Some things don’t suit being corporate
August 21, 2008
I love freerunning. By that, I don’t mean that I can actually do it. I’m the kind of guy who can sprain an ankle just stepping down from a pavement. But I love watching it. I’m just a bit confused about the forthcoming freerunning world championships being sponsored by Barclaycard. Maybe Red Bull could have got away with it – but a bunch of besuited, brogue-wearing, finance-heads supporting such an anti-establishment activity? Nope. I doesn’t wash with me.
If you’re not quite as rankled by the involvement of The Man™, you can pay him £20 to go and see the competition live at The Roundhouse in London on the 3rd September. Here’s a little taster:
Posted by davebirss
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Tags: barclaycard, cynical, freerunning, sponsorship
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August 31, 2008 at 3:39 pm
i don’t know, dave…barclaycard’s wide range of personal loans sure make me feel like i’m living on the edge in a way that’s comparable to the ultimate in urban adrenaline sports