Microsoft CEO, Steve Balmer was up for a pretty nice surprise when he visited a Budapest university. One of the students, obviously upset about Microsoft's policies, decided throwing an egg in Steve's face would put matters right.
I only wish his aim had been better. Steve managed to duck behind the desk before getting splattered with egg.
Maybe that's why they elected him as the new CEO since Bill gates had been previously been creamed with pie. This video isn't helping the Microsoft image, but it sure is climbing the viral charts.
Egging CEOs
Student Attacks Microsoft's Steve Balmer
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