You Can't Win

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“Think outside the box.” That's what the boss said. He still hadn't seen a raise. What did Bill Gates have that Bill Goat didn't?
Grandma




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  1. Sylvia MoriceApril 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    LOL! Good take on this week's picture.

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  2. anthonynorthApril 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    You've got me wondering about that :-)

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  3. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Hmmmm,..I probably side with the goat!
    Bill Gates has a lot of money, maybe he will finance Bill Goat! ( Bill goat sounds so dignified.)
    You never know?

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  4. SouthLakesMomApril 26, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    This is the BEST! Think outside the box...ha ha ha! Well DONE!

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  5. kristineApril 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    oh I like that too 'think outside the box'! and he literally did! haha.
    my regards
    Kristine

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  6. SuzApril 26, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Priceless!!!!!!!!!!
    oh so very clever
    outside the box!!!! hahaha

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  7. first50April 26, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Speaking as a confirmed geek, I want you to know that I LOVE this one.

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  8. julianaApril 26, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    perhaps he's taken thinking outside the box too literally :)
    love this

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  9. Michael G-GApril 26, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    I LOVE the "think outside the box" line!!

    Have a great week.

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  10. SparkleFarkleApril 26, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    No doubt about it, your take on the goat gets the prize!

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  11. erikApril 26, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    But is it really the outside of the box? Or are we all inside?

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  12. mountain.mamaApril 26, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    I disagree with your granddaughter--this is quite brilliant!

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  13. John's commentsApril 27, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Post modernist joke!

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  14. LarryApril 27, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    The answer Money?

    Nice take on the picture and thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment at "This Blog Of Mine" hope to hear from you again.

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  15. ♪ Tharangni ♪April 27, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    hahah!!! :D its reallly funny!!! :D

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  16. J Cosmo NewberyApril 27, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Money. But a goat can eat that.

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  17. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}April 27, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Bill Gates, Bill Goat, This was funny.

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  18. ThomApril 27, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    LOL...money for nothing LOL I love your Bill comparison. Well done :)

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  19. hopeApril 27, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Well, the goat is Cuter. :)

    Nicely done.

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