GoDaddy.com celebrates America

By Michelle Malkin  •  July 3, 2009 01:01 PM

GoDaddy.com, the domain registration giant, was founded by tech entrepreneur and decorated Vietnam veteran Bob Parsons.

The company pays tribute to Independence Day with a wonderful video celebration here. Isn’t it nice to see an Internet company embrace American patriotism?

More about Parsons here.

(Hat tip – reader Elyse at Eagles Up)

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  1. #1
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm, madmonkphotog said:

    So far, neither bing or Ask have any such skin.

    Maybe tomorrow (but I seriously doubt it for bing)?

  2. #2
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm, Ragspierre said:

    If possible, Michelle, please pass along my thanks to Mr. Parsons for his several acts of service to our country.

  3. #3
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 pm, rightisright said:

    Thank You GoDaddy that was great.

    I’m proud to be an American, I am not proud of my government.

    When is enough, enough?

  4. #4
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm, GladzKravtz said:

    That put the wind back in my sails.

    Thank you BP and MM.

  5. #5
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm, rowsdower said:

    Google will have something like a bunny and bear cooking tofu hot dogs at a picnic.

  6. #6
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm, olsantaroy said:

    Beautiful. But dang, I cannot listen to the National Anthem anywhere, anytime or in any setting anymore, without tearing up.

  7. #7
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm, nativeaz08 said:

    Parsons is a great American. Thanks for sharing MM.

    In other news … ONLY 40 out of 1100 Arizona high school students passed the citizenship test. Unbelievable.

    If you are a parent, please teach your children US History! God bless America and God help our public school system.

  8. #8
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:37 pm, Rip Ford said:

    Very nice though I was half-expecting the GoDaddy Girl to pop up at any moment.

  9. #9
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm, WarTip said:

    In all fairness and at the risk of getting busted for playing some while I am working, Bing did have some of their games dressed up in Red, White and Blue. It’s not much but …

    On July 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm, nativeaz08 said: God bless America and God help us get rid of our public school system.

    Just saying …

  10. #10
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm, George said:

    I just called GoDaddy to thank them for the video. They hadn’t seen it yet.

    Go Daddy has great support. I have registered many domains with them.

    More reason to continue using their services.

  11. #11
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:10 pm, diggafromdover said:

    Outstanding. You know where to go.

  12. #12
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm, usa_usa said:

    Isn’t this the company that has those busty super bowl ads ?

  13. #13
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:40 pm, Henry said:

    I’ve been using, and recommending to all my web design clients, GoDaddy for years. All the more reason to continue!

    Thank you Mr. Parsons.

  14. #14
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    That’s why we use them for all our corporate domain registrations.

  15. #15
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:46 pm, Ron said:

    Great tribute!

  16. #16
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    The photos are stunning. GoDaddy!

  17. #17
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm, McCloud9 said:

    Thank You GoDaddy… God Bless

  18. #18
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 3:50 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    3 words…

    SAFE * FOR * WORK

  19. #19
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm, graysonret said:

    Very nicely done. Thanks, GoDaddy.

  20. #20
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 4:20 pm, donnab13 said:

    GoDaddy has been celebrating Patriotism for many years. They have made the same kind of tribute for other Fourth of Julys as well as in celebration of the Marines Birthday and tributes to the military.
    God bless Bob Parsons. These tributes have touched and motivated me for some time.

  21. #21
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 4:32 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    Google will have something like a bunny and bear cooking tofu hot dogs at a picnic.

    Only if it’s halal and been pre-approved by CAIR.

  22. #22
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:05 pm, cheapseat said:

    thanks mm, beautiful work godaddy and thanks for the thoughts.

  23. #23
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm, Flyoverman said:

    I had the opportunity to get the nickel tour of Bob Parsons former company by Mr. Parsons. The entire time there was something about his style with his employees that was familiar that I just could not put my finger on.

    After the mini-tour, my friend who arranged it asked, “Did Bob show you his medals?” As Mr. Parsons had said nothing about anything military it was only then I learned about his service.

    I just chuckled, because what was so familiar that I did not recognize was like a good leader, as he gave the tour, he also was checking on the welfare of his (Marines) employees. He has good business skills, but he is a combat Marine to his core, a superlative leader, and a Patriot.

  24. #24
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 pm, right4life said:

    I’ve always loved GODADDY! for a COUPLE of reasons… :P

  25. #25
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 pm, Cal City Conservative said:

    Great vid and good job GD.That is interesting that a Vietnam vet started the company good on him!

