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See, I told you taking the plastic Burger King mask off would make him less scary. I already want a Whopper!
He thought that this was suppose to be a costume party.
And this guy is just the PRETENDER to the throne!
We do it your way!
This is the third wiseman who obviously didn’t follow the North Star.
Try satifying my wife, the “Queen”!!!
He’s an American Idol hopeful.
Ok, Gary Knight and Bob Bishop, we are going to have to sacrifice you guys in order to protect our King.
His wife likes to role play.
The supreme court has ruled on this one, and I am sorry to say boys, it will still be known as a gay marriage….
Can you guess what he has hidden under his robe?
Boxers or Briefs under the robe?
He’s my sugar daddy.
I’m just a pawn in this operation.
The shareholder think we are not in tune with the times. They should be flogged.
Meet our new Burger King spokes person.
Ok guys, this is you’ll be examining. He is the King of Hearts and he has suicidal tendencies.
Anybody know a queen we can fix him up with ?
You are aware that he’s only been crowned “King of the Month” and cannot marry the two of yous…
Oh, I thought you said you wanted to meet Don the King.
The Duke brothers bet me a dollar I couldn’t take a bum and make him royality.
Bob is a little confused about how much power his new manager position actually has…
Royalties boys. Go big or go home.
No Gentlemen, this is Gabe Goldman. The Keilbasa King of Newark, but I can see how you would mix them up.
He was going from D5 to E6 when the White Queen assaulted him.
Now then, I think we can all agree Chairman Monarch is fully clothed.
“Our CEO wanted a promotion…”
This is King Aybab II, and yes, all our bases are, indeed, belonging to him.
“Sorry boys, in this company ONE KING in my hand beats anything you have in yours.”
“…and here at Burger King, we are the first company to make our brand mascot CEO of the company.”
I give you my word, he’s an honest King. Once we buy him off, he’ll stay bought.
G.W. here is tired of playing King George. Can you two go round up his old costume? He wants to go back to playing cowboy again.
Bob and Tim realized the mistake of allowing George to include the ‘name his own successor clause’ in his CEO contract.
“Too many people were thinking this company was a democracy.”
Ok, gentlemen. Today our CEO wants to be referred to as “King Poop of Turd Mountain.” Now if you’ll excuse us, it’s time for me to get King Poop back to the psych ward.
“So what you are telling me is you wanted Rodney King to be the new spokesman? Sorry, my bad.”
“Our next candidate for the position, is Richard, who says he felt stifled in his former position as a brutal monarch…”
The actor originally pitched to play the main character on the King of Queens.
She wants a king’s ransom in the divorce.
he’s no king tut, but he will do.
As heir to the throne, I mean company, I think Daddy looks absolutelty splendid.
Greg is taking “casual Friday” just a bit too far.
Gentlemen, get ready for a royal butt-chewing.
We’ve decided that just plain CEO is so 20th Century. “King” is much more in line with our bonus program.
“I programmed the time machine for August 8th, but somehow got Henry VIII.”
No, no gentleman, this is the CEO of Burger king, not MacDonald’s
As you can see by the diagram on the wall, getting the crown OFF is going to be a bit more difficult!
No, I can’t remove my hand. It’s all that’s keeping him on the ground.
I know Obama said get me someone everyone likes….I’m just not sure he will make a good Supreme Court Justice Nominee
As Jerry discussed the kings exit strategy from Burger Kings marketing plan, he couldn’t help but be intrigued as to how soft the king’s fur was…
“Gentlemen, it’s this or we revisit his bonus options.”
Awkwardly, Andy tried to explain to Phil that the memo about dressing up was just an April Fool’s prank.
The king will be preparing your cheeseburgers personally.
King Ned, Ruler of the Copier, realized too late how good he had it at his previous job.
Ever since Norman bumped his head on the credenza his colleagues referred to him as king-a-ling behind his back.
Ed, we don’t mind that you wear your royal robes to work, but HR has insisted that you wear underwear on windy days.
This is Leonard from the Mail Room. He is King for the day. All questions are to go threw him.
Edward felt foolish that he didn’t get the memo about the company losing it’s monarchy status.
“And the winner of Splendid Marbles’ King for a Day contest …”
Charles, this is your last warning, you cannot refer to your office mates as peons any longer!
The city has refused his plan to install a moat around corporate headquarters.
Sire, the Vice-King and the Assistant Vice-King request an audience with you.
Have you forgotton? Bow, bow damn you!
The Knighting Ceremony is tonight, so wear tights.
oh some one thinks he king poop for the day
i said on your knees now
He’s here, primed and ready for the promo to launch our new Burger King Family Jewels Biscuit.
