Chatroom Gladiator Mugs

Man restrained from using computer. His friend says: 'Leave it Dave, he's not worth it ? it's only a chatroom.'

"Forget five-year plans. Let's just figure out how to make it to lunch."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

Rage.

His family thought he'd been wasting his life, but Steve Wiebe was about to prove everyone wrong.

'I feel confident about our presentation. If there is any blowback, don't worry. We're both wearing our flak jackets under our suits.'

This castle manager job better be for real.

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

'So...worked in 'IT' long?'

'I've fired the entire company except you, Jerkins. You'll have more work without pay, but you do have job security.'

'You want this, don't you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take the red whiteboard marker. Give in to your anger.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

The rat race

"It's a dog-eat-dog economy. And I'm the Doberman."

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

"I've called the meeting to discuss the problem of stress int he workplace."

"I'm suffering the unbearable loneliness of being right on the internet."

The company lawyer's self-image vs the boss's self-image.

"Are we afraid of a little competition? Based on the figures, absolutely."

"It was a horrible workplace accident - he tripped and fell into the company rumor mill. Poor devil never knew what hit him!"

Pecking order spats take their toll.

"She can be outspoken."

"You need to put on some weight if you want to keep your job!"

'I've read my appraisal and this is my solicitor - I intend to sue you!'

"You're ruthless in your ambition, Henderson- I admire that."

It was supposed to be a friendly takeover?

'Great talk, J.T. You certaimly filled them with the fighting spirit!'

"I think I've lost a step with age. Instead of suing I usually just wind up counter suing."

'Well, Jim, it appears you just put your finger on my one point of terrible vulnerability!'

Another entry from the encyclopedia of gaming: Pixel sprain - any physical injury incurred from intense video game play.

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines."

"It's J.B.'s new junior executive promotion policy. . . whoever survives gets the promotion!"

"I'll have my people stalk, kill and devour your people."