Hell, in the Washington Times, I'd expect it to be editorial content.
Inara: So, explain to me again why Zoe wasn't in the dress? Mal: Tactics, woman. Needed her in the back. 'Sides, those soft cotton dresses feel kinda nice. It's the whole... air-flow.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
amych - Dec 01, 2009 11:40:05 am PST #22266 of 30001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
flea - Dec 01, 2009 11:44:07 am PST #22267 of 30001
information libertarian
So, my coworker pulled out a Glade Plugin after our staff meeting and said, "I hope anyone doesn't mind, but I thought it would be nice..."
And Big!Boss said, "Oh, if we mind, we'll tell you."
I HATE it. I resent that I have to tell her so, now, because it sets me up to be the killjoy, not the deranged woman who thought that perfuming our office with fake vanilla scent would be a good idea.
Would it be really bad of me to ask Big!Boss to tell her someone had complained? Since there are only 4 of us in nose-shot, I suppose it would hardly keep my facade.
UGH.
§ ita § - Dec 01, 2009 11:47:19 am PST #22268 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
As someone whose migraines are triggered by seemingly-random scent, I've had to ask coworkers to stop wearing perfume or eating popcorn at their desks. You could always pretend to be me.
Does she smell a funk that she's covering up? Because that's a whole separate problem. I don't think that workplaces should be smelly except if you're deodorizing the loo.
ChiKat - Dec 01, 2009 11:50:55 am PST #22269 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Does she smell a funk that she's covering up? Because that's a whole separate problem
Dude....I worked next to someone who had a major funk and I used to burn scented candles at my desk. Those around me thanked me for it. I would have stopped if anyone asked and not been mad, just sad that I would continue with funk-odor.
The aforementioned someone was talked to about it, but he was developmentally slow and I think on meds that contributed to the funk.
flea - Dec 01, 2009 11:52:56 am PST #22270 of 30001
information libertarian
I don't smell a funk, and I'm next to her and she's by the window (I do hope I am not funky). I think she thinks it's festive.
Dana - Dec 01, 2009 11:54:29 am PST #22271 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Tell her it gives you a headache.
flea - Dec 01, 2009 11:57:26 am PST #22272 of 30001
information libertarian
I think I'm also annoyed because she's audibly on the phone with her husband right now and they are so freakin' codependent. I do not want to know all about your personal life, coworkers! Unless we are friends, which is different!
§ ita § - Dec 01, 2009 11:58:56 am PST #22273 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I think New Guy is going to make a meeting on time! I'm so excited!
tommyrot - Dec 01, 2009 12:01:59 pm PST #22274 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I think New Guy is going to make a meeting on time! I'm so excited!
You should have a celebration! Give everyone party favors and throw confetti when he arrives!
Ginger - Dec 01, 2009 12:08:56 pm PST #22275 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Not smashing it with my foot would be about as diplomatic as I could be about a Glade plug-in. Most Glade products are the equivalent of spraying teargas at anyone with a fragrance allergy who walks by.