Poor kid just wants to go fishing — and instead is roped into starting a giant corporation.

Note that despite his eventual success, he is never shown enjoying any of the fruits of his labour (although, “incidentally” he has a family). Also note that corporations are simply assumed to pay decent wages out a sense of social justice, and that the merits of government are never questioned.

Interesting perspective from 50 years ago.

(via BB)

Grant Hamilton

  One Response to “Vintage capitalist instructional video just makes me sad”

  1. Good lord, I have seen that before, on farmervision.

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