From the Reporters

May A Force Field Be With You

 

You may want to padlock your IT staff in their computer lair Thailand-sweatshop style this Thursday, otherwise prepare to lose geeky manpower as they (and every other closeted office Jedi knight) skip out to take in final Star Wars flick, The Piece of, er Revenge of, the Sith. According to consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, lost productivity because of the film's opening will cost companies $627 million this Friday.

I don't know how that would make me feel if I were a manager. Wait, yes I do. In the words of a Wookie:

"YYYEEEEOORRRRRRRRRROOONNNRRRGGGHNNOORRRRRRR"

Short of brandishing a light saber at the exits, any ideas on how to combat these defectors to the dark side? Or, will anyone cop to taking a "sick day" on the 19th? Maybe you're turning a bit green already?

"Work ditching for matinee I am, yes, popcorn eating I will be, young Obi-Wan."

If so, here's a hint, dorks. Avoid sporting any of these outfits on this particular casual Friday before ducking out to ogle Padme Amidala after lunch.