Pass The Blame, Please
In yet another example of the rampant "it's not MY fault'itis" that seems to be sweeping America, the lastest and possibly most moronic attempt to blame someone else comes from - the close friends in fascism to the RIAA, a motion picture executive.
It can't POSSIBLY be that people aren't going out to the movies so much because the movies SUCK. It can't possibly be because it's oftentimes more convenient to wait for the DVD (which makes the MPAA a ton of money anyway) rather than put up with misbehaving brats and adult brats who won't shut up during movies. And it can't POSSIBLY be because our lives are more busy. Instead, let's blame free speech.
In this story Rick Sands, COO of Mirimax claims that text messaging devices are to blame. Yes, those horrible people expressing *gasp* OPINIONS might actually be cutting into his bottom line. Those naughty people who send messages to their friends not to waste 2 hours and up to 20 bucks to watch a crappy film, NOT the crappy film itself, are to blame.
Wouldn't it be refreshing if someday a corporate executive stands up and says, "We lost market share because we have a lousy product. We're sorry. We'll try to do better next time." Stop the presses!