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When you think of CEOs, the first thing that jumps to mind isn’t funny.
But David Moore, a private-equity investor/entrepreneur/stand-up comic, says that’s a common misperception.
“People think CEOs are boring and all they care about is money,” said Moore, the former CEO of Web-site management firm Register.com. In fact, he says, "The majority of leaders — be it political, corporate or whatever — are funny,” he said.
So, he rounded up a trio of his fellow fearless leaders and put on a night of CEO comedy called “Funny Business” at Caroline’s comedy club in New York last night.
There were real-estate jokes, Bernie Madoff jokes — let's face it, this year gave them a lot to work with!
“You know how bad the economy is?” Moore asked in his opening. “I saw a guy the other day with a sign that said, ‘Will diversify your portfolio for food.’”
In addition to making business jokes, he also pokes fun at his Jewish heritage.
“So, Bernie Madoff is in jail,” he said. “Prosecutors asked for 150 years [sentence] — and the judge slapped him with the full 150,” Moore said. “Not only is he a slimeball, but he’s the first Jew to pay full price!”
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