Parody Song Lyrics Wasting Time at Work

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Johnny D - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Brilliant! 555......beware the Pointy-Haired One......

Arwen - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Thanks, Johnny...Dilbert references are always welcome!!

Meriadoc - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Good to see you used your work time so productively. 5-5-5.

David Chrenko - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Absolutely brilliant, Arwen! I think you're a genius. Just don't EVER come to work for me! LOL 5-5-5

Arwen - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Thanks so much, Little Merry! And David...I AM a brilliant genius! Hehehe...you know you want to give me a job! No really...I can totally apply my brilliance to work that interests me...my job right now...just pays the bills...but it's no good for my brain...oh well...THANKS for the vote!!

Michael Pacholek - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

All fives, elfin one. In the words of that great President, Bill Clinton, "I feel your pain." Wrote a parody at work today myself. Also played Spider Solitaire, FreeCell and Minesweeper. Didn't get caught. Hey, that gives me an idea for a new one... Tune in tomorrow, same Brat-time, same Brat-channel.

Arwen - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Never in my wildest dreams did I think the day would come when Mr. Pacholek and I would be bonding. Or have anything in common, for that matter. But alas...we've overcome the LOTR wall...This is a great day. Really. Thanks for the vote, Michael...and for the record...FreeCell is my favorite!

Peregrin - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Good one Arwen. The concept is familiar to me, it is where some of my best work gets done as well!

John Jenkins - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Excellent parody, clever ending.

Arwen - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Many thanks to my favorite of all hobbits...(Pippin)...and thanks to you, too, John...I really appreciate it!

Rick D - April 07, 2004 - Report this comment

If you worked for my company, and could just put in a little less effort, you might get promoted.

Paul Robinson - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen - Excellent! 5's - When they held the meeting at then end of last January to tell us they were "Deep-Sixing" our entire Department over the next year or so they began by telling us we had just had our best year ever. So by that measure you should be safe there for quite a while if you keep screwing off.

Arwen - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

LOL, Rick...thanks! And Paul...I'm safe at my job because I'm so freaking awesome. And everyone loves me. While I mask my slacking very well, and actually DO get my work done...(it just takes me a lot less time than they think it should...due to my brilliance, you see)...I think my boss knows that there'd be riotting in the streets if they fired me....; ) Thanks for stopping by!!

Paul Robinson - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen - hmmm...that sounds familiar, where did I hear that not all that long ago...OH, I think that was me at my last job...yes, I too was quite good at what I did. Hope the same fate does not befall you.

Arwen - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Paul...no...my work skills won't keep my job for me. Don't be silly. Trainable bookkeepers are a dime a dozen, I'm sure. But I'm the life of the party!! =)

Paul Robinson - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen - OH, well that's better...of course, I was the funniest guy (or weirdest, anyway) in our department. But we all got the boot (although some are still there through April 16th and a couple will be left to turn out the lights sometime at the end of May or mid-June). But I'm sure you will be ok, because bookkeeping is something that will probably always have a certain amount of demand. Product specific Support Reps, ehhh...probably not...And I'm not really interested in telling people that their replacement paper will be there before 10 am, I don't see much intellectual challenge or pay in that scene.

Arwen - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Speaking of intellectual stimulation...I decided today that I need to find a new job. There is nothing more boring than accounting...that is why I got a degree in English. Because I don't like numbers. What was I thinking? So...off to the classifieds for me...I can be the most popular and the funniest girl at work somewhere else.

Paul Robinson - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen - Amen to that...I take it you decided on the leap BEFORE my comment. Actually, it sounds like you have it under control, checking the classifieds while STILL on the payroll with a job. Working people are more attractive to prospective employers than lousy, lay-about, unemployed, too old people like me...(boo-hoo)(just kidding with the excess whining at the end there).

Arwen - April 08, 2004 - Report this comment

yeah...i've been thinking about it for a while...i make WAY too little money. bleah. i need to save some money...so that is why i moved back home to wyoming...and...i took a HUGE paycut...so...i'm really not doing any better than i was in utah...and my job is lame!

Johnny D - August 19, 2004 - Report this comment

Restoring my previous 555 vote.

Arwen - August 19, 2004 - Report this comment

Well aren't you sweet, Johnny!

Adagio - December 01, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC) DKTOS, but a very good read and from the comments,very good.

Guy - December 03, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC-W) This does have that ring of familiararity about it. But me write parodies on Uncle's time? Not a chance. heh heh.

