August 31st, 2007
NOTE FROM JENNIFER:
It is *so* hard to get good help these days…
The Top 8 Signs You
Hired the Wrong Goon
Hired the Wrong Goon
8> Only when you receive the recall notice do you realize your Henchbot-9000 was made in China.
7> “What the hell are you doing?! We don’t shoot the superhero after we’ve captured him!”
6> “Pardon me, boss, but if we really didn’t want the good guys to catch us, why are we wearing such outlandish costumes?”
5> “I don’t work with chains and handcuffs. They chip my nails.”
4> After getting frozen and hit with a hammer, breaks into a disappointingly small number of pieces.
3> “I know the bullets all bounced off, but you have to at least *try* throwing the gun at Superman before you give up!”
2> Claims to have a Ph.D in Goonology from Goonsylvania Technical College.
and the Number 1 Sign You Hired the Wrong Goon …
1> Doesn’t pick up on any of the sarcastic euphemisms like “deal with him” or “let’s make him more comfortable.”
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Credits:
Selected from 36 submissions from 11 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Matt Van Opens, Watertown, WI — 1, 6, 7 (Hat trick!) (13th #1!)
Brian Pierce, Lynnwood, WA — 2
Sally Van Opens, Watertown, WI — 3
Mark David, Sunnyvale, CA — 4
Bruce Kane, Charlotte, NC — 5
Eric Rossing, Franklin, MA — 8
Jennifer Ford, Chicago, IL — Mystery Woman
