Set up a fake red carpet outside the office meeting space.
Hire a fake photographer to pose as a faux paparazzi as guests arrive.
Serve fake cocktails ("mocktails") to save money and reduce liability.
Have the office jokester serve as the fake emcee for the event.
Hand out fake awards certificates or fake trophies to the winners.

Do you know someone who spends far too much time on MySpace? Are they constantly updating their status, adding new "friends", and pimping their profile? Does their layout feature more sparkles and animation than the latest Pixar movie? 

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If you answered yes to any of these questions, your friend may have a clinical addiction to MySpace. Show them you acknowledge their time wasting acheivement with this free funny award. Download the certificate, type in their name, and post it on their office door or cubicle. 

It's incredible that companies are cancelling Christmas parties. In an effort to save a buck, companies are depriving hard-working men and women of that once-a-year opportunity to drink too much, make awkward advances, and generally act like the total weirdos they actually are outside of work.

Office parties help people survive their jobs. It used to be that  after employees had to suffer 12 months of going to a cubicle and doing a job they hate, they would be rewarded with a half  day where they got stale cookies and free cups of warm sparkling  cider in the conference room. And now they're taking that away?

It's bad for morale. The only thing workers have left keeping  them at their jobs is free internet and the chance to get away  from their kids.

I mean, at what other occasion do I get to play that White Elephant game? You know, the one where you try and steal each other's gifts. It always starts fun, but never ends that way. In the beginning people are laughing and having fun. Then an hour later you've got two best friends who won't speak for a month over a 9-pack of Starbucks flavored coffee. Hey, it's a $10 gift. It's not worth going to jail over. Imagine sitting in you cell, "What are you in for? "Well... I really wanted that Sham Wow."

I understand businesses want to cut costs. But there are ways to cut costs without cancelling the company Christmas party.

• Let's just say, if you don't supply it, people will bring their own toilet paper.
• Instead of mixed drinks, serve PBR. Hey, that's American!
• Forget catering, have a pot luck dinner. It allows employees to show off their culinary skills, and it allows you to have your own personal episode of Fear Factor.
• Raffle off a job at a better company.
• Really mismanage the whole thing and the government will bail you out.

People can't get money from their jobs anymore, they should at least get something. So please don't cancel the Christmas party.

Office superlatives are a great way to add laughter to this year's holiday office party. You remember superlatives from high school: most likely to succeed, most popular, friendliest... Don't worry, I didn't get one, either. But now is our chance! The workplace is full of potential superlative awards.

The Loch Ness Award for least likely to be found.

Business superlatives can be good or bad, usually taking the form of "most likely to" or "least likely to". They typically take the form of "[Award Title] for most/least likely to [attribute]." There are lots of people in the office who are worthy of work superlatives. They include:

• the employee most likely to eat other people's food
• the person most likely to lose paperwork
• the worker most likely to forward annoying emails
• the person most likely to put their foot in their mouth
• the employee least likely to arrive on time
• the staff member most likely to be surfing the Internet instead of working

The hard part in creating office superlative awards is making them funny. After all, the idea is to create a few laughs, not awkward tension. That's why we've assembled a team of top comedians and office workers to do the work for you. The result: 101 Funny Employee Awards. Download the certificates and start handing out office superlatives right away!

Are you looking for something fun to do in Raleigh, NC? Then head on over to the Holly Springs Cultural Center for a night of clean comedy featuring nationally touring Southern comedians!

Clean Comedy Night Starring:
Nashville Comedian Rik Roberts & Larry Weaver 

Date: Friday, January 2, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center
Address: 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
Phone: 919-567-4000
Buy Tickets: Only $10 at the door or online for 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

I'm excited to work with Rik again. We last performed together at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, TN. Rik has gone on to appear on Bob and Tom, XM Radio and the nationally syndicated television show Bananas Comedy. Rik mixes southern charm with a slightly crazy sense of humor and delivers a music and laugh filled show that's fun for the whole family.

This is going to be an unforgettable night of fun. And if you haven't yet been to the Holly Springs Cultural Center - just minutes south of Raleigh, NC - you need to go check out this World-Class, brand new facility. Our previous shows have SOLD OUT, so Get your tickets now through Etix:

	7:00 PM Show
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The new, improved, second edition of my best-selling eBook "Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony" is now on sale!

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