"Fifty years ago, writer Lynn Stout, the late distinguished professor of corporate and business law at Cornell Law School, in her book, The Shareholder Value Myth, wrote, if you had asked the directors or CEO of a large public company what the company's purpose was, you might have been told the corporation had many purposes: to provide equity investors with solid returns, but also to build great products, to provide decent livelihoods for employees, and to contribute to the community and nation. Season 7, Episode 4 TV-14 3 World's Dumbest Motorheads 11. Its a rag tag group of people trying to say things to make themselves look better and vex thier co workers. Vinci Group Chairman and CEO Xavier Huillard called it totally idiotic. Alibaba CEO Jack Ma said that customers are number one; employees are number two and shareholders are number three. Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, denounced shareholder value thinking as a cult. Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of Salesforce, has declared it to be wrong., But despite these denunciations, the pernicious nonsense of shareholder value has spread. When someone falls of their trialbike, 30ft to the ground on a professional course and breaks their back, you don't laugh and make fun of him! Tonight Tonya Harding, Leif Garrett John Enos and the rest of our celebrity cast leave the dumbness at home and instead showcase some of the very smartest (well sort of) inventions on the planet. With hair-raising commentary from our cast of comedians, including Michael O'Gorman, Jared Logan and Judy Gold. I am so sick of seeing this show when it comes on from 12 PM to 3 PM. Thus, for anyone who opens their eyes to whats happening in the real world, its no mystery why salaries are stagnant. Get ready to rumble with Todd Bridges, Tonya Harding and the rest of our celebrity cast as they take down the World's Dumbest Brawlers. Then, as executives were compensated massively with stock options to sharpen their focus on increasing shareholder value at the expense of everything else, and activist hedge funds began reinforcing the focus with corporate raids on firms that didnt buy into the doctrine, public companies began to focus totally on maximizing shareholder as reflected in current the stock price. Each episode of the series, originally only known as World's Dumbest Criminals, presented a comedic look at 20 half-witted and offbeat events recorded on camera and occasionally, on tape by 911 dispatchers. World's Dumbest captures idiotic moments from across the globe as we countdown 20 of the best displays of dumb behavior in each themed installment. Their tricks include everything from a terrifying wake up call, to telekinesis, and a not-so-dead body in the trunk of a taxi. But when companies start acting differently from the way they have always acted, and the way they should act as predicted by economic theory, it may be time for economists to emerge from their professional retreats and start asking some basic questions, like: what do the companies say they are doing? The cream of the crop are John Enos (my personal favorite) Mike Trainor, Michael Loftus, Mike Britt, Kevin McCaffrey, Brad Loekle, Loni Love, Frank Stallone, Bryan Callen, Leif Garrett, Danny Bonaducci, Judy Gold, Jaimie Andrews, Brandon Walsh, Chuck Nice, Todd Bridges and yes even Tonya Harding. These academic arguments were embraced by activist investors seeking to buy shares, pump up price, and sell for a quick profit. The comedians constantly say lame, scripted lines. With celebrity commentary lovingly presented by Todd Bridges, Danny Bonaduce, Leif Garrett, and many more. A beer cooler you can drive, a hollowed-out golf club for 'relief' out on the links, and a bra that allows one to smuggle wine into fancy restaurants - plus 17 other earth-shattering innovations. Aniston's Paycheck: $10 million Nicolas Cage: "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" According to the critics, this movie's plot was about as cheesy as its title, but Cage made plenty of money playing the part of a fiery motorcycle stuntman. Its not a bad thing to be overpaid. World's Dumbest Holidays 42 min 1/22/2010 $1.99 2. The comedians are for the most part funny, and although some are not, the show is always a joy to watch. The video clips could be funny if the annoying comedians would stop talking. What's nice is that the show has variety. But there was a cost: stagnant wages through downsizing and layoffs, and widening income inequality. 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Every single one of the hosts does not belong on TV what so ever. He's not stupid. I've been watching this show lately, and I must say that it is terrible. I also loved the cast too, but I'm not sure if it would be the same if you brought them back. It explains how the economy steadily shifted from creating value for the benefit of all to the extraction of value for the owners of assets, and the consequences in terms of steady economic decline and worsening income inequality. Examples of items on this list include Gary Busey and Danny Bonaduce. CC That's pretty much the whole cast which tells you this show is bursting with constant hilarity. Most economists no longer use the Phillips curve in its original form because it was shown to be too simplistic and no longer fits the data. The ONLY thing worth watching on Tru TV, A guilty pleasure (and the only TruTV series I will watch), Hilarious Videos of Heartbreaks & Crashes. Take a ride on the dumb side! The decline of unions in some countries and diminished bargaining power by workers. He's courageous! In 2009, he famously declared that shareholder value is the dumbest idea in the world. