Corporate Competition Enthusiast Pillows

'I resent his bankrupter-than-thou attitude.'

The MBA Draft

'You wouldn't happen to be sitting on my entry to the straightest runner bean competition?'

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

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

"I see we're going up against the Big Guys."

'A 10M bonus for your thoughts.'

"I appreciate your vision and work ethic but I have a budget. How much would it cost for your vision without work ethics?"

"Sure I can make that deadline."

"What are your other qualifications besides 'my daddy owns the company'?"

"Why is our company always at the back of the wagon train?"

"I'm worried. We're small enough to fail, but not big enough to be bailed out!"

Directors Meetings - Please do not disturb.

'Looks like no cash bonus this year.'

'It's not just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself.'

'Our company has hit an icebery and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

"You can't quit my bridal fashion business. It says so in the prenup, I man the non-compete agreement!"

Sinking sales

Businessman at the deep end.

Developing links within business.

A successful meeting! Only one member left in a rage shouting obcenities.

"As an expert in loyalty, Fido will create an emotional bond with each customer."

'We think a lot alike - and that threatens my uniqueness to this company.'

"Now that's power."

Your call is important to us...

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

"Now I don't want to alarm you, but are you familiar with the term 'On the scrapheap'!"

Romney: 'Corporations are people! We just pay a lot less taxes than you!'

People hanging on to the horns of the raging bull of 'Business'

'We need more points in the paint.'

Commercial space travel is expensive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your companies!"

Company spokespersons statement being interpreted into plane English by a second spokesman.

'Before your 'routine' surgery, your manager would like to stop by and give you a 'routine' exit interview.'

Workers' Rights