Just a touch of humor during "THE STORM!"

Let's hope WLGS doesn't make these Marketing Mistakes.....hehehe

{b}Top 10 Most {u}{i}Brilliant{/i}{/u} Marketing Screw Ups{/b}

1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea."

2. Scandinavian vacuum manufacturer Electrolux used the following in an American campaign: "Nothing sucks like an Electrolux."

3. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German only to find out that "mist" is slang for manure. Not too many people had use for the "manure stick."

4. When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the U.S., with the beautiful Caucasian baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the label of what's inside, since most people can't read.

5. Colgate introduced a toothpaste in France called Cue, the name of a notorious porno magazine.

6. An American T-shirt maker in Miami printed shirts for the Spanish market which promoted the Pope's visit. Instead of "I saw the Pope" (el Papa), the shirts read "I saw the potato" (la papa).

7. Pepsi's "Come alive with the Pepsi Generation" translated into "Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave", in Chinese.

8. Frank Perdue's chicken slogan, "it takes a strong man to make a tender chicken" was translated into Spanish as "it takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate."

9. The Coca-Cola name in China was first read as "Ke-kou-ke-la", meaning "Bite the wax tadpole" or "female horse stuffed with wax," depending on the dialect. Coke then researched 40,000 characters to find a phonetic equivalent "ko-kou-ko-le", translating into "happiness in the mouth."

10. When Parker Pen marketed a ball-point pen in Mexico, its ads were supposed to have read, "it won't leak in your pocket and embarrass you". Instead, the company thought that the word "embarazar" (to impregnate) meant to embarrass, so the ad read: "It won't leak in your pocket and make you pregnant."

That brings up a question, HIW.....

Is it possible for past disgruntled shareholders who have SOLD the stock to "join in" the Class Action?

I'll have to ask Mr. Nobel.

The lies we were led to believe!

This one link alone says it all about how Disney (and largely Harry Motro of Infoseek) misled shareholders into long term success!

I have placed it into the portfolio of the Class Action Research.

Would anyone like to add other info to the portfolio?

http://www.fool.com/foolaudio/transcripts/980708_infoseek.htm

See next post....EOM!

rseigert, it would be nice, but don't count on it anytime in the next MILLENIUM. Too may SEEK investors TRIED VERY HARD to get Disney to grasp the potential. Your ideas are superb, yet have been begged for in the past by many investors in the old SEEK realm. I'd love to see it happen. But if it is "GO"ing to, it better happen SOON!

I'm doing DD as we speak to find a way to recoup the most dreadful investment of my life.


SIDENOTE: I haven't heard back on my inquiry with the law firm regarding a Class Action Suit. I guess it's time to email them again.

HIW...just got here and read your post!

Sorry for the delay, as I have been involved in some interesting debate over one of my other stocks, WLGS!

Yes, I did get an answer from Jim Hu, and I wrote to Mr. Wahl.

Without divulging his reply in public, I will gladly supply it to you or any other interested "SEEKERS" that will simply email me at dpb5@webtv.net (so long as I can determine who the emailer is !!!) *wink


BTW...yippee...I own DIS stock now, too! And with a FED RATE CUT....DIS was down today. Is there NO MERCY?

I wrote to Jim Hu,

The guy who wrote the article about Bernt Wahl and other Infoseek employees who want to buy the Infoseek name back from Disney.

I suspect an answer from him sometime on Monday, for anybody interested I will post any reply here.

WLGS ChairMail Subscribers....

Please check your mail for an important communication.

dpb5

Daytona....YES, Sunday Chat is still on at 8PM EST!

I will post the link on RB next.

Hopefully you know that if you sold at a loss that you cannot rebuy within 30 days and still CLAIM THAT LOSS.....(SEC "Wash Rules!)

Daytona...does that mean you 'sold'?

Dej, Welcome back!...and HERE'S Logarithmic!

Glad to see you getting settled down, somewhat!

Here is a Logarithmic Chart Site for ya!

http://www.fool.com/foolfaq/foolfaqcharts.htm

LeFoux, keep interviewing......

I BELIEVE YOU STILL HAVE TIME ON YOUR SIDE!

Damien, you are so right about confusing!

But the BUYING OPPORTUNITY is now GREATER THAN EVER!

Buy cautiously though, as volatility possibilities are still sadly evident.

Blair, I read a sense of half-jest and half-seriousness in your post.

Of course, any action that is perpetrated will ultimately be made public and allow for anyone who feels the need to join the suit.

I'd be as happy as you to see you get a check someday.

I forgot to add "I wasn't tooo far off base" with my 'prediction'!!!!!!

Actually, maybe right on! I did say we shall SOON see that Disney HAS sold Infoseek to another INTERESTED PARTY!

I just never thought it would be such a wonderful suitor!!!!!!

"Happier than a pig in a poke!"

Meme, it's very interesting news!

Heck yea, I'd rather throw my upcoming Disney shares into a revitalized SEEK anyday.

Anybody know how to contact that guy named Bernt Wahl or any of the other old SEEK employees?

(Can't wait til the CA Attorney hears about this one!)

:)

What is the need for Michelle Bergman to post this very Press Release if it is not but CLEAR that Disney has once again confused investors?

When does this falsifying of INTENT end?

MORE TAPDANCING BY DIG!

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010313/2716.html

And a FURTHER COMMENT...

If Disney can be so bold as to announce a decision to KEEP the GO.COM portal, and allow it to accept the ensuing revenues from GOTO.COM, I will be bold, also.

