Classroom Gladiator Mugs

'A moment of silence? If only that were possible.'

"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.

"It's no my fault I got a D. The system is broken."

"This is a test. This is only a test. IF this had been the real world it'd be your job you'd be fighting for, not a letter of the alphabet."

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

Computer Class.

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

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

'Life isn't fair and neither is Miss Brown!'

Run, Mike, Run!

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

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

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

'On the other hand, if I never finish anything I can't be a complete failure...'

'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.'

The rat race

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

"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.'

"You've bust your hump."

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

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

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

Waiting for the results.

Pecking order spats take their toll.

"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."

'I'm just your average suburban gladiator mum.'

It was supposed to be a friendly takeover?

"Mrs. Martin is here. She's the new substitute teacher."

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