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lads, abetted by a horse with a mind of its own, of uncertain provenance, and apparently built by a committee of accountants, have been employed to deliver a piano to a house staggeringly situated at the pinnacle of an impossibly steep set of steps. Every sight gag known to the profession comes into play, with impeccably timed ups and downs, destruction in delivery, and a clear logistics focus in the Laurel and Hardy Transfer Co.

A BRIEF DETOUR

In non-comedic genres, warehouses play significant roles. Judging by films, TV police procedurals, and crime dramas such as “Gotham,” one would imagine that every warehouse in the state of New Jersey is vacant and available for drug deals, sting operations, and punishments for those violating the sacred code of omerta. That supposition rests on the plenitude of available space and the unmistakable accents of the protagonists.

Whatever, the entertainment potential of these logistics venues is immense—and leveraged to high levels, if not to the maximum.

In summary, we have no shortage of genuine logistics
and supply chain management entertainment, if only we
seek it out, recognize it, and savor it.

STIFLING A GIGGLE

Here’s more than a tip; it’s a strong recommendation.

Actively seek out opportunities to laugh. Look for the odd, the eccentric, the off-kilter and enjoy them. Better yet, take a moment to create them. Don’t be a buffoon, someone who takes nothing seriously, but don’t be the one who takes everything as a life-or-death matter.

Look, life is not easy. Work is important. All the more reason to have a laugh once in a while. It’s good for your health, mental and otherwise.

Your therapist might be disappointed; yo’ momma will be proud. Your colleagues will warm up to you, and your leaders may come to think that you have promise after all. And you can do all this without being one of those scary clowns that populate the news today.