Cinematic Strategist Gifts

'We're slanting our movies for audiences in China, so your script needs some rickshaw-chase scenes.'

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

'Ah, Galagher, we made good use of your proposal.'

A Hole in the Dike

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

"Brilliant report, I can't tell where the facts and the fiction begins"

A business that thinks alike...sinks alike.

"I think it's about time you started thinking outside of the box Harold."

'I know it's a bit unusual, but that's where he gets all the best ideas.'

'We need you to get onto those high balls coming over'

Personal conker trainer.

Hockey Season.

"I've given up on the novel. There's more money in writing inspirational memes."

'I want ideas so bold, so wildly innovative, so undeniably brilliant that they retain a shred of originality after everyone picks them to pieces.'

Target your message

"Whaddya want for nineteen mil?"

"Skip the funny voices tonight—O.K., Dad?"

Tic-tac-toe

'Floppo' lottery rebranding

'What do you mean - you 'LET him win'?'

Internet Cafe.

Copywriter's blank paper compared to the gridded screen of a content provider.

Two monks play tic-tac-toe with calligraphy-style 'x's and 'o's.

"Well, sir, it looks like things are getting pretty serious for Peter and Pauline."

"Welcome back to the We Were Bored and Had Nothing Else To Do podcast."

"We're going to have to think outside the box to boost sales, minion."

Pole Vault Rules

'Hold on, Pepe!... The score is tied with less than a minute to go - and the losing team gets boiled.'

With no clear winner, the debate ended in a tie breaker.

"Are we overthinking this?"

'Play any other position besides Monday morning quarterback?'

"Take me to your thought leader."

Existential Risk

Tetris Rejects

Helicopter dropping golf balls onto a green.