big boss strolls into editorial room after a meeting.
B-boss: so... how are you?
me: okay, like that lar. *fakes typing furiously*
B-boss: i hear you've been putting on weight.
me: *stops typing abruptly* ....... who'd u hear that from?
B-boss: i can't tell you, but i can also see it for myself. that means... (continues talking but by this time i can't hear anything anymore)
oh my.... i mean, i mean... deepbreath....i mean, i KNOW i've put on weight, but, but...ACK!
........................i'm speechless.
*abandons half-eaten cny cookie*