You Win!
Published Dec 28, 2002
At the data-entry company where I work, the other operators and I share a coffeepot. One morning I took it into the ladies room to fill it with water. Then I began preening in the mirror, brushing my hair and reapplying some makeup.
I didn't realize how long I'd been until someone slid a note under the door.
"You win," it read.
Any ransom demand will be met.
Just release the coffeepot."
Originally published December 29, 2002.
