As a tribute to that well-known Italian muralist, Signor Graffiti, I share with you the following:

Graffiti rules – OK

Aussie rules – orright

Dyslexia lures – KO

Synonyms govern – all right

Roget’s Thesaurus dominates, regulates, governs, reigns – O K, adequate, stamp of approval

Irish drama rules – O’Casey

Nostalgia rules – Hokey Cokey

Jargon rules – On-going agreement situation

Flower power rules – bou-quet

James Bond rules – OOK

Morse Code rules – . __

The King of Thailand rules Bank – OK

Scots rule – och aye

Bureaucracy rules – OK

OK

OK

Polling rules – OK 40 %

NO 35%

Not sure 25%

A Sydney factory wall declared: “New Zealand Sucks!”

An enterprising Kiwi scrawled underneath: “Australia Four!”

Constipation is the thief of time, while diarrhoea waits for no man!

Plus a few useful workplace phrases

1. Thank you – we’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.

2. The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.

3. I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.

4. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.

5. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don’t care.

6. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and inexperienced.

7. What am I – flypaper for freaks!?

8. I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.

9. I’m already visualising the duct tape over your mouth.

10. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.

11. No, my powers can only be used for good.

12. How about “never?” Is “never” good for you?

13. I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.

14. Your idea seems reasonable… Time to up my medication.

15. I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.

16. I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message…

17. Who me? I just wander from room to room.

18. My toys! My toys! I can’t do this job without my toys!

19. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.

20. I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

21. Someday, we’ll look back on this, laugh nervously, and change the subject.