Unfortunate news to report!
Because of the continued tough economic conditions and stressful times, we made the decision last month not to produce a 2013 Cranky Pressman promotional wall calendar. This was not a choice taken lightly but one we believed best for all parties.
There are however those who do not respect authority and take matters into their own hands despite potential consequences. Our pressman Jason Vaughn was one such person.
Last week, the aforementioned worker was caught printing the letterpress calendar shown above on company time and without management's knowledge. This is strictly against policy and left no other choice but to immediately terminate his employment.
Apparently, 2013 is the Chinese Year of the Snake. This somehow made it acceptable in Jason's mind to use valuable paper stock and ink materials for his hand-set wood and metal type serpentine creation. He even used a perfectly good sheet of linoleum to carve the slithering varmint. All this could have been better used for a paying customer's project.
It is quite clear the only real snake in this case was Jason himself.
I thought the problem had been adequately dealt with but it turns out not. It seems Jason is so afraid to tell his wife and young daughter that he was fired he's unable to stay at home during working hours. So he has taken to loitering outside our workshop all day.
As you can see in this photograph I shot when arriving to work, Jason is not very accepting of his predicament.
Let us know what you think and get one of the calendars.
Personally, I find it a bit of an inconvenience looking at Jason's pitiful face every day. But did we go to far? Should Jason get his job back?
Share your thoughts in a comment below or on twitter or Facebook. Use either the hashtag #KeepTheSnake or #CanTheSnake All commenters or posting individuals will be thrown into a hat. 15 names will be randomly chosen and given one of the calendars.
Fortunately, we caught Jason in time so quantities are limited. We are however keen to rid the premises of the offending printed items quickly so we all can just get back to work or not. For this reason, please check back here or on your favorite social media outlet Monday Jan. 7th, 2013 at 4pm EST when winners will be announced.
Voting closes at 12 noon EST, Monday Jan. 7th, 2013.
Sincerely,
Cranky Pressman
Thisssss whole matter is ssssso pathetic--beginning to end. But the calendar is ssssssso funky, that it would be a sssssssshame not to sssssssssend it out to your fansssss.
Thank you.
Posted by: Martha Barker | January 04, 2013 at 09:04 PM
Keep Jason - he has a great design eye.
Posted by: liz@lifedreaming | January 05, 2013 at 04:38 AM
So Jason is back and making up for lost time on the press right now. No lunch for him this week but food on the table at home I guess! I think he is pleased.
There was one calendar winner from the blog comments. liz@lifedreaming please email me a mailing address where your calendar can be sent.
Posted by: Cranky Pressman | January 07, 2013 at 04:43 PM
Too bad I just found you guys :(
I adore your site!
Glad Jason got his job back. I love your designs. Im trying to get a co that I am consulting for to order from you.
Posted by: Tammy B | January 11, 2013 at 02:25 PM
Noooooooooo!!!
I don't want the calendar production to end here...
Jason looks pissed and cold out there. Hopefully he got to keep his gig.
I have no clue what day it is. Need a 2013 calendar ASAP!
HELP!
Posted by: Tony Forte | February 12, 2013 at 02:01 PM