Sunday Matinee: “Don’t Kill Your Friends”
Generally speaking — good advice. Doubly so where guns, planes and, well, Dilbert are concerned. See for yourself…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYlYThSozzo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmVZoMo-cw
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