One of these years I'm just going to copy-paste from Bellwether and be done with it.
- Optimize potential.
- Facilitate empowerment.
- Implement visioning.
- Strategize priorities.
- Augment core structures.
We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so very pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
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.
Ginger - Feb 24, 2012 10:37:12 am PST #23560 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Jessica - Feb 24, 2012 10:38:39 am PST #23561 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
See, Ginger knows what I'm talking about.
Burrell - Feb 24, 2012 10:39:15 am PST #23562 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
ow! Ginger hurt my brain
Tom Scola - Feb 24, 2012 10:41:48 am PST #23563 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I really need to not read this while I'm working on my resume.
Jessica - Feb 24, 2012 10:44:07 am PST #23564 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I actually have those printed out above my desk. Right next to the photo of my team all toasting with shot glasses.
Connie Neil - Feb 24, 2012 10:55:55 am PST #23565 of 30001
brillig
One year one of the corporate goals was to "consistently delight our customers." I asked if that was legal. This did not endear me to management.
Atropa - Feb 24, 2012 10:58:28 am PST #23566 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I really need to not read this while I'm working on my resume.
I finally added "Free-lance bio-exorcist" to my resume. I figure either people will get the reference and laugh, or they'll be confused and want me to explain it.
tommyrot - Feb 24, 2012 11:00:16 am PST #23567 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.
One year one of the corporate goals was to "consistently delight our customers."
What does that mean?
Give customers random cupcakes?
On some days, all workers dress like Elvis?
Animatronic T-Rex bathroom attendants?
Connie Neil - Feb 24, 2012 11:09:29 am PST #23568 of 30001
brillig
Writing gibberish like that is one of many reasons why I decided not to go into advertising and/or public relations. As I told my advisor, I wanted to keep my soul. "But you're good at it!" he protested. "I know," I said, "that's why I'm not going to do it."
SuziQ - Feb 24, 2012 11:11:08 am PST #23569 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
If you go into an Old Navy and feel like you have been forced to chit chat with an employee, it is because they have to have a "genuine conversation" with their customers. WTF?