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Jun06
She's like a stapler...
e.g. Can really hold it together
There were 158 posts and 2,100 votes
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- No more votes.Brian B
I came down pretty hard on her
Alan F and 47 peopleAlden S
Angel E
Brian P
Carol F
Chris M
Chris M
Chris W
Debra Y
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Emma B
Holly Z
Jim W
JoAnna S
Joe C
Johnson S
Josie B
Julia P
Julie S
June K
Karen F
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Linda B
Linda S
Liz B
Lynn W
Maxine R
Michael G
Neal G
Patricia R
Peggy H
Peter U
Rosanne M
Ski Z
Steve J
Steve K
Tony O
Wayne T
William H
Zoltán K like this - No more votes.JoAnna S
I pushed her into a corner
Alan F and 43 peopleAngel E
Brian B
Brian P
Brit Y
Caroline F
Carolyn S
Charly L
Chris M
Chris W
Debra Y
Dina D
Elena N
Emily W
Emma B
Faye E
Holly Z
Jenn V
Joe C
Julia P
Julie S
June K
Kaisa S
Karen F
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Linda B
Linda S
Liz B
Marillyn H
Mel S
Mike K
Peggy H
Peter U
Rosanne M
Ski Z
Steve J
Steve K
Thomas A
Tony O
William B
Zoltán K like this-
JoAnna S ·
Top 100 Player · Realtor Associate at Weichert Realtors in Manalapan, New JerseyI've been so busy at work that I haven't played regularly for weeks Ski. Mostly because I haven't had any time to vote. Squeezed in a few rounds this week. Looking forward to vacation in a few weeks when I can hopefully get in some regular playing and not be forced to vote at midnight!!!
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Brian P ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Bothell, WashingtonWell you certainly brighten up the place.
- No more votes.Karen F
I formed an attachment with her
Alan F and 42 peopleAngel E
Angela S
Beth H
Brian P
Brit Y
Carl N
Carol F
Caroline F
Charly L
Chris M
Chris M
Chris W
Dina D
Elena N
Emily W
Emma B
Hilary G
Jim W
JoAnna S
Joe C
June K
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Linda B
Liz B
Marillyn H
Mel S
Michael G
Neal G
Patricia R
Peggy H
Peter U
Rosanne M
Roxanne C
Ski Z
Steve J
Susan C
Thomas A
William H
Zoltán K like this - No more votes.Elena N
hard pressed to keep it together
Alan F and 40 peopleAlden S
Andy P
Beth H
Brit Y
Carol F
Caroline F
Carolyn S
Chris M
Christine C
Daniel O
David D
Debra Y
Dina D
Donna G
Emily W
Emma B
Eric F
Faye E
Jenn V
Joe C
Karen F
Kelly S
Laurie B
Linda B
Marillyn H
Mark H
Maxine R
Megan P
Mel K
Michael G
Neal G
Pamela H
Peggy H
Rosanne M
Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Steve J
Tony O
William B
William H like this - No more votes.Steve J
I've stuck with her through thick and thin
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaNice Steve, nice
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaGreat Steve! :)
- No more votes.Chris W
I spread her open and banged her against the wall
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaI waited and waited on this one, but it's too good to pass, AND it fits the prompt!! Good one, Chris!
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasWhat's a little office supply porn between friends?:)
- No more votes.Daniel O
known to buckle under pressure
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaThis is great
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Daniel O ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Interactive Digital - VUI Cloud from Dublin, IrelandThanks guys!
- No more votes.Dot Cassidy D
I can't believe how much she's gone through for me
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaNice!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaThanks a ton for all the votes and remarks on my afternoon post. You made it so much fun for me! XOXO!
- No more votes.John F
She showed her metal under pressure
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkSmart Flood - very smart
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T W Scott M · Owner at Canuckian.com in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
ha!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHa! did she poke you with it John? :)
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- No more votes.Julie S
She worked on that centerfold
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T W Scott M · Owner at Canuckian.com in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
:-)
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Maxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, CaliforniaVery nice!
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- No more votes.Michael G
tore my briefs
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkHA
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, California:)
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaWoohoo Michael! I bet you didn't complain :)
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- No more votes.Andy E
she had me in stitches
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAndy, not that it matters, but one of my staples from surgery worked itself out over time! From a spleenectomy.
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHa!
- No more votes.Bob S
she's made lasting connections
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Karen F ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Weston, FloridaNice, Bob!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaYes, nice, Bob!
