Reluctant Helper Mugs

"Baldo, I need you to take this out to the dumpster."

"I’ve got to take this. It’s someone who isn’t obsessed with summer fun."

"The holidays are finished George, get over it!"

'...I don't want people to get the impression that I'm so passionate about my work that I'll be taking it with me!...'

Desk boxes: 'In', 'Out', and 'What ever'.

"You don't get a lot of work done, Jenkins, but I admire how thoroughly unstressed you are."

John was bck from extended leave, but he hadn't quite got in the swing of things yet.

"Sorry... My School Aversion Syndrome is totally bad today."

Stop staring at that screen saver!

'Before I read the investment committee's report - I would remind everyone that I never asked to be on this damn committee.'

"Enjoy my first day at school? You mean there'll be others?"

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

"Should I fix it or call it a water feature?"

Man ignores DIY book and instead reads book entitled: 'Get someone else to do it'.

"I hate these walkabouts. Did you remember to get me some corn plasters?"

"The boss is on a working vacation and we're on a nonworking vacation."

'Dang it Sharif, I told you we shouldn't built the jacuzzi on an ancient bee burial ground.'

"My art speaks for itself."

'I couldn't decide what to wear to work so I just didn't go.'

"My physical therapist says this is the worst possible position you can lie in."

The Imperfect Hostess

This week, House Manager Blowviatt has been asked to avoid the appearance of playing to the cameras.

"I can catch up with all the chores my wife wants done over the Labor Day weekend."

"This could be a job for....Slothman. Nahhh."

"Mom, don't believe it. It's Fake News."

'Don't worry, Mom - I'll do my book report during the next commercial.'

'I'm glad she's relaxed, but I'm pretty stressed out.'

"For Christ's sake, Bob, tuck your shirt in."

We're actually looking for someone who just wants to get out of the house.

"Say, Honey, I forgot to tell you that the Snootmyers called...they'll be over for drinks in twenty minutes!"

"I really should call my mother — I just don’t want to talk to her."

'The good news is, I've got no more trouble with my stupid boss and grumbling customers. The bad news is, our company is insolvent and I'm jobless.'

"Dr. Garcia is ordering to make a lot of changes in my life."

'I love Saturdays. . . why couldn't this happen on Monday and ruin a work day?'

"Maybe next week when I'm feeling a little better."