Rulebook Readers Gifts

James Naismith

Dog Crossing

"Does anyone know where we keep the unwritten rules?"

Dog tries to obey No Dog sign

"Sorry, bud. You know the rules... Dibs is dibs."

And if the ball is completely unplayable...

Basically, you should think outside the box, but don't color outside the lines!

'That's our corporate ladder.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

"Turn off cell phones violators will be over ruled."

'You forgot the product label.'

Office computer: 'Thank you for not using me for personal business.'

'Now hold on, Mike. You're talking about embezzlement! And unless I'm very mistaken, that's strictly prohibited in the company's employee handbook!'

'Here are the safety manuals you wanted'

"Until you're top management, Warrick, I strongly suggest you stay within the lines."

"The deadline for compliance just kicked in."

'It's from the Federal Trade Commission -- we have to put in a non-smoking section.'

'That's not what is meant by a free kick.'

"Upon further review, the receiver did not establish a meaningful and personal relationship with the football, therefore it is ruled an incomplete pass."

She didn't know when her baby climbed onto the prize pile, but she could never turn her back on the international Carny code of law.

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN, 'It's okay, I guess, but they sure hassle you about compliance!'

"The bank examiners are here, oh!...I see you already know."

"I'm afraid the umbrella constitutes an enclosed space and must be taken down."

'There's nothing in the rules about gloves.'

Business man must jump through hoops to impress his boss.

"He was right, you know - a queen can move as many spaces as she likes."

'...so until you get your own place - you live by our rules!'

Baseball Rules Conference. The actions of this runner are prohibited by the current rules. Next slide, please.

'They're doing their tests now?

"Poppa, can you read me the Riot Act again?"

'There really is no need for confusion. Rule 10, section 5, article a, subsection 3, exception 4 quite clearly states ... '

"Oh-now I see where we part company. You are cleaving unto the spirit of the law, while I am cleaving to the letter of the law!"

'I love doing surprise inspections.'

"Do you mind? I'm reading the prospectus carefully before investing."

'He had it coming to him - he didn't follow government guidelines.'