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Where every rule has an exception — and every exception has a rule

Booth 01

The Mirror Booth

Look one way and see a hero. Look the other way and see the same person doing the same thing — but somehow it’s wrong now.

When WE do it

Strategic Flexibility

Adapting principles to fit the moment shows wisdom — you have to read the room.

✨ admirable
When THEY do it

Dangerous Hypocrisy

Bending rules for personal gain is a sign of weak character — the room reads them.

🔥 outrageous
When WE are loud

Passionate Conviction

A raised voice is the natural sound of someone who really cares about the truth.

📢 heartfelt
When THEY are loud

Unhinged Outburst

A raised voice is rude, divisive, and frankly should be regulated.

🤯 unbearable
Booth 02

The Wonky Scale

Our patented Scale of Justice ™ — calibrated annually, certified to tip in your favor.

THEM US CERTIFIED UNFAIR ✨
Booth 03

The Rulebook

Read carefully. Some rules have been gently — tastefully — revised for special applicants.

Rules — Edition I

  1. Be on time, every time. unless I’m running a little late
  2. Never raise your voice in a meeting. unless I’m really making a point
  3. Honesty is non-negotiable. unless honesty is inconvenient
  4. Take feedback gracefully. unless the feedback is for me
✍️

Rules — Edition II

  1. Always over-prepare. unless winging it “feels right”
  2. Reply to every email. unless I find it annoying
  3. Say what you mean, mean what you say. unless plausible deniability is needed
  4. Show up, even when you don’t feel like it. unless I’m the one who doesn’t feel like it
🖊️
Booth 04

The Excuse Booth

Step right up! Pick your favorite justification for doing exactly what you told everyone else not to do. Click each bubble to hear it out loud.

*conditions apply... differently to different people

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