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Edmonton’s Jim Litteral emails:

I’m a long time lurker around your site. A chilling experience prompts me to break cover and write.

I was enjoying an indulgent week of holiday in Montreal. Everything was fine until my festive mood was jolted by the sight of this:

 
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Should I be afraid or should I rejoice? What’s going down in Canada?

- Jim

Collude with the Canadians, would he? I think birthday boy has some explaining to do.

Posted by Tim B. on 06/17/2007 at 08:57 AM
  1. I knew the giant Paco Corp sign would be a bad idea for the secret headquarters!

    Posted by Ian Deans on 2007 06 17 at 09:04 AM • permalink

  2. Looks like the Pan American Canadian Operation has had its secret cover blown.

    Posted by surfmaster on 2007 06 17 at 09:20 AM • permalink

  3. Hmph!

    Paco advertising his body corporate is he?

    Will his corporeal vanity NEVER CEASE??????

    We know you’ve got the bod, Paco!
    Now it’s time for discretion…

    Posted by carpefraise on 2007 06 17 at 09:52 AM • permalink

  4. I want one of the Paco Corp Presizor Tables.

    Posted by Pogria on 2007 06 17 at 09:55 AM • permalink

  5. Hey!
    is that the Tardis hiding behind the bushes in the bottom left of the pic?

    Posted by Pogria on 2007 06 17 at 10:02 AM • permalink

  6. Hey!  That looks like Lileks in the corner.  You don’t suppose Lileks is writing a tell-all exposé on PACO Enterprises(™) Ltd, do you?  Like, how come the HQ is in Canada, but the manufacturing facilities are in Nigeria?

    Posted by RebeccaH on 2007 06 17 at 10:16 AM • permalink

  7. It was wronwright, boss. I had nothing to do with it. Honest. He said, “Hey, it’s Quebec. Why don’t we I bill the company $50-million for a sign; then spend $150-Gs on a sign; and then keep the rest? When in Rome. Bwahahaha.”

    Posted by andycanuck on 2007 06 17 at 10:29 AM • permalink

  8. Notice the scale of the sign, relative to the size of the building.

    Typical.

    Posted by rinardman on 2007 06 17 at 10:53 AM • permalink

  9. What? You thought I was kidding the whole time? Incidentally, Andy Canuck is in charge of our Canadian subsidiary and is doing a fine job.

    Say, Andy; you didn’t say anything about the subterranean facilities twenty stories below ground, did you? You know, where all the “high mark-up” stuff is made? Good boy!

    Seriously, thanks, Jim and Tim. This really made my day!

    Posted by paco on 2007 06 17 at 10:54 AM • permalink

  10. See now this is why I check this site everyday.  The MSM just doesn’t cover this kind of stuff.

    If they knew the truth it would push Paris Hilton off the stage in a Paris Anonymity Conspiracy Operation.  And we can’t have that (for one thing Paco doesn’t have the cleavage for it).

    Posted by tabitharuth on 2007 06 17 at 11:05 AM • permalink

  11. I dips me lid! Well spotted.

    Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 06 17 at 11:07 AM • permalink

  12. I knew Paco Corp couldn’t be a lie! I knew it!

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 06 17 at 11:07 AM • permalink

  13. Heres the link to PACO corp.

    Here.

    From the site.

    Products and Services
    Machinery for material handling automation (Actually the indentured labour), vertical actuator(Those hover cars people keep seeing from time to time), theatrical equipment (vertilift and orchestra lifts).(Wide range of Period equipment in suprisingly authentic patterns)
    Mfrs-Hand and Edge Tools(Zulu spears, sword of Charlemange, Norman sheilds), Except Machine Tools and Handsaws
    Mfrs-Special Industry Machinery (Tardis)

    Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 06 17 at 11:13 AM • permalink

  14. A more full link here.

    Geographic Markets: 
    Export Experience: 
    Australia
    Austria
    Denmark
    France
    Germany
    Japan
    Korea, South
    Spain
    United Kingdom
    United States
    The tenticles are spreading!!!

    Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 06 17 at 11:15 AM • permalink

  15. #9 - And a serious happy birthday, mate!

    (You know, that PACO CORP sign would make a dandy t-shirt logo ...)

    Posted by Tim B. on 2007 06 17 at 11:18 AM • permalink

  16. #15 Tim, I’m sure PACO CORP are already onto it.

    Expect to pay somewhere between $120-$180, and it’ll be sent from China immediately.

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 06 17 at 11:28 AM • permalink

  17. T-Shirt, terrific idea, Tim!  *warms up the Photoshop*

    Say, whaddya wanna bet the Canadians pronounce it Pack-O?

    Posted by RebeccaH on 2007 06 17 at 11:29 AM • permalink

  18. if you scroll down that first website you’ll see the ominous Paco Silencieux, an arm of the operation closely linked to the VGRWC, purveying gags, truncheons, cattle prods, straitjackets & such to those involved in stifling the voices of dissent. 4 Corners must invetigate

    Posted by KK on 2007 06 17 at 12:02 PM • permalink

  19. Nah. “Pay-co.”

    Posted by Andrea Harris, Administrator on 2007 06 17 at 12:02 PM • permalink

  20. (My last a reply to Rebecca. Must type faster.)

    Posted by Andrea Harris, Administrator on 2007 06 17 at 12:03 PM • permalink

  21. or even investigate

    Posted by KK on 2007 06 17 at 12:03 PM • permalink

  22. MEMO
    To:  Jim Litteral
    Subject:  Application to VRWC

    Dear Mr. Litteral Jim:

    Your application to the VRWC as been greenlighted. Frankly, such action after a measy 5 years of waiting is almost unheard of.  As I’ve expressed to you, several times, a sincere and conspicuous showing of commitment and RWDB qualities must be given by any prospective memeber in order to enter our organization.  A good example can be seen when member Stoop Davy Dave surgically altered himself to resemble a goat and subsequently goarded President Mugabe’s pelvis. 

    I have noted that, in the same can do spirt, you selflessly travelled from your home in Edmonton to Montreal to bring attention to the lack of low profile so shamelessly exhibited by paco.  Karl Rove has been made aware of paco’s recent actions and is “not happy”.

    Please be aware that I have instructed the Men in Black to visit your home to initiate you into the death cult our benevolent organization.  You will know this is happening when you’re awaken in the dead of the night by a blood curdling scream from your significant other when she notices several men dressed in black suits standing silently at the foot of your bed.

    Congratulations and Good Luck,

    wronwright
    Henchman, First Class
    Fascist-in-Training Trainer

    Posted by wronwright on 2007 06 17 at 12:16 PM • permalink

  23. Hey!  I don’t see any minefields, razot wire, machine gun positions, or guard towers around that complex.  What’s going on, andycanuck?  Pocketing the security budget?  This is so uncool!

    Posted by The_Real_JeffS on 2007 06 17 at 12:19 PM • permalink

  24. Memo
    To:  MarkL
    Subject:  paco Corporation signs

    MarkL,

    Good work on the successful installation of a sign on top of paco’s Montreal headquarters.  I thought it was especially ingenius that you used paco’s Australian subsidiary to install the Canadian sign.

    Please move on to the installation of further signs at paco’s headquarters in Shanghai, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Antwerp.  Please also install the sign for his Washington D.C. headquarters with the additional wording “A KARL ROVE OPERATION”.

    As always, if you should be captured while engaged in this operation, the department will deny all knowledge of you and your minions.

    Regards,

    wronwright
    Henchman, 1st Class

    Posted by wronwright on 2007 06 17 at 12:25 PM • permalink

  25. So, paco is really a capitalist running dog imperialist?

    From now on, we call you Mr. Big!