Arwen - December 03, 2004 - Report this comment

Thanks a bunch, Adagio and Guy!

Jeff Reuben - December 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Very good...are you still at the same job as when you wrote this?

Arwen - December 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Oh no, Jeff! I wrote this in the spring and moved to my current job in July. I honestly LOVE my current job...although...as you clearly know...I still waste plenty of time while I'm here...=)

Jake A Ralphing (Luke Brattoni) - December 07, 2004 - Report this comment

Don't worry, Arwen, you know I've always wanted to give you a job.

...ahem, great parody. Loved the climax, but then again, don't we both.

...ahem.

Arwen - December 08, 2004 - Report this comment

You are a naughty naughty boy, Luke...LOL!

Agrimorfee - December 09, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC) You and me work alike. 555

Scathe - December 10, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC-W) Writing parodies is a good hobby, Arwen. Do try to keep that hobby and don't let your boss catch you. :-)

Johnny D - December 11, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC) See above! ;-)

Arwen - December 12, 2004 - Report this comment

ABC--this is BRILLIANT! I LOVE it!

Oh wait...hehe...thanks to all of my ABC visitors...=) I appreciate it!

Meriadoc - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC) Still cracklin' up over the 'pretended to file' line... ;-)

Meriadoc - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

Hey! Howcum PIPPIN's your favorite hobbit? :-O

neminem - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC) I see this one going far... 5'd.

Arwen - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

Merry...thanks, darling...=) And don't worry about Pippin...I just said that in the name of flattery...you know I LOOOOVE you! And, truth be told, Frodo is my favorite of ALL hobbits...so you're both out the running...; )

neminem...thanks a bunch, buddy!

Peregrin - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen knows what she is talking about Merry! That's all about it ha ha! Previous comments stand Arwen! Well done!

Claude Prez - December 18, 2004 - Report this comment

Very smooth; well done. I liked the ending too. Plus I'm jealous cause I have a job where I technically have to work sometimes.

Arwen - December 19, 2004 - Report this comment

LOL, Pippin! =)

And Claude...that's just ridiculous. Do you want me to call someone for you? See if I can pull some strings? It seriously wouldn't be a problem. I've done it before.

Jeff Reuben - December 19, 2004 - Report this comment

And I agree with several people before me, clever finish

Paul Robinson - December 19, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC W) Well, how about that...I get to read this again now that I am back at work somewhere...in roughly the same field as before although not exactly - different software, different work environment (smaller company - more urban location - I happen to like those features, actually), different job responsibilities, too. It's "Temporary" (thru March 15th), but then, what job is really "Permanent:" these days??? Still like your parody a lot...are you still at that later job from July? Inquiring minds want to know...And, OH...yeah, 5's again since my initial votes got wiped away in the "Great Vote Tabulation Disaster of 07/28"...

Arwen - December 19, 2004 - Report this comment

Thanks Jeff!

Paul...congrats on the new(ish) job! To answer your question, I AM at the job I started in July...I imagine that, barring a handsome millionaire proposing and insisting that I move to some exotic destination with him, I will be at this job for a long haul. I honestly do love it...=)

Thanks, too, for enjoying the parody...=)

Paul Robinson - December 19, 2004 - Report this comment

Arwen - glad you like your gig - the day goes by a lot better & quicker in that situation...

Kristof Robertson - December 20, 2004 - Report this comment

(ABC-W) Truly marvellous!! I wish I had the time...555. btw, been working in Italy for 3 weeks, which is why I've been curiously absent!

Arwen - December 20, 2004 - Report this comment

And here I thought you'd been avoiding me, Kristof...; ) Thanks!!

Ashkicksass - December 20, 2004 - Report this comment

I saw this on the contest thread, and I'm wondering how in the Sam Hill I missed it! Excellent! I'm going to make it my new theme song!

Arwen - December 20, 2004 - Report this comment

Thanks, Princess. I wonder...it must have been after you were a regular around these parts that I originally posted it...that's the only thing I can think of...because ever since you showed your face on the site, everyone knows you have sung praises on everything I've written...rubbish or not. And I'll be sending you a check for that very soon...

Arwen - December 20, 2004 - Report this comment

Uh...I meant that it must've been BEFORE you were a regular...

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Original Song Title:	"Cracklin' Rosie"
Original Performer:	Neil Diamond

Parody Song Title:	"Wasting Time at Work"
Parody Written by:	Arwen

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