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Flat world logo test

23 Apr, 2007  8 Comments

An obvious syndrom for people in the flat world is that they tends to have names for graphics - logo. they tends to build up feelings with different logos; and are willing to pay more than double (or even tripple) the price for the same product if they found the logo is printed on that particular product. for instant, you’ll pay a few hundreds bucks to buy a pair of Adidas sneakers, but not the Asadi’s one that cost less then fifty bucks. (note: Asadi’s a Malaysia local shoe brand.)

Anyway, the power of branding is another chapter in this blog. for now, let’s check out how aware are you to the logos in the flat world.

Flat World Logo Test

Match the name with the logo, take question 1 as example, Mcdonalds - tick it. Click submit when you finish to check on your score and the answers. you can leave blank in case you don’t know how to answer.

How flat is your world?

21 Apr, 2007  6 Comments

‘The world is flat’ is not a statement, it’s a book name instead. It’s a best-selling book written by Thomas L. Friedman analysing the progress of globalization in the 21st century.

The World is Flat (First edition cover)

In the flat world, you’ll probably get confused with the definition of distance. in the flat world, people interact, in certain level, with each others all the time, regardless of the distance. because of the technologies in the flat world, everyone is well connected. they are given the power to get to anyone in anyplace at anytime, the power to speak freely, the power to unlock their unlimited potential, and everyone owns the power to change the world. there’s no boundaries, nor much limitation.

Sound familiar?

In case you are wondering, yes, we are living in the flat world.

Don’t believe me? look around you… your ipod is designed in United States and assembled in China; you are driving a Japanese’s car that’s assembled in Thailand; your call for credit card support got transfered to a call center located at India; the Starbucks at your neighbourhood uses coffee bean from Indonesia; the Ikea furnitures in your living room is a Swedish brand; your favorite movie Lord of the Ring is a production of Hollywood in the States; your girl friend watches Korean drama; and you surf Taiwanese porn websites for nude Japs chics. anyone from anywhere in this world can put an impact on your life, and you have only minimum control on it. before you even notice, your rice bowl could be in other’s hand… a Chinese from Guang Dong, or an Indian from Bombay, who knows? Competition is steep and it’s coming from everywhere.

Now, the question is: How flat is your world?

Do you stay strong enough to go along with the giant steps of globalization process (or more over, took free ride on it); or, you are living in your own nutshell happily and not aware how fast is the world changing? are you a boring person, outdated, being left behind; or are you well equiped for the challenges that come along with the globalization? these are the questions that relates to your life for the next 25 years. if you are not aware of the flat world syndrom, you better pray hard enough. the bumpy road had just only started.

In case you wonder is your world flat enough? why not take a quick test on it! i hope that’s the least fun you can have with this post, though none of these questions has any relation with your real-life ability. have fun! :)

How-Flat-Is-Your-World Test

Check if ‘Yes’, leave blank if ‘No’. Click ’submit’ when finish.
   
Yes
1
 You have McDonalds (or KFC, Burger King) at least 10 times a year.
2
 You read stranger’s blog while surfing net.
3
 You know the brand Coca-cola, Pepsi, Carlsbrg, and Guniess.
4
 You know who the hell are Tom Hanks, Linkin Park, and Yao Ming.
5
 You watch American Idols, or any local ‘Idols’ shows.
6
 Flip your mouse around, does it write ‘made in China’?
7
 Honda, Ford, Nissan, Ferarri, Merz: You know these are not foods.
8
 You send e-mails via popular mail agent like Hotmail and Yahoo!
9
 You google the company’s name before you go for their interview.
10
 You are a registred ebay member.
11
 Moreover, you spent in ebay with PayPal at least once in your lifetime.
12
 You’ll sleep late, skip job, or ignore your spouse to watch World Cup.
13
 You have working experience with IT personel from India.
14
 You watch or even share self-made videos on YouTube.
15
 Janet Jackson and Super Bowl are related, and you know why.
16
 Have you ever own or use a Nokia phone before?
17
 There’s a starbucks in your neighbourhood but you are not in Seatle.
18
 You know how to answer this question: a/s/l please?
19
 To learn something new, you read at Wikipedia, HSW, or CNet.
20
 You are not a Malaysian but you are answering this questionaire.
21
 You have a blog.
22
 You have a blog, and you update it regularly.
23
 You once made at least $1,000 with your website or blog.
24
 : ) means smile; :)) means smile more; and =)) means LOL.
25
 You received cheques from Adsense or any other dot coms.
 
Finish? Let’s check your score, click on the ’submit’ button.


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