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#215: Lesser-Known Clippys Coach Me on Surviving a 365 Challenge (1/2)
June 23, 2020 — It looks like you’re struggling to complete a 365 challenge. Not to worry! Clippy and his lesser-known clones are here to give you questionable coaching advice.
Everyone knows Clippy, Microsoft’s adorably useless digital assistant, but less is known about his decommissioned clones.
In this exclusive story, I ask six different Clippys to coach me through my creative problems. Enjoy.
- Curly Clippy: Morning Routine
- Kondo Clippy: Minimalist Workspace
- Zen Clippy: Natural Wellness
- Sivers Clippy: Opportunity & Focus
- Snail Clippy: Productivity & Deadlines
- Bueller Clippy: Relaxation & Mischief
1. Curly Clippy
Microsoft originally considered modeling their famous digital office assistant after the gritty cowboy, Curly, in the 1991 film City Slickers. Curly Clippy was retired after it became clear that he was incapable of offering tips that didn’t relate to his “one thing” in life.
Curly: Hey kid, you look beat.
Andrew: It’s my 365 Challenge, Curly…I’ve been drawing comics for 216 days straight, and I’m burned out.
