> Managing Director: Konichiwa, Yokohama-san. And what do you have > for me today? > > Mr. Y: Yes sir, I have struggled long and hard, but I have come up with > a new method of auto-focus for our cameras. I present to you a prototype > digital SLR with laser distancing technology. This will allow even faster > focussing of the lens when used on a body equipped with it. > > MD: Ahh, but will it work with all our existing lens line-up? > > Mr Y: Yes sir, every lens we have ever produced since 1985. > > MD: Impressive, Yokohama-san. And how much will it cost me? > > Mr Y: Only 35 billion Yen. > > MD: Amazing! And how soon can we incorporate it into the line-up? > > Mr Y: We should have 2 new models ready for rollout within 6 months. > > MD: Brilliant! We will steal a march on our competitors and once > again the Land of the Rising Son will stand victorious! > > Mr. Y: Er, there is one small problem. > > MD: And what is that Yokohama-san? > > Mr Y: Well, unfortunately the new system will not work with any Sigma > lens currently produced, unless they re-engineer the electronic interface > on the mount. > > MD: AARGH! This is a terrible misfortune! But can't we go ahead > anyway, seeing as Sigma don't pay us any money for licensing the > mount to them? > > Mr Y: We have thought of doing this, but it is not a very nice thing > to do, and the honour of the company is at stake. > > MD: Of course! I am embarrassed to have asked. I have brought dis-honour > and shame to the company. I cannot live with the guilt. [removes > sword from sheath and commits hari-kari]. > > Mr Y [covered in blood]. Such a pity, he was such a nice man.... > > </scenario> > > hmmmmmmm.......... > > NOT!
8) John
