Power Dynamics Buff Mugs

Later the stilts would go to Bobo's head, and he would begin demanding obedience from the 'little people.'

'OK Headmaster, now polish the other shoe...'

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

'The lads at the office still talk about the day you told the boss what to do with his job...'

Oligarchy

'He likes to power nap.'

"But can't I be feared and loved?"

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

Turkish Democracy

"It's Swamp & Swallow - they're making an offer we can't refuse!"

Compression

Horse statue throws off rider.

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

'I delegate, then I follow up.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

"But I won't bore you with the all too familiar story of a dictator's rise to absolute power,"

"O.K., if you put it that way."

"I may be incompetent. But, if you fire me there'll be no one who knows less about this company than you."

Great Moments in Computing #192: Newton discovers the computer.

'We used to be a patriarchy, but lately we've been more goddess-centric.'

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'Jones, I don't like you because it's so hard to find something to blame you for!'

'I have power - but it's not the kind that's easy to abuse.'

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

'Once I got the cold fusion problem out of the way, the rest was easy!'

'I've never had to butter up the boss. I've always been the boss.'

"There's no need to go round the table - I know who I am."

"All right, pal, I'm just saying, that's what I'd do if it was my Large Hadron Collider."

Would anybody else like to ask a question before the stewards get to them?

The Modern Damocles -

"I'll roll over but I refuse to play dead."

'I need you to be more MORE DECISIVE when agreeing with me.'

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

That's the chairman's office.