I know you've thought this before....

Once upon a time in Greenville, NC, there was a young man who worked for a very unpredicatable boss, whose unpredictability was especially noxious inbetween Christmas and New Year's Day.

After having worked long holiday hours up through Christmas Eve, the young man had planned to take a few days off of work to travel to and enjoy his sweetheart's company after Christmas. Alas, Scrooge is alive and well as his boss decided at the last minute to cancel this young man's 'off' days and reassign him work, strongly pressuring him to cancel his plans to be with his love and best friend who was hours away at this very special time of the year.

There is no more to the story at this time. But in honor of all of us who have worked for people that surely must have an address in Hades, I present to you a list of things you could enjoy saying to them, useful as well for for coworkers or clients at just the right moment....


"Things you'd love
to say at work..."

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of puppy poop.

2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

3. How about never? Is never good for you?

4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.

6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.

7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.

8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.

9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.

10. Ahhh...I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again...

11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.

12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.

13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don't give a rat's derriere.

14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.

15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.

16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.

17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.

19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks???!!!

20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.

21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.

22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.

23. And your crybaby whiny opinion would be...?

24. Do I look like a people person?

25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.

26. I started out with nothing and still have most of it left.

27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.

28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?

29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.

31. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.

32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.

33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1?

34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

35. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

36. Chaos, panic, & disorder-my work here is done.

37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?

38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary.