Buzzer-beater Pillows

The First Annual Game Show Week.

'Wake me up when he doesn't use a buzzword.'

Even more of what people say (and what they really mean)

Günter Grass

I wish you kids would get off your electronics and learn a practical skill. Work with your hands! What does he think we're doing?!! Tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap.

Time is HONEY

"I wish someone would come and turn the vibrating buzzer off on that mobile phone!"

What Business People often say (and what they really mean)

"We must kill this initiative, so let's mainstream it."

'I taught him to shake hands, but I don't know where he got the joybuzzer!'

"I like keeping bees, but it's so hard keeping all their names straight."

'Oh, for god's sake just ignore it!'

"Or we could go to the exhibition chronicling in depth, the development of the hip hop scene..."

Gads. I've forgotten today's buzzword.

'Do you get the feeling that, in educational workshops, there are way too many buzzwords thrown around?'

"I'm going to have to ask you to accompany me to the Police Station!"

"Rudy, if you're playing a video game in there. I'm breaking this door down. Some of us have got to go."

A dog banging a snare drum.

"I want you to leave here today with a message of joy!..."

More of what people often say (and what they really mean)

'Actually, we were looking for someone who could think outside the box.'

Dart player with long darts. 'Look, rules are meant to be broken, aren't they?'

Management Jargon.

'Here's your room... Just put your sample in here and buzz me when you're ready.'

Bob has natural animal magnetism.

"I'm not going to lie to you, Saunders—I'm going to lie to you."

Global Public Relations - doorbell reads, press to impress.

"Oh, this isn't good. . ."

"Are you an ambitious, dynamic go-getter?"

This is a new talking copier, you've pushed the wrong button, mutton head!

"Unfortunately, the worker bees have also gone remote."

The Kind Of Synergy That Can Happen Only At The Office

'And I'll keep raising the bar until someone comes up with a better business metaphor.'

Bee keeper repairing his hat.

The Web 2.0 consultant.