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spring_chicken 11-19-2015 01:29 PM

The Villages Media Group fired the kid
 
(I say kid, he's 24) who made this video and posted it on social media.
What do you think? Funny or offensive?

This is what it's like to live in The Villages as a young person | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

Polar Bear 11-19-2015 01:45 PM

My opinion...

Mildly funny. Possibly a bit offensive a couple of times for the thin-skinned. Several places it was not particularly accurate, but when you're going for a laugh, sometimes you need a bit of artistic license.

Overall...not bad, not great.

villagetinker 11-19-2015 01:58 PM

Funny, mostly truthful, matter of fact I am going to share the link with family members, with a few comments, but firing seems a bit much. A reprimand and probation I think would have been more appropriate, but I do not know their terms of employment.

spring_chicken 11-19-2015 02:01 PM

I don't know the terms of employment, either. It was called "derogatory and an embarrassment to the company" by the leadership of the Villages Media Group.

NYGUY 11-19-2015 02:09 PM

Thought it was cute!! Obviously, The Villages Media Group lacks a sense of humor!!

Barefoot 11-19-2015 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1147912)
My opinion...
Mildly funny. Possibly a bit offensive a couple of times for the thin-skinned. Several places it was not particularly accurate, but when you're going for a laugh, sometimes you need a bit of artistic license.
Overall...not bad, not great.

I agree, mildly funny --- the more this video gets shared around, the happier the video maker will be.

kstew43 11-19-2015 02:20 PM

I loved it.............. get over it management.......this is funny stuff.... gotta laugh at yourself, sometimes....

Villageswimmer 11-19-2015 02:21 PM

Not too funny. Clearly not balanced. Not sure what his intent was. I didn't find it insulting, but I guess he bit the hand that fed him.

j8384 11-19-2015 02:25 PM

I thought it was good, but, some word choices could have been different, but, not really that bad! Can't do anything any more without the fear of getting fired.

Bryant 11-19-2015 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1147922)
Thought it was cute!! Obviously, The Villages Media Group lacks a sense of humor!!

:agree:

graciegirl 11-19-2015 02:49 PM

I think it's kinda cute.
 
Are you sure he was employed by The Villages Media Group and they fired him? That's not what it says on his Facebook page. It says he is employed by a Senior Living business in Ocala.

Walt. 11-19-2015 02:52 PM

It wasn't funny... it wasn't offensive... it wasn't much of anything.
Firing seems a bit severe though. Maybe they figure his somewhat low regard for the people here could eventually be a problem. At least he didn't bring up the STD story.

tedquick 11-19-2015 02:53 PM

I thought it was fun to watch. It was not at all offensive to me. While I don't agree with some of his characterizations, it was interesting. If he got fired for that I certainly would not want to work for his employer (or former).

Taltarzac725 11-19-2015 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1147906)
(I say kid, he's 24) who made this video and posted it on social media.
What do you think? Funny or offensive?

This is what it's like to live in The Villages as a young person | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

He was actually working for the Villages Media Group??

I found it mildly funny and not very accurate.

Just looks like an ordinary Villager's grandkid having some fun.

Edjkoz 11-19-2015 02:56 PM

I thought it was hilarious. Clearly he has a great sense of humor. Sorry the Villages doesn't have a better sense of humor


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