Probably the two most popular scenes for Internet Marketeers and wannabe Internet Marketeers are these two from Glenngarry Glen Ross and Boiler Room:

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I like the Glenngarry scene but you know what? Alec Baldwin may not be the best actor on the planet but Ben Affleck is not fit to carry his jock.  It’s more than that though.  The two movies do not even compare.  David Mamet versus Ben Younger.  Who  the hell is Ben Younger?  David Mamet is a legend in his field and his movies are awesome, Ben Younger never managed to rise above Boiler Room.  Then look at the cast: Ed Harris. legend, Al Pacino, Michael Fucking Corleone, Kevin Spacey.  These are all tremendous actors who have elevated the craft.  Boiler room has Giovani Ribisi, Vin Diesel, and the guy from Ocean’s Eleven who I don’t know who he is.  These guys are all one note actors.  Boiler room is a formulaic ripoff off Glenngarry Glenn Ross and doesn’t try to even hide it.  Glenngarry Glen Ross is a brilliant portrayal of men in sales.  Boiler Room is all testosterone and no heart.  Give me Glenngarry any day, the kids can keep Boiler Room

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