Pink Slip Pity Party for Roger Snoble

By Damien Newton
Apr 17, 2008

Join BusTard, Browne and the BusBenchers for the Pink Slip Pity Party for Roger Snoble next Friday (18 April) at 6 p.m., at Union Bagel. (We might go over to Traxx, unless we have young ‘uns among us.) Too, be sure to bring a small written piece—say, 50 words or so—about where you think Roger should be employed next. Best bit gets a Toy Bus Metro Liner and runner-up gets a Roger Snoble Mustache Mask!

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