Ten Things I won't miss leaving SXSW
Published 12 March 2008
Hi! You've stumbled upon a blog post by a guy named Ryan. I'm not that guy anymore, but I've left his posts around because cool URIs don't change and to remind me how much I've learned and grown over time.
Ryan was a well-meaning but naïve and priviledged person. His views don't necessarily represent the views of anyone.
Don't get me wrong, I've had a great time here. But there are a few things I definitely won't miss. I'll follow up with a write up of the great parts, but until then these might be worth a chuckle.
- Buzzwords
Vertically-integrated, CPM-increasing social network leveraging monetized startup marketing. - 70% Calories from fat
My kingdom for some oatmeal. - Lines
Nothing sells a \$4 beer like 300 people queued at the open bar. - Beards
I've said it before. Stop scratching. Is it... is it moving? I don't like sitting this close. - The integrated social community application sales force
Did you go to our panel? - Standering room in front of a seated crowded
It's fine; don't worry about it. Have you been working out? - Sport coats over tee shirts
Buisness card reads: VP of JavaScript...Cheeseburgers? - Rawk
I get it, you're "creative." Unless you have feathers, this is off limits. - Shyness
Introduction lines always sound better when rehearsed in my head. - People introducing themselves as their-name-dot-com
I'll Google you if I'm interested.