

Chairman of the Board
Surfer Edison isn't able to make ends meet with his inventions or his lifestyle. But then he meets billionaire Armand McMillian, who takes a shine to the young bum — so much so that he leaves his invention company to him upon his death. Unfortunately, Armand's nephew, Bradford, only gets a surfboard. While Edison manages to run the company successfully, with the help of pretty Natalie, Bradford conspires to take him down.
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Plot Summary
Two dim-witted but well-meaning employees, Edison and "Preacher" Williamson, are fired from their jobs. Through a series of bizarre events and a stroke of luck, they find themselves in a position to take over a major corporation. They must then navigate the cutthroat world of business while dealing with their own eccentricities and a villainous competitor.
Critical Reception
Chairman of the Board was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its nonsensical plot, over-the-top humor, and Carrot Top's limited comedic range. It is often cited as one of the worst films of the 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a painfully unfunny script and relies too heavily on Carrot Top's prop-based, sight-gag humor.
- The plot is convoluted and nonsensical, offering little in the way of coherent storytelling.
- Audiences and critics alike found the movie to be tedious and lacking in genuine comedic moments.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly disliked Chairman of the Board, with many citing its lack of humor, ridiculous plot, and poor acting as major drawbacks. It is frequently described as a waste of time and an embarrassment to cinema.
Awards & Accolades
The film was nominated for two Golden Raspberry Awards in 1999: Worst Picture and Worst Actor for Carrot Top. It did not win.
Fun Fact
Carrot Top's character, Edison, is named after inventor Thomas Edison, seemingly as a pun on his own name and his penchant for props, which are often likened to inventions.
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