Hand-me-down Expert Gifts

'There are so many kids in my family that I can only get 'hand-me-downs'...'

"If the economy's ground to a halt, we can help by carrying on shopping."

"Haven't you wondered why I live about 50 years longer thank you?"

"Looks like our days at the think tank are numbered."

"Try unplugging it and throwing it out the window."

'So far, sir, we've rejected plans A,B, C, D, E, F, and right now we're evaluating'G'.'

"You bring up an important concern, but I'm looking for a problem that better fits my preconceived solution."

"I can't solve for X. I have a fear of the unknown!"

Dept. of Mathematics and Frustration.

"Before we take you up to the ship, we need to examine the contents of your bag."

'My mom got it on. She said you'd get it off.'

"You know me. Never criticize,always optimize. The eternal Ms. Masking Tape."

Fat cat on top of computer monitor 'You need a diet' 'You need a bigger monitor'

"Tell me about a time you identified a problem that others didn't see coming."

'Don't give up Albert - one of these cans has to have tuna in it!'

Christmas gift requiring assembly.

This stuff fixes things at home, why not here?

"Would you like your milk in a bag?"

You'll grow into your sister's hand-me-downs soon enough, dear.

If you rotate the corporate ladder by 90 degrees, you end up with monkey bars.

'Normally I don't mind regifting but on occasion you get back the same hideous thing you tried to get rid of.'

Style

"We're sending you on special assignment to analyze our shipping problems."

"Look what I bought at Ofelia's yard sale."

"Don't over think it. Just go with your beer gut."

"Your father was trying to build a better mouse trap."

'I don't mind hand-me-downs. I just wish my brother had played football.'

'While we appreciate your hard work Eddie, I think we are going to have to go a different direction with this position.'

Harry liked working with his hands – but they didn't always get along.

'Sorry I'm late. Couldn't find a parking space so I crashed into the building.'

STRIP *Community Care * Skilled volunteer

'Gee, no — we were hoping you'd have the solution to all our problems.'

"So, how long have you two been in Ghana studying the apes?"

Re-Gifting/Recycling

'I call him in for special jobs like this. There's your pearl necklace, Mrs. Spengler, good as new.'