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THIS IIIIISSS JEOPARDYYYY Topic: Antiquity Question: “What do you get when you cross the Vikings with an American Express Black Card and the generational entitlement of a Silicon Valley CEO’s 18 year old son?” Answer: “What is, ‘The Roman Empire’ Alex?
Question: Why are men thinking about the Roman Empire?
The Romans were a people known for three things: aqueducts, Christian vs. lion dance off competitions, and living rent free in the minds of 21st century men all over America. What we want to determine is why are men in 2023 so obsessed with an empire that fell (or so they would have you believe) more than 1500 years ago.
The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C., fell in 476 A.D., and then in 2023, ROSE AGAIN, in the most based way possible, by going viral on TikTok.
In hundreds of posts shared on social media, women, more inquisitive than Lil Jon, have been asking the men in their lives how often they think about The Roman Empire. “Constantly,” one husband responded. “Like, every day,” said some other idiot. And one woman, upon making similar inquiries of her beloved, found that not only did her husband think about the empire quite often, but in actuality he was obsessed with it. So much so that he and his fellow Romaniac buddies would regularly go down to the local males-only bathhouse and spa to – as he put it to her – vigorously reenact famous Roman battles and practice ancient hand-to-hand combat techniques. Committing to their hobby so passionately that they would often come home days later exhausted, sweating and barely able to stand. True dedication to the memory of a glorious empire.
But what is it specifically that fascinates men so much about these robed-up, sandals in the winter wearin’ bad boys? Simple. The Roman Empire represents everything that the modern American man has lost in recent years to out of control progressivism, new-wave feminism and shady global elites, hell-bent on tearing down everything that said modern man has built with his own two hands!!
Well… I mean, more so what said modern man’s grandfather and father built with their own two hands and then passed down to said modern man through tax-loopholes and generational wealth, but you get it.
Anyway, The Empire represents a time when men used to be men. ALPHAS! These 4 foot 9 inch titans bowed to no one. They conquered everything and everyone in their paths. From weak and starving Frankish goat herders to illiterate and sickly Germanic farmers, to whatever the fuck the “Celts” were, The Romans spread the republic’s righteousness from King’s Landing in the south to Winterfell in the north. Don’t look that up.
The Romans represent everything the American man can become and embody the freedoms modern man is entitled to by birth right! Freedoms that are being stripped away from the modern man as you read this very article. Freedoms like the right to have a good time every now and again without being judged for trivialities like “drinking in the morning” or “are you dinking in the morning again, Richard?” or “I’m taking the kid’s to my mother’s, you do whatever the hell you want to do Richard. Have your fun, wear your stupid sandals in the winter, I just can’t live like this anymore.”.
So many rules, so much oppression, uugh!!
Why is the modern American man obsessed with the Roman Empire? Because it fell. And he feels like he’s next. Only a few decades ago, the American man was very much like the average ancient Roman aristocrat. A quintessential part of an apex culture and society; master of technology and shaper of worlds; respected and feared by millions, the sun never setting on that which he had conquered or colonized. The currency of the Romans was used across three different continents and it had military control over every major city from the Atlantic to the Caspian.
The empire had power beyond measure. And as such, it it became entitled, comfortable, and lazy. And so it fell. The modern American man can’t help but acknowledge the similarities between himself and the Roman and realize that his way of life may be at an end as well.
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GNT Branding: Your Premier Web Development Solution
Introduction to GNT Branding
Our Unique Approach
Our Commitment
Why Small Agencies Rule
Personalized Attention
Tailor-Made Solutions
How We Stand Out
Innovative Design
Cutting-edge Technologies
Resolving Business Website Issues
Diagnosing Problems
Customized Strategies
Achieving Your Vision
Our Design Philosophy
Our Development Process
Conclusion
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GNT Branding: Your Premier Web Development Solution
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Introduction to GNT Branding
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Our passion goes beyond coding and design. We’re committed to delivering solutions that drive results, whether it’s a spike in traffic, increased conversion rates, or a boost in brand visibility.
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So hire someone who can. You won’t regret it… Well, you might. Actually, you for sure will regret it. But not until much later, so just hire em.
Anyway, my point is that for all the traditional media hype and social media fear-mongering about how everyone is going to lose their jobs because ChatGPT is mere months away from sentience and just a few years away from total, global, geo-political domination via some as yet to be designed viral NFT bio-weapon, it is important to remember that artificial intelligence algorithms (as well as the frickin’ nerds behind their development) are not, and never will be, funny.
