The OGC Has A Firm Grip On Spending
This isn't really celeb-related, but it was too good to pass up. :)
The Office Of Government Commerce in the UK decided their logo needed a bit of an update, in keeping with the high standards of the British Government and Her Majesty's Treasury. The above is what they came up with, but the unveiling left some people blushing as an unintentional effect was revealed when they turned their mousepad or pen to the side:
It cost £14,000 [almost $28,000] to create, but clearly no-one at the smart London design outfit that came up with the new logo for HM Treasury thought to turn it on its side.
The logo, for the Office of Government Commerce, was intended to signify a bold commitment to the body’s aim of “improving value for money by driving up standards and capability in procurementâ€.
Instead, it has generated howls of mirth and what is likely to be a barrage of teasing emails from mandarins in other departments.
According to insiders, the graphic was already proudly etched on mousemats and pens before it was unveiled for employees, who spotted the clanger within seconds.
Staff have apparently now stripped their office of souvenirs bearing the logo, which could appear on eBay within days.
A spokesman for OGC said: “It is true that it caused a few titters among some staff when viewed on its side, but on consideration we concluded that the effect was generic to the particular combination of the letters OGC - and it is not inappropriate to an organisation that’s looking to have a firm grip on Government spend.â€
I don't know...I think they have a pretty firm grip on things already.
The reason for the hubbub, after the jump:
"When Logos Attack", next week on the Discovery Channel!
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