From: Duncan NiederauerSent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:35 PM
Subject: GAP at NYSE Euronext
As you know, one of the many market benefits we promote to current and prospective listed companies is NYSE Euronext's global visibility platform. This week, every employee can play an important role in helping one of our listed companies leverage that platform to build its brand.On Friday, August 21st, NYSE Euronext will help Gap Inc. celebrate its 40th anniversary by encouraging all employees, trading-floor staff and representatives to wear jeans to work. This will be the first time in history our dress code will be relaxed, and we are proud to do so in support of a listed company's initiative. We anticipate photographers and
news media to be present in and around our building, capturing this brand building effort for the world to see.In support of our efforts, Gap Inc. will raffle off 50 pairs of jeans to NYSE Euronext employees. Please click here to enter the drawing.
So please join me in taking part in this fun opportunity to sport your favorite pair - preferably GAP brand! -- jeans! Your participation is greatly appreciated.
- Duncan
Monday, August 31: Help Us Support Limited Brands By Wearing Your Favorite Victoria's Secret Push-Up Bra!
Posted by Bess Levin, Aug 18, 2009, 2:58pm
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 2:59PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:01PM
There was obviously a GAP in his logic.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:02PM
Duncan Niederauer: Oh, and next Friday... is Hawaiian shirt day... so, you know, if you want to you can go ahead and wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:03PM
""NYSE Euronext's global visibility platform""
In english that means what exactly?
Posted by NakedShort , Aug 18, 2009 3:04PM
You know what would go great with a snappy pair of GAP Jeans? Version 1.2 of this shirt:
http://www.zazzle.com/cr/design/pt-shirt?clone=true&context=rothelle&dz=a927ef75-4285-4aee-859c-5b6202976dcb&pending=true&view=front
Input from the peanut gallery would be greatly appreciated as I attempt to meld this bad boy into shape.
Posted by Seaman Bodine II , Aug 18, 2009 3:04PM
PS.
This is also being done in conjunction with all of you being fired, and replaced by a GS HFT algo. The jeans should make it easier to move you shit.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:05PM
This isn't Charlotte. Anyone at my firm wearing jeans would be summarily fired.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:07PM
Who wants to see me support Victoria's Secret?
Dennis Kneale
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:09PM
that is the gayest email i've ever seen, hands down.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:09PM
@5
Jesus Christ, I'm going to get fired for laughing so uncontrollably. That's the single greatest shirt ever created. Bravo.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:10PM
"So please join me in taking part in this fun opportunity to sport your favorite pair - preferably GAP brand! -- jeans!"
how big of a fag does DN feel right now? little fag or big fag?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:10PM
@Naked - it's perfect just as it is.
Posted by Perkins Maxwell , Aug 18, 2009 3:11PM
@3: oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too...
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:12PM
@5. Lessen the tits. It shouldn't be so obvious--blend the arms/hands and tits together so that it looks like a standard logo you'd see everywhere, not realizing until a few seconds later the truth.
Posted by Bess Levin , Aug 18, 2009 3:14PM
@Naked-- re: the gift bestowed on you a few weeks back, are you going to go tit for tat and send me and the Gregster free tees? btw, you are the DB MVP.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:16PM
This is great news and a great strategy if my company ever goes public and uses NYSE Euronext's "global visibility platform".
~Colin Widener
American Butt Plug Corp.
College Station, TX
Posted by NakedShort , Aug 18, 2009 3:18PM
@14. I realized that the Ts were a little too big at first. The only reason I am hesitant to change is that I had to beg a buddy to ask his fiance to draw that for me. I don't know if I could handle the embarassment of having to go back and ask this poor girl to already modify something I am sure she was mortified to be drawing in the first place.
@15 as soon as the design is finalized Santa and/or Hanukkah Harry will deliever a package to DB HQ.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:18PM
Greg's mom would not approve
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:19PM
PS:
Make sure you walk in front of the CNBC NYSE floor cam to show off your supportive appreciation of GAP.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:20PM
@naked - Love it. I agree with the "slightly more subtle" comment, but want to emphasize the "slightly".
Your friend,
Guest
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:25PM
@5
I agree with 14 about toning down the tits, which, as they stand, wouldn't even require a handbridge. I also think you need a good tagline on the back.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:27PM
@Nak Have you thought about the POV? Jus' saying, though I suppose it's the one your artist is used to.
Posted by NakedShort , Aug 18, 2009 3:29PM
@21
Tagline: There is no such thing as a short squeeze
thoughts?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:29PM
@18 - That's Gregs mom on the shirt
Posted by NakedShort , Aug 18, 2009 3:31PM
@22 good point. That was the POV chosen by the artist plus I think actually seeing the thumbs as a nice touch. I am attempting to muster up the courage to ask her to reduce the breast size.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:32PM
Speedos CELEBRATION next?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:35PM
When's Playboy listing appreciation day?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:42PM
How about "Short Squeezes don't have to suck"?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 3:45PM
@23
I like it. I'm drawing a blank. Maybe, "Only one thing comes between Handbridge and its assets." Kind of a rough draft, but you get the general direction.
-21
Posted by Riskybusiness , Aug 18, 2009 3:56PM
NYSE - Making suits and sneakers fashionable since 1792.......
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:15PM
@5/NS
That was awesome. I definitely see a market for these.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:16PM
"The trick in a short squeeze is to be long."
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:34PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:39PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:39PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:48PM
@5 ... I'd buy that for a dollar.
-WW
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 4:56PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:07PM
OK - this is SCREAMING for a contest. Bess? Pretty please with whipped cream on top?
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:09PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:10PM
I LOVE DEALBREAKER!!!!!!!!!
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:14PM
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:16PM
I love the shirt, but i agree with @14, @20, @21 that subtlety is key.
I also agree with @38. Bess-- contest, please! This is deserving of its own post.
Posted by Bess Levin , Aug 18, 2009 5:18PM
@42 you think I don't know that? I'm waiting to hear back from Naked, who's busy working with his designer tweaking the image.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:23PM
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Handbridge Capital provides a healthy liquidity stream.
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Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:23PM
Changing the model on Zazzle helps get a real, uh, feel for the shirt. I think "Jamie" shows it off best.
Posted by guest , Aug 18, 2009 5:28PM
You and Us = Liquidity
Posted by guest , Aug 19, 2009 3:32AM
#44 FTW
Posted by guest , Aug 19, 2009 2:59PM
HC: Make the most of your assets