Lauren Fincham--Blue Balls

Another sock puppet video by Lauren Fincham!

Not long ago, in a corporate puppet park not far away, a large company began an ill-conceived software project.

Inefficient, incompatible, and complicated it was -- unwanted by those who would use it.

Despite empty words of work/life balance, diversity seminars, and "we're a team" -- the company demanded unrealistic deadlines, project scope creep, and even more productivity from its overworked puppet population.

The dedicated people-of-fabric sacrificed family and life for long hours, nights, and weekends --

-- and their reward?

Not a bonus.
Nor additional time off.
No banquet.
Or even new eye buttons.

Instead, a gift at their desks one morning:

A blue rubber ball and a certificate of gratitude: "Please enjoy this stress ball."

It's good to be appreciated.

Within six months, they were laid off anyway.


Blue Balls
Written by Lauren Fincham

Vocals & Acoustic Guitars:
Lauren Fincham

Drums:
Sean Jones

Bass:
Roy Peak

Pedal Steel:
Brian Homan

Accordion:
Craig Spirko

Bar Crowd and Beer Mugs:
Everybody who was there


Produced by
Lauren Fincham and Roy Peak

Engineered by:
Roy Peak at Radical Recording Studio

Mastered by:
Eric Conn and Don Cobb at
Independent Mastering
Nashville, TN


Video

Roy Peak: Sock Puppet Herder

Sock Puppeteers:

Lauren Fincham

Craig Spirko

Lisa Rowan

Tracey Moore

Troy Lukkarila

Richard Rogginger


Special thanks to Gary Wood for behind the scenes sarcasm

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Lauren Fincham
• acoustic
• sock puppets
• music video
• corporate rant

[Gretschdrums75]

One time at band camp... No, once at Convergys they gave out Blue Earth Balls that were squishy. The sad thing is that they were Marine Corp handouts. Just imagine getting a regifted Blue Earth Ball. We used to throw them at each other.

[LostChameleon]

Sounds a damn sight better than corporate radio stuff these days.

[Gretschdrums75]

sounds good with the b-ground oohs and ahhs.

[EllisRonn]

Hey Lauren! Looks great! It was so much fun working with you and everyone else on this one. I look forward to helping with the next sock puppet video! Love ya lots~Lisa