Tuesday, 5 July 2011

"You are a flying cunt in the dark."

Context:  Justin expresses his disdain for a co-worker in his inimitable way.





One shudders to think of the circumstances that embedded this saying in Justins' psyche.

Monday, 4 July 2011

"I'm going to throw in a wildball."

Context:  Justin decides to mix it up in a planned meeting.


I think it is safe to say that the 'wildball' that was 'thrown' was Justins own presence at the meeting.

Friday, 1 July 2011

"I had to do some upside down mathematics to work this one out."

Context:  Justin demonstrates just how far he is willing to go in the pursuit of knowledge.


This actually explains a lot about some of the work Justin produces.

Friday, 12 November 2010

"Personally, I'd get my opinion of it...."

Context: Justin suggests further sources of information to a client.


The self importance powers are strong in this one.

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

"Sarah is flying the boat on her own today."

Context: Justin reports on the IT department being understaffed.


Not sure if he's mixed a metaphor here or he actually thinks boats can fly.

Either way, it's nonsense.

Sunday, 7 February 2010

"You run the risk of stirring-up a rat’s nest of massive public opinion."

Context: Justin expresses his concern that a project we are doing may have it's consequences.


It's when public opinion becomes massive that you have to start worrying.

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

"Thanks for holding the shit."

Context: Justin was out of the office for a bit and wanted to express his gratitude for a colleague looking after his projects.


One 4-letter word turns a fairly standard metaphor into an altogether more unpleasant proposition.