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(1). Something that woman in your office who collects naked trolls says after complaining about all of the mindless work she left until Friday to finish.
“I can’t believe I have so many emails to clean out of my inbox today! Oh well…TGIF, right?”
(1). A presentation, website or white paper continuously edited and tweaked by multiple parties with no end in sight, often resulting in resentment and conflict among the writers (see pride of authorship).
“Thanks, everyone, for joining this call to walk through our wastebasket management matrix again. I think we’re getting close to finalizing it. As you all know, this is a living document, so please feel free to suggest any changes or edits you might have.”
(1). A client account you’re thinking of going after that’s been with one bank for years and years. And why shouldn’t you give it try?! I mean, who’s better than you, right?! Their current guy probably doesn’t even call them once a quarter to tell them what’s going on with Russian commodity prices! And how about that new exchange fund you’re offering? Wouldn’t they want to know about that?! Of course they would!! Now, get over to that phone and get that old coot on the line! You are a bright, shining star!
“So, given our lackluster numbers so far this year, I’ve been thinking that a new strategy is called for. Instead of young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs, we’re going to hunt for some old and cold money! Now, I want everyone to hit the nursing homes and university clubs and bring in those Vanderbilts!”