Don’t believe me, I asked ChatGPT to tell me what it thought “funny” was, and this is what it gave me:
“The emergent property society has labeled “funny” can be described or distinguished by unexpected or amusing commentary or situations typically inducing states of comicality or laughter. For example, like when small children randomly blurt out, ‘fuck’ and ‘oh, shit bitch’ in public in defiance of their parents’ earlier instructions; or when very old people fall down for no apparent reason; or when small children say ‘oh, shit bitch’ in response to some old people falling down for no apparent reason. That is “funny” ”
Actually, you know what, that is funny. Do you know why that’s funny? Because, I wrote that shit. ChatGPT’s ain’t funny like that. GPT couldn’t write funny if it’s algo depended on it.
This is what GPT actually gave me when I asked it what “funny” was…
“The term “funny” is the Swiss Army knife of humor, cutting through life’s dullness with its sharp edge of amusement. It’s that magical moment when words, images, or situations tickle your brain’s funny bone, sending your diaphragm into fits of uncontrollable laughter. Being funny is the art of catching people off guard, serving them a slice of the unexpected that’s been dipped in wit and deep-fried in irony. In essence, something’s funny when it’s an unexpected twist on the ordinary, packaged with a bow made of timing and delivery.”
Uuummmm, what? “dipped in wit and deep-fried in irony”?? That’s not funny, Chad-GPT. That’s lame. The opposite of funny. “dipped in wit and deep-fried in irony” is the name of a Florida community improv group. It’s a dad joke that didn’t even make it out of workshop. It sucks Chad.
By the way, I asked Google what it thought was funny and it just said, ‘BING’.
You can’t teach funny. To algorithms or to people. You’re either born with a talent for comedic timing and dry social commentary or you’re fucking not. Granted, occasionally the ability to make people laugh might get pounded into you by a class-based social system which permits some low-borns to rise up through the ranks if said LBs can suitably entertain the soulless aristocracy at the top; the prom queens, quarterbacks and Barrons sitting at a cool table they’ve neither earned nor appreciated. But that road is long, dangerous and filled with crossing chickens.
Anyway, the point is be funny if you can. Whenever you can. Have fun whenever you can. Get embarrassed. Take fucking risks. Do human shit. Because for all the hype and a $10 billion valuation, Chad-GPT and all the other AI’s out there are just dad jokes for the 21st-century.
“What is the meaning of life?”, “are we alone in the universe?”, “was the Burning Man sex tent still happening even with all that rain and mud n’ stuff?” These are just some of the quintessential questions that plague men’s minds.
But of all the philosophical, existential, political or scientific quandaries draining our emotional batteries, exhausting our patience, and just generally screwing with our heads on a daily basis, no other question compares in importance to that which we’ll be asking here today…
Which bear is best?
In 2007, Office heartthrob and closet Pamophile Jim Halpert, dared to ask the world to consider this divisive topic. His impetuous, devil-may-care challenge pushed ursinologists and philosophers alike to places they had previously been afraid to go, but it also consequentially divided a nation. Pitting coworker against coworker, brother again brother, testing the limits of the human condition and our ability to coexist.
But we must not back down from that which is difficult but rather engage with uncomfortable and contentious subjects directly. Shakespeare said, “cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once,” and it is in this spirit we proceed on the journey to answer the question, which bear is indeed best?”
Please bear in mind (ha ha), GNT is a branding, marketing and web development agency, and we’ve been told keywords in blog posts are somewhat important, so to that end the criteria by which we will be judging each fuzzy contender will be based on the brand identity and marketability of each species.
Now, of course this doesn’t make any sense, and is most likely offensive to bear enthusiasts, so if you’d like to raise issue with our conclusions or methodologies, or just ask us a question about your own branding, marketing or web development projects, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]
Now , let’s get into it.. Which bear is best?
The Contenders:
THE POLAR: Activist with a God complex. This 800 pound white walker has cornered the market on climate change awareness as well as soft drinks. Yup. Thank you, Coca-Cola, for turning this apex predator into fucking Santa Claus. Giving new meaning to hustle, the Polar Bear is the kind of brand ambassador that will make your product a symbol of the global climate crisis on Monday, while selling millions of ice cold sodas by Friday. It’s edgy; it’s urgent; it’s the bear that says, “Buy this product or I’ll eat your whole fucking family, ho ho ho.” Who wouldn’t be enticed by that level of existential drama when reaching for a Diet Coke?
THE PANDA: This frickin’ guy. This bear has turned adorable incompetence into a multi-million dollar franchise. It’s the bear equivalent of a trust fund baby. This one does fuck all and still gets sponsored by the biggest names in game. Zoos pay million’s a year to “lease” these cuddly, Rorschach tests from China, and people pay top dollar to watch them fall off trees and fumble around with bamboo shoots. Can you say, “this is the life, my guy?” Businesses like WWF have leveraged the Panda’s brand of cute clumsiness into an international symbol for wildlife conservation. It’s the bear that can literally sit there, do nothing but chew and get money thrown at it like some furry Onlyfans account.
