Top 5 reasons why I secretly think I may be Jimmy James from newsradio

5. I am insane
Jimmy James the eccentric owner of the fictional WNYX is a tad bit more than nutty he is full on cray cray. I would like to say I am not but let's be honest I made this list and that should be proof enough.

4. I am the boss
Although technically my position is closer to Dave's I am still a boss and I have lots of wild ideas. Dave doesn't have the ridiculousness of Jimmy... but I do.

3. Similar build
This one is waaaaaay to easy.

2. Similar views on management
Remember the episode when Jimmy hires the efficiency expert to get rid of everyone without taking any of the blame. That is totally something I wish I could do. Jimmy, later on does over some of the choices as he is a fair person. Just like me.

1. Has bizarre rules on management
Big JJ has these rules on management based on tired axioms and unrelated sayings. These words of advice though nonsensical I have found really work and actually help. So remember the first rule of management "measure twice, cut once"

And that's the way I see it

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