Paper Gladiator Gifts

'I don't believe I've ever seen a scientific paper defended quite as vigorously as this one!'

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Good news...I found a doctor who says you can still play!"

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

"This is a test. This is only a test. IF this had been the real world it'd be your job you'd be fighting for, not a letter of the alphabet."

American Football.

Busy day at the office.

Football.

Punishment for the kicker.

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

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

'So...worked in 'IT' long?'

'No, go ahead and critique my mss. I'm always ok ... after the initial reaction.'

'On the other hand, if I never finish anything I can't be a complete failure...'

'I've fired the entire company except you, Jerkins. You'll have more work without pay, but you do have job security.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

"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!"

The rat race

"It's a dog-eat-dog economy. And I'm the Doberman."

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

'Quit whining, Sid, and walk it off! I'm not falling for that pulled muscle thing again!'

The Thurston State Hornets make their entry onto the field.

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

"I've called the meeting to discuss the problem of stress int he workplace."

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

A football player accidentally kicks off the head of another football player.

'Where do I see myself in five years? Well, if I make it through this day...'

Waiting for the results.

Pecking order spats take their toll.

'I'm just your average suburban gladiator mum.'

Football Blockers.

"You're ruthless in your ambition, Henderson- I admire that."

Drowning in Paper.