Ro-me-ARVO + JU-LEE-et May 16 Written By Patrick Attenasio Joo Chae was a little grumpy. Boy Joo was a lot creepy. Dong Joo was only part Joo-ish. On her good side. But Ju Lee was 100% pure joy. Half Korean, half unicorn. Ju giggled at all of our jokes. Even Kris Pelletier’s. Ju galloped around the office. Gleefully, sketch pad in hand. Ju ate nothing but candy. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ju brought peace to our ranks. Of cynics and doubters. And smiles to the grizzled faces. Of hockey-playing creative directors over 40. Ju made everyone so happy. Now, we’re happy to report, it’s her turn to beam. Ladies and gentlemen… JU JUST GOT MARRIED!!! Since we can’t celebrate in person just yet, let’s throw the happy couple a… Virtual wedding reception! All the old-timers that built this place will be there. So let’s charge the whole shindig to Simon’s AMEX. Brian Shu, is that cool? Jim will wear his best suit. J-u-u-st a bit tight in the shoulders. And Brian Meyers will wear his. Always a bride, never a bridesmaid. Beth will run hospitality. “Hi, sorry, this was supposed to be Camilla’s job.” Malozzi’s calling the shots on refreshments. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. Pat’s in charge of flowers. His sunny disposition brightens every occasion. Monica’s bringing the food. That’s about the right amount for one of our parties. Darren splurged on the decorations. He even expensed the helium. Philine’s writing the vows. Along with a decision tree, pillars and rationalized brand architecture model, just in case. Utilization Nation will be taking requests. Just as long as you get your timesheets in first. Tom Li’s coming for two reasons. To eat mounds of dessert… …and to drive the ladies wild. Goodbye cheesecake, hello beefcake. Mark promises he’ll be there. But he may have to sneak out early. Lindsey and Alicia will be bridesmaids. Their outfits designed by Tina. Mindy wants to be one, too. “No I don’t! I wanna be a bride! OH! AYE! Where’s my husband!? I don’t need no George Clooney. Just a nice quiet guy I can talk and talk and talk to!” The backup bridesmaids are not bitter. Just as long as they get to dance with Brian Meyers. The Wolfpack will be there. Wearing their best dad bods and cargo shorts. Donald Trump Jr. & Steffi have matching outfits ready to go. Whoops, sorry, that’s Marcus Bartlett. As will Amanda, Martha, Joanna & Yogeeta. Meow! Sven’s going with denim on denim. Quae’s going with two sweaters in July. Still cold, Quae added more layers over his sweaters. While Annie and Amanda G. warm themselves by the fire. Siamese twins Sam & Beth will wear the same dress. Literally. Julie Davis will be responsible for confetti. And glitterbombing Al Pacino. Kim & Fran love their seating assignments! Sandwiched on either side of Mark for a 3-hour sit-down dinner. Gunnar just loves a good wedding. But for your safety, steer clear of the Big Fella during the Electric Slide. Felix hates weddings, man. “Can’t we just go out on the Lower East Side instead?” Ana Gannod ain’t got no time for a party. “Oh wait, it’s for Ju? Her I like. The rest of you idiots I don’t.” ”Warum verhaftet die Polizei unseren Schweizer Praktikanten?” According to Google Translate, that means: “Why are the police arresting our Swiss intern?” “Hi Jim! Hi Daniel! It’s Andi! I’m here for Ju’s wedding, but my key doesn’t work!” “Yes officers, he belongs to us.” Oh crap, the party’s over. HR is on to us. False alarm! It’s just Paulette & Stella. Get them both a cocktail and let’s get this party started. Ju, we’re absolutely jumping for joy. Even Lloyd’s beer gut is excited. Here’s to your new life overflowing with… LOVE. LAUGHTER. PEACE. AND PROS-PER-P-DIDDY. From everyone in your fan club—past, present and FUTURE—we say… SALUTE! CHEERS! SKAL! AND HAPPY ARVO! Patrick Attenasio
