Line Strategist Mugs

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"I AM at my usual position."

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

Fisherman Evolution: They have evolved over the years with three distinct species...the largest of these is the coarse fisherman.

"Mom, no raking for me this fall! Got any more leaf bags?"

"When the slowest car in the fast lane don't go any slower than the fastest car in the slow lane."

'...'Fire the coach'...'Fire the coach'...'Fire the coach'...'

"When all else fails, blow darts still get their attention."

Internet Cafe.

Punishment for the kicker.

"I'm having a party at my home, and you're all invited. Bob, you'll serve drinks. Anne, you serve the food. Ted, you'll park the car..."

'What makes you think we want to sell you son.'

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

'And remember...no sudden moves in the shoot out.'

"Oh, wait. He's on their side."

Line Manager

'As you know, your father liked the sport of Boxing...'

Take Harris up in the company helicopter and throw him out.

'C'mon, it's only up to your knees!'

'I'm here to help, you can tell me anything in complete confidence Jane, Jill...whatever your name is!'

'She said to read between the lines to infer the answer, but it's hard to see in between them because they're so close together.'

Some line managers like to use graphs in performance management meetings.

"Quick, Bartlett! Instill them with hope!"

'I don't want to mention any names, but one of you isn't giving 100% out there.'

"Of course he looks superior - he's the line manager!"

'I'm proud of the lads. They show'd a lot of character coming back from one down. . . then two or three silly goals. . . At this level you get punished. But overall I thought we were a bit unlucky. . .'

'No exceptions, Caldwell! If you want to make this team, you've got to make it past my mother-in-law!'

Sidewalk the game

'Never say never.'

"Go join your coach and the rest of your team. I'll be watching from the bar."