My Dog Wears Diapers

If you haven’t heard by now, the grandaddy of theme-park chains, Six Flags, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a letter posted online by the company’s CEO, much of the reason has to do with them “inheriting” $2.4 billion in debt “from the previous management team.” I understand they simply want to shed or reorganize their debt load, but since bankruptcy typically involves a little introspection into the way an organization does business, I have a suggestion.

(As a side note, I can’t help but wonder how you “inherit” billions of dollars in debt. It’s not like someone kicked the bucket and passed them a truckload of IOUs through the will.)

Get rid of this guy

Yes, I’m talking about the dancing octogenarian in your television commercials. This campaign has run its course. Indeed, I would venture to say many people no longer associate Six Flags with family fun, but with their creepy neighbor who threatens anyone who comes within shouting distance of his yard.