I overuse the wet-paper-bag analogy. “I couldn’t find my way out of a wet paper bag. I couldn’t handicap my way out of a wet paper bag. I couldn’t sing my way out of a wet paper bag.” Whatever...it’s a stupid analogy. Think about it: The bag is wet; just pick a spot and tear through it. Geesh
Here’s the real deal about announcers: they’re strange. Anyone who has ever worked with one will tell you the same, and even announcers can’t deny they stand apart in a crowd.
Last Thursday, I skulked out of the office at 3:30, peeking around each corner as I neared the exit, only to run into the boss in the parking lot. Figures.