Who Are Those Guys?

No prizes for recognizing the reference in the title here – it’s much too obvious (please don’t tell me if it isn’t).

Here’s the current staff of Ilium Software (click for the big version):

Standing, left to right: Ken, Julie, Dan, Sheri, Matt, Ellen, Marc
Kneeling: Kevin, Lee

OK, we’ll have a prize (one of our programs, or, if you have all of them already, a handful of excellent stylus pens) for anyone who comes up with a good caption. Put any entries into the comments.

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    92 thoughts on “Who Are Those Guys?

    1. Marc M

      Is that Bill Gates in the red shirt? If I had a software company, I would have hired him too.

    2. Chris Randle

      An unanticipated hitch was just around the corner at Ilium’s first mass wedding.

    3. Spencer Rosengarten

      This photo was taken by one of our forthcoming software programs…which swore afterwards that it couldn’t work anymore under these conditions and stormed back to its trailer.

    4. Rick

      A Heavans Gate Renunion- Fresh back from the their ride in space via a comet , the Applwhite offspring are happy to be back on earth. “The Human Individual Metamorphosis” was a succes said one of the clan.

    5. Afro Geoffro

      ‘Bob was unhappy with the turnout for his first flash mob. Maybe he should have listened to his friend who said that Funk, Nebraska, pop. 204, was not the best choice of venue for a noob-mobber’

    6. Jeff Taylor

      “Here at Dunder-Mifflin, we believe that people come first. Paper is our passion, and our dedicated employees– Dwight… Dwight! Put down the crossbow, Dwight!”

      From right to left: Kevin, Kelly, Michael, Pam, Dwight, Angela, Roy (older), (kneeling) Meredith, and Jim

    7. Eric Olsson

      “OK, everyone. On the count of three. One…two…three…Windows CEEEEEEEEEEE” *click*

    8. Peter T

      After years of denial, this intrepid group of closet developers has come clean. “It wasn’t easy ya know” said Lee. “This isn’t the kind of ‘outing’ we were expecting” said Ken. Sheri (standing center) said “I simply can’t understand why I can’t get close to these people”. For the time being however, they are content to each move forward in their own, quirky, way.

    9. Malcolm Sharp

      Stand in front with short people (check)
      Kneel to let the tall people show their faces (check)
      Look at silly camera person that gets to avoid office picture (check)
      Smile (check)
      Say Cheese! (check)
      Don’t Blink! (check)
      Don’t Blink! (check)
      Don’t Blink! (check)
      Done! Make it back to break room to get the last cookie (check)
      Make appointment to call in sick on next day they have office pictures (check)
      Save this list in case I forget anyway (check)

    10. Paul

      ListPro

      Need a take a group shot? Make sure all employees are there? Coordinate smiles for the camera? Keep track of who wears glasses and who doesn’t? Hair all combed and toupees removed? Photos, employee data and more: Make your next photo look professional with ListPro! Professional lists for (mostly) professional people…we’re not sure who those guys in shorts are, probably filling the Coke machine. I bet they could use Listpro too!

    11. TimC

      NASA was a little concerned about the next mission, selection standards appear to be slipping.

    12. TimC

      As you can see, they look almost like real humans. Launch the pods commander!

      I’m guessing the person taking the photo had the idea of the compo.

    13. Gene Schmeling

      This is truly remarkable! EVERYONE from Illium seems to be standing still and smiling in the same place at the same time. I don’t think that I have ever seen a coincidence of such magnitude! I think I’ll take a picture.

    14. Julie

      Hi guys!!

      I want to thank everyone who participated in this Photo Caption Contest – you’ve all come up with really fun and entertaining entries, and we have had a good time reading them this week!

      Unfortunately, I’m closing the contest now for any more winners. To everyone who wrote a caption above – you will hear from me via email (so I hope you used your real one!) very soon, with details on how to claim your prize.

      Thanks again to all the winners who made us laugh as you picked on us this week! :)

    15. Ellen Post author

      Thanks, everyone, for the great captions.

      Yes, we’re geeks. And we’re not embarrassed about it. At least I’m not. I’m just happy I don’t have to wear business casual any more. Or suits. I’ve done both, and deeply hope I never have to again.

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