But the advent of the web, internet forums and social networking sites has given WOM the power to turn a product from global hero to zero with frightening speed.

但网络、互联网论坛和社交网站的出现，却让口碑拥有了以惊人的速度将一个产品从全球英雄变成狗熊的能力。

The latest figure spread-eagled haplessly on the field is that of Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, who has managed to go from hero to zero after less than two months in the race.

最后一个在场上跌成大字型的球员正是德州州长里克·佩里，他在开始竞选两个月不到的时间内就成功从英雄变成了狗熊。