I gave it 110%

[Okiewan]

I always get a chuckle when someone says that ... often wondering when "x" percent over 100 will no longer be enough and we'll get to 150, 175, 200%. Got this via email ... funny stuff.


This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint... it goes like this:

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100 % in l ife?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%


and

K-N-O-W-L-E-D- G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But,

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

And,
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bull$hit and Asskissing that will put you over the top.

 

[BadgerMan]

That is 100% correct my friend!

:nod:

 

[XRpredator]

seems I usually give 103%

 

[Jaybird]

I'm 98% certain that you are giving less than that, Pred.

 

[squeaky]

Hmm no wonder people think my coworker is such a go-getter, she's more like a bs'er and an a-kisser!

 

[mx547]

"these go to eleven."