Luigi Mangione’s arrest has sparked an unprecedented wave of reactions. What began as an ordinary day escalated into a manhunt and, following Mangione’s apprehension, became a symbol of protest for thousands of Americans rallying against the health system and insurance companies… and CEOS.
First, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem BCBS) withdrew a controversial policy that would have capped anesthesia coverage based on predetermined time limits—possibly out of fear of facing the same fate as Brian Thompson.
Additionally, numerous insurance companies have reportedly received death threats. Meanwhile, Connor Gaydos, the newly appointed CEO of the revived Enron Corporation, was hit with a pie during a public appearance in New York City, just days after his appointment was announced.
SEE IT: Enron’s new CEO Connor Gaydos gets pie-faced in NYC.
pic.twitter.com/wtdc0IrOkP— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 12, 2024
The incident quickly went viral, with video footage showing Gaydos stepping out of a black vehicle before being struck in the face with a pie. His bodyguards quickly escorted him away from the scene.
Enron’s relaunch promises a “bold vision for the future” and revolutionary energy-sector technology, though specific details remain under wraps. Further announcements are expected at the Enron Power Summit on January 6, 2025.
In a video introducing his leadership, Gaydos addressed Enron’s turbulent history:
“It’s true, we’ve had poor leadership in the past. But thankfully, the past is prologue, and now we’re turning the page. What we’re doing behind the scenes and what we’re about to release is truly groundbreaking. It’s revolutionary.”
Gaydos’s appointment has not been without controversy. As co-owner of The College Company, he purchased the Enron name for $275 in 2020. Critics have questioned the legitimacy of the relaunch, with some speculating it may be a satirical commentary on corporate America.
It’s clear that many Americans are disillusioned with their CEOs—but, at the very least, a pie to the face is a far less violent form of protest than engraved bullets.
But here’s the twist-the video is allegedly a publicity stunt, and a remake of Bill Gate’s “pie incident”. Why did Connor Gaydos decided to take advantage in such context, we ask? Well, that’s an answer only him and his PR team could answer.
Who Is Connor Gaydos?
Connor Gaydos rose to prominence as one of the co-founders of the Birds Aren’t Real movement, a satirical conspiracy theory that humorously claims birds are actually government surveillance drones. The movement, created to mock misinformation and conspiracy theories, has grown into a cultural phenomenon, boasting official college chapters and a vibrant online community.
Gaydos and collaborator Peter McIndoe fabricated evidence, documents, and a fictional history to support their parody claims, using social media and creative cosplay to drive engagement.
In 2020, The College Company acquired the Enron name for $275. Since its relaunch, social media accounts under the Enron brand have surfaced, promoting the comeback. Notably, the company has retained the original Enron logo, which was featured in a full-page Houston Chronicle ad with the tagline, “We’re back. Can we talk?™”