    Posted by Patricia on 2007 06 17 at 12:28 PM • permalink

  26. Not just Canada ,but French Canada.Paco, have you no shame sir,no shame at all?

    Posted by greene on 2007 06 17 at 12:52 PM • permalink

  27. C’mon Greene, everyone knows there’s no Canada like French Canada.

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 06 17 at 01:13 PM • permalink

  28. #9 Does that mean that we I can keep the money, boss?

    #23 Those look like ordinary trees and bushes, don’t they JeffS? Bwahahahaha.
    Bwahahahaha.

    Posted by andycanuck on 2007 06 17 at 01:24 PM • permalink

  29. Brilliant move, paco, hiding the headquarters in plain sight.

    Posted by rbj1 on 2007 06 17 at 01:37 PM • permalink

  30. I assume my shares are in the mail?  (And not those damn penny-stocks, either.  You can’t foolish me.)

    Paco, I sent you a big happy birthday, but Andrea ate it.

    Posted by saltydog on 2007 06 17 at 01:47 PM • permalink

  31. #27Ash…Yeah ,that’s what the Albertans all say too.(sarc).I Hope you are doing well today.

    Posted by greene on 2007 06 17 at 01:49 PM • permalink

  32. #31 Not doing as well as I would like Greene. Thankfully Jesse’s finally sleeping.

    Some people are just really damn selfish and will do anything they can to hurt their children. And I’m not referring to Jesse as the one who’s hurting others either.

    Posted by Ash_ on 2007 06 17 at 01:59 PM • permalink

  33. #30: Thanks, Salty!

    You know, that building looks familiar.

    Posted by paco on 2007 06 17 at 02:24 PM • permalink

  34. Uh oh, someone’s upset…‘Paco Doesn’t Love Me’

    Posted by JAFA on 2007 06 17 at 04:30 PM • permalink

  35. Does this mean the cloaking device failed?

    Perhaps we should break out the cam nets?

    Posted by kae on 2007 06 17 at 06:37 PM • permalink

  36. Or is this a trial of the new “In full view… nobody will believe it.” method of concealment.

    Posted by kae on 2007 06 17 at 06:39 PM • permalink

  37. Paco Corporation
    3185 1Ere rue
    Saint-Hubert QC, J3Y 8Y6

    Mr. Paco,

    I received a gift on this Father’s Day. A vertical actuator, manufactured by your corporation. With joy, I opened my gift and tried your product out.

    I’m sorry to say, that the vertical actuator, does NOT work properly. The actuator, I received is, a horizontal actuator….What’s that you say dear?

    Mr. Paco, please disregard this note, I found (damn busybody, yes dear, I hear you, be right with you) that I was holding the actuator, the wrong way.

    Cheers,
    Miranda Divide

    Posted by El Cid on 2007 06 17 at 07:08 PM • permalink

  38. I think you should get Lileks on the case Paco! Happy Birthday by the way - bit late to the fray sorry.

    Posted by rbresca on 2007 06 17 at 07:08 PM • permalink

  39. JAFA

    ‘Paco Doesn’t Love Me’

    Paco loves everyone. How else do you think he contracted…never mind.

    Posted by El Cid on 2007 06 17 at 07:42 PM • permalink

  40. Buy your Paco T-shirts from Me!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:08 PM • permalink

  41. Hi El-cid !!!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:09 PM • permalink

  42. Hi 1.618

    And how are you this fine day?

    Posted by El Cid on 2007 06 17 at 08:11 PM • permalink

  43. Other interesting information on Canada:
    The CN Tower

    The CN Tower, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a communications and tourist tower standing 553.33 metres (1,815 ft 5 in) tall. Since its completion in 1976, it has been the world’s tallest free standing structure.

