That's where aquagirl is now, right?

What are general apologies?

A tie? Or a noose?

Is Merck posting as Lat today?

Remind me never to leave that person a gift.

I think we need more info. If this guy is a jovial senior partner whom everyone knows, this e-mail could be a good, light-hearted interruption to a Tuesday afternoon. If this guy is a brand new first year associate, only a few weeks into the job, he deserves to be mocked. So, spill -- who is this guy?

About that tie... remember kids, safety first: no auto-erotic asphyxiation without a spotter, and take your tie with you when you are done.

obviously some partner on support staff S&M was going on.

I suspect that claiming the neck tie is not worth the admission that the donor was in the finders office after hours and the obligatory explanation of why.

Ewwww.

Would be funnier if it was pants.

Hi, hotel front desk?

I know this may sound ridiculous, however, I'm not sure how to handle this unusual situation. I don't know where it came from, but when I checked into my room there was some soap and shampoo already in the bathroom.

If one of your maids left it here by accident, they can come and pick it up. Sorry for the interruption!

There is nothing more jarring after a boring, innocuous email to see a "Thanks" followed by a booming explanation point. That's like asking a stranger the time then slapping her on the back when she answers.

I dont get it. Why would his chair be sticky?

was it a nice tie? If so, might be worth dry cleaning it. . . .

I think that the guy probably has terrible taste in ties, someone bought him one, and the guy just doesn't "get it". Sort of like offering someone a breath mint.

Arnold & Porter to free ties!

ties dont hold up well to drycleaning... just wear it raw dog

When I'm effing a paralegal/recruiting girl/etc. late-night in someone else's office, I never leave a tie behind.

4:06 -- maybe he did "get it" and was calling them out on it. if your theory is true, that guy works with a number of d-bags

If he doesn't know how to handle this situation ...then I want him representing my company at trial...not.

...knot.

Maybe it was a hint that his wardrobe needed an upgrade.

The ties that bind.

Definitely from a junior associate. No one past fifth year puts an exclamation point after 'Thanks'. Reminds me of "Best regards" after every goddamn email. No you're not that excited to be sending email sto people you dick, you just want them to notice your name because you're sitting at your desk with nothing to do since gunning yourself on to the law review at georgetown. Well, guess what? Nobody gives a fuck about you (exclamation point).

Maybe it was a bonsai tie?

why does everyone just naturally assume the sender of the email (not the owner of the tie) is a man? glad to see that "attorney" is still synonymous with being male.

5:45: i believe you meant "explanation point"

I still dont get it. Why would his chair be sticky?

Oh I have a whole collection of these. A found tie is better than lost... clip ons?

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Subject: Lost my shades!

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6:11 - Looks like you're the only one making that assumption.

6:16 - Is that supposed to be a joke?

"If he doesn't know how to handle this situation ...then I want him representing my company at trial...not."

"I think that the guy probably has terrible taste in ties, someone bought him one, and the guy just doesn't "get it". Sort of like offering someone a breath mint."

"Maybe it was a hint that his wardrobe needed an upgrade."

"I think we need more info. If this guy is a jovial senior partner whom everyone knows, this e-mail could be a good, light-hearted interruption to a Tuesday afternoon. If this guy is a brand new first year associate, only a few weeks into the job, he deserves to be mocked. So, spill -- who is this guy?"

You're absolutely right, Tool. I don't know why I thought that people referring to the sender as a "guy," "he," and "him" were assuming that it was a guy.

6:11--you're right that not all attorneys are male. Just the good ones.

Charming.

Damn you 7:22, I was going to make a santorum comment, but after the word charming it just seems wrong.

the sender of the email was female

I think he should buy a UV light and examine his office before using it... Had Bill Clinton been to the office on a fund raiser by any chance?

6:46 - Can you say Penis Envy?