Excuse Mastermind Mugs

'Can you call me back later? I'm trying to think up excuses to get out of jury duty.'

"Gabe's in the Guitar Hero program at Juilliard."

Small child building a large contraption from junk

'Oh, believe me -- you don't want to hear it in layman's terms!'

'A dog ate my homework.'

"The team needs LEADERSHIP, anyone have a view on that?"

Computer operator welding machine.

"I can't mow the lawn today. A bug just flew up my nose."

"All my stuff is 'Rosebud'."

Implement operation 'KILL ALL PLUMBERS'!

'I think I found the problem.'

"Mmm, processed food. Just like mom used to microwave."

'Our financial troubles are over, Edna. The fellas and I have formed a boy band.'

'Done! We're now on Santa's 'nice' list.'

2000 words was tough, but doable. Billy would play the picture paints a 1000 words card, twice!

"Timothy, success is nothing to fear."

Dog ride on dump truck and dispose of homework.

"Hey Neil, I've got an idea - let's really freak everyone out and tell them you're quitting physics to become my new co-Pope."

What are they complaining about...the work is challenging,interesting, demanding...AND we let them do it for 80 hours a week.

Bike Wash

Mad Cyclist Disease, the latest problem to plague cyclists.

'No wonder the company is in trouble!'

'The curious incident of the dig in the night-gown.'

Elevator dilemma.

'To err is human. To really mess up, we've got to do some planning.'

'Don't ask for mercy, as a refusal often offends!'

'Are you gonna answer that?'

Robot Truck.

"Writer's block, Miss. I didn't read the book."

Commercial music

'Either Gödel has come up with a gret new theory, or the most elaborate excuse in mathematical history for not finishing something.'