Runs From Responsibility Gifts

"Yeah, I'm microchipped, that's the problem! If I get caught, they'll send me back to the horrible people I'm running away from..."

'So, now we have ascertained who is responsible...'

'As my subordinate, naturally I expect you to take the heat on things that otherwise would make me uncomfortable.'

"If we're a team, the manager should take the heat!"

The Birth of a Lawsuit

'Running your own business means being self-made, unfortunately it also means finding out what you're made of!'

"Trust me, you don't want this job."

'We're looking for someone who's very responsible. In fact, we're looking for someone who's always responsible.'

'Your wife called to remind you that you're married, sir.'

'You have only yourself to blame for blaming yourself.'

He calls it 'delegating authority' I call it 'passing the buck'

'The Doctor says you can be discharged - so I've brought you a list of jobs you can do when you get home!'

"No need to give me credit . . . I'll just take it."

'This new role will involve some extra responsibilities...of course you'll appreciate that there won't be any extra funding...it's a role for which you are uniquely qualified!'

Business cartoon showing a business man headed toward 'blame'.

'Father, meet Sister Kate, she shimmies like a jelly upon a jelly plate.'

"On the plus side, you're on the cover of all the major business publications."

"Guess who's going to be on national television apologizing to the American public."

'My philosophy is to sit down and the hell with being counted.'

"Our cautions to the wind dear?.. I said let's throw our CAUTIONS to the wind."

'I hate these non-hostile takeovers...'

"Alert security, the buck has failed to stop here and is loose in the building."

'I don't like to waste time. How long on average does it take a recruit to make general?'

"Year, pets do teach kids about responsibility. When they won't get off their butts, they know I'll be responsible."

Beware... the Piñata of Adulthood

"I gotta go. I see an opening in the maelstrom."

'Yes, yes, I get the symbolism, Mr. Sanchez. You can wear many hats. Very clever.'

'When I hit the wall, I want to be ready.'

"I've decided to give up my day to day responsibilities."

Hardly Likely.

"I don't like all the responsibility that comes with my new pompousness."

Man Carrying Big Burden

“Worst. Playdate. Ever.”

'I can't believe mom would rather clean the bathroom!!'

"At work the burden of responsibility can be quite heavy but it's rarely the reason for being overweight."