Fogle from ‘Silver Circle’ Has the Worst Boss in the World
October 24th, 2013
Each Thursday on the Silver Circle blog, we point out some of the hidden allusions and references, called Easter eggs, that have been placed throughout the film for observant viewers to notice while watching the movie --> -->on DVD --> --> or online. Keep an eye out for them during repeat viewings. Many of them are especially interesting to fans of comics and animation or members of the growing liberty movement.
Today’s egg concerns Fogle, one of the Federal Reserve’s enforcers, who works underneath Quill, the personal henchman to wicked Fed Chairman Victor Brandt. As it turns out, Quill’s background as an assassin and fixer didn’t equip him with the necessary moral fiber to be an effective manager of employees. During the movie, you may notice Fogle reading a self-help book entitled Dealing with a Difficult Boss.
No Honor Among Thieves
Violent criminal organizations are not known for providing friendly work environments. As wicked Fed Chairman Victor Brandt pursues a lifetime appointment to his position, he routinely sends Quill’s team to rough up, intimidate, and sometimes kill political opponents. This puts Fogle at odds with Zoe Taylor’s rebel movement, which is itself an unfortunate set of circumstances.
As it happens, hostile employers also create hostile work environments, and Fogle’s chosen career path places him among wicked scoundrels who could turn on their own allies at any time. In fact, Fogle’s assignments sometimes involve roughing up or intimidating the Fed’s own employees. These issues are clearly concerning him as he seeks wisdom from a self-help book about surviving a hostile work environment.
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Fogle’s Controversial “Firing”
Without spoiling one of the most exciting moments in the film, it’s worth noting that Quill eventually terminates Fogle’s employment in the most inappropriate, unreasonable manner possible. Given the circumstances of his “firing,” even a pro-business libertarian might agree that grounds for a lawsuit exist. Working for an openly corrupt institution has its downsides.
Evil people do wicked things, and there is no trust among killers and thieves. Though Fogle fights for the bad guys, his humanity peeks through as he is seen struggling to improve his relationship with Quill. Unfortunately, Quill doesn’t care as much about Fogle’s humanity, or anyone else’s, for that matter.
As you are watching Silver Circle, keep an eye on the dynamic relationship between the villains themselves. In life, the corrupt nature of evil people often confounds their ability to carry out their own plans. That said, Fogle’s example demonstrates why it is highly unwise to seek gainful employment as the underling of a brutal, morally-depraved assassin.
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