your one stop update on what happened last week on Canada's Coronation Street...
The best business leaders and CEOs often turn to Coronation Street for management tips.
There's Gary, new head honcho of the Builders Yard PLC. After he discovers that his new hire (Dispic(able) Mick) has locked Liam in the shed, Gary does what any other corporate exec would do and locks Mick in the same shed.
When Gary lets Mick out, he fires him and Mick vows retribution (Gary doesn't even do an exit interview with his terminated employee). Later, the two have a classic Corrie fight in the Street and Gary winds up beaten and bloodied. Kit walks by and intervenes but Gary is astonished to see that Mick is not arrested even though Kit is an eyewitness. What gives?
Cue the backstory.
Seems that Mick and Kit knew each other when they were growing up. They were an odd couple doing all those petty crimes (stealing cider) that wayward lads do. However, it seems that Kit did something really bad as revenge against a narky local shopkeeper. I'm guessing that Mick knew about it and maybe even took the rap for the crime. Either way, it seems that Mick enjoys the leverage he now has over Kit and could easily destroy Kit's police career... if he wanted to.
In other management news, Glenda has become the new manager of Rovers Return PLC. Congrats! (sort of). Carla doesn't appear to be thrilled to have chosen Glenda (Ryan was her first choice but he accepted a job from Debbie).
Glenda is thrilled to have the corner office (aka bog) at the Rovers and immediately begins to put her imprint on the place.
First management decision? Karaoke. Glenda takes the mic and sings up a storm for the punters as a way to liven up the place. Carla doesn't approve.
Next executive decision? Uniforms for the staff. They look a little (how you say) 'artisanal' and Gemma and Sean are not thrilled at the prospect of wearing them. Carla is not happy about it either. Strike Two.
Next up? Glenda needs more staff but her request is denied by Carla. However, just a few ticks later Carla unilaterally gives Lauren a job behind the bar. Clearly it's not going smoothly for Glenda's leadership.
Also, the free pickles promotion that Glenda has implemented seems to be popular but (if Kirk's tummy trouble is an indicator) could give a new meaning to the term 'gastro pub'... if you know what I mean.
Debbie reiterates her reasons for a break-up in a most cold-blooded and cruel way to poor Ronnie. This follows Debbie's tussle with Leanne in the hotel when the two get into a Kebab-based tug-of-war during a wedding show (don't ask).
Debbie's solution to her troubles and recent diagnosis of vascular dementia?
Getting a skinful ('natch) at the Bistro and trying to pronounce 'Tiramisu' while leathered.
Meanwhile, over at the Webster's, Kev is continuing with his chemo (alone) while Carl and Abi deal with Debbie's drunken state. BTW, if Abi wants Carl to cool his jets, she could try walking around in those grease-stained Webster Garage overalls rather than those stylish sexy outfits that she now favours (not that there's anything wrong with that).
And now for a few lines from the week that was:
Sarah to Kit:
"Pretty much every boyfriend I've ever had has lied to me"
(so the bar is set pretty low?)
Carla to Glenda re: her karaoke performance at the Rovers:
"I know you were a frustrated cruise ship entertainer"
(thanks for the vote of confidence)
Debbie to Abi re: Toyah's fashion sense:
"She dresses like the Amish"
(would thee like to see thy desert menu?)
Debbie to Abi:
"When I first met you I really didn't like you"
(quite the sweet talker)
Tracy brags to Maria:
"I used to be a wag"
(is that spelled with a 'w' or an 'h'?)
Rita recounts her performing days to Jenny:
"They used to call me the 'Weatherfield Nightingale'"
(as opposed to Mick whom they call the 'Weatherfield Rat')
Mary recounts her youthful wishes to Eileen:
"Big hair, a spiral perm and David Cassidy as a boyfriend"
(...and a guest appearance on 'The Partridge Family'?)
Tracy to assembled gang in Rovers:
"George and Eileen, the body snatchers of Weatherfield"
(could be a spin-off TV series)
Roy questions Adi about his produce:
"Can you vouch for the sweetness of your plums?"
(sure, got a Bible handy?) ***
Well, fellow Weatherfield watchers, so ends another week. One day the hockey playoffs will end and Corrie will be back to its regular schedule. In the meantime, thanks for dropping by and do have a wonderful week.