Buzzword Banisher T-Shirts

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

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

'Oh no, it's the Burkes! You stall them here while I go fix my hair and don't let them roam around. Remember, once you have cockroaches in your kitchen, you'll never get rid of them.'

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

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

"You're all redundant."

Communicating with clients without using buzzwords posed a challenge for the consultants.

"Ooh don't stop Bob, the last time you ran your fingers through my hair like this was on our wedding night!"

Gads. I've forgotten today's buzzword.

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

'You've had enough!'

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

"Head office says that transparency in communicating internally and with clients is of paramount importance..."

'I've never done this before.'

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

Barman and drinker glare at man at bar ? sign says : 'Thank you for NOT saying 'At the end of the day'..''

"Oh, for heaven's sake. Use the spray!"

Bob takes care of this monster-under-the-bed business once and for all.

Management Jargon.

"Remember, son, keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and anyone who says 'Beer me' as far away as possible."

Warning.

Ah, rain has stopped, now for the good life...

'Anything I can break has to go.'

'I'll start with the weekly progress report. Ms. London, on my right, will act as acronym and jargon translator.'

"You've just raided your last patch!"

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

"I say it's government-mandated broccoli, and I say the hell with it."

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

"I'm taking you off sugar, carbs, red meat, poultry, dairy, non-dairy and anything served in a bucket."

"I'm afraid there's little we can do to reverse the significant losses projected for our bowling team."