Gossip Gladiator Gifts

"It was a horrible workplace accident - he tripped and fell into the company rumor mill. Poor devil never knew what hit him!"

"She can be outspoken."

"Forget five-year plans. Let's just figure out how to make it to lunch."

"Well, it's unanimous. Instead of going out of business quietly, with dignity and grace, we've decided to end things killer asteroid-style, taking as many of our competitors with us as possible!"

"Oh dear...I don't think negotiations are going too well..."

"Good news...I found a doctor who says you can still play!"

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

'Dog eat dog.'

"Everything's gone up."

"Impressive, yes, but what exactly is a black belt in cookery?"

They loved the presentation on competing in the marketplace.

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

American Football.

"I know I should have gotten a cart, but I can't give up now."

This castle manager job better be for real.

'So far we're holding off overseas competition.'

"The quicksand was corporate's idea. I wanted to fire you for going over my head. They wanted to send a message."

"Bye now... it's always nice to see you and little Tommy!"

Football.

'I'm calling you out, account to account.'

'I've decided to skip my senior year and go directly into an endless cycle of unrealistic expectations and failure.'

Punishment for the kicker.

"Do we want to tackle this head on, or just stun it with a glancing blow until Monday?"

'We're going to look pretty stupid if it's not a Michelin star.'

'No, go ahead and critique my mss. I'm always ok ... after the initial reaction.'

Business cartoon showing a stressed business woman who has three urgent messages on her office door.

"I feel your pain. It's the least I can do for not paying you like a man."

'I take it this department has had conflicts.'

'You want this, don't you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take the red whiteboard marker. Give in to your anger.'

Boardroom Armour

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

"Well, dad. . . when I was a kid I got in trouble for trampling on the lawn or for beating up others. . . today, I get a lot of money for it!"

'He intentionally entangles his face mask in my hand!'

The Thurston State Hornets make their entry onto the field.

"Just a routine ID check, Mr. Spartacus - there are lots of people with the same name, you know."