Corporate Competition Enthusiast Prints

'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?'

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

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

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

'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!"

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

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

Directors Meetings - Please do not disturb.

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

'Looks like no cash bonus this year.'

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."

"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..."

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

'We need more points in the paint.'

Your call is important to us...

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

"Now that's power."

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

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

Commercial space travel is expensive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your companies!"

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

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

Workers' Rights