Social Media Quotes Meet The “Force”

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Taking yourself too seriously is never a good thing. Don’t forget people will remember a good laugh before they remember a training on branding yourself.

Well in this article, I chuckled as Steve Olenski applied his skewed view of movie quotes to social media.

Below are fiveof my favorites quotes:

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” (Gone With the Wind)
Social Media Translation: My response to anyone who tells me how many Twitter followers they have.
“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” (The Godfather)
Social Media Translation: Another Social Media Snake Oil salesman promising X number of followers in X number of days.
“You can’t handle the truth!” (A Few Good Men)
Social Media Translation: No one really gives a damn what you have to say on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, the bathroom wall, a Post-It note … They don’t care!
“If you build it, he will come.” (Field of Dreams)
Social Media Translation: OK, I’ve set up a blog, Google+, Twitter & Facebook … Where is everybody?
“I feel the need—the need for speed!” (Top Gun)
Social Media Translation: I am now going to send a message from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube ALL at the same time …