for my generation, instant gratification takes too long. • We spend money we haven’t earned to buy things we don’t need to impress people we don’t really like. But despite this massive amount of misunderstanding, your generation and your parent’s generation are much closer than either ever thought possible! There is obviously a need for someone to bridge the gap between the student’s and parent’s generations, and who better for this task than yours truly, someone who has a foot in both. So I created “TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION,” an interactive multimedia presentation exploring the generational differences between Baby Boomers, Gen-X, and Gen-Y. I’ve crafted an event that is as humorous as it is educational; part lecture, part comedy, part game show, and all fun! For example, you have probably seen the viral YouTube video “Evolution of Dance” by Judson Laipply (as of this writing it has almost 180 million hits), well I’m doing something similar, except instead of dance I feature a nostalgic montage of hairstyles, fashion, and slang. And I have compiled a music comparison that will knock your socks off. I’m also using advanced age regression/progression software to illustrate that perhaps, as hard as it may be to believe, at one point your parents might have looked hot! Using images of today’s sex symbols I’ll point out what you may look like if you are lucky enough to one day be your parent’s age. "TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION" builds closer relationships through understanding. Understanding what your parents did right as well as their mistakes. Understanding how we got here and how to get to where we want to be. Parents will leave understanding the modern pressures their children face. Students will leave understanding their parents (and Faculty Members) were way more cool than they ever imagined. I am happy to report that you can be one of the very first to experience this new event. I will be showcasing soon at several conferences: October 7th in Syracuse, October 14th in Myrtle Beach, and November 4th in Corpus Christi. Meanwhile, visit: www.TalkingAboutMyGeneration.com. Finally the dilemma on who to book for Parent’s Weekend is solved! “The Laff Guru” has taken his message of LAUGHTER=NIRVANA to all 50 states and 23 countries. His awards include: “Comic of the Year,” “Campus Performer of the Year,” and a “Cable Ace Award.” His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime and The Late Show. He is represented by GP Entertainment. To find out more about his award-winning comedy act please visit: laffguru.com
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