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- No more votes.Kelly E
I finally got her to open up and she snapped at me
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkWhh hoo Kelly!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHahahaha, I can see that happening Kelly :)
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkI'm on a Kelly streak.
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- No more votes.Peggy H
she sticks to the facts
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaThis is great Peggy
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaLove this Peggy :)
- No more votes.Kimberly R
She nailed it
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T W Scott M · Owner at Canuckian.com in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
excellent!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaI bet she got a 10. too :)
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- No more votes.Greg O
I got her out of a jam
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Anne A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Gallerina at Good Girl Art Gallery in Springfield, MissouriBoo. I just now saw this, so I shall remove mine.
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaThat's sweet of you, Anne! Good sport!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaWow Greg, I do know that about you :)
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- No more votes.Debra Y
Found her going through papers on my desk
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Peter U ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Makanda, Illinoisgood one
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkGood one, too.
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Debra Y ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Sr. PR Executive & Social Media Manager at Schubert Communications in Malvern, PennsylvaniaI disliked using the "found her" theme, but I felt it worked in a "I really hate that snoopy coworker" sense.
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- No more votes.Adam C
Gets repeatedly slammed.
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- No more votes.Christine C
used her leverage
- No more votes.Sharon W
she had a binding contract
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaVery good, Sharon!!
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Sharon W ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Harrah's EntertainmentI told my husband I should have posted it first!
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- No more votes.Ski Z
She helped me post notices of my lost dog
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaI knew it. This had to be you.
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinhi, ski ;-)
- No more votes.Karl H
She has surgical precision in emergency situations
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkSome, yes
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Karl H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Pastor at Christ the Good Shepherd, Salem, OR in Tigard, Oregonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6l46CMBII
Relient K - Staples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6l46CMBII2nd song of the night. That stage they were on was like 10 large tables put together
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Karl H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Pastor at Christ the Good Shepherd, Salem, OR in Tigard, OregonMuch better version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1kC0UwIumg&feature=related
Staples - Relient K
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1kC0UwIumg&feature=relatedI didn't see this version of the song anywhere else on YouTube, so I uploaded it. :)
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- No more votes.Brit Y
Not so good at attaching files to email
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaClever idea, well done, Brit
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Brit Y ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Bossier City, LouisianaThank you.
- No more votes.Susan C
empty inside after posting the lost-cat fliers
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, Nebraskaa bit teary on that one...
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkAww
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- No more votes.Faye E
often needs a smack on the head before she'll work
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaFaye, this one made me chuckle!!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaFunny!!
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- No more votes.Kaisa S
I took a punch at her
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Karen F ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Weston, FloridaI'm sure she deserved it, Kaisa ;o)
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Kaisa S ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Lappeenranta, FinlandShe was being a total bitch... :P
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinway to show her who's boss, kaisa ;-)
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- No more votes.Liz B
she works in acquisitions and mergers
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaYeah!!! :)
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaLove your lawyerish words, Liz!!!
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- No more votes.Tony O
I picked her up at Office Depot
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaTony, what line did you use?
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Tony O ·
Top 100 Player · Broker/Realtor at Wilkinson & Associates in Harrisburg, North CarolinaSomething like, "Hey baby, how'd you like to be my main squeeze?"
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- No more votes.Christopher H
We bonded in spite of her sharpness
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaThat's because you have a WAY!!!
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Christopher H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Online Mentor Teacher at racine unified in Racine, WisconsinThat is so sweet of you Peg...Aw, Shucks!
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- No more votes.Maartje v
pieced things together after the break up
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Lucy A · Badass at Bitch Flicks in Fort Greene, New York
how does this not have so many votes?!
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Maartje v ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Founder at MvH Design in DierenI don't know ;) I guess it could be applied to things other than staplers, too. So maybe because it's not unique to staplers?
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Lucy A · Badass at Bitch Flicks in Fort Greene, New York
I find that I rarely vote for the winning posts anyway LOL
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- No more votes.Ronan D
Men like to put their hands on her
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaBig construction stapler, huh?
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Ronan D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · oxford city fc at Football Manager 2013 in Corkya it must be! lol Thanks for the likes guys - I got snubbed twice so it cheered me up :P
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Maxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, California
Next time, try to be a bit more gentle.
11 months agoLaurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsin
she's a mean girl
11 months ago