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Purple Squirrel

For all practical purposes, there is no such thing as a "Purple Squirrel"; not in nature and not in the job market. It is a metaphor used by recruiters to identify the unrealistic expectations of a client company. The happy exception is when a perfect candidate, with exactly the right qualifications and experience, is actually found for a job opening. That person would then be referred to as a "Purple Squirrel". But every human being is flawed, and even if the candidate has all the requirements, i.e. IS a Purple Squirrel, they might not even get a phone screening. Thus, even one recruiter's Purple Squirrel can be "just another disqualified candidate" to the client company. In particular, recruiters or HR people use the term when they are talking to other recruiters or someone familiar with the recruiting industry. The term has been in use for at least 10 years (there once was a magazine called "Purple Squirrel"). The term is in common, but not widespread use by recruiters as of 2009. Such are the realities of the early twenty-first century job market. As more workers become unemployed, companies become more selective, and finding work becomes more difficult to the point where recruiters are expected to find "Purple Squirrels" for job openings, and companies move ever more slowly to fill positions.

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The Urban Dictionary Mug

Ceramic mug (11 oz)
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Word on front, definition on back
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no A.Feb 21
Review by Cary B.

Great idea to be able to offer this quality mug. I wish it would have come with the full text including examples listed on Urban Dictionary but I do love the mug. Just bought my 2nd one. Packaging is duarable and perfect for rough transit.

Cary B.Feb 21
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¡Soy profesora de español y lo voy a usar en mi clase en la universidad!

SANDRA S.Feb 21
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I wish the text on the back wasn’t so small—if I had to order it over again I would’ve inquired as to whether the words could be enlarged so it filled up more of the “white space” on the back

Breea L.Feb 21
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You guys are fantastic! Will continue to do business with you. Thank you so very much.

Karl W.Feb 20
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Now I have a UD mug! Good quality, nice printing, great definition!

Joseph S.Feb 20
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Your company did an excellent job with our order. The beautiful mug with our son's word and definitions arrived in perfect shape, thanks to your outstanding box design! I have never seen a box so cleverly made. I cannot bring myself to recycle it;). The mug will be enjoyed for years to come. Many Thanks, Deborah Crosley Holland and Michael Holland

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Review by dave  p.

Got this mug for my daughter and she was taken a back. I explained to her why it was funny, but she didn't seem to understand. Its been a few days since my daughter has talked to me. I'm positive she loves it! I'm hoping to hear from her soon :)

dave p.Feb 19

Arrived before my daughter’s birthday, which was good. Not chipped or cracked, so that was good, too. Ichabod Crane looked good on the ferra color.

Karen M.Feb 19
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Looks great. Made a cool gift. Quick shipping!

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Review by Grant S.

It holds liquid, very good

Grant S.Feb 18
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I use it to catch my cum

Fuck U.Feb 18

the mug is really durable, my parents beat me with it and it doesnt break

butt m.Feb 18

Love this mug, I like to use it to defecate in which I then feed to my family. 5 stars.

John B.Feb 18

Quick shipping and awesome hysterical product!

Karin L.Feb 16
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I fucked with it for months before i finally ate it.

12314 1.Feb 15

Great mug! Got a homo mug for a friend's birthday and he adored it. :)

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love it

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THINGS ARE GETTING A LITTLE WILD AT CAILLOU'S HOUSE!

poop f.Feb 14

The thing is amazing. Also everything on the back is true!

NikolaiFeb 13
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