I needed a good laugh...

[link] Movie rental house Blockbuster has made an unsolicited takeover bid for struggling electronics retailer Circuit City, a move that aims to combine the stores of both companies into "a game-changing retail concept" akin to Apple Inc.'s widely successful international retail operation...

You can just smell the synergy crackling and smoking!

And to really make a man giggle...

...Blockbuster isn't the only technology player looking to replicate the success of Apple's retail business. Last week it was reported the Microsoft is also mulling the prospect of opening a self-branded chain of retail stores to promote its Windows franchise...

"Microsoft" What a concept! Posted by John Weidner at April 14, 2008 12:55 PM