Winner of Worst Job in the Valley Announced
HARRISONBURG - For some, it was an honor just to be nominated. But Joseph Nardley went home with the statue.
At a star-studded gala, Nardley was announced as this year's winner of the Worst Job in the Valley. Nardley, who has been a roadside sign-holder for the last two months, was recognized for his perseverance in cold outdoor weather, his "chin up" attitude, and his resistance of the urge to commit suicide because of his crappy job.
"I want to thank God, my family, and my parole officer," Nardley said in his acceptance speech as he held the coveted Shovy award, so named for the famous Johnny Paycheck song "Take This Job and Shove It".
Other nominees this year included a truck stop janitor, a Wal-Mart cashier, and a guy who cleans turkey houses.
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3 Response to "Winner of Worst Job in the Valley Announced"
I guess this is one of those contests where it's better NOT to win, but I would have nominated one of those Liberty Tax Service employees. There's nothing like dressing up in an embarrassing costume to promote an activity that nobody wants to do...
I would have voted for that poor area college president who was "forced" to take a $66k salary increase while his co-workers got no increases. That must have been terribly embarrassing for him and difficult to look them in the eye every day.
I thought the worst job would be working for The Messs Iiiii Uuhhhh , oh well, most of his voters don't work or are now unemployed...
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