Top Gun… and Online Marketing 2/16/18

Insider Reflections on the ICO Bubble, Part II: What it takes to ICO.
Maverick: Jesus Christ, and you think I’m reckless? When I fly, I’ll have you know that my crew and my plane come first.
Charlie: Well, I am going to finish my sentence, Lieutenant. My review of your flight performance was right on.
Maverick: Is that right?
Charlie: That is right, but I held something back. I see some real genius in your flying, Maverick, but I can’t say that in there. I was afraid that everyone in the tax trailer would see right through me, and I just don’t want anyone to know that I’ve fallen for you.

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Charlie: Hello, Pete Mitchell. I heard the best of the best were going to be back here, so uh…
Maverick: This could be complicated. You know on the first one I crashed and burned.
Charlie: And the second?
Maverick: I don’t know, but uh, it’s looking good so far.

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Jester: That was some of the best flying I’ve seen to date – right up to the part where you got killed.

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Viper: Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees.
Wolfman: Holy shit, it’s Viper!
Goose: Viper’s up here, great… oh shit…
Maverick: Great, he’s probably saying, “Holy shit, it’s Maverick and Goose.”
Goose: Yeah, I’m sure he’s saying that.

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Maverick: I feel the need…
Maverick, Goose: …the need for speed!

The Death of Clothing
Viper: Top Gun rules of engagement are written for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Either obey them or you are history. Is that clear?

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Goose: No. No, Mav, this is not a good idea.
Maverick: Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower.