Gossip Gladiator Mugs

"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."

'Manager. . . Commander. . . Chieftain. . . King!'

"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!"

'Dog eat dog.'

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

"Everything's gone up."

They loved the presentation on competing in the marketplace.

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

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

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

American Football.

This castle manager job better be for real.

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

Punishment for the kicker.

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

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

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

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

Football.

"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.'

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

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

'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

'Get out there, Holmes, and pile on!'

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

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

"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!"