Apple CEO Tim Cook to Deliver Commencement Address at Gallaudet University

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The statement "Being TC doesn't guarantee a good speech will be given" is a strawman. Of course, things could go south, but TC has several high profile universities under his belt, and with that, Gallaudet is taking a measured risk his speech will be well received. But you are correct, in suggestion past performance doesn't guarantee future performance. And narrowly focusing on that as a talking point, rather than the several successful speeches TC made is folly.

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but the smart money says TC will give a successful speech.

Your last paragraph is my point. The inference is that because a certain person is involved, ‘X’ will happen.
But again. Joe Public is often bedazzled. If someone got up on stage directly after TC, regardless of what they thought about TCs performance they’d very likely thank him and also say something along the lines of ‘insightful and enlightening words’. It’s just what happens in life.

Celebs are very useful in that they shine a spotlight on things regardless of how good their actual input is/was.

 

[the8thark]

Ew.

Imagine having to listen to this guy, on your special day of all days.

I agree. Knowing what Tim Cook stands for.
This is regardless of which university you graduate from. At least when Jobs spoke, he had a good story to uplift those in attendance. Cook, can't help but insert [not allowed to say on this forum] into his speeches.

Note Well:

1. I am aware this is Gallaudet University. The crowd will be listening and understanding every word Tim Cook says. The university will make sure of that.
2. Certain facts can not be said on this forum unfortunately. Those posts just get removed. I am forced to self censor to avoid posts being removed.