Memo
January 1, 2000
From: Ty International Headquarters
Attention: All remaining staff
Re: Beanbag failure and future orders
Albeit evident by now and resulting
Neither by planning nor defiance
The failure of our final launch
Was a lack of Y2K compliance.
But fear not, our most loyal staff
For the public retains infatuation
And the Beanie Baby empire
Still enjoys its market saturation.
Our corporate partners at McDonald’s
Will aid to ensure success.
This latest plan and product line
Is destined to impress.
The Teenie Beanies 2000
Are ready for Y2K
At participating restaurants
Sold by thousands every day.
This revolutionary line
Has been planned with utmost care
And culminates on June 30th
When we introduce, The End the Bear.
So do not ponder this last fiasco.
We’re back on track as previously stated
And the personnel responsible
Have been promptly terminated.
Now carry on, for time is short
Plans proceed. Do not be nervous.
For a Beanie Baby is NEVER retired
Only waiting to be called into service.
06/28/00