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Ok to be clear from the beginning I found this documentary interesting even though its had that really cheesy host but it was made in 96 so thats goes without saying. And its fun to get to get a glimpse of when a really small nerd invention becomes a humongous world changing industry.
But the thing that really bugged me was the never ending bragging. “We just made it for fun and just happened to become multi millionaires” There was something so very smug about them when they time after time they made it seem that things just happened and money just fell on their lapp. I don’t buy this, you don’t become this successful whiteout an agenda. And to be claiming this is just an insult to the audience.
But as I said I liked it in the end The story is incredible! (even though I don’t believe it) It is a true underdog story and everybody loves when the lovable pathetic nerd takes home the big buck and build an empire of nothing but a box with switches and flashing lights. The nerds did the American dream possible and where at the right place at the right time with tons of useless knowledge. And what would seem unlimited amount of spare time. I cant but feel a little bit jealous over their sucess.
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I think it’s good that you argument for your opinion and you had a very personal way of writing, I like it.
Comment by bjan0904 November 1, 2009 @ 20:42I’m jealous too, I wish I could have some of their fortune. I have to agree with you, they had to have believed it would make them a lot of money. They wouldn’t get this huge loan if they didn’t think they could sell it.
Comment by Olivia Gumienny November 1, 2009 @ 20:42A risk is a risk though and maybe they thought that the personal computer wouldn’t be such a huge deal!
Hi! Your critical way of writting is good, I like it. When Bill Gates was interviewed, I found him… a little arrogant. Maybe it’s just because I know he has a big amount of money, I don’t know…
Comment by coir09ic November 1, 2009 @ 20:42Hi I think is natural to feel a bit jaleous. Is not common to built such a big empire only working on your dreams and hobbies.
I agree with what you say in your second paragraph, it seems the easiest thing on Earth to become multimillionaire, but I’m sure they devoted a huge amount of hours and that they’re also genius in the marketing field.
Comment by dool09er November 2, 2009 @ 20:42