Who is Connor Gaydos? Apparently he is Enron's new CEO and we choose to believe this.
An Enron TikTok account wasted no time in introducing Gaydos in a video that feels equal parts satirical and disturbingly real. A young man in a buttoned up shirt and blazer calmly introduces himself and claims to be the CEO of Enron. How upset should we be about the fact that he was only five years old when Enron crumbled like a day old cookie?
"It's not often you find yourself on the front page of a future history book," says Gaydos in a voiceover. The video shows him drinking out of a mug with the word Enron on it, then slow-walking down a hallway while pointing to someone off-camera. Aaron Sorkin would be proud. In the next shot, he has turned the mug around to reveal the words "World's Leading Company," which you can buy on a t-shirt on the Enron website. Yes, there is a website!
The video continues with Gaydos saying he loves to learn, he loves challenges, and most importantly is committed to speaking in platitudes. He knows there are always going to be problems in the world, but Enron can help. "The culture that I've created here is amazing. It's unbelievable." He goes on to praise his young, diverse, innovative group of young thinkers. Gaydos did say "young" twice.
Gaydos promises that something big is coming, and the Enron website appears to back that up. As of Dec. 12, 2024, the homepage features a countdown clock, which suggests something is going to happen in 25 days. If we weren't having so much fun with this, we might actually be terrified. Speaking of the website, it's pretty good. We can meet the new executive team, peruse the careers section, and learn about the new mission statement via a press release. A lot of work went into what we assume is a bit.
If we can be serious for a moment, Gaydos is one of the people behind the Birds Aren't Real movement which means this is undoubtedly a goof. His company, The College Company, purchased the Enron trademark in 2020 for $275, per CNN.
While we think it's hilarious, actual former employees of Enron told WUSA9 they don't find it funny. "It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?" asked Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
If we can't laugh at the mistakes of the past, we are doomed to repeat them. Guess we should all mark our calendars for 25 days from now because the energy feels electric.
Nope.... It's back. I'm in Houston and saw signs for it's return. I actually worked at Arthur Andersen back in the 80s for the manager who was over Enron.... I just thinks it's SOOO ironic that they're "back"
It is a joke, a parody. A very good one.
Because you can trust Enron, lol
Curt Kobain would not have known this
CurtKobain knows.
What would be wild is if enron invented this thing 30 years ago and they were lawfared to cover it up
I'm confused. Is this an extremely sophisticated joke?
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Who is Connor Gaydos? Apparently he is Enron's new CEO and we choose to believe this.
An Enron TikTok account wasted no time in introducing Gaydos in a video that feels equal parts satirical and disturbingly real. A young man in a buttoned up shirt and blazer calmly introduces himself and claims to be the CEO of Enron. How upset should we be about the fact that he was only five years old when Enron crumbled like a day old cookie?
"It's not often you find yourself on the front page of a future history book," says Gaydos in a voiceover. The video shows him drinking out of a mug with the word Enron on it, then slow-walking down a hallway while pointing to someone off-camera. Aaron Sorkin would be proud. In the next shot, he has turned the mug around to reveal the words "World's Leading Company," which you can buy on a t-shirt on the Enron website. Yes, there is a website!
The video continues with Gaydos saying he loves to learn, he loves challenges, and most importantly is committed to speaking in platitudes. He knows there are always going to be problems in the world, but Enron can help. "The culture that I've created here is amazing. It's unbelievable." He goes on to praise his young, diverse, innovative group of young thinkers. Gaydos did say "young" twice.
Gaydos promises that something big is coming, and the Enron website appears to back that up. As of Dec. 12, 2024, the homepage features a countdown clock, which suggests something is going to happen in 25 days. If we weren't having so much fun with this, we might actually be terrified. Speaking of the website, it's pretty good. We can meet the new executive team, peruse the careers section, and learn about the new mission statement via a press release. A lot of work went into what we assume is a bit.
If we can be serious for a moment, Gaydos is one of the people behind the Birds Aren't Real movement which means this is undoubtedly a goof. His company, The College Company, purchased the Enron trademark in 2020 for $275, per CNN.
While we think it's hilarious, actual former employees of Enron told WUSA9 they don't find it funny. "It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?" asked Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
If we can't laugh at the mistakes of the past, we are doomed to repeat them. Guess we should all mark our calendars for 25 days from now because the energy feels electric.
I trust Enron more than I trust the Clowns In America
Did they move April Fools day? Edit: Looks like a parody account.
"April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four." --Twain
I thought they nuked that company decades ago?
First sign of life since bankruptcy
Nope.... It's back. I'm in Houston and saw signs for it's return. I actually worked at Arthur Andersen back in the 80s for the manager who was over Enron.... I just thinks it's SOOO ironic that they're "back"
Privatize your energy, Trust Enron.
And what happens to that thing in a house fire??
Shut up nerd. Hey frank, pass me some dogs and the lead apron!
It goes Tesla.
I really hope they made this the first idiot proof product. M
I built my own nuclear reactor years ago with plans from a 1950's issue of Popular Science. 🛠️ 🪚
Something about exploding pagers come to mind.
Enron, let me see, I remember buying 5000 dollars worth Enron stock. Highest price toilet paper I ever bought!