I was reminded of this the other day via a friend in reference to one of my articles. It was made for me years ago by putting my words into animation. It still brings a laugh when I hear it which has now been years since, so I thought I’d put it up as to show it’s not like I haven’t been consistent over the years about my contempt for an industry that I myself occupy a glass home in.
So without further ado, here it is.
© 2019 Mark St.Cyr
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