In Video: Michigan man keeps track of his colleague’s verbal flubs and blunders
The Quotable Quagmire: Mike O’Brien’s Verbal Blunder Shrine
In a shocking announcement, Mike O’Brien, a Ford executive, has revealed that he is retiring from the company. But, in a remarkable display of dedication to his workplace, O’Brien has left behind a lasting legacy – a "word shrine" that has gone viral.
The Uniquest of Office Moments
The list, which spans over a decade, documents every time someone in the office has misused a phrase. And, oh, the humanity! Here’s a sampling of the 2200+ entries:
- "He’s not the smartest knife in the drawer"
- "More than 2200 entries over the past decade"
- "I heard it through the grapefruit"
- "I don’t want to be a dead horse"
- "Too many cooks in the soup"
- "A sheep in wolf’s clothing"
- "The slowest elk in the jungle"
The shrine, an exhaustive list of every misused phrase, is a testament to the quirks of human language. Each entry, meticulously recorded, serves as a reminder that even the most precise and articulate among us can stumble over a single word.
The Story Behind the Shrine
According to O’Brien, the idea was born out of multiple fumbles – or, as someone once said, "flumbles." "I just wrote it on the board," he explained, "and someone did it the next day, and we did it again, and it just took off." No one spared, including Ford’s CEO, who made an appearance on the list. The shrine brought everybody together, creating a sense of levity that transcended the daily grind.
The Viral Sensation
The Wall Street Journal’s profile on O’Brien’s "word shrine" has sparked widespread interest, with many drawing parallels between O’Brien’s list and their own experiences. As Book Inquiry baton begins to jingle, O’Brien’s peculiar legacy is set to captivate readers worldwide. It’s a tale of relatability, of human fallibility, and the power of a well-crafted quip.
The Torch Has Been Passed
With O’Brien’s retirement, the torch has been passed to a select group of co-workers, who now seek to continue the tradition. In a testament to their dedication, they vouch that O’Brien is forever "unbackable." As NBC News’ Emily Ieta noted, "Thanks for watching. Stay updated about breaking news and top stories on the NBC News app or follow us on social media."
