Successories vs. Demotivators

I was just pointed to a great website, Despair.com. They have things like the Pessimist’s Mug (it has a line to tell you when the glass is half empty), Despairwear T-shirts printed with things like “i > u” (think about it) and a product line that they call “Demotivators”. What is a Demotivator you ask? You know those pretty Successories motivational posters you see in some work places, well Demotivators are the kids that take the Successories lunch money, kicks sand in their face, steals their girl friend and gives them a power wedgie.

Here are examples from each company. First, Successories. Here is one of their popular prints of a cool lighting storm. I am going to go out on a limb and conclude that this represents the storms of life, every dark cloud has a silver lining, blah blah blah, something along those lines. The quote underneath the picture reads:

“Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by how we react to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst...a spark that creates extraordinary results."

Deep. Profound, that and $5 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

Now the Demotivators. Another cool lighting storm, but the quote speaks for itself.

“Every dark cloud has a silver lining, but lighting kills hundreds of people each year who try to find it.”

Being an amateur storm chaser and someone who has personally had lighting strike 50 yards or less from them on seven occasions I can appreciate that quote.

Here is another Successories motivational poster of a flower pushing up through the snow with the quote


"Go over, go under, go around, or go through. But never give up." 

Wonerfull poster, one that you would find in stalkers homes across America, and in some offices too. I guess it is a good message for that guy looking for a cure for cancer but not so much for that guy who is in love with a girl who won’t give him the time of day. you know that guy I am talking about (unless of course he is you). The guy that tries everything to woo his dream girl but to no avail. Well, Demotivators has two great posters for him.

These just play into my warped since of humor. If you need a good laugh follow this link to the despair.com page with their Demotivoational posters. The examples here on my blog are not even some of the best ones. I found one I love and am going to order for my office.

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Stay Positive! I love the “Every dark cloud has a silver lining, but lighting kills hundreds of people each year who try to find it.”
That is an AWESOME line. Please do not bring up the lightening story from from the "Pool" where I was almost killed and barbecued.
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