You know, I have been thinking about adding an affiliate marketing humor blog to lighten things up. Even affiliates and AMs need a good laugh sometimes.

So today I open up Adbump*, which I typically only quickly skim and the story headline featuring the name “Herby” caught my eye. As I read it, I almost spewed coffee all over the monitor! Anyone in the “know” who’s been in the industry for awhile will get a kick out of this too.

NOTE: I did not write this. It came out in the always irreverent and satirical Adbump* today. Here are some excerpts. Last names removed to protect the innocent. If you can get your hands on the full copy you will have a good laugh. Or you can see it in the archives next week.

EVERYBODY LOVES HERBY

The Godfather of affiliate marketing, Herby O…, has surfaced from the deep beyond just long enough to announce the establishment of a new venture: the Global AffiliateForce Foundation. The multimillion dollar organization—to be known henceforth as G. A. F. F. —was put together in partnership with former……. ; its mission is to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged and unfairly targeted online media professionals…..

…..The kick-off banquet is set to feature cameos by the likes of Tony F…, Shawn C…, Missy W… and James M…, among other long time Herby friends. To order tickets for the event or to donate to G.A.F.F. contact Herby’s Swiss banker at: www.WasYourDough.com.

Sorry Herby, wherever you are… ;-)

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