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fandomhigh2024-08-06 07:00 am
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Nightmare Party Planning from the Mid-Century; Tuesday, Third Period [08/06].
"Today," said Summer, who was sort of hoping the fact that she was standing in front of the counter at the front of the classroom absolutely surrounded by a vast array of vintage Tupperware containers would make everyone's hearts stop with dread for what might be inside, "we're going to talk about something a little different. Instead of talking about the sort of horrible things that might go inside containers like these back in the mid-century," and here, she picked one up to open it and show nothing inside, and hopefully there was a sigh of relief around the room, "but rather about the distribution of those containers. Because it's almost impossible to think of mid-century nightmare party and not at least spare a thought for the infamous Tupperware party.
"Now, the Tupperware party," and now Summer was projecting a few helpful examples of advertisements on the wall, "is sort of the genesis of what has now grown into the MLM--or Multi-Level Marketing--Lifestyle. That is, a company give you their products to sell. You try to get other people into selling it, too, and the more people you have selling under you, the better you look, the more money you make, so on and so forth. There are so many different iterations and versions of this the years, your Mary Kay and Avon, Amway and Candle Lite, Pure Romance, Pampered Chef, to today's Herbalifes and LulaRoe and Younique. Basically, it's a tried an true system for a while now of trying to shill products to your friends for a profit, and, especially before the advent of the internet and social media, one of the more effect ways to push your crap on, be it storage solutions, pricey candles, kitchenware or even sex toys.... was....to have a party!
"So that's what we're going to talk about today: planning a Tupperware party. What would you do to entice people in? What sort of food would you serve? Anything else you'd like to do to really rise above your competitors? Remember, this is nightmare party planning, so I'm not nearly as interested in actually good ideas. Think outside the box...or, as it were in this case, the burpable plastic container that's not even dishwasher safe!
"Additionally, in the spirit of other products that could take advantage of the nightmare party model: what are some other good things to sell using this method, and how would you create that party?
"ALSO, because it would amuse me, I want you to all take some time to think about your best Tupperware pitches, and we'll share those, too!
"And before anyone's too disappointed," she concluded, "there are deviled eggs in the deviled egg container, a tuna pie in another one, some party mix and sardine stuffed lemons, too. I wouldn't leave you all hanging without some good party food to enjoy!"
"Now, the Tupperware party," and now Summer was projecting a few helpful examples of advertisements on the wall, "is sort of the genesis of what has now grown into the MLM--or Multi-Level Marketing--Lifestyle. That is, a company give you their products to sell. You try to get other people into selling it, too, and the more people you have selling under you, the better you look, the more money you make, so on and so forth. There are so many different iterations and versions of this the years, your Mary Kay and Avon, Amway and Candle Lite, Pure Romance, Pampered Chef, to today's Herbalifes and LulaRoe and Younique. Basically, it's a tried an true system for a while now of trying to shill products to your friends for a profit, and, especially before the advent of the internet and social media, one of the more effect ways to push your crap on, be it storage solutions, pricey candles, kitchenware or even sex toys.... was....to have a party!
"So that's what we're going to talk about today: planning a Tupperware party. What would you do to entice people in? What sort of food would you serve? Anything else you'd like to do to really rise above your competitors? Remember, this is nightmare party planning, so I'm not nearly as interested in actually good ideas. Think outside the box...or, as it were in this case, the burpable plastic container that's not even dishwasher safe!
"Additionally, in the spirit of other products that could take advantage of the nightmare party model: what are some other good things to sell using this method, and how would you create that party?
"ALSO, because it would amuse me, I want you to all take some time to think about your best Tupperware pitches, and we'll share those, too!
"And before anyone's too disappointed," she concluded, "there are deviled eggs in the deviled egg container, a tuna pie in another one, some party mix and sardine stuffed lemons, too. I wouldn't leave you all hanging without some good party food to enjoy!"
Sign In - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Re: Sign In - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Re: Sign In - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Listen to the Lecture - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Class Activity: Ideas for Parties and Products! - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Class Activity: Tupperware Pitches! - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Yes, this is only because Summer wants to see Steve Rogers specifically try to sell her Tupperware, because that is her sense of humor, okay?
Re: Class Activity: Tupperware Pitches! - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
Talk to the Teacher - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.
OOC - Nightmare Party Planning, 08/06.