Slappie 9 #1 May 18, 2005 1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5"x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns, five across and five down. That will give you 25 one inch blocks. 2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block: * synergy * strategic fit * core competencies * best practice * bottom line * revisit * take that off-line * 24/7 * out of the loop * benchmark * value-added * proactive * win-win * think outside the box * fast track * result-driven * empower (or empowerment) * knowledge base * at the end of the day * touch base * mind-set * client focus(ed) * paradigm * game plan * leverage and last but not least *MOVING FORWARD...... 3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases. 4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically or diagonally, stand up and shout, "BULLSHIT!" ------- Testimonials from satisfied "Bullshit Bingo" players: "I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won." -Paul D., Seattle "My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically." - David D., Portland "The atmosphere was tense in the last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box." - Ben G., Salem "The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed 'BULLSHIT!' for the third time in two hours." - Kathleen L., Spokane "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #2 May 18, 2005 Oh how I wish we had meetings at my office! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 May 18, 2005 Isnt this so 1999? There are Palm apps to generate BS Bingo sheets... lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #4 May 18, 2005 QuoteIsnt this so 1999? There are Palm apps to generate BS Bingo sheets... lol I guess I'm in 98 because I don't have a Palm to generate my BS Bingo sheet. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #5 May 18, 2005 I think I'd get fired if I shouted BULLSHIT at one of our meetings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #6 May 18, 2005 Ive got this vision in my head of sitting in one of our company meetings and everytime a specific superviser says one freekin word I calmly state "bullshit", because it always is OK, those meetings will NEVER be the same. Hope I can keep a straight face, this ought to be interesting dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #7 May 18, 2005 Don't forget people using "action" as anything other than the noun it is. ~~~~ wavy lines ~~~~ Word to the wise: "action" isn't a transitive verb. It's not even a verb, period. While using it as one may act as a signal between members of the middle-managerial classes, it annoys the technical people to whom such communication is often also addressed. As people who make a living paying attention to detail and knowing what rules are, it just rubs them the wrong way. And annoyed technical people don't "action" anything.-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 May 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteIsnt this so 1999? There are Palm apps to generate BS Bingo sheets... lol I guess I'm in 98 because I don't have a Palm to generate my BS Bingo sheet. Poor baby... Here: http://www.perkigoth.com/home/kermit/stuff/bullshitbingo/Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #9 May 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIsnt this so 1999? There are Palm apps to generate BS Bingo sheets... lol I guess I'm in 98 because I don't have a Palm to generate my BS Bingo sheet. Poor baby... Here: http://www.perkigoth.com/home/kermit/stuff/bullshitbingo/ Ok now I know where to get the app. You going to buy me the Palm to use it? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 May 18, 2005 Geeze... you obviously are some sort of Ludite, but did you bother to read the link? QuoteBefore each meeting, visit http://www.perkigoth.com/home/kermit/stuff/bullshitbingo/ and print one copy of this game card for each player, refreshing the page before each print, or have the players print their own game cards. Its made for people stuck in the middle ages like you... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #11 May 18, 2005 QuoteGeeze... you obviously are some sort of Ludite, but did you bother to read the link? QuoteBefore each meeting, visit http://www.perkigoth.com/home/kermit/stuff/bullshitbingo/ and print one copy of this game card for each player, refreshing the page before each print, or have the players print their own game cards. Its made for people stuck in the middle ages like you... Yes I read it you douchenozzle (I love this word) but I still want the Palm. Seems it would be easier. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #12 May 18, 2005 Quotedouchenozzle At least, the nozzle gets more action then the bag... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #13 May 18, 2005 Alright, get back to where you were buying me a new Palm so I can play BS Bingo during meetings. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 May 18, 2005 QuoteI think I'd get fired if I shouted BULLSHIT at one of our meetings. Agh, but sometimes, just sometimes.... dont you think that it may be worth it? I know I do and this way would be sooo funny. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #15 May 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteI think I'd get fired if I shouted BULLSHIT at one of our meetings. Agh, but sometimes, just sometimes.... dont you think that it may be worth it? I know I do and this way would be sooo funny. . The best time to utilize the word "BULLSHIT" is when you've already given your two week's notice after finding another job, and go ahead and attend your last staff meeting... THEN it will be worth it!!! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
