Gumby is the ultimate American icon. Created decades ago, his popularity has continued to grow unchecked since his original introduction.
But who is Gumby? Gumby is all of us. He’s the fun side of us that daily life tried to keep in check. Gumby is the kid in all of us. The kid that refuses to grow up no matter what life has thrown at us.
One of the best things about Gumby is that he’ a small and compact alter ego we can take with us wherever we go. Small enough to fit in a suitcase, he can travel the world with us. Many people even keep Gumby on their desks at work because he’s a great stress reliever.
Gumby also serves some other rather interesting functions in our day-to-day work life. With Gumby sitting on our desks next to our coffee mugs we can take a mini break every time we reach for the mug. Just seeing Gumby can reduce stress.
Gumby can give your hands something to do during stressful or boring telephone calls. We can pick him up, bend him or even have him dance across the desk! He’s fun and a harmless distraction at work.
The fun of Gumby is important. Psychologists have shown through a myriad of studies that people need to have fun to be happy and that happy people are more productive at work. People who are happy make better employees because they are not only more productive but they are also easier to get along with and more likely to be a positive team player.
Gumby can also be a great icebreaker in our offices. No matter how stressful a potential meeting may be, seeing Gumby sitting there will relax even the most stressed out corporate executive. Gumby can even spark conversation and provide a common ground. Everyone seems to know Gumby and everyone has a Gumby story!
Even the most stoic executive can be made to look more relaxed and approachable with a Gumby in his office. Gumby can be disarming as well. It’s a touch of the unexpected to have Gumby in your work environment.
Gumby can travel with you on business and it’s a little like having your family with you. In a pinch you can even bounce ideas off of Gumby, he is a very good listener! Gumby can provide comfort for the weary traveler because he is something familiar.
The issue of pop culture can’t be underestimated where Gumby is concerned. There have been books written about Gumby and his place in American culture. He is truly an American concept and idea. Only in America can a clay creation become a successful actor with his own television shows, movies and video games! Even as a bendable rubber creation, Gumby shows that the American dream is alive and well.
Gumby is an inexpensive trip down memory lane and everyone should have a few. Take one to work and see the change in clients and coworkers alike. It’s mystical, it’s magical, it’s GUMBY!
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