mysteryshrink

I'm a psychologist who goes to way too many movies, for the same reason I chose this profession. I love stories. I use movies and novels working with people in my office and during speaking engagements. "You should write some of this down," I kept being told. So, this is it, folks.

“It’s So Easy, An Adult Can Do It”…Cable Guy Meets the Keystone Cops, Pt.2

Dateline:  Mimi’s Branch World Headquarters Cable Guy Meets the Keystone Cops, Part 2 Set-up:  If you missed part one of the Cable Guy and the Keystone Cops, go back one. Okay, now, you recall that I have just been assured by Cable Phone Help Guy, Matthew, that switching from Time Warner Webmail …

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This Little Piggy Runs Away, Marketing Pt. 6

Viagra, Coca-cola Dateline Pepsi, Charmin, Preparation H Freedom Mountain Dew, BMW Hilton LAX Zestra, Burger King, Ford International Taco Bell, Fabreeze, Bissell, Branch Geico, Debtfree America Headquarters. According to the dancing and clapping marketing lady, 87% of Americans do not mind Product Placement. Set-up: I have returned from Zestra lunch at …

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Step Away from the Giftbag, Piggy Goes to Marketing, Pt. 5

Dateline:  Los Angeles Hilton International Branch Headquarters. Alas, Day Two of Piggy Goes to Marketing, Part 5 Now I sit in my established seat in darkest far corner of the theater style classroom.  The first full day of marketing guru speeches begins and I’m refreshed. Kind reader, I remain committed …

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