Ryan Reynolds just showed once again that he’s one of the funniest guys in Hollywood after he went viral with a hilarious out of the office message upon selling Aviation Gin for an estimated $610 million.
Entertainment Tonight reported that when someone tries to email Reynolds, they will get the following automated message in response:
“Thanks for your email. I am currently out of the office but will still be very hard at work selling Aviation Gin. For quite a long time, it seems.
In related news, I just learned what an ‘earn out’ is… And I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to everyone I told to go f**k themselves in the last 24 hours. My lawyers just explained how long it takes to achieve an ‘earn out’… so… turns out I’m not as George Clooney as I thought. The point is, to those listed below, I’m sorry… and I’ll indeed be needing your help in the coming months and years. Thanks in advance!
Mom, Blake, Peter, Diageo CEO, The Rock, George Clooney, Southern Glazer’s, Betty White, TGI Friday’s, Baxter, Calisthenics, AMC Theaters, Total Wine, The Number 8, Don Saladino, Darden, The Head of Alfredo Garcia, Soothing Lavender Eye Pillows.”
This comes after Reynolds confirmed in a statement that he had sold Aviation Gin to Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker. The statement added that the Deadpool star will retain an ongoing ownership interest in the company.
“A little over two years ago, I became an owner of Aviation Gin because I love the taste of Aviation more than any other spirit,” said Reynolds, 43. “What I didn’t expect was the sheer creative joy learning a new industry would bring. Growing the brand with my company, Maximum Effort Marketing, has been among the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever been involved with.”
“I want to thank Diageo for their incredible team and passion,” he added. “We’re so excited for the next chapter of Aviation Gin, which, I promise, will require just as little reading.”
Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive of Diageo, also addressed the sale in a statement of his own.
“We are delighted to announce this transaction, which supports our participation in the super premium gin segment in the United States,” Menezes said. “The acquisition of Aviation American Gin and the Davos Brands portfolio is in line with our strategy to acquire high growth brands with attractive margins that support premiumisation.”
“We are confident that Aviation American Gin will continue to shape and drive the growth of super premium gin in North America and we are looking forward to working with Ryan Reynolds and the Davos Brands team to accelerate future growth,” he added.
This piece originally appeared in UpliftingToday.com and is used by permission.
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