Lineman Gifts

'I told you not to touch the hot line!'

Rural electrification finally reaches Tarzan's neighborhood with unfortunate consequences.

Woodpecker threatening to drop a worker up a pole.

A genetically bred super spider that spins utility lines.

Overweight telephone repairman.

'Figured out how to steal electricity yet?'

"No, his phone line is fine. Maybe he just doesn't love you anymore."

Test your patience, back in one hour.

'Just a couple more and we'll call it a day.'

'Never underestimate the value of pipe-dreams, my son.'

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

"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..."

Armstrong, the new Ybox game console comes out next week. I've got to get in line at Computer Villa. Nope. You are callous and inhumane. Fortunately, I have a backup plan. Computer Villa sale! If anyone cuts, chew their nose off.

Line Manager

"FISH ON"

"Seven bookings and four sendings off, and that was just in the queue for pies."

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

'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.'

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

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

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

Menace.

Headphones Strip 18: Shared profits

"It's NOT discrimination, Derek - it's just 'health and safety...'"

Defensive Lineman

The chess pieces that fell off the chequered flag

Patience Tested While You Wait.

Yellow Pencil

"Ball boys ready? Linesmen ready? Players ready? Sound technologists ready?"

Chocolate factory workers on the job - one with his face covered with chocolate - 'Your first day on the job...?'

'The game's starting to get a bit niggly!'

"Have some employees step in to wish me a Merry Christmas."

"I'm sensing that you have a job that carries a great amount of power."

'I hate my line manager!'

"You're not going to eat me are you? Have you never heard of mad worm disease?"