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July 21st, 2010

I Want My Comic Sans, Comic Sans, Comic Sans…

So, you guys probably heard a little bit about the whole LeBron James kerfuffle? What with the crazy hour-long tv special and the angry letter from jilted management? Basically, it was a lesson in How Not To Market Yourself. It was so bad, ESPN even spoofed themselves. Check it:

But here’s where it gets interesting – check out Chili’s “angry” response…in Comic Sans!

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Being able to laugh at oneself is one of the best things a brand can do. It oozes confidence. Also, it’s funny. Plus, there’s that one Chili’s in the terminal at O’Hare? Never poisoned us once. Well done.