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Lessons Learned From "Go The F--- To Sleep"

Author: Marc Girolimetti
Published: June 30, 2011 at 6:59 pm
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I took a quick peek at my copy of “Go The Fuck To Sleep” this morning and something hit me. That book is not about a parent’s frustration with their tireless child, but rather a metaphor for the social media industry, as a whole, and everything that continues to go be annoying about it. I decided that I would take some creative liberties and re-write the book for those of you who get it and can do it all with your personal brand, while laughing as a freight train is careening towards your dignity.

Go The Fuck To Sleep (The Social MEdia Re-Mix by Giro)

The gurus nestle close to their tablets now.
The ninjas have logged on and are starting to creep.
You’re cozy and warm in your Tumblr, my dear.
Please go the fuck to sleep.

The bubble grows big in this town, child.
The SEO pros StumbleUpon in the deep.
I’ll re-tweet your ridiculous post titled “What’s ROI” if you swear
You’ll go the fuck to sleep

The prolific bloggers who dabble in PR are at rest
And the followers who share quotes, links and useless advice.
I know you’re not trying. That’s bullshit. Stop lying.
Lie the fuck down, my darling, and sleep.

The comments slow down due to moderation, hon.
The consultant you hired, he won't make you a dime.
It’s been 38 days already.
Jesus Christ, what the fuck? Go to sleep.

All the kids from Klout are in dreamland
Your one friend on Empire Avenue has made his last trade.
Hell no, you can’t go to Blogworld.
You know where you can go? The fuck to sleep.

The A-listers fly forth from the treetops
Through the air, their streams soar and they sweep.
They’re on auto-pilot now and my time is now a waste.
For real, shut the fuck up and sleep.

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Article Author: Marc Girolimetti

Hey it's Marc G. Whatever you see from me here usually will be marinated for at least three days in humor and sarcasm. I try not to take things seriously. I'm from the Boston area and will never use Just For Men to cover my gray hair, because Keith Hernandez of the 1986 Mets, is their spokesperson. …

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