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Wall Street Pranks

Jokers Make Light of Bankruptcy on CNN

— September 17, 2008 — Pop Culture
As a rule, I steer clear of bankers and insurance agents, so if you're affiliated with Bank of America, AIG or Washington Mutual, I'm not interested, but, this film is actually really funny. During a Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy report on CNN, two men are seen making out as part of cheeky Howard Stern prank.

I am not sure if it is funnier that millions see the two getting it on, or that the news reader has a total lack of humor.

While we're on the topic, there was a bank closure yesterday in the UK and we had to deal with male bankers "comforting" female colleagues in a totally inappropriate manner. Well, I guess in all fairness, they'll miss out on their chance to hit on those women at the Christmas party, so good for them for trying.
Trend Themes
1. Bank Closures - The trend of bank closures is disrupting the financial industry and creating opportunities for innovative solutions for better financial stability.
2. Pranks in Media Coverage - The trend of pranks in media coverage is creating opportunities for humor and entertainment in news reporting, challenging traditional serious formats.
3. Inappropriate Workplace Behavior - The trend of inappropriate workplace behavior is highlighting the need for better policies and training programs to create a safe and respectful working environment.
Industry Implications
1. Financial Services - The financial services industry can capitalize on the trend of bank closures by developing innovative solutions to prevent future closures or to better manage financial crises.
2. Media and Entertainment - The media and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of pranks in media coverage to attract more viewers and engage audiences through entertaining and unconventional news formats.
3. Human Resources - The human resources industry can address the trend of inappropriate workplace behavior by providing companies with effective training programs and implementing stricter policies to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.
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