Term of the Day: crash-and-burn

crash-and-burn--major automation screw up or failure, probably causing a chain reaction.

Term of the Day: "Don't worry, you are still on my Christmas card list"

"Don't worry, you are still on my Christmas card list"--after a screw up, reassuring someone that you are not holding a grudge.

Term of the Day: conversational headlock

conversational headlock--when a co-worker talks too much and won't let you get a word in. "Working with Jimmy is like being in a conversational headlock all day."

Term of the Day: "catch of the day"

"catch of the day"--when a head hires different extra men and women on different days of a load in, with varying skill levels, so there is no consistency. The poor contract head doesn't know what he or she is going to get.

Term of the Day: bird-dog someone

bird-dog someone--to harass a coworker, usually maliciously.

Overheard Stagehand Line #17: “When I learn my cues, the show closes.”

“When I finally learn my cues, the show closes”--line by a legendary roadman

Term of the Day: a yutz

a yutz--a stupid, useless person (from Yiddish)....see also mook.