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Czar Tells AIG Not To Hand Out As Many Bazillions More In Bonuses Come March

Not content with just one Worst Company in America victory, AIG is going for back-to-back titles by trying to give out $198 million in bonuses in March. More »

9:53 AM on Wed Oct 14 2009
By Phil Villarreal
4,322 views, 77 comments

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Award Your Own Golden Poo To That Special Company In Your Life

We tallied the votes and awarded the coveted Golden Poo trophy to AIG, winners of Worst Company in America 2009. However, we're all about empowering the consumer. If there's a company in your life that you feel deserves a Golden Poo of its own, though not on the epic scale of AIG, ThinkGeek has you covered. Order your own tiny golden poo charm for just such an occasion. Carry a pocketful and award them as needed! Attach one to your cell phone for good luck the next time you call the cable company! The possibilities are endless. [ThinkGeek] (Thanks, Adam!) Edit: ThinkGeek is now sold out. For an wide selection of poo bling, look here.

4:07 PM on Tue Jun 23 2009
By Laura Northrup
4,045 views, 29 comments

Most discussed Darren W.: Is Consumerist now technically of a nonprofit? Otherwise, you guys should sell these through the site. more »

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How To Deliver AIG's Golden Poo Trophy?

Here are three beauty shots of the "Lucky Golden Poo" trophy we shall bestow upon AIG, glorious 2009 victors in our Worst Company In America contest. Ain't she purty? The big question now is... how should we deliver it? Plop your suggestions in the comments. More »

5:18 PM on Fri May 8 2009
By Ben Popken
10,589 views, 144 comments

Most discussed Jessica Haas: I'm not sure giving this to them would be a slap in the face to them like you're intending because more »

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Worst Company In America: AIG WINS!

Congratulations to AIG for beating Comcast in this year's final. More »

9:30 AM on Thu May 7 2009
By Meg Marco
12,104 views, 92 comments

Most discussed htrodblder: Would really love to see a major news source such as CNN or Fox pick this up and run with more »

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Worst Company In America CHAMPIONSHIP: AIG VS Comcast

This is it, folks. The Final Deathmatch is here. To reach the final round AIG defeated #32 Target, #17 Peanut Corporation of America, #9 Walmart, and #5 Ticketmaster. Comcast had an equally impressive showing, waltzing past formidable opponents such as #30 DirecTV, #14 Capital One, #11 GM, and finally, last year's returning champion #2 Bank of America (Countrywide, Merrill Lynch) went down in an upset last night. More »

11:27 AM on Wed May 6 2009
By Meg Marco
17,103 views, 104 comments

Most discussed lawnmowerdeth: Bah, the contest is rigged this year with too much media induced outrage. more »

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Worst Company In America: FINAL FOUR Comcast VS Bank Of America

A big cable company vs a big bank. A repeat of our final match-up of 2008. Last year Countrywide (now part of Bank of America) prevailed. Which one will you choose? More »

1:39 PM on Tue May 5 2009
By Meg Marco
8,168 views, 79 comments

Most discussed Radi0logy: Oh boy, here we go. Cue the 100s of teenagers whining that Comcast is a monopoly, because the only other more »

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Worst Company In America FINAL FOUR: Ticketmaster VS AIG

A loathed entertainment monopoly? Or an economy-wrecking out-of-control insurance company? Which do you hate more? More »

2:19 PM on Mon May 4 2009
By Meg Marco
8,780 views, 63 comments

Most discussed JGKojak: A quiz to see if you're a little selfish and out of touch: When voting for worst corporation, I a. Choose the more »

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Worst Company In America: FINAL FOUR

Here we go people: It's the Final Countdown. Let's hear it for the last four companies standing. More »

1:05 PM on Mon May 4 2009
By Meg Marco
12,141 views, 30 comments

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Worst Company In America: Bank of America VS Chrysler

Last year's champion VS a troubled car company that used your bailout money to buy an ad thanking you for your bailout money? Which one makes you punch the wall with rage? More »

11:22 AM on Tue Apr 28 2009
By Meg Marco
6,301 views, 35 comments

Most discussed Jonathan Quinn: I don't think it's fair to tack Countrywide with BOA. They failed, BOA picked up the pieces. The evilness of more »

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Worst Company In America: Comcast VS GM

Now here is a match-up! One company is trying to avoid bankruptcy in a tough recession, the other struggles with customer service. Which one makes your blood boil? More »

4:56 PM on Mon Apr 27 2009
By Meg Marco
7,687 views, 112 comments

Most discussed eightfifteen: GM just announced 21K US factory jobs, and is killing Pontiac. How can they not win this in a landslide? more »

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Worst Company In America: Ticketmaster VS Citibank

A bailed out bank? Or the ticket scalper's best friend? Who makes your blood boil? More »

1:25 PM on Fri Apr 24 2009
By Meg Marco
8,849 views, 71 comments

Most discussed sweetnjoe: You all are friggin idiots for letting TM get this far. You don't have to buy tickets. You have to have more »

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Worst Company In America: AIG VS Walmart

We're on to the Elite 8 and things are really heating up! There are so many macroeconomic implications in this match-up! More »

11:26 AM on Thu Apr 23 2009
By Meg Marco
9,960 views, 80 comments

Most discussed DjDynasty: Wow, I hope Wal-Mart takes this one. They just canceled my Wal-Mart credit card because I had lost it, and more »

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Worst Company In America: Elite 8 Bracket!

The results for the next round of the 2009 Worst Company In America contest are in. Here's the updated bracket. More »

3:36 PM on Wed Apr 22 2009
By Meg Marco
16,365 views, 91 comments

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Last Day To Vote For Worst Company In America Round 2!

The polls are closing ladies and gentlemen. Vote now for the Worst Company in America Round 2! More »

6:23 PM on Tue Apr 21 2009
By Meg Marco
7,227 views, 21 comments

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Worst Company In America: Bank of America VS Circuit City

A bittersweet goodbye to an incompetent electronics store? Or a kick in the butt to last years returning champion? More »

3:15 PM on Mon Apr 20 2009
By Meg Marco
11,635 views, 62 comments

Most discussed Radi0logy: Circuit City just incompetent-ed themselves out of jobs. Bad at running a company, but not evil. BoA defines evil. more »

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Worst Company In America: eBay Vs Chrysler

An internet auction giant, payment processor and ticket broker? Or a troubled car company that used your bailout money to buy an ad thanking you for your bailout money? Which do you hate more? More »

10:59 AM on Fri Apr 17 2009
By Meg Marco
10,062 views, 85 comments

Most discussed kyle4: I voted for Chrysler, because eBay's bad experiences are usually incumbent upon the seller or buyer you are dealing with. more »

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Worst Company In America: GM VS Chase

The Chase/WaMu banking monster? Or a soon-to-maybe-be-bankrupt-and-or-bailed-out car company? More »

10:59 AM on Thu Apr 16 2009
By Meg Marco
8,246 views, 68 comments

Most discussed ezmobee: As an owner of a 2007 Chevy Impala, my vote goes to GM. more »

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Worst Company In America: Comcast VS Capital One

A clueless cable giant? Or a fee-happy credit card company? Who shall taste your wrath? More »

12:15 PM on Wed Apr 15 2009
By Meg Marco
11,046 views, 56 comments

Most discussed nbs2: How is Comcast winning? They don't have a monthly cap! more »

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