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]]> By: Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Die - A Mindmap Interpretation — Made To Stick Mindmap http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2220620 Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Die - A Mindmap Interpretation — Made To Stick Mindmap Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:05:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2220620 <strong>Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Die - A Mindmap Interpretation — Made To Stick Mindmap...</strong> Possibly one of the most useful business books in many years, the Heath brothers’ Made to Stick is a must have have for marketers and anyone else who needs to get an idea diffused. The book is eminently useful and built around a template for creating... Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Die - A Mindmap Interpretation — Made To Stick Mindmap…

Possibly one of the most useful business books in many years, the Heath brothers’ Made to Stick is a must have have for marketers and anyone else who needs to get an idea diffused. The book is eminently useful and built around a template for creating…

]]> By: Comedy Club http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2042654 Comedy Club Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:27:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2042654 I suppose, that's not bad. I suppose, that’s not bad.

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2013299 David Mackey Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:03:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2013299 Thats unfortunate. Thats unfortunate.

]]> By: BillyBob http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012449 BillyBob Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:21:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012449 Dead on review. I am actually shocked that ABC would pick this up and waste money on advertising it. It was so far from funny that I feel bad for the producers. Dead on review. I am actually shocked that ABC would pick this up and waste money on advertising it. It was so far from funny that I feel bad for the producers.

]]> By: techgrl22 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012347 techgrl22 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:47:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012347 This was a brilliant move on ABC's part. What better way to introduce a new forum of entertainment to the general public than through an incredibly entertaining, intensely colorful, short-attention span series of movies starring a group of adorable and innately likable young guys? This was a brilliant move on ABC’s part. What better way to introduce a new forum of entertainment to the general public than through an incredibly entertaining, intensely colorful, short-attention span series of movies starring a group of adorable and innately likable young guys?

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012102 Andrew Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:58:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012102 While using the Web as a junkyard for shows too poor for TV is an abuse, we should also remember that many aspects of successful Web video might not always pan out on TV. I think Web video can be looser and less refined than a typical TV program and still pull a strong audience. While using the Web as a junkyard for shows too poor for TV is an abuse, we should also remember that many aspects of successful Web video might not always pan out on TV. I think Web video can be looser and less refined than a typical TV program and still pull a strong audience.

]]> By: Lab2King http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012019 Lab2King Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:32:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2012019 I'm going to have to agree with some of the sentiment echoed in some of the other comments. It's great that a major network, ABC in this instance, is actually being proactive about the internet instead of reactive. People are definitely interest in watching shows on the internet, but instead of filling your online roster with the same stuff you show on regular tv, why not do some programming for the net. Surely it's a work in progress (i actually thought it was funny, got a few a laughs out of me) but just like regular tv, everything isn't going to be your cup of tea (i.e. reality television for me). I'm looking forward to seeing more of this line of thinking. I’m going to have to agree with some of the sentiment echoed in some of the other comments. It’s great that a major network, ABC in this instance, is actually being proactive about the internet instead of reactive. People are definitely interest in watching shows on the internet, but instead of filling your online roster with the same stuff you show on regular tv, why not do some programming for the net.

Surely it’s a work in progress (i actually thought it was funny, got a few a laughs out of me) but just like regular tv, everything isn’t going to be your cup of tea (i.e. reality television for me). I’m looking forward to seeing more of this line of thinking.

]]> By: Stephen Feiler http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011943 Stephen Feiler Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:13:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011943 I thought it was pretty good. There's a good chance this reviewer was raped by window washer as a child, so don't hold it against him. I thought it was pretty good. There’s a good chance this reviewer was raped by window washer as a child, so don’t hold it against him.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011868 Chuck Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:53:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011868 these guys are monkeying around. it's a diversion -- and it made me laugh. these guys are monkeying around. it’s a diversion — and it made me laugh.

]]> By: Gooterhorns http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011702 Gooterhorns Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:34:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011702 I liked it. It's a totally different medium between low-quality UGC and studio and I think it fits in well. It's also nice to have something that I laugh at and still feel comfortable sending around to my parents or co-workers. They went for clever over crude and I laughed out-loud. Everybody is always so quick to thumbs up/thumbs down but recognize this for what it is, a show that has multiple episodes and a continuing storyline. I liked it. It’s a totally different medium between low-quality UGC and studio and I think it fits in well. It’s also nice to have something that I laugh at and still feel comfortable sending around to my parents or co-workers. They went for clever over crude and I laughed out-loud. Everybody is always so quick to thumbs up/thumbs down but recognize this for what it is, a show that has multiple episodes and a continuing storyline.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011408 Kristin Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:09:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011408 I have to agree with Mr. Schonfeld that this "show" (if you even want to call it that) was just awful! I just watched the first two episodes and declared, "Well, that was a waste of five minutes." I don't understand the point of a four minute show to begin with, but why make it just awful? I have to agree with Mr. Schonfeld that this “show” (if you even want to call it that) was just awful! I just watched the first two episodes and declared, “Well, that was a waste of five minutes.” I don’t understand the point of a four minute show to begin with, but why make it just awful?

]]> By: Karen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011399 Karen Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:43:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011399 Handsome Donkey is fantastic. Definitely laughed out loud. All of them are adorable. Only wish the video was bigger. Handsome Donkey is fantastic. Definitely laughed out loud. All of them are adorable. Only wish the video was bigger.

]]> By: Joe Bob http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011031 Joe Bob Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:02:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2011031 WTF??? I think the Handsome Donkey stuff is pretty funny. Have you seen Le Montage? WTF??? I think the Handsome Donkey stuff is pretty funny. Have you seen Le Montage?

