Tuesday, December 2, 2008

What did we learn today: The Black Tuesday edition

Special edition of What did we learn today. Its been a bad day at the home office, here are a couple of things that we learned:
  • In times like this, i think we need to turn to the wise words of Wilson Phillips who sing a song that urges us to hold on for one more day.
  • I learned that ET on Barnegat is hiring.
  • "Gannett exists so there will be newspapers to read in hell."
  • "In Gannett, no one can hear you scream.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 18

Took a couple of days off, now we are back:
  • I learned that the application process is harder for Yale then being Sectary of State.
  • I learned that having a HD DVR is amazing.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 12

Yesterday we did not learn anything, but today has been different:
  • I think that I learned that I attended Lilith Fair today.
  • I learned that we can clean up this place all we want, it will still be a crap-hole and we will still probably lose our jobs.
  • I learned that the stupid story I'm writing has been given much more importance than it deserves.

Reader comment of the day
  • It is all the fault of the New Jersey group. Consolidate or die.

Monday, November 10, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 10

The weekend is over and were are getting back to the learning:
  • I learned that I'm very predictable.
  • I learned today i kinda sorta hate my life.
  • I have now learned that you should not jump up and down while watching a presidential victory speech, lest you go into labor
A new feature that we have started is stupidest comment of the day on any story out there.
  • and to all you vegetarians out there, for every animal you don't eat, I eat 3.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 5

What a let down, here are some of things that we learned on "let down day:"
  • I learned that today feels like the day after Christmas only without the new toys.
  • I learned that Will I Am isn't really used to being a hologram.
  • I learned that parents do not understand that there children work for a living, traditionally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 4

Its the Election Day and that can mean only one thing, food, food and votes. Here are some of things that we learned today:
  • I learned that we will all have a new president and a new waste line after tonight is over.
  • I learned that some co-workers are never allowed to pick online videos again.
  • I learned that our company is a non-profit.
  • I learned that even the captain of the chess team can talk the prom queen into bed.
  • I learned I need sleep.

Monday, November 3, 2008

What did we learn today: Nov. 3

Back in the flow and we all learned a bunch of things
  • Some photographers got kicked out of high school.
  • Fisherman are friendly and like to talk a lot.
  • I learned that I could go shake someone down in my outfit.
  • Bow and Arrow = hostage situation.
Back tomorrow for election night fun.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct. 30

Its almost Halloween and here is what we learned today:
  • I learned that using the word schenanigans in a story means 10 bonus point.
  • I learned that jersey devil folk music can sound and awful lot like stairway to heaven.
  • I learned that I work with Peter Gammons.
  • I learned that my life is turning into a Hugh Grant movie.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct. 29

The World Series is supposed to start up again today and there is plenty to learn. Here are a couple of things that we learned.
  • I learned today that I really am a boring person.
  • I learned that some people do not like loud noises.
  • I learned that the the sky is falling and the question now is how many people will be left to cover it.
  • I learned that mothers who love their children make real pasta.
  • I learned that I'm seriously considering going to WaWa for a hot chocolate because its frickin freezing in here Mr. Bigglesworth.
That is all for today.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct. 28

Stressful day, here are some of the things that we learned:
  • I learned that I work with Tom Cruise from Cocktail and never knew it.
  • I learned that we are all screwed.
  • I learned that illegals are taking all of the local prostitution jobs.
  • I learned that my fancy journalism degree is worth nothing, but an email.
  • I learned my cubicle mate can't make it through an 8 hour work day without a nap.
That is it from today, be back tomorrow with more knowledge.

Monday, October 27, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct. 27

Its just another Monday at the office, so the ideas are not flowing but here are a couple:
  • I learned that I kick ass at writing books for illiterate third graders. That is from a former office member that moved on.
  • I learned that we all meds.
  • If I could somehow summon my headphones to fly here from Lavallette, I totally would.
That is all from here today.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct 23

Here is the only thing that we learned today:
  • I learned that some co-workers think that we work on a safari.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

What did we learn today: Oct. 22

Here is today's fun:
  • Never give your cell phone number to questionable men
  • It's never good to cover an event where people can die before the story runs.
  • I learned that if you wear a winter coat and scarf to wawa in October, the sandwich-maker lady will make fun of you
That is all of the fun that we have for today.

Classic What did we learn.

These are classics from the past:
  • I learned that a 100 inches of fluke are better than a 100 inches of lighthouses because its easier on the teeth
  • I learned that Nick would get all emotional if he had his own wikipedia page!
  • I learned that a joke from anyone named Nick can get Carrie hot.
  • I learned that an office with Nick and Bob in it can lead to dead silence.
  • I learned that I at one time dated the only girl at Southern Regional that was not a slutt