Bored Boardroom Dwellers Gifts

"I'd say we were pretty much on target."

'How can we solve this problem by eating?'

"I'll show you our growth projections but only if you promise not to snicker."

'All those in favor of having anchovies on our pizza will signify by saying aye.'

"To summarize the year: we were taken over, we took over, we were taken over and we took over."

'To close the deal, I had to make some minor concessions.'

"So many take-overs and mergers, nobody remembers who he was."

"I've decided to add a little magic, so, everyone, say hello to my little friend."

"The only good news this year, gentlemen, is our massive bonuses."

'I think our only choice at this point is to take the next big step.'

'Well, your guess is as good as mine. Almost.'

Pie Charts, Inc.

"We've met our target on a 25% uplift in sales but that still leaves us 100% bankrupt."

"Consumer confidence remains high as long as we keep them distracted buying stuff."

'That concludes the annual report, I will now fend off questions from the stockholders.'

"As you can see, Simpson, I'm not the sort of man who's afraid of confrontation...that is you isn't it, Simpson?"

Well, we've generated enough hot air...it must be time to cram it in a trial balloon and float it.

"Are you sending emails or ZZZ mails?"

"The result of our last meeting are impressive: 3 completely solved crossword puzzles, 7 battleship matches, 5 shopping lists, and 26 really funny doodles."

I expect you all to be team players

'I've got a board meeting!'

We only have two things to fear - fear itself and someone getting a look at our books.

'The answer is still no. I may look like a pushover, but I'm not.'

'I bet he starts with a joke!'

'Looks like we missed the chairman's powerpoint presentation, then...'

"Once again, nobody's happy A true whine-whine situation."

"I now propose a 5 minute break so we can confide with our dogs."

'People, it's 4:55 Friday...and that means Howie starts the weekend with the drum solo from ‘Wipe Out!''

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

"No need to give me credit . . . I'll just take it."

'It's lonely at the top.'

The wetsuit preferred by 9 out of 10 executive windsurfers.

"I may be wrong, but i suspect he is already grooming his successor."

'And it was at this point we decided to try to put the toothpaste back in the tube.'

"Congratulations on becoming a partner - your share of the company losses are �200,000."