]]> By: Thomas http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010905 Thomas Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:31:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010905 Rocketboom, WallStrip, Poop 17--are you kidding?? Do these even qualify as shows? Rocketboom, WallStrip, Poop 17–are you kidding?? Do these even qualify as shows?

]]> By: Elizabeth D. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010896 Elizabeth D. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:22:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010896 I thought the show was pretty funny, not for everybody I suppose. I will check it out again and see where it goes. I think the review was a little over-the-top, bordering on obnoxious. what's wrong with old media trying to adapt to the future? I thought the show was pretty funny, not for everybody I suppose. I will check it out again and see where it goes. I think the review was a little over-the-top, bordering on obnoxious. what’s wrong with old media trying to adapt to the future?

]]> By: jamie conway http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010883 jamie conway Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:52:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010883 Oh and just found a website with all of their "authentic" videos. www.handsomedonkey.com Oh and just found a website with all of their “authentic” videos.
http://www.handsomedonkey.com

]]> By: Jaime http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010872 Jaime Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:34:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010872 The show is a little mindless, but I agree with #11. The headline is about a traditional media company putting their money where their mouths have been for years. However, this is TechCrunch, the Silicon Valley, anti-Hollywood jet set. Not that there's anything wrong with it -- it's just important to understand the source. The show is a little mindless, but I agree with #11. The headline is about a traditional media company putting their money where their mouths have been for years. However, this is TechCrunch, the Silicon Valley, anti-Hollywood jet set. Not that there’s anything wrong with it — it’s just important to understand the source.

]]> By: Stephen R http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010864 Stephen R Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:26:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010864 Matt - good call. I agree completely. Matt - good call. I agree completely.

]]> By: Shaina http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010848 Shaina Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:07:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010848 I watched both episodes and thought they were very funny. I can't understand why this guy was so upset. I suppose it's not for everybody, but I agree that it's cool ABC is taking a chance. I think they may have an internet hit in "Squeegies". I watched both episodes and thought they were very funny. I can’t understand why this guy was so upset. I suppose it’s not for everybody, but I agree that it’s cool ABC is taking a chance. I think they may have an internet hit in “Squeegies”.

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010779 Matt Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010779 "teamwork, experience, responsibility" ... come on, that gag was pretty funny... sure it's corny but here's how I look at it... somewhere between amateur and professional is this group of talent, this a big group... projects like this from big studios give more people the opportunity to be acknowledged. So sure the film isn't top quality or the graphics aren't all Maya Studio flashy and polished... but the people working on this stuff are likely happy to be able to quit waiting tables, and i'm sure a future a-lister (don't say it, you're not loren feldman and it's not as funny when you say it, reader) is sure to appear on one of these obscure "professional"-ish productions... it will be used against him or her on The Tonight Show someday. “teamwork, experience, responsibility” … come on, that gag was pretty funny… sure it’s corny but here’s how I look at it… somewhere between amateur and professional is this group of talent, this a big group… projects like this from big studios give more people the opportunity to be acknowledged. So sure the film isn’t top quality or the graphics aren’t all Maya Studio flashy and polished… but the people working on this stuff are likely happy to be able to quit waiting tables, and i’m sure a future a-lister (don’t say it, you’re not loren feldman and it’s not as funny when you say it, reader) is sure to appear on one of these obscure “professional”-ish productions… it will be used against him or her on The Tonight Show someday.

]]> By: Greg Whitescarver http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010700 Greg Whitescarver Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:49:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010700 It's always easier to give a bad review, isn't it? You're missing the larger picture here, which is the significance of a major studio putting money and clout behind an alternative media delivery channel. That bodes well for the ambitious YouTube-er, and probably the future of 'television' advertising, which is losing relevance by all accounts. p.s. I laughed out loud It’s always easier to give a bad review, isn’t it? You’re missing the larger picture here, which is the significance of a major studio putting money and clout behind an alternative media delivery channel. That bodes well for the ambitious YouTube-er, and probably the future of ‘television’ advertising, which is losing relevance by all accounts.

p.s. I laughed out loud

]]> By: Jamie Conway http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010664 Jamie Conway Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:26:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010664 You been served BIOTCH! You been served BIOTCH!

]]> By: Blair http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010661 Blair Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:25:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010661 I laughed very hard at many of the jokes. Sure it's childish, but those are exactly the types of things people love passing around via email. I commend ABC for giving this series a shot on the internet. Shame on this clown for not enjoying it as much as us regular people. I laughed very hard at many of the jokes. Sure it’s childish, but those are exactly the types of things people love passing around via email. I commend ABC for giving this series a shot on the internet.

Shame on this clown for not enjoying it as much as us regular people.

]]> By: Jamie Conway http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010639 Jamie Conway Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:11:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/28/abc-kicks-off-made-for-web-video-strategy-with-squeegees-maybe-it-should-stick-to-regular-tv/#comment-2010639 The jerk store called they are all out of you! I thought it was great! I feel like the same thing would have been written if Apocolypse Now had dropped on the internet. Original story, original jokes, Funny characters, the guy that played AC was a bit too mannish, but overall I thought it was awesome. The jerk store called they are all out of you! I thought it was great! I feel like the same thing would have been written if Apocolypse Now had dropped on the internet. Original story, original jokes, Funny characters, the guy that played AC was a bit too mannish, but overall I thought it was awesome.

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