    Cheers

    Posted by J.M. Heinrichs on 2007 06 17 at 08:14 PM • permalink

  44. EC! passing you a Tim Tam Biscuit!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:21 PM • permalink

  45. Oh, Tim Blair, Gorgeous one, I saw a street named after you in Bondi!!!

    Blair Street!!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:22 PM • permalink

  46. null

    See?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:23 PM • permalink

  47. Ah, Paco Corp. t-shirts! A picture of the building on front, and our motto on the back: “Qualatty is Our Bizness, Our Only Bizness.”

    Posted by paco on 2007 06 17 at 08:37 PM • permalink

  48. 1.618

    Well thank you. May I eat it now?

    Posted by El Cid on 2007 06 17 at 08:38 PM • permalink

  49. YOu May EL-C :)

    Paco, my office is on the top floor!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:49 PM • permalink

  50. Now here’s your pressie

    I* I* I* I*<——blow here

    Hap eee Birth   day     2   U (pauses)
    (wearing a police blue Kini)
    Hap eee Birth   day     2   U (pauses)
    Hap eee Birth   day     Mr President Paco (pauses)
    Hap eee Birth   day     2   U (pauses)

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 06 17 at 08:51 PM • permalink

  51. #50: Thank you, 1.618! Very kind of you. Glad you could make it to the party.

    Posted by paco on 2007 06 17 at 10:07 PM • permalink

  52. Hmm. Another wonderfully dank night at the subterranean HQ of the VRWC.

    <cracks breakfast beer>

    Hey, a memo from Wronwright. More work, I’m guessing.

    Memo
    To:  MarkL
    Subject:  paco Corporation signs

    MarkL,

    Good work on the successful installation of a sign on top of paco’s Montreal headquarters.  I thought it was especially ingenius that you used paco’s Australian subsidiary to install the Canadian sign.

    Please move on to the installation of further signs at paco’s headquarters in Shanghai, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Antwerp.  Please also install the sign for his Washington D.C. headquarters with the additional wording “A KARL ROVE OPERATION”.

    As always, if you should be captured while engaged in this operation, the department will deny all knowledge of you and your minions.

    Regards,

    wronwright
    Henchman, 1st Class

    The appreciation is good, that was bloody hard work excavating the 20 storeys under that building. Hard yakka, loads of extra torture and whipping was needed as Quebecois leftards are wimpy little things. Normally we go through 10 leftards per story, but those Quebecois ran at twice that rate. Thank Rove for Mrs Lovatt! Her and Sweeney Todd were able to recycle newly be-pied slaves to the anarchists and syndicalists at the G8 protests thanks to the Pie And Comestibles Operation (The perfect food for leftards) and their cost-plus feed the Protester and Activist Community Outlets. Those pie vans did a roaring trade.

    Anyhoo… Shanghai. Well, easy. The lads at People’s Liberation Army re-education camp No 14,359D owe me a favour or two. And they just got a new shipment of dissidents. Hard working little buggers, slaves driven by whips are like that. The camp does special byline in giant paper-mache heads for protesters in Berkeley and cheap US flags for the Daily Kos crew to burn.

    Tokyo…. Hey, we did that already. Turns out that PACO in Japanese characters mens ‘hot naked lesbian steamed whale buns’. Company makes an absolute mint selling those. Use Mrs Lovatt’s recipe only with humpback and minke rather than long pig. We’re starving Rosie O’Donnell down to a svelte 1,650lbs as the new advertising lead for that branch. Boys at People’s Liberation Army re-education camp No 14,359D loved getting that job, that’s why they owe me a favour. Said she looked a lot better when they shaved her. Made acres and acres of felt from the bodyhair. They say that the shipyard has finished the cage to display her, naked and sweaty over a huge tub of steaming water. Japanese punters’ll go wild. Perverts.

    Jo’berg. Hmmm. Tricky without a vast knowledge of corruption. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!  And WE don’t know which palms to grease?

    <ring, ring, President’s Payola Line, Mbeki speaking, pay me and it’s yours sucka!>

    Jeez, that’s loud. Better turn it down.

