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We Didn't Want a Christmas Party, Anyway
New York, 8:58 AM
Sat Dec 19
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I find that such events are Guantanamo for introverts. Being one, I know.
And it's harder when, for a variety of reasons, you don't have much in common with those around you.
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Because I still haven't gotten my invitation yet.
So I figured that was either cancelled, or there was some kind of SNAFU with the invitation list ...
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Anyone know anything about Asheville, NC? I've got a friend begging me to move there but I'm scared I'm too Jewish for the South.
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@hamburgerhotdog: I used to work in development for a museum, and one of our big corporate sponsors was Coca-Cola. Part of their donation every year was an "in-kind" donation of literally hundreds of cases of soda, which was stored in our office. So I got free 20 ounce sodas whenever I wanted. When I started at the job I have now, someone came in with some sodas he had swiped from a conference and put them in the break room. He said, "Isn't this great? You get free sodas here." I was like, "You have no idea."
So what I'm trying to say is that I know how you feel.
11/19/08
I don't think we'll be doing that this year.
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"And I thought, what a fucking idiot. And a waste of good booze."
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Frankly, I'd rather the company scrapped the party and gave me a bigger bonus at the end of the year (or an actual raise next year).
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In my book, that's quality.
11/19/08
Plus, I've always found holiday parties to be like weddings - the only real entertainment is watching someone who never drinks or goes out get totally obliterated and make an ass of themself. There is always some douchebag who makes a homophobic comment, or someone who grabs some girl's ass, or a chick or two who find it necessary to tell you how lonley/horny/hateful they really are. Its fun for a second (and yes, I've got some damn good shit to hold against people when I need to put the screws to them) but I am just as happy this year to not go to the damn party in favor of keeping my job and going out with people I actually like to get drunk with.
11/19/08
@mr hotpants: I never go to mine. I know, big surprise! And I love how Biglaw rolls through the recession - this year it's at the Rainbow Room! Let's pretend everything is still fucking awesome! @inflammatorywrit: Why would you do work when you can try to make people laugh all day? BORING!
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i had a target from the local range posted outside my cube (when I still went into the office) for a while. The impressive clustering around the bulls-eye seemed to make people suddenly much more amenable to my suggestions.
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With all the focus on Somilia, the Carribean has got to be ripe for some pirating. Anyone want to join a crew?
11/19/08
Ideas:
Fat acceptance groups take over Maxim, put large ladies on the cover.
Lazy people take over Gourmet, put take-out on the cover.
Smokers take over Health.... You get the idea.
Discuss!
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I'll sew us a proper flag.
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