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Funkijunki Posted 18 years ago
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got rolled?
We got rolled like a bunch of puppies
That’s how Doug Morris, head of Universal Music Group, reportedly described the major labels’ initial deals with Apple’s iTunes, which started to feel like too much of a giveaway almost as soon as the execs emerged from Steve Jobs’ Reality Distortion Field. Now, reports BusinessWeek, Morris is spearheading an effort by the music industry to win what it so easily gave away. BusinessWeek says Morris wants the big record companies to get together on a subscription music service that would be subsidized by the price of hardware. Morris’ vision for what’s being called Total Music is that the customer buys the device, but gets “free” music for its life. Under one scenario, BusinessWeek says, the cost of covering the subscription would add $90 to the device price — calculated at $5 per month over a device life of 18 months. Morris reportedly has already enlisted Sony BMG Music Entertainment as a potential partner and is talking to Warner Music Group. Together, the three control about 75 percent of the music sold in the U.S.
what does the title mean? got rolled like a bunch of puppies
That’s how Doug Morris, head of Universal Music Group, reportedly described the major labels’ initial deals with Apple’s iTunes, which started to feel like too much of a giveaway almost as soon as the execs emerged from Steve Jobs’ Reality Distortion Field. Now, reports BusinessWeek, Morris is spearheading an effort by the music industry to win what it so easily gave away. BusinessWeek says Morris wants the big record companies to get together on a subscription music service that would be subsidized by the price of hardware. Morris’ vision for what’s being called Total Music is that the customer buys the device, but gets “free” music for its life. Under one scenario, BusinessWeek says, the cost of covering the subscription would add $90 to the device price — calculated at $5 per month over a device life of 18 months. Morris reportedly has already enlisted Sony BMG Music Entertainment as a potential partner and is talking to Warner Music Group. Together, the three control about 75 percent of the music sold in the U.S.
what does the title mean? got rolled like a bunch of puppies
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" I believe dogs do this to show submission to other dogs, and a puppy would willingly show submission to almost any other dog.
- " I believe dogs do this to show submission to other dogs, and a puppy would willingly show submission to almost any other dog.
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I haven't heard this particular expression before, but I used to work
with a salesman who would describe somebody easily accepting defeat
with the phrase "he just rolled over and put his paws in the air." I
believe dogs do this to show submission to other dogs, and a puppy
would willingly show submission to almost any other dog.
with a salesman who would describe somebody easily accepting defeat
with the phrase "he just rolled over and put his paws in the air." I
believe dogs do this to show submission to other dogs, and a puppy
would willingly show submission to almost any other dog.
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DelmobileI haven't heard this particular expression before, but I used to work with a salesman who would describe somebody easily accepting defeat with the phrase "he just rolled over and put his paws in the air." I believe dogs do this to show submission to other dogs, and a puppy would willingly show submission to almost any other dog.
I think thi
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Glad to have been of help.
Another colorful dog expression, one that has perhaps gotten a little too much play lately, is "that dog won't hunt." It means that idea or suggestion won't work. Yet another is "I don't have a dog in that fight," meaning I have no personal interest in the outcome of the argument.
Another colorful dog expression, one that has perhaps gotten a little too much play lately, is "that dog won't hunt." It means that idea or suggestion won't work. Yet another is "I don't have a dog in that fight," meaning I have no personal interest in the outcome of the argument.
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Hi,
We got rolled like a bunch of puppies
That’s how Doug Morris, head of Universal Music Group, reportedly described the major labels’ initial deals with Apple’s iTunes, which started to feel like too much of a giveaway almost as soon as the execs emerged from Steve Jobs’ Reality Distortion Field. No
We got rolled like a bunch of puppies
That’s how Doug Morris, head of Universal Music Group, reportedly described the major labels’ initial deals with Apple’s iTunes, which started to feel like too much of a giveaway almost as soon as the execs emerged from Steve Jobs’ Reality Distortion Field. No
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I thought of that kind of "rolled," Clive, but I have to admit the puppies threw me off. I thought the phrase originated from "rolling drunks," who would be prone anyway (passed out in alleys, gutters, etc) and so all you'd have to do is roll 'em over and take their wallets.
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