I'm very serious.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 5 comments link this post
I probably started it by drawing a cartoon that said "Anna is icky." I'm guessing that's not encouraged in the employee handbook. I have some "professional maturity" issues.
Here are a few theories on the matter: a) Anna brings out the worst in me because she's a cheerful goader.
Anyway, from there, things went south.
I probably also should not have made a paper airplane, but I do make great paper airplanes that gain steady lift, have long glides, and graceful descents. (Please refrain from the obvious comments you could make here about me and real-life airplane descents.)
I threw the paper airplane back towards Dennis, who remained oblivious to the now-activated airspace around him. It was a pure work of grace, that plane, gliding along with sharp lines and clear path.
"That's a good airplane," Anna said, a seemingly rare compliment. I should have known better, though, for she continued. "If only you could fly a real one that well."
The blows are low here, where I work, like verbal steel pipe to the knees.
So I drew up several clever insulting "intra-office memos" and placed them on her desk. She altered them in a most unbecoming manner which involved a scissor and a Milk Dud. Co-worker Toni became jealous, and she said she wanted a cartoon like Anna. Evidently, if I become famous and then die, the drawing may help her financially. I am always happy to insult my friends, so I obliged her wishes by drawing a cartoon just for her.*
"I get a kick out of watching you two," Toni said. "You're like a comedy routine. I can never tell if you're serious or not..."
"I'm always serious!" I said. "That's why I'm making this shirt!"
I'm very serious.
Don't you forget.
UPDATE: You can get your own "I'm very serious" shirt here.
* We do actually accomplish work during the day.
Labels: cartoons, friends, work
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 7/29/2008 09:35:00 PM
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5 Comments:
I find it slightly ironic that you drew the "Anna is icky" cartoon on a depression/anxiety medication sticky note. I hope that was intentional.
By 
oldtranslations, at
29/7/08 22:03
I'm very intentional.
By Julie R. Neidlinger, at
29/7/08 22:20
The Lord loves a cheerful goader.
By 
jvjannotti, at
30/7/08 07:21
You make that shirt, and I will buy it -- seriously.
By ThirstyDavid, at
2/8/08 18:57
Original "I'm serious" shirts (in rainbow colors) will be available at Walmart in 7 months. Just signed the contract via fax. Thanks for your hard work, Julie. I'll need a few more designs within the week. Don't worry, you won't be left out of the deal. I've ensured you'll receive a brand-new-to-you 1997 Ford Explorer and a nice little cubicle at a very special commercial location that you are already familiar with...just think! Cubicle! That means walls!
By Anna, at
3/8/08 19:14
