World-class pains | Banned for Life

From Ed Geithner

When I was doing PR, I got into an argument with a client who truly
believed that the words “world class” placed before her product (software that helps design semiconductors) added some meaning. She
thought the same about “best of breed,” which I thought was confined to use by the American Kennel Club. Hmm, maybe she meant her software was a dog. She won both arguments when the check cleared.

My nominees for banning:

“(Fill in the blank) went terribly wrong.” It probably did,
but I’ll strangle the next TV newscaster who says it.

“His life (or something else) was changed forever.” We’ll
never know, since neither the subject nor us will be around to find
out.

“A broad/wide range . . .” Ranges must be something else,
if only writers take the time to find out what.

3 thoughts on “World-class pains”

I think Ed Geithner passed away.

Yes, he did, in June of 2002. We miss him (and his wit) terribly.

I worked with Ed Geithner at Data General in the 70’s and 80’s, starting when I was a mere plebe of 18, prior to him leaving to pursue other interests. Ed was fun to work for, and dedicated to his job. I am so sorry that I didn’t know about his passing till now. I used to catch up with him at the Sudbury muster while he marched with the Acton minutemen and always enjoyed reminiscing with him.

trish

Amy Castor on February 26, 2007 at 1:53 pm said:

I think Ed Geithner passed away.
Emil Geithner on May 24, 2007 at 10:33 am said:

Yes, he did, in June of 2002. We miss him (and his wit) terribly.
Trish Benoit-Rudden on August 20, 2007 at 5:46 am said:

I worked with Ed Geithner at Data General in the 70’s and 80’s, starting when I was a mere plebe of 18, prior to him leaving to pursue other interests. Ed was fun to work for, and dedicated to his job. I am so sorry that I didn’t know about his passing till now. I used to catch up with him at the Sudbury muster while he marched with the Acton minutemen and always enjoyed reminiscing with him.

trish