What is this funny office sketch that I can't remember?!

August 9, 2006 1:04 AM

There's a funny short film or ad or viral video from a few years back that takes place in an office. It's in a board room or meeting...

They're not really talking about work but instead are making statements to each other about their own social status and pecking order. Like "Now I'm saying something to kiss your ass cuz you're the boss and maybe you'll think better of me and I can get that raise" or something along those lines. Does that ring a bell?

posted by wsg to work & money (5 comments total)

If I remember correctly, the video was about a film-school director who became washed-out and started making advertisements, no?
posted by suedehead at 1:14 AM on August 9, 2006

Was it "Truth in Advertising"? I'm not sure if the whole thing is here, but there'll be enough for you to figure out if this is what you were thinking about (sounds like it to me).
posted by bunglin jones at 1:31 AM on August 9, 2006

Thanks, bunglin jones! That's the one.
posted by wsg at 2:26 AM on August 9, 2006

Thanks for asking this question. I used to have a high-quality version of this and lost it. These links will have to do.
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 6:57 AM on August 9, 2006

Suedehead, you may be thinking of "The Reel Truth," which I believe is derivative of Truth in Advertising. Not quite as funny, but chuckleworthy. The same actor plays one part in both. I bought the DVD of the two from Amazon, and it was worth the money. I work at an Interactive Marketing agency, and I make sure that all new hires watch Truth.
posted by dammitjim at 12:56 PM on August 9, 2006