Shareholder value: world's dumbest idea

Bob: Did I do something illegal?

Gilbert Huph: [begrudgingly] No.

Bob: Are you saying we shouldn’t help our customers?

Gilbert Huph: [pacing back and forth] The law requires that I answer no.

Bob: We’re supposed to help people!

Gilbert Huph: We’re supposed to help our people! Starting with our stockholders, Bob! Who’s helping them out, Huh?

The Incredibles

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