http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-types-apologies-that-arent-...
With everyone's every deed made public on the Internet these days, we've suddenly all developed a lot more to apologize for. But we haven't actually gotten any sorrier, so all that means is that the number of fake apologies have gone up.
Politics Buzz Oops. Intrade is the online prediction market that follows everything from stocks to box office openings to presidential candidate prospects (it's basically online gambling). Here's a snapshot of Rick Perry's standing immediately after his debate meltdown.
Politics Buzz Rick Perry at the GOP debate can't remember his own talking points when coming up with the third department of government he would eliminate. “Oops.”—Former Presidential Candidate Rick Perry
This guy got a call from an unknown number one morning so he let it go to voicemail. He definitely got the wrong number.
So ladies, everything's all cool between us now, right?
This guy apologizes with style. Seems like a perfect time to state that it's the thought that counts.
Don't be, like, super surprised if the person responds with a Ctrl+FU card, but it may be worth a shot.
http://www.american-apologies.com/
We're America. We don't always do things right, and sometimes really bad things come out of us. And we're sorry.
The London Evening Standard has apologized for its past coverage and promised to do better. It's certainly a daring publicity campaign, but will it work? And isn't it a bit late in the game for print media to be saying sorry?