    Hey Thabo, yeah it’s MarkL from the VRWC, we want to… yeah, ... yeah got the spiel,... so $5,000 US paid into your Swiss account and we can do anything we want in South Efreka, and today’s special is another $2000 and we can do anyONE we want?

    Done deal, Thabo.

    Fixed, Wron. Oh, also secured those mineral rights you wanted.

    Lagos. Oh, my. Do we really want to advertise this? Black market oil, slaves, blood diamonds, smuggled goods, gun-running, a gargantuan drug operation, little kiddies for sale to European pedophiles, oh, hang on, that’s the United Nations operation. Hey, Wron, we closed down Lagos, we could not compete with the real professionals at the UN!

    Antwerp. I have had 3,500 minions filling out the paperwork Brussels wants for twelve years now, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. Another eight years and we should be able to start the local government paperwork applications.

    Good enough?

    MarkL
    Minionmeister to the VRWC

    Posted by MarkL on 2007 06 18 at 03:56 AM • permalink

  53. MarkL, the world’s choice for entrepreneurial set-ups!  He’ll set-up the whole world for you, at half the cost of other international bidness specialists.

    Posted by saltydog on 2007 06 18 at 05:07 AM • permalink

  54. MarkL, I am in awe.  Simply… awe.

    Posted by RebeccaH on 2007 06 18 at 09:55 AM • permalink

  55. I’m sorry that the Paperwork Acceleration Collation Optimiser isn’t yet available, MarkL, to help with Brussels. A minion, er, late minion outsourced the work to China for $1/hr, but China outsourced to India for ¢75/hr, and India outsourced to Vietnam for ¢50/hr, and Vietnam outsourced to some little operation in San Fran for a contract lumpsum that works out to ¢40/hr, and they’re currently looking to find a place in China to outsource to.

    Posted by andycanuck on 2007 06 18 at 10:02 AM • permalink

  56. Happy Belated Birthday, PACO. 

    Elizabeth
    Imperial Keeper

    PS:  Keep whipping those slaves, guys!

    Posted by Elizabeth Imperial Keeper on 2007 06 18 at 11:49 AM • permalink

  57. there used to be a Paco Corp in NJ as well. It was one of the largest contract manufacturers of pharmaceutical and personal care products in the world until gobbled up by upstart DPT Corp. of San Antonio TX.

    A contract manufacturer is one who manufactures other company’s products for them under contract.

    The plant is still there, still employing over 1000 folks and still located at 1200 Paco Way, not far from the world’s largest airship hangers and where the Hindenburg went down.

    John Henry

    Posted by john Henry on 2007 06 18 at 04:41 PM • permalink

  58. #57 John Henry: “1200 Paco Way”. Oh, mate, that is the best birthday present yet!

    And, incidentally, we had nothing to do with the Hindenburg. PACO hydrogen was NOT involved.

    Posted by paco on 2007 06 18 at 04:54 PM • permalink

  59. And, incidentally, we had nothing to do with the Hindenburg. PACO hydrogen was NOT involved.

    Oh bugger.

    MINIONETTES!!! Leave Howard the Enceladan the hell alone and get down to the sublevel 23,778 archive and make bloody certain that ALL the records of the Perfect Airship Contract Organisation are accounted for and securely locked away. Especially the files marked PACO Patent non-flammable hydrogen gas generator, OK?? Then double the locks and post a guard. Yes, I know Karl’s pet cave bear ate the last one. That’s what Minions are for, just do it.

    And nobody, but NOBODY mention the Hindenberg. Got it? And if anyone does, they’ll be in more shite than a German porn star as they’ll get a tour as Michael Moore’s arse-wiper. He hasn’t been able to reach it himself since 1972.

    MarkL
    Minionmeister to the VRWC

    Posted by MarkL on 2007 06 19 at 06:48 AM • permalink

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