THE BLACK: Glamorous, sexy yet suitable, great for almost any occasion, the black bear is the noir three-piece, tailored suit of the animal kingdom. It works for almost anyone, but also demands respect. This Bear is known for its lavish black fur, it’s keen eyesight and its ability to rip a person in half faster than the Rattlesnake Reaper Fries and Firecracker Loaded Cheesy Chicken Burritos at Taco Bell. (No, they’re not a sponsor) This contender evokes classic confidence while shrouded in subtle mystery. It’s an Aston Martin with tinted windows; it’s a watch too expensive to wear, except for the bouncer who has it on his wrist, outside the club you can’t get in to.
But there can be only one winner.
THE BROWN: This beast is the Taylor Swift is personal branding and marketing prowessnessness. No other man-eating marauder on our list can hawk products, rep sports teams, or get turned into plush toys like this brown badass. In this glorious arena of capitalism, there’s only one bear that reigns supreme—the Brown Bear.
Chicago’s Bears, the Golden State Warriors’ “Bear Logo,” and even the University of California with their mascot, Oski the Bear— are all inspired by the versatile Big Brown. Can you imagine if they had chosen the fucking panda?? What would that even look like? “Ah yes, the Chicago Pandas. I heard no one can get them to have sex. Champions of napping and occasional bamboo munching (not a euphemism, you freak). Feel the excitement!”
When it comes to small businesses, have you ever seen a coffee shop or an outdoor brand with a panda or a black bear as their mascot? No. No, you have not. Brown Bears, on the other hand, are the ultimate flex. They scream rugged individualism, symbolize strength and freedom, and are 100% Americana! And you might say, “hey, aren’t Brown Bear also European and Asian?” But to that we’ll simply say, shut the fuck up Tony. Just go with it. Point is, you slap a Brown Bear on a flannel shirt or a coffee mug, and suddenly it’s flying off the shelves faster than toilet paper in a pandemic.
And let’s not forget Teddy Bears, the epitome of cuddly capitalism. They’re not called “Polar Teddies” or “Panda Teddies”, are they Nope. They’re named after Teddy Roosevelt, who famously spared a brown bear and kept it as a pet. No we don’t know if that’s true, but I think I saw that on TikTok once. So, it might be.
The Brown Bear is so iconic it’s become the standard for stuffed animals designed to comfort children and grown adults alike. Sure, talking with a therapist is cool, but have you every put all your trust into a teddy bear?
So, when it comes to marketing, branding, and the almighty dollar, the Brown Bear isn’t just the best bear—it’s the Steve Jobs of the bear world. It’s not asking you to ‘Think Different’; it knows you already do.
“This year I decided not to freeze my eggs. I’m going to put that money toward the thing I love most in the world, which is Taylor Swift.” – Nikki Glaser, Comedian, Actress, Egg Freezer
27 shows, 20 cities, 9 months and a once in a lifetime opportunity, Taylor Swift kicked off her ERAS Tour in March and solidified herself as one of history’s greatest musicians… actually, scratch that… one of history’s greatest marketing minds.
How do you measure success in marketing? Repeat business. And what TayTay has managed to achieve more effectively than almost any musician in history, is convince literally millions of people (mostly 14 year old girls and their oddly enthusiastic fathers) to pay a literal shit-ton of money for light-up friendship bracelets and nostalgia. That is successful marketing.
The extraordinarily intimate relationship Taylor Swift has created with her fans makes a hug from your bestie seem like a night in a Honduran prison cell. The connection is so special it makes your grandmother’s secret, oatmeal cookie recipe want to rebrand itself just to compete. If the bond between Swift and her fans could be measured it would be atomic. They love her like Bill Nighy loves science, like the boys love Kelis’ milkshake, like that one YouTube guy loved that double rainbow, like your creepy uncle loves FootFinder.com.
The point is they’re close. And there is a term for how the relationship between a fan base and an artist, or enterprise evolves into an unbreakable interdependency… Brilliant Marketing.
So, let’s take a look at how Tay-Tay The Queen of Marketing rose to power and managed to pull off this Christ Like status and devotion from her Disciples… Nay, her Decibels, if you will. Don’t worry, you don’t have to.
Social Media Sorcery:
T-Swain doesn’t just post a few cat pics or go heart a couple fan selfies and then call it a day. No, no, no you silly bitch. She engages with her fans like she’s planning to ask them for a kidney; she interacts like she needs bail money; she praises her people like she’s vying for the last vile of antidote. She develops an emotional connections deeper than the deepest lyrics of the deepest Taylor Swift song, and for all you Swifties out there you know that’s fucking deep.
