I'm going to spend a few minutes today and give everyone an inside look at the single most important contributing factor to productivity and success here at Rebuilt Records: Tie Tuesday. Tie Tuesday was started over a year ago when Jason and Erik Kriebel (everyone's favorite ex-intern) realized they needed something more to really kick productivity to that next level. After countless hours, ideas, and deliberation, Erik and Jason agreed on 'Tie Tuesday'. Tie Tuesday has been going strong ever since.
However, Tie Tuesday has gone through a few...I guess we'll say...relocations. You see, as one semester ended and another begun, Erik's class schedule changed a bit. He could no longer go to the office on Tuesdays. Confronted with a such a large quandary, Jason and Erik did what other greats had done before them when confronted with such a problem : Identified, Evaluated, Considered (alternatives), and Overcame. It was decided to no longer honor Tie Tuesday on Tuesday but on Wednesday. Despite moving the day, the tradition retained the name Tie Tuesday. Some may consider this confusing, but we here at Rebuilt Records are sticklers for alliteration (i.e. our company's name). Renaming Tie Tuesday to Tie Wednesday was never even considered. Tie Wednesday just doesn't flow right.
When I was hired to attempt to fill the massive void left when Erik had to step down as Rebuilt Intern (this is in no way an allusion to Erik's stature, just the productive and emotional emptiness that arose with Erik's departure) , the practice of Tie Tuesday on Wednesday was continued. I had heard about the legend of Tie Tuesday before my era with Rebuilt began, but to be honest, I was a bit skeptical. How could such a simple male neck accessory have such a massive effect on the subjects wearing it? Many of you may share these doubts. Just know that this is healthy and natural. Somethings are just difficult to wrap the human mind around. But let me assure you, Tie Tuesday is FOR REAL. When we tie those polyester (can't afford the nice ones) adornments around our necks, Jason and I become an unstoppable force.
Like Frodo Baggins returning to the Shire after his long journey to Mount Doom (that one was for Mr. Jon Black), Tie Tuesdays has once again returned to its home on Tuesdays. I now sit here, adorned with this polyester gift from God, writing this fo you. I hope this has provided you with some explanation and insight into the phenomenon of Tie Tuesday. I invite you now, whoever you are, wherever you may be, to partake in this praxis. Try it out just one day. Experience the sensation of Tie Tuesday!
-Al
(this was written in 24 seconds thanks to the power of the tie).
