There is a certain kind of employee at any organization who serves as one of the many reminders that Capitalism can be a cruel mistress. This employee is one who shows up every day, does their job with startling efficiency, and has done so for years, decades maybe, and who always seems to be passed over for promotions, raises, or other forms of advancement. “It doesn’t matter how well you do your job” capitalism mockingly says to this person. “There are so many factors so beyond your control that determine who actually gets the opportunity, so keep doing your job, child, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give you a chance next year”
Patrick Cranshaw will always be Pappy in BUBBLE BOY to me