Xbox marketing chief Jeff Bell leaves Microsoft
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jun 12th 2008 at 2:41PM }
Yes, Jeff Bell fans (or as you're known on the street, "Jeff Bell fans"), you read that right: Jeff Bell, VP of global marketing, is leaving Microsoft to "pursue a passion outside entertainment." Bell will remain with the company through the summer. You may remember Jeff Bell as the ghetto fabulous exec who tried to sound hood, or from his turn as a rad internet troll or, most likely, from the time we totally turned the corner and fell in love with the guy.Filling in for Jeff Bell at Microsoft until a replacement is found will be Matt Barlow, Charlotte Stuyvenberg and Jim Merrick. Filling in in our hearts? Nobody. We know of no better way to say goodbye than to listen to Jeff Bell sing Rush's "Tom Sawyer" one last time, right after the break.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Moorio - XBL: peacebyanymeans @ Jun 12th 2008 2:46PM
:(
Ten Dolla Bill @ Jun 12th 2008 3:35PM
He was my greatest facebook friend... :(
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 12th 2008 2:52PM
Jeff Bell? Sorry, doesn't ring one.
NukeAssault @ Jun 12th 2008 2:52PM
That picture is priceless. But yeah... seemed like a nice guy. Shame hes leaving.
DangerMouse @ Jun 12th 2008 2:53PM
Outside of entertainment? Hmm. Regardless, I hope his passion has something to do with contributing to society in a positive way, such as hosting Tupperware parties or organizing yard sales.
Good luck, homie!
Sir Fidlious Wong (Justin T. McElroy Memorial Burn of the Day Award) @ Jun 12th 2008 2:58PM
I think he's just going to become a marathon www.freerice.org player. Because he'll be contributing to society, but it's certainly not entertaining...
ZenGaijin @ Jun 12th 2008 2:56PM
As a fan of IGN's 3 red lights podcast this is a horrible turn of events what will their bell be called now?
*DING*!!!!
Eric @ Jun 12th 2008 3:18PM
IGN Will always have the Jeff bell. But now how will they get him as a guest.
MV @ Jun 12th 2008 3:19PM
Word dogg, word!
Deekman @ Jun 13th 2008 9:34AM
This explains why 3RL's has been delayed recently.
*Ding*
Exo @ Jun 12th 2008 3:30PM
Maybe he is going of to contribute to society?
Undead Priest @ Jun 12th 2008 3:38PM
Jeff looks like Sean Hayes from Will & Grace.
andyg8180 @ Jun 12th 2008 4:39PM
whoooo??? lol... jk... peace out senorita!!
datwig @ Jun 12th 2008 4:49PM
haha hilarious picture for the article.
Spirit-of @ Jun 12th 2008 5:09PM
Look for Jeff Bell to make his next appearance on the next infomercial for the next George Foreman endorsed cooking utensil, dawg.
Infotainment is the "entertainment".
Leobebes @ Jun 12th 2008 5:12PM
He looks Mormon, he's probably going on one of those missions to Borneo. Convert the savages you know.
Ryan M @ Jun 12th 2008 10:05PM
straight ballin!
James Lockwood @ Jun 13th 2008 3:59AM
Was he the 'flamboyant' one from Will & Grace?
James Lockwood @ Jun 13th 2008 4:00AM
Beaten to it:/ Should read the comments first, I guess!
crsh @ Jun 13th 2008 9:26AM
Is his worthy contribution to society limited to "leaving Microsoft"? Just askin', since he's not really done anything else.
In other news, nobody cares.