Boxx Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (From the Klipsch home page regarding PWK) Our founder, Paul W. Klipsch, was a madman and a certified genius. He spent his life trying to bring the world better sound. We honor his legend with everything we create. While I can agree that he was a genius and that he spent his life trying to bring the world better sound, labeling him a madman appears off-base to me. It seems odd to to refer to him in such a way. Is my thinking off-base or do you agree? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Agree with you. I would think "maverick" might be a more complimentary term than "madman." Edited June 15, 2014 by wvu80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Yeah, over the top--but it seems that reality isn't good enough nowadays, especially for advertising. I think that he was a very good engineer that basically followed his bliss and made it into a business, starting at age 40-something - and the rest is history. What I feel is really unique - was his insistence on no BS in a discipline that is still filled with BS (since the 1950s at least) and had the education, experience and resolve/focus to make outstanding products that still exist today - and are still in demand. Edited June 15, 2014 by Chris A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 One can indeed be certified as a madman, but not as a genius. PWK was certainly an eccentric genius. But a madman? No. I hate advertising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) (From the Klipsch home page regarding PWK) Our founder, Paul W. Klipsch, was a madman and a certified genius. He spent his life trying to bring the world better sound. We honor his legend with everything we create. While I can agree that he was a genius and that he spent his life trying to bring the world better sound, labeling him a madman appears off-base to me. It seems odd to to refer to him in such a way. Is my thinking off-base or do you agree? I agree that "maverick" would be a better term. The stereotype that geniuses are "mad" arises out of their unusual perspectives, and that they are not "normal" in the statistical sense of the word -- or else genius would not be rare. Edited June 15, 2014 by Garyrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjd Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Also, the front page says that Paul Klipsch was a "madman". This is a nod to the TV show Mad Men, which takes place in the 60s and has a very similar look to the Klipsch ad it accompanies. It didn't seem to offend anyone here who knew him, but I will double check. It certainly isn't meant to be disrespectful. This post may provide some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 I agree that "maverick" would be a better term. I tend to agree with this term.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Haven't used my dictionary on this one yet, but I believe in common usage one who is "mad" is crazy. Don't think Paul was crazy. Eccentric and/or maverick most likely. Genius? Probably so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted June 16, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 16, 2014 Don't over think this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Don't over think this. Perhaps someone needs to... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I take it to be a compliment to the genius of PWK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Don't over think this. But we over think everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Can be used in similes to refer to a person who does something intensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Amy, mad men in the show are advertising charlatans, the mad comes from Madison avenue. Just admit it, anyone with a brain and cursory knowledge of Mr. Klipsch knows the term is inappropriate at best. Although I will concede that perhaps your target audience has neither a brain nor cursory knowledge of Mr. Klipsch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Although I will concede that perhaps your target audience has neither a brain nor cursory knowledge of Mr. Klipsch. thank you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted June 17, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anyone with a brain can also interpret it as one of it's other many meanings, if their minds are open to it: "Carried away by enthusiasm or desire; intensely excited; marked by intense and often chaotic activity; to an extreme degree"...to name a few. And yes, I get the Madison Ave reference. Again, it's a play on words to harken back to a time period relevant to much of our vintage ads, literature and style. I'm sincere when I say not to over think it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Umm, but....yes dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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