The Windows 7 Party Fail Rolls On

As many of you might be aware, Windows 7 is coming out, and Microsoft has been throwning the most lame launch party ever, with one of the most wrenchingly embarassing video ads, encouring you (yes, you), to throw your own Windows 7 launch party and help your friends install their upgrades! One wag pointed out that the "party box" edition (which is signed by Steve Ballmer!) comes with only one copy-- unlike a Linux installathon, I think MicroSoft would be upset if you burned dupes.

Last night, Omaha and I went out and supported the arts by hitting Theatresports and watching the improv. It was pretty good; there were folks on stage who had the energy, and a few who didn't, and a few awkward moments of failure to find the narrative, but all in all the show was fun and the MC was fantastic.

But while we were there, the lameness only grew. I spotted a cheaply printed, poorly cut flyer on a table at the theater that reads:

Attention Seattle Filmmakers! Bad economy bumming you out? Let Microsoft get you some happy! The Windows 7 72-Hour Film Contest!

You have 72 hours and a shot at thousands of dollars in cash if your video breaks the mold and make audiences laugh, love, and live in celebration of Microsoft's new baby, Windows 7. Genres, characters, and other required elements will be announced at the kickoff meeting. Film length: 30sec to 2 minutes. So assemble your posse, open a can of funky, and get your art on!

"Open a can of funky?" "Get you some happy?" How unbelievably sad is this, that some shill at Microsoft is trying so desperately to find an alternative? And does anyone, anyone, other than stockholders, "live, love and laugh" in praise of an operating system?

Geez, not even an iPhone really helps you get laid.

Bleah

I hab a head cold. Dat iz all.