8.26.2008

JWT launches first ever Foosballympics



Two weeks ago, all you could hear people talking about at work was fooseball, fooseball, fooseball! “What’s your team name?” people would ask. “May uniforms na ba kayo?”, “Oh my gosh, hindi ako magaling!” “Ang daya naman, partners si ____ at ____!”

With all the excitement leading up to the official launch, we couldn’t help but get all giddy ourselves. And boy, with what the jPod Foobus had in store for us last August 15, 2008, were we in for a surprise!

At around 5 pm, representatives from each department kicked off the event by parading around the office amidst hoots and cheers from excited onlookers. Leading the pack and racing blindly at the speed of a drunken snail was Mark Dehesa, who was holding up what appeared to be an offering to the Olympic gods: a stuffed lion.

who invited simba?!

Following closely behind was no other than torch bearer Onat Roldan, who shrewdly avoided the smoke detectors from going off as he proudly held up the Styrofoam-made symbol of hope. Kat Moldes, Chinkay Tuazon, Zeny Toledo, Tricci Alonzo and Mitzi Hilado also showed no signs of slowing down as they huffed and puffed all the way until the Entertainment Lounge where everyone was eagerly waiting.

run, run, run!!!

ingat! mainit yan!

A prayer, a pledge and a welcome speech later, it was time for the unveiling of our spanking new Foosball table. Looking like three boys on Christmas Day were Raul, Sir Gary and Dave who tore open the brightly wrapped table--the very reason why our pantry seems to be quite “crowded” nowadays.

my, my what could this be!

presenting...our new foosball table!

hurray!!!

Afterwards, each of the 24 teams were called up front to shout out their names. With team names like Joe d’Maggie, KatRhino Halinghing, Power Trip, The Mighty MegaPops and the Tabasco Hot Babes, it sure sounds like there’s going to be some tough competition out there!

hurry up and announce the food, griffey!

wow, ang saya naman!

For those who missed the big launch, watch out for the video--coming soon!

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