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. SD. Genres Unscripted, Comedy Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Buy Episode 1 HD $2.99 Buy Season 15 HD $19.99 More purchase options Add to Watchlist Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? It isnt likely that mainstream economists will read any of the books and articles mentioned above, because theyre not written by members of the economic priesthood and so wont be taken seriously. I write about 21st century leadership, Agile, innovation & narrative. The financial struggles alone prove their paychecks must be pretty conservative. According to a source, the show reportedly pays their cast members $1,000 to $1,500 per episode - per- couple not per- person. The friends and family of the couple that also seen regularly on the show usually don't get any type of compensation. The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest cast list, including photos of the actors when available. This is really an awful television series. Our hilarious cast of hotshot comedians, including Brendon Walsh, Kevin McCaffrey, Rachel Feinstein, and Chris Fairbanks have plenty to say about it all. Not too mention the commentators who are not funny and offer nothing to the show (who are most of those people anywayclearly trutv doesnt have any standards for having pros on their shows). Love it! more EPISODE 13 World's Dumbest Drivers 12 I have never heard of any of these nobody "comedians" on this show. How And having Gary Busey pop up every once and a while is such a treat. The stupid is strong with these ones. CC Who were the models in Van Halen's finish what you started video? It takes up too much time that those shows could be playing. Managers and investors should not set share price increases as their overarching goal Short-term profits should be allied with an increase in the long-term value of a company., He might also pay attention to the CEOs who have spoken out against it. I set this up to record on my DVR; but, after seeing two episodes I'm really sorry that I did that. CC The stupid is strong with these ones. Especially, Loni, Todd, Brad, and Judy. This cast list of actors from The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest that are on here as well. Examples of items on this list include Gary Busey and Danny Bonaduce WebWorld's Dumbest (20082014) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by I hope to see more of World's Dumbest and this show could definitely give more shows of this kind a run for their money. "Grown Ups" may have had an all-star cast, including Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock, but the critics did not love it. They're not funny and the constant cutting to them from the clips really gets on my last nerve, along with the mock commentary, which is unnecessary and annoying. On occasion, usually during the end titles, the cast will complain that they're not paid WebS01E05 World's Dumbest Drivers 1 April 10, 2008 truTV When a stupid person gets behind the wheel it usually ends up dangerous or funny. Dont waste your time watching this. Shareholder value thinking, say Bower and Paine, is now pervasive in the financial community and much of the business world. It's best without comedians to enjoy watching the shows. As part of its ongoing mission to ensure public safety, World's Dumbest exposes the dangerous antics of the world's dumbest daredevils. Holding worker salaries as low as possible is a key to securing short-term quarterly profits, executive bonuses and rising share prices. If so, why? In my opinion, other shows like the impractical jokers or the Carbinaro Effect should have hour long or more shows. With the show currently on its 25th season and with it releasing more than 35 episodes in Firms like Apple and Samsung offer devices that can be tailored to meet the individual wants and whims of hundreds of millions of users. At the same time, what is lifting some companies is killing those that focus only on shareholder value. From an underwear clad girl giving a sobriety test to amateur firework technicians, plus a funeral home Christmas greeting that will send shivers down your spine - these dumb performers shine in the roles they were born to play. No responsibility was felt to those employees who had helped create the wealth of the company. What are the 4 major sources of law in Zimbabwe? World's Dumbest is better than any Funniest Videos show I have ever seen. Season 7, Episode 1 TV-14 Marketing Is Everywhere: This Startup Wants To Bring Continuity Across Platforms. Moreover, the longevity of the issue is striking. Put Thomas Edison to shame with 20 of the World's Smartest Inventions - from a bird feeder with a shocking high-voltage surprise, to a bowl made entirely of bacon, and a whacky way to grow bananas at home. In the midst of all the "reality" drama programs on truTV that are, *ahem*, somehow based on actual events (Operation Repo, Hardcore Pawn, and now Bait Car), World's Dumbest stands out above them all. (A persons sexual orientation is never necessary to ensure the success of a tv show). truTV Presents: World's Dumbest (formerly titled The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest) is an American cable television series produced by Meetinghouse Productions, Inc. and aired on TruTV from 2008 to 2014. Company Credits Joy ride with meth heads, play hot potato with a homemade hand grenade and catch a politician in the act of stealing an election - all on this edition of World's Dumbest! In its ongoing effort to chronicle outstanding human achievement, World's Dumbest brings you twenty more of the dumbest record-breakers on the planet. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. It has led to a set of behaviors by many actors on a wide range of topics, from performance measurement and executive compensation to shareholder rights, the role of directors, and corporate responsibility.. What really makes this show so good is the fact that they cast members who are notorious for doing some rather stupid things themselves (Danny Bonaduce, Tonya Harding and Leif Garrett) readily admit to their foibles as they constantly rip on the dumb criminals that constantly show up on the show.
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