhmpl
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Public schools are now teaching kids online safety which includes not posting stuff that will be problematic later. Some kids have lost scholarships for things they posted.
Spacetech over 4 years ago
Sometimes you need to dance as if no one is watching…
nopainogain over 4 years ago
I feel your pain, brother Rat.
alexius23 over 4 years ago
During my 35 years of teaching social media made it ugly presence known. Students began to share “special/private” photos with each other. Slowly, after breakups, said pictures were sometimes exposed to a wider media platform. I would warm the next “generation” of students establishing a footprint that would follow them for the rest of their lives.I read about a woman who went upon a college beach vacation. While drunk she joined a gaggle of other girls to flash the camera. That ended up on a girls gone wild video. Now over 15 years later she still had to deal with some consequences of that one foolish act….
JP Steve Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ve just bought a new camera with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Now I worry where my pictures might turn up…
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Rat has mastered CorporateSpeak buzzwords! So, hire him. Who cares if he does a PeeWee Herman at Hooters?
dbwindhorst over 4 years ago
Don’t worry. There are a few other things we also can’t uninvent that could put an end to social media — along with everything else.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
The problem usually isn’t social media, but stupidity.
JohnDough over 4 years ago
Buzzword of the day: unvent.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
I would actually favor un-inventing social media. (He says right here in the comments section). But I’m pretty sure that particular Pandora’s problem is irretrievable.
It does mean that Democrat candidates for high public office must now be lucky as well as offering voters something positive, because one thing that social media has done is make youthful errors and lapses embarrassingly public… and permanent. Which means that only luck will prevent any particular episode from appearing in “Most embarrassing videos of the year” or some such.
Republican candidates, of course, have no such requirement. It’s obvious from the last couple of elections that Trumpist voters don’t give a rip about such things.
Darth Revan II over 2 years ago
I’m on it, rat. But can D&DBeyond stay around?
splax almost 2 years ago
I would hire rat