Ro-me-ARVO + JU-LEE-et May 16 Written By Patrick Attenasio Joo Chae was a little grumpy. Boy Joo was a lot creepy. Dong Joo was only part Joo-ish. On her good side. But Ju Lee was 100% pure joy. Half Korean, half unicorn. Ju giggled at all of our jokes. Even Kris Pelletier’s. Ju galloped around the office. Gleefully, sketch pad in hand. Ju ate nothing but candy. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ju brought peace to our ranks. Of cynics and doubters. And smiles to the grizzled faces. Of hockey-playing creative directors over 40. Ju made everyone so happy. Now, we’re happy to report, it’s her turn to beam. Ladies and gentlemen… JU JUST GOT MARRIED!!! Since we can’t celebrate in person just yet, let’s throw the happy couple a… Virtual wedding reception! All the old-timers that built this place will be there. So let’s charge the whole shindig to Simon’s AMEX. Brian Shu, is that cool? Jim will wear his best suit. J-u-u-st a bit tight in the shoulders. And Brian Meyers will wear his. Always a bride, never a bridesmaid. Beth will run hospitality. “Hi, sorry, this was supposed to be Camilla’s job.” Malozzi’s calling the shots on refreshments. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. Pat’s in charge of flowers. His sunny disposition brightens every occasion. Monica’s bringing the food. That’s about the right amount for one of our parties. Darren splurged on the decorations. He even expensed the helium. Philine’s writing the vows. Along with a decision tree, pillars and rationalized brand architecture model, just in case. Utilization Nation will be taking requests. Just as long as you get your timesheets in first. Tom Li’s coming for two reasons. To eat mounds of dessert… …and to drive the ladies wild. Goodbye cheesecake, hello beefcake. Mark promises he’ll be there. But he may have to sneak out early. Lindsey and Alicia will be bridesmaids. Their outfits designed by Tina. Mindy wants to be one, too. “No I don’t! I wanna be a bride! OH! AYE! Where’s my husband!? I don’t need no George Clooney. Just a nice quiet guy I can talk and talk and talk to!” The backup bridesmaids are not bitter. Just as long as they get to dance with Brian Meyers. The Wolfpack will be there. Wearing their best dad bods and cargo shorts. Donald Trump Jr. & Steffi have matching outfits ready to go. Whoops, sorry, that’s Marcus Bartlett. As will Amanda, Martha, Joanna & Yogeeta. Meow! Sven’s going with denim on denim. Quae’s going with two sweaters in July. Still cold, Quae added more layers over his sweaters. While Annie and Amanda G. warm themselves by the fire. Siamese twins Sam & Beth will wear the same dress. Literally. Julie Davis will be responsible for confetti. And glitterbombing Al Pacino. Kim & Fran love their seating assignments! Sandwiched on either side of Mark for a 3-hour sit-down dinner. Gunnar just loves a good wedding. But for your safety, steer clear of the Big Fella during the Electric Slide. Felix hates weddings, man. “Can’t we just go out on the Lower East Side instead?” Ana Gannod ain’t got no time for a party. “Oh wait, it’s for Ju? Her I like. The rest of you idiots I don’t.” ”Warum verhaftet die Polizei unseren Schweizer Praktikanten?” According to Google Translate, that means: “Why are the police arresting our Swiss intern?” “Hi Jim! Hi Daniel! It’s Andi! I’m here for Ju’s wedding, but my key doesn’t work!” “Yes officers, he belongs to us.” Oh crap, the party’s over. HR is on to us. False alarm! It’s just Paulette & Stella. Get them both a cocktail and let’s get this party started. Ju, we’re absolutely jumping for joy. Even Lloyd’s beer gut is excited. Here’s to your new life overflowing with… LOVE. LAUGHTER. PEACE. AND PROS-PER-P-DIDDY. From everyone in your fan club—past, present and FUTURE—we say… SALUTE! CHEERS! SKAL! AND HAPPY ARVO! Patrick Attenasio