Political Rival Gifts

"Is it too late for a pivot?"

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

Tension filled the tent.

Mixed Doubles.

"I'm weighed down with so many gadgets, I'll need a push to start me off."

"He loves his leaf blower."

'Oh yeah, your dad might be on 4-1 in this afternoon's race, but mine is on 3-1!'

Genius Envy

"Things got heated with the Morgans. I may have wagered our car. You're up."

'You play ball with me and I'll play ball with you!'

'The grudge match.'

An Archeologic Dig

'Not my short list, O'Neil! You're on my other list!

'As your doctor, I'd strongly advise that you not laugh at your wife when you beat her at tennis!'

The Rivalry Begins

A heated argument between dons of applied maths and ancient history.

"Hello there...! I'm your hardworking GOP Congressional Representative. I'm running for re-election and I would appreciate your support..."

"I'm sorry your team lost - perhaps you should have rooted for the other team."

"I love spending time together as a family. It brings us together. It makes us stronger. It helps us understand each other."

Tony Blair: The Early Years. 'I'm invisitble - nobody can see me!'

Opening arguments would begin after the intimidation round.

"It's vitally important to me that we beat the other elevator."

"Very well, Carter, you've proven my theory faulty—let it go at that!"

"My family clapped louder than your family!"

"Ken does know that isn't real money, right?"

"I never got a chance to say 'Shut up.' "

'Want to have a snow ball battle?'

“Can you show us something that will make our friends envious, but not too envious?”

G.O.P. Parade

"It's not enough that I succeed. My friends must also be drawn and quartered."

Unwanted Cowboy

Mathematicians' put down.

'My office is boarded up. Why do I get the feeling my boss is still made at me for beating him at poker over the weekend.'