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Caption Contest Winner: Biglaw Bonus Blues? Drink Up!

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By Staci Zaretsky

onDecember 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Last week, we asked readers to submit possible captions for this picture:

You voted on the finalists, and now it’s time to announce the winner of our contest…

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As is customary with our caption contests, we’ll now reveal the backstory behind the picture. A reader snapped this photo outside of a restaurant in his firm’s building in Detroit. Our tipster said, “Kinda nails it on the head, doesn’t?” For the many people who were frustrated by their bonuses, it sure does.

Here’s our incredibly appropriate winning caption. Drink up, associates!

We are pleased to announce the associate drink selection for this year’s holiday party. As in past years, drinks are based on class year and are commensurate with the market. We thank you for your contribution to the firm this year and wish you a very happy holiday.

Class of 2012: Premium Water (Poland Spring)
Class of 2011: Soft Drinks
Class of 2010: Premium Soft Drinks
Class of 2009: Keystone Light & Milwaukee’s Best Ice
Class of 2008: Budweiser
Class of 2007: Yellowtail Cabernet
Class of 2006: Smirnoff
Class of 2005: Jim Beam

Thanks to everyone for suggesting comments and for voting. If you wrote the winning caption, feel free to email us, subject line “Caption Contest Winner,” to claim your prize (an Above the Law t-shirt).

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