“JP has instructed us to proclaim that the economy is sound and that the emperor really does wear clothes.”
“Your new job assignment is to guard the remaining US pure gold in the king’s crown and teeth. Fort Knox is now the diversion.”
“Guys, I’d like to introduce you to our newest Chinese ambassador, King Chu Yew.”
I’m sorry fella’s. As it turns out He legaly does have the right to lop off your head.
..and John here was the last in the company to be promoted. As you might guess that was some time ago…
“Anyone here that can give him directions to Dairy Queen?”
“no…not Martin Luther King or Larry King or Don King. Anymore guesses?”
This is Henry. He may be new but don’t piss him off.
The Shareholder’s weren’t as amused as I thought they’d be.
B. King is the new top dog; but if you treat him nicely, he’ll let you have it your way.
“I’m sorry he’s not the Larry King you thought he was.”
“My client feels the employee handbook is not specific regarding ‘Casual Fridays’”.
Our new CEO isn’t playing with a full deck and is afraid of getting lost in the shuffle.
After much deliberation, B.K’s CEO’s had to inform the King that there was just no longer room for him in the budget
Ralph Laurne attempts to pitch his new line clothing, “Mideveil”, to his investors
i really think you are taking this new co position way too seriously joe
what can we do to beat that dreadful golden arch, please do tell
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Look at this cool manaquin I found in the dumpster, you guys want to help me throw it off the roof at lunch?
Ya I know but Ronald Mcdonald wasn’t available.
Now that corporations have been given the title of “person,” Burger King executives are preparing for their first presidential campaign!
“Nothing says Value like the King!”
Leo is considering investing a sizeable amount of money in our company. Give him the royal treatment.
The royal coffers are almost empty. His Majesty would like us to bid on renovations to convert his palace into a 5-star hotel.
This is Larry from corporate. He’ll be leading our fashion regulation retreat.
He says he has a meeting with Robin Quivers
We’re still researching what happened to GM’s bailout funds.
Alright Phil, we acknowledge you won our fanatsy football league but the outfit is a bit to much.
I like were this outfit is going but I think PETA is going to have a problem with this snow leopard fur.
Traitor! Caught him eating a Big Mac!
Guys, meet our first CEO!
Welcome to the Royal Throne toilet Company.
This isn’t exactly what I meant when I told you to collect royalties.
“There is someone from the IT department here for you gentlemen.”
“Where do I see myself in five years? Perhaps I haven’t made this as clear as I thought.”
“Which one of you forgot to run the background check for King Davis?”
“I called you as soon as I heard Ronald McDonald went missing.”
We discussed the proposal and the King agrees, this is a whopper of a deal that will help us catch up to the competition.
He says he won’t consider an entry-level position.
Sales are down. Someone has to be beheaded.
He’ll be with us for a few weeks, be kind, he was just laid off.
They stole our menu idea, so here’s our new mascot
Double-brested suits are out of fashion. Regal robes are the latest, hottest trend.
“Boyz, pay yer respects to da capo dei capi of Burger King.”
“He says it’s for Undercover Boss, whatever that is.”
“He’s on a working vacation and he’s used to being treated like royalty.”
“Forgive their ignorance, your highness, they’re not accustomed to seeing a man in a crown and gown.”
Seriously, your highness, they may act like court jesters but do you really want to see them running around in tights?”
Sorry you didn’t get that promotion.
Don’t worry Bob. There’s plenty of other places that are hiring a king for a mascot.
If he says, “off with their heads”, don’t worry, it just means you’re fired.
the meeting will resume as soon as Ronald shows up.
I’d like you to meet Joe. He’s an ordiary guy . No pretentions.
Corporate is implementing a new
management style.
He’s your new manager. Let’s just say we’re taking a top-down approach.
With regard to your takeover attempt: Checkmate!
I’m sorry king the castle is being foreclosed and one more thing we need the crown back too.
Like the new dresss code.
Everybody this is my new assistant Arthur.
Everybody, The king wants to start making tacos, what do you two think?
Sorry, Burger King-But we REALLY can’t have a mascot that scares small children!!
They were following a star…the other two are in the lobby
Sorry we manufacture drones not thrones….
Ok now…wheres the Joker hiding
This is Ace manufacturing and we’ll Trump your King
Gentlemen. This is the backless style Throne Robe we will be modeling at the next Snuggie runway show.
Gentlemen, you all know George King, from Toronto?
Sorry, Burger King-But we REALLY can’t have a mascot that scares small children!!