Potato Head Award
Honoring those who came to work but left their brain at home, the Potato Head Award has had a dubious evolution originating some two decades ago at the company, IVS Media. Unlike the Darwin Awards where honors go to “those who improve the species…by accidentally removing themselves from it,” the Potato Head is typically donned upon one to whom we admire, respect, and even love, but had a moment where their intelligence simply alluded them. The winner today is…
Funny how each of us can come up with a name or two – some publicly known while other less known. Challenged by those around you not to do so, it is also interesting how one can be hesitant to call out the action of a public figure – a figure that has so much influence in our local economy. Fearing reprisal, you start asking, do they (the recipient of the jest) have the self confidence to be entertained by their action? But I think it is one step deeper… do I have the courage to laugh at myself, to call myself (or be called) when I make those momentary lapses in thought. How can I expect it of others if not willing to accept it of myself? Well, I can because humor, hope, and faith helps moves us forward.
Without further adieu – Mayor Summey, you are the recipient of the Potato Head Award for your public announcement to reward all North Charleston City Employees with a $1,000/year raise. In this economy, with schools under fire, with unemployment still high, your announcement (while certainly justified for the staff’s performance this past year) is premature. You and North Charleston are kicking ass, a performance worthy of recognition and reward (in due time).
Tags: Public service
Keith Summey. Ha! Perhaps the town of Mount Pleasant for passing 1st reading of the new access to Ion. Five access points and growing to six? Three on Mathis Ferry within one quarter mile and adding a fourth in between. I nominate Mt. Pleasant Town Council!
I was a good candidate on Thursday for leaving my wallet at home!!!