• Guy to Adam: So I hear you're a government worker now.
  • Adam: Yeah, they're giving government cheese as a bonus this year.

Who needs sleep? That’s when the NIGHTMARES happen.

“You’re going to start off with a Ned Ryerson Hug ending with a “Those aren’t pillows” talk the next morning”
— Adam’s idea for a hot date
“It’s got to be a combination of sophomoric and profane.”
— Ken, on how something makes it to the Adamisms site

Jana’s Family. See also: II, III.

“If you don’t hear from me in 24 hours, send flowers”
— Ken, about meeting with a Managing Director

Governess

  • Ken: You know, Sarah Palin. The Governor of Alaska.
  • Steve: No, you mean /Governess/
  • Ken: What, was she wearing a corset?? Are we living in the 1860s?? I'm pretty sure we call women governors "Governor".
“Tampico: the credit-crunch Tang”
— Ken
“Adamocity”
— Coined by Hannah
“Pack as if you are a refugee”
— Adam, over the weekend to Jana
“Someone’s got “system” envy”
— Adam, referring to someone’s “inelaborate” “system”
“Sounds like somebody got himself an extra dose of testicles.”
— Adam, referring to a overconfident coworker
“

Imagine you’re Lucille Ball working at the chocolate factory.

Only the chocolates are live grenades and you’re trying to install the pins before they explode.

”
— Adam: multitasking motivation
“Make sure when you’re walking down the street, you stay close to the buildings.”
— Adam, on the LEH meltdown
“Just let me know if I don’t need to come in tomorrow.”
— Nancee, regarding layoffs