Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Cube blading

The act of giving the cold shoulder to new office arrivals. Derived from Ice Cube and Shoulder Blade. Sometimes unintentional in offices where verbal communication is kept to a minimum as common practice.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Shooting party

The collection of individuals who take delight in pointing and clicking cameras at works social events in order to capture less flattering moments. They are the vocational equivalent of the paparazzi. Most prevalent during the Christmas festive period but can be rallied into action at other occasions. Far more dangerous in more recent years as the rise of social networking has provided a vehicle for unexpected delivery of unwanted / damaging imagery.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Toxic toucher

An individual who can bring a situation to a stand still as soon as they appear at the scene. 'The toxic toucher is here, the project is doomed'.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

F.U.Q's

Frequently Unanswered Questions (F.U.Q's): Cause of halting progress and not fulfilling an obligation to keep the workforce informed. 'F.U.Q. knows' - meaning that there is nobody available or prepared to provide an answer.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Atherd (aterd)

A exponent of the herding of atoms (see atom herder). At-herd, variation in spelling, aterd.

Atom herding

Derogatory term for unnecessary micro management. 'He has been atom herding again'. 'They are an atom herder'. Atom herding is carried out by an atherd. At-herd, variation in spelling, aterd.