John woke up after the annual office new year party with a pounding headache, cotton-mouthed and utterly unable to recall the events of the preceding evening. After a trip to the bathroom, he made his way downstairs, where his wife put some coffee in front of him.
- Louise, he moaned, tell me what happened last night. Was it as bad as I think?’
- Even worse, she said, her voice oozing scorn. You made a complete ass of yourself. You succeeded in antagonizing the entire board of directors, and you insulted the president of the company, right to his face.
- He’s an idiot, John said. Piss on him.
- You did, came the reply. And he fired you.
- Well, screw him! said John.
- I did. You’re back to work on Monday!