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Try to solve the problem with unorthodox methods. Consider any idea, no matter how unusual. Solving the difficult riddle required ideas that came from thinking outside of the box.
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| 2. | Think Outside of the Box | ||
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Old - Phrase in office-speak suggesting the use of unorthodox approaches to solve otherwise difficult problems. Not a bad phrase, but too many pointy-haired-boss types latched on to it and used it as a knee-jerk response when asked for input, thus blanching it of all meaning.
New - Happy-hour phrase meaning "Get your mind off the poontang - we're talking sports now!" Old - Cube Monkey: Boss, I'd like your input on this problem.
Boss: Think outside of the box, Monkey. Cube Monkey: Well, I thought you may have some time-saving insight, since you're paid to be my professional superior and all... Boss: Just think outside of the box, Monkey! Cube Monkey: Right. Hey! I'll use the fuckyoubossoscope! Boss: There you go, Monkey! New - Guy 1: Think the Rams have a chance this year? Guy 2: It'll be tough, but anybody can make the playoffs in the NFC... What do you think, Trey? Guy 3: Did you see the ass on that marketing intern? Damn! I could write a poem about that ass! Guy 1: Hey, Trey... we're over here... football conversation? Guy 2: Yeah, Trey - Think outside of the box! |
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