Taylor’s team has understood for decades now, the importance of connecting with fans on a personal level. They use social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram, to interact directly with fans and make them feel heard. They also collect data (slightly sketchy Swifty) on fan preferences to create personalized experiences, such as pre-sale access to concert tickets or exclusive merchandise. [1][2]
Storytelling:
Taylor Swift writes songs for people who love reading other people’s diaries. Her songs are quite literally diary entries with a melody. Years from now, her farewell tour will feature just TayTay the All Day Slay reading the transcripts from her own therapy sessions and the recordings her Alexa Echo made of Swift mumbling through the nights she took one too many Ambien sleeping pills.
And not to be outdone by — literally — her own brilliance, leading up to the ERAS tour, Taylor gave her fans the behind-the-scenes stories, in essences creating her own version of VH1’s “Behind the Music.” Narrative-driven marketing campaigns, you doth say? Taylor Swift wrote the fucking book, or at least the Billboard chart-topping album, on the subject. [2]
Strategic Collaborations:
Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Snow Patrol, ZAYN and HAIM, what do these artists all have in common? That’s right, they were all born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Don’t Google that.
Additionally, these are all strategic, cross-promotional, collaborations and partnerships T-Swiddy’s marketing team set up along the tour and throughout many of her music videos and online performances.
These collaborations, as well as the cumulative brand exposure that is produced directly by them, extend beyond just work with fellow musicians. Swift’s team has also partnered with some of the largest companies in the world, working with brands such as Keds, Diet Coke, and Apple to create marketing campaigns that align with Taylor’s values and persona.
It’s also important to note that those business juggernauts, those corporate titans, those companies, some of whom are valued in the trillions, yeah, those guys went to her, not the other way around. That’s not just good marketing, that’s the acknowledgement of genuine cultural devotion. That’s Cleopatra. That’s Madonna… The holy one, not the one with the cone shaped bustier. [1][2]
Techlor Swift:
Move the fuck over Elon. Kick rocks, Zuckerberg. Billy Gates you’re cool, but get to steppin’ every other tech guy in the game. TayTay and her cray cray tech savvy marketing team — a team made up of what I can only assume are a bunch of genetically engineered, uber-intelligent lab animals like Rocket the Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy — have embraced the power of emerging technologies to remain relevant while gaining an edge on the competition.
Taylor Swift stands up for fan-focused issues she cares about while creating exceptional experiences for her fans — the kind that inspire lifelong fan loyalty, I ♥️ Taylor tramp stamps as far as the eye can see, and of course unparalleled brand recognition.
The star, for instance, often equips fans with LED wristbands while implementing facial recognition software during her shows to assist with stalker prevention. Swift’s team also uses dynamic pricing when selling concert tickets to prompt consistent sales while moving with ever-shifting market demands and she has spoken out about Ticketmaster’s monopoly of the ticketing business.
Her commitment to emerging technologies has even resulted in droves of Swifties using online tutorials to create visual and audio-based AI clones of Swift. It also appears that Barbie-mania has merged with Taylor Swift’s personal brand, with Swifties creating video content likening the pop icon to the classic children’s toy in wake of the recent movie launch. [2]
Brand Control: Shake it off, again.
Like the richest fucking phoenix you’ve ever seen, rising from the ashes of her past record contracts and ex-boyfriends, Taylor the Money Trailer, is re-recording her old albums. The message? “It puts this rerecorded lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again!”
By getting personally involved in the shape and direction of her personal brand, Taylor Swift has taken charge of her commercial destiny.
In addition to the savvy, consistent, and forward-thinking approaches to digital marketing — Swift’s genius stems from the fact that she takes full ownership of her personal brand. By recently re-recording her first six albums to re-claim ownership of her work, Swift proves that she’s a motivated powerhouse who always takes measures to control her brand narrative. [2]
Conclusions:
With the storytelling finesse of the Marquis de Sade, a dedication to her fans that rivals a that trainspotter guy with the head-mounted camera for the British Rail Class 37 diesel-electric locomotive, and more strategic partnerships than an orgy at The World Economic Forum, Swift’s fame has exploded over the last 20 years. She’s solidified in her status one of the most successful musicians in history, and crowned herself queen of brand development and marketing in the 21st centch.
Take notes from this marketing monarch. Learn from her achievements you peasants. Wear her clothes, use her perfume, make papier-mâché masks of her face and look in the mirror and cry words of encouragement to yourself. Do these things and you too will be climbing your way to success in this digital jungle, where likes, shares and Swifties reign supreme.
