Intelligence Work Gifts

'Any other counter-terrorism experience besides driving a junior high school bus?'

'Damn, I've forgotten my real name.'

"I know we have some invisible ink somewhere but we can never find it..."

The Anti-Agent

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

In the future, human thought will enter an age of clarity and purity never before dreamed of.

Burning the midnight oil.

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

'To most people, 1984 is just a novel; around here it's our instruction manual.'

Work Parfait

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"National security adviser"

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

Multi-tasking.

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

HDQTRS division, Motor Pool and Covert Ops.

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

The Circular Logic of Fascism

Back to work...

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'

"Would anyone like to question my downsizing proposal?"

CIA report

'Did you just show your teeth at me Wilson?'

"My favorite way to start the day...coffee, danish, and a data dump."

'It's 930am ma'am - time to meet the Board of Detractors.'

'I was in a camouflage unit, so this one is for Hide and Seek.'

Man: 'How cute. He must like the movement.' Cat: 'There are some challenging themes here but little or no dramatic resonance.'

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

Stressed employee says to colleague: 'I think I'm on top of the situation and I hope I'm in the loop, but I can't seem to get ahead of the curve.'