So I saw "The Devil Wears Prada" last weekend, and I found myself sympathizing with the evil boss character more than the put-upon personal assistant character.

If I were in Anna Wintour's position, I'd be very demanding of my assistants too. If I were a PA of someone like her, I'd understand that it's going to have to become the main focus of my life, or else I'd better find other work.

And a lot of people who interview for support staff positions may talk a mean game, but when they get the job they're about as useful as tits on a flea. I can understand why people put their PAs through the paces.

I'm getting old and stodgy and siding with The Man now, aren't I?

I'm finally part of the problem and no longer part of the solution!!!

For some reason you reminded me of Deep Impact. Tea Leoni's character knows the world is basically gonna end, but she doesn't make up with her dad until the very end. WTF?

I was glad the cgi tidal wave took her out.

XxAxX said:

damn right!

kidelrich said:

that movie was stupid. i hope people got fired because of it.

::: "flea tits", huh? :::

CalhounSq said:

non-lubricated, of course.

You're on a roll today.

'tits on a flea'.


Please, Anx, please don't sidle up with The Man and become a corporate cretin. Who else will understand my workplace diatribes??

What did these bastards lure you with??


By the way, how was the film?? I really want to see it.

Meryl Streep.
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I thought you wear Aeropostale and the likes...perhaps the devil wears Hugo Boss?...Lauren?....
tis better to be in control, then to be controlled. bottom line however is, there's a downside. I don't think nasty people like the Devil in Prada have alot of friends..hence bossing the peons around. sad, actually

Anx said:

::: wonders if there would be a market for "tit lube" :::


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purplerein said:

this devil usually wears kenneth cole, cuz there's a tendency toward black.

i guess my point was, if you know your stuff, you need an assistant who knows their stuff and can figure out your stuff too. i think they were trying to go for a mary tyler moore vs. godzilla story, and i sided with the monster!

Anx said:

ah..I understand your point now...I used to know Bonnie Fuller back when she was at cosmo...and know what?...she was just a big...asshole. I don't think I ever heard her say thank you. isn't that just being civil?..more bees with honey then vinegar..?

purplerein said:

i worked as a PA once. ONCE. it's not for me. i'm too much of a smartass.

purplerein said:

well, i think there's a line between keeping it professional and being a total assmonster, just like there's a line between professionalism and being too touchy-feely (socially/interpersonally, that is).

if you work in an uncompromising field like fashion or entertainment, you should expect uncompromising situations. it's nothing personal. i think that was understated in the film.

Anx said:

You have arrived!!!

ThreadBare said:

that's right. and i expect a fresh pomegranate frappucino on my desk when i arrive.

I hate to ask twice but did you actually like the film? Worth seeing?
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onenitealone said:

oh eep sorry

it was mostly fluffy chick flick-ish fun. not totally brainless but not arthouse fare either. meryl was great. supposedly anna wintour is not amused, but if i were her i'd be flattered.

Anx said:

Hey, where's my vente white mocha frappucino? Oh, wait: You haven't read this morning's memo yet... Yeah, see, I've been promoted. We're no longer colleagues.

I'm your boss now! So, get my drink mach schnell!

I like that commercial with the boss that says "It's kind of my way of sticking it to the MAN"

then his employee says

"But sir, aren't YOU the man??"

Anx said:

Can't wait to see it!

I read an article about it recently and it sounds good. And Meryl as complete bitch - gotta be worth seeing.

Anx said:

read the book. the characters are a lot deeper in it, and a lot was changed for the movie. the movie was charming, and meryl rocked it HARD though

ThreadBare said:

ah yes, but unfortunately for you, i bought the MAC brand of brown lipstick whereas you went cheap and bought the maybelline. the higher-ups notice these things, you know.

so.

please have the straw unwrapped and inserted IN the lid before i arrive at my desk, kthx.
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jerseykrs said:

UGH. Gay threads are like fly paper to you.

Imago said:

MY summer mother fucker!!!

Imago said:

so says he who flocks to threads with "prada" in the title like his wee burberry britches were on fire!

Anx said:

jerseykrs said:

oops. :bosed: sorry.



And Anx Im still stuck on Angel por Homme

Imago said:

i once dated someone who owned a pair of $80 versace manties. that's like 11 three-packs of hanes! 36 pairs of briefs!

Anx said:

I'm guessing you're the "boy" in your relationships.