Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever? - Valleywag Comments

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

mandarin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:27:25 PST

Only a matter of time these guys will be out in the streets... Know nothing about technology? Study up just like the rest of us!

mandarin

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

johnarama — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:19:18 PST

What the f$$k is a Shmoo?! Is this some reference to some character in the 60's (yes I could Google it but I'm lazy!).

John
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johnarama

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

Owen Thomas — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:21:55 PST

@transparency: Good catch! So noted.

Owen Thomas

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

gildorn — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:31:56 PST

even better is saying that the poor little old industry couldn't find a single person who knew a single thing about them there internets:

'Personally, I would hire a vet. But to Morris, even that wasn't an option. "We didn't know who to hire," he says, becoming more agitated. "I wouldn't be able to recognize a good technology person - anyone with a good bullshit story would have gotten past me."'

gildorn

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

transparency — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:27:58 PST

hey that line about the vet was funny! but i liked it better the first time i read it - in the piece you just quoted from.

transparency

Is Universal's Doug Morris the stupidest recording exec ever?

jdhouse4 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:19:35 PST

Jeez, I think you're right--Doug Morris very much is the stupidest person in the record biz. After reading the Wired link, I am impressed with Morris for this reason, and this reason alone--he managed to rise much further than the Law of Promotion (being promoted to the next level above your capabilities) would have dictated.

jdhouse4