[angelmb]

Was reading a book, and found this text…which is said to be an example from the real world -some big US IT company-, so I guess most geeks over here should be able to put a name to it.

"It was an ordinary morning and people were gradually starting to show up for work at one of America leading IT companies. A big black limousine silently crawled up the drive and parked in front of the impressive entrance. The CEO stepped out. He was actually one of the founders of the company and as usual he walked up the stairs to the main entrance. He was just about to step through the large glass doors when he heard a voice say, 'I'm very sorry sir, but I cannot let you in without ID'. The security guard, who had worked for the company for many years looked his boss straight in the eyes showing no sign of emotion on his face. The CEO was speechless. He felt his pockets to no avail. He had probably left his ID at home. He took another look at the motionless security guard, and scratched his chin thinking. Then he turned on his heels and went back to his limousine. The security guard was left standing, not knowing that by this time tomorrow he was going to be promoted to Head of Security.''

So, does anyone know about it?.

[Eriamjh]

This is why it pays to do your job right (Security Guard).

This is also why it pays to know every one of your employees when you are the CEO, etc. (could have saved him a trip home).

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by Eriamjh 

This is why it pays to do your job right (Security Guard).

This is also why it pays to know every one of your employees when you are the CEO, etc. (could have saved him a trip home).

I think the whole point of the story is that the CEO and security guard knew each other, but the security guard was following protocol no matter what.

[The Final Dakar]

Yeah, think how this would have gone down if the CEO was Steve Jobs.

[MacinTommy]

It was my company. The security guard no longer exists on this earth.

[analogue SPRINKLES]

Dunder Mifflin: A Micro-Cap Regional Paper and Office Supply Distributor

[olePigeon]

Originally Posted by MacinTommy 

It was my company. The security guard no longer exists on this earth.

What? I thought you said he made fish food... wait. I may have misinterpreted that.

[ort888]

Sounds like some crap someone made up.

[analogue SPRINKLES]

Originally Posted by ort888 

Sounds like some crap someone made up.

"You stood up to me. That was the test".
Laaaame.

[olePigeon]

Is that the gik'tal?

[iMOTOR]

My guess is it was probably just a fairy tale written for a business book.

[SpaceMonkey]

I'm guessing Jack in the Box:

[analogue SPRINKLES]

Originally Posted by olePigeon 

Is that the gik'tal?

Ha ha yes. Geek.

They also made the same joke in Family Guy but I don't know if it was in relation to the gil'tal or something else.

[olePigeon]

I just watched that Star Trek episode. Good episode.

[MacinTommy]

I just smoked crack. Very quality.

[SpaceMonkey]

I've got it. It was company that markets in surplus modifiers. You can tell by this sentence:

A big black limousine silently crawled up the drive and parked in front of the impressive entrance.

[MacinTommy]

Fill in the blanks.

A big black ________ silently crawled up the ________ and _________ in front of the impressive _________.

[olePigeon]

The Corporation For Ending Sentences with a Preposition

[Laminar]

1. person
2. consciousness of the common American
3. became President of the United States
4. old white guy that was also running for President.

[Oisín]

Originally Posted by MacinTommy 

Fill in the blanks.

A big black tarantula silently crawled up the inside of the trouser leg of the fat man and prepared its attack in front of the impressive folds of pale-white, fleshy meat.

This what you had in mind?

Is that the gik'tal?

That would be MacinTommy’s guard.

[SpaceMonkey]

A big black fish silently crawled up the beach and evolved in front of the impressive intelligently-designed flora and fauna.

[turtle777]

Thanks guys for saving this thread

-t

[MacinTommy]

All of your answers are good but I was looking for something else.

What the hell is a gik'tal?

[Eriamjh]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

I think the whole point of the story is that the CEO and security guard knew each other, but the security guard was following protocol no matter what.

You're right. I didn't read it completely.

I'm thinking this is one of those snopes things.

[Spheric Harlot]

Originally Posted by olePigeon 

The Corporation For Ending Sentences with a Preposition

You're aware of the old joke, right?

The American responds, "What company did this happen at, you asshole?"

[Oisín]

That joke would have been so much better if it had actually worked.

[The Final Dakar]

What joke would have worked, you asshole?