I am in contact with a Securities Lawyer regarding all of the chapters we have had to deal with as investors.

Several of you have emailed me regarding my intent to proceed with a Class Action Suit against Disney regarding our investment. I previously asked you all in Private Emails that it may be best that we not discuss this potential Class Action Suit on this thread.

The change of Disney to KEEP the GO.COM Portal has changed my mind on this. The Management of Disney Internet Group is not, and NEVER HAS BEEN forthright and honest with us, changing their tune with every whim of potential, and it is time for us as long term investors of this stock to band together against all that Disney has done to us as shareholders in this Internet Venture!

If you would like to be a part of a group wishing to recoup losses in this failed Internet Venture due to the mishandling of Disney Management, I urge you to write me at dpb5@webtv.net to join us in the struggle to battle against the blatant deceit that Disney has done.

GO.COM STILL ALIVE? Cut me a break here!

Meme, I think you may be right!

I think that we will soon find out that Disney HAS in fact sold Infoseek to another interested party!

IMHO, of course!

But, it ain't so far-fetched, beings that we have followed this 'scenario' for so long now.

I'm GLAD I have 'instituted' the 'instituting' that I have 'instituted'.

Time WILL DEFINITELY TELL!

OT: $10 DISPOSABLE Cell Phones!

http://www.pdastreet.com/articles/2001/1/2001-1-22-$10-Disposable-Cell.html

Lefoux,

WLGS must now receive SEC approval which according to those that attended the meeting could take up to two months.

admiral_seek,

Email me at dpb5@webtv.net for info.

Things have aleady begun.

Metamar, even stranger......

I was JUST reading the Yahoo DIG Message Board.

The very last post was by an angered M_Goodtime.

When I clicked on the title of his post, the message said his post was unavailable or out of date.

THEN, when I clicked BACK, I got the message that the DIG Board had not been 'initialized'.

It SEEMS to me that YAHOO JUST GOT DONE defuncting the Message Board there!

Any chance of a Yahoo/Disney Merger after all????

hmmmmmmmm........

http://messages.yahoo.com/?action=q&board=DIG

MAD AS HELL AND READY TO FILE SUIT!

Dear Fellow DIG Investors,

The latest version of the Go.com homepage, complete with the use of the GoTo Search Enging, Graphic Icons, and crisp, clean look are all that it takes to add insult to the injury of the portfolios which Disney has placed upon Disney Internet Group and past Infoseek Shareholders since Disney first became involved with Infoseek.

We are all too well aware of the delays in producing results for shareholders, as well as how Investor Relations at Disney have never been interested in the concerns of Shareholders of Disney Internet Group.

Many of us have lost over 50% and as much as 90+% on this investment. With the unexplainable launch of this newest homepage for Go.com, I am ready to launch a full scale investigation and potential Class Action Suit against the Walt Disney Co. Inc.

Any shareholders, past or present, who are interested in discussing the procedures which will be taken about this, please feel free to contact me at dpb5@webtv.net.

I will screen all inquiries in advance.

BigWiggler...the latest ChairMail came back to me because your mailbox is full. Please let me know via Private Reply when I can resend it to you. Thanks.

Reports from the WLGS Shareholders' Meeting....

Several Longs attended the Meeting, and the EXCITING details are starting to flow in.

Here is a current list of reports....

http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=WLGS&read=64431

http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=WLGS&read=64439

http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=WLGS&read=64443

Thanks Fellow WLGS LONGS!

OT: Chuck and Wayne.....

At the FW listening to R&B?

I'm highly jealous.

Have a GREAT TIME!

Once everyone is settled in at Oakland that are attending the meeting, please post something here or on RB to let us all know you've arrived safely!

I'm full of anxiety to get this meeting over with and moving forward!

Daytona, this week's live chat is sure to be interesting, what with the Shareholders' Meeting THIS THURSDAY!

LIVE WLGS LONG CHAT...how to get there!

http://www.talkcity.com/webtv/join.htmpl?channel=wlgs

Reminder LIVE WLGS LONGS CHAT, Sunday 8PM E.S.T eom

Crookk, it is my understanding that WLGS has already done everything in their power to get the licenses back.

It's more a problem with how slow things go, unfortunately, in South America. It is the dreaded heat of summer down there right now, and even Mr. Haffer has stated that it will likely be March before there is any chance....

Thank Heaven March is ALMOST HERE!

I anticipate many great things happening shortly after Shareholder Meeting on March 1st.

Gary, I'd have to dig back for the exact count...but I remember that it was right around 4.5 Million Shares!

KD...I'll keep my eyes out for ya!

(It's sad to watch this board dieing right along with Infoseek/Go/Dig!)

Just voted YES on proxyvote.com EOM.

humdav, CLEARLY the bashers have gotten out the ole bashing textbooks today.

I hope that in my own small way tonight, I have helped alleviate the nonsensical bashing motives that try to proclaim a funeral for WLGS.

Home Page of VSO Group in India....

Some NEAT background music. Alas, I tried to write to them at the addy provided, and it was returned immediately as undeliverable.

I immediately emailed Mr. Haffer for guidance. Hopefully just an outdated email link.....???

http://vsogroup.com/index.html

Vidya Sagar Oswal/The VSO Group/WWWIndia!

Here is our JV Partner!....

http://www.vsogroup.com/founder.htm

WLGS/INDIA and Punjab Wool Combers

Ok. So I was curious. Just who IS this Punjab Wool Combers of India that are joint venture partners with WLGS in India.

A quick google.com search led me here.....

http://www.vsogroup.com/pwc/