    Now a bit OT:

    Now if they would only dump that looser Danica Patrick. About the only thing she does even half way decent is try to be sexy.

    She sure as heck can’t drive an Indy car worth a darned. Basically a field filler. Talk is she is going to NASCAR that should be even better HAHA…..

    Rant off back on topic.

  26. #26
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 pm, usa_usa said:

    On July 3rd, 2009 at 3:50 pm, Tazed and Confused said:
    3 words…
    SAFE * FOR * WORK

    Good to know. I have gotten in trouble watching their video before.

  27. #27
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm, usa_usa said:

    On July 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 pm, right4life said:
    I’ve always loved GODADDY! for a COUPLE of reasons…

    Good one ! right4life.

  28. #28
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 8:16 pm, eCurmudgeon said:

    That almost makes up for the borderline-softcore-porn commercials and general fly-by-night feel of the whole company.

    Personally, I prefer to do my business (and take my domain registrations) to more, er, professional companies…

  29. #29
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 pm, ErinF said:

    This is awesome. I am a web designer and always set up my clientele with GoDaddy, mainly because they are so easy to use, affordable, and have phenomenal customer service! Their patriotism is icing on the cake!

  30. #30
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 pm, corona said:

    So, does this make up from the porno commercials?

  31. #31
    On July 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 pm, SirKnob said:

    Thank You Ms Malkin and Thank You GoDaddy :-)

    I use dogpile.com as a search engine for the same reason. They are not afraid to be patriotic and they beat google six ways to Sunday :-)

    Arfie, the dogpile mascot, often wears patriotic color to celebrate patriotic events. Dogpile also supports animal rescue.

    Why have your internet searches support the liberal agenda, when you can use a search engine that is not afraid to be patriotic and support animal search and rescue at the same time.

    I am not affilitated in any way with dogpile. I simply think they are better and want to share that info with others.

    Have a great day everyone :-)

  32. #32
    On July 4th, 2009 at 9:44 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Martina McBride singing “God Bless America”

    This one really does reach me.

    and of course Yankee Doodle

  33. #33
    On July 4th, 2009 at 10:34 am, thephil said:

    All I have heard about GoDaddy are their shady business practices in which they take domains from from people and are a general pain. Not cool. Check out nodaddy.com

  34. #34
    On July 4th, 2009 at 10:22 pm, Debbie Schlussel said:

    Wow, Michelle, someone really got taken in by one of the oldest marketing tactics in corporate advertising history: patriotism. Many companies use this blatantly, and you fell for it. Both CBS and PBS are having Independence Day fireworks shows tonight. Does this mean that you now think they are patriotic b/c of their once a year patriotism? The fact is that GoDaddy, with it’s semi-porn ads/lewd garbage on the Superbowl and elsewhere, is NOT a good American corporate citizen 364 other days out of the year. Did you somehow miss that? That’s the opposite of patriotism. Interesting that you’d embrace this schlocky, low-life company, when you constantly decry lewd marketing of the GoDaddy nature when other companies employ it. Be consistent for a change.

  35. #35
    On July 5th, 2009 at 12:15 am, mattm said:

    See Google, it’s not hard. On another note, If GoDaddy wants to air their Superbowl commercials and do this I don’t care.

    If they want to use the freedoms available in the United States to air commercials that will get people to give them money in exchange for goods and services (AKA Capitalism) and celebrate the greatness and freedoms available to all Citizens I say good for them for not bowing to the PC crowd.

  36. #36
    On July 6th, 2009 at 11:00 am, WarEagle82 said:

    I don’t do business with GoDaddy.com because I have three daughters. Still, it is nice to know that not every tech company in America hates America.

    I frequently find myself in agreement with Debbie Schlussel but her unnecessarily nasty note to Michelle is one of the reasons I visit Debbie’s site several times a year. Envy is an ugly emotion.

    On July 4th, 2009 at 10:22 pm, Debbie Schlussel said:

    Wow, Michelle, someone really got taken in by one of the oldest marketing tactics in corporate advertising history: patriotism. Many companies use this blatantly, and you fell for it. Both CBS and PBS are having Independence Day fireworks shows tonight. Does this mean that you now think they are patriotic b/c of their once a year patriotism? The fact is that GoDaddy, with it’s semi-porn ads/lewd garbage on the Superbowl and elsewhere, is NOT a good American corporate citizen 364 other days out of the year. Did you somehow miss that? That’s the opposite of patriotism. Interesting that you’d embrace this schlocky, low-life company, when you constantly decry lewd marketing of the GoDaddy nature when other companies employ it. Be consistent for a change.

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