Per My Last Email BONUS: Joel Kim Booster Gives Us His Holiday Hot Takes
Dec 20, 2025
Joel Kim Booster, a sharp-witted comedian and writer, shares his unique holiday hot takes. He proposes an outrageous 'Escape the Titanic' office party theme that promises laughter and team bonding. Joel suggests a chaotic rule of assigning coworkers to encourage networking, ensuring hilarity ensues. He shares tips on avoiding awkward conversations honestly and highlights the joys of gooey mozzarella sticks for hangovers. In a lively round of 'Iconic or Moronic', Joel critiques various workplace scenarios, all while offering nuggets of career pivot wisdom.
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Escape The Titanic Party Idea
- Joel proposed an office holiday party called “Escape the Titanic” with countdowns and survivor energy.
- He suggested dressing as Titanic passengers and even including a string quartet for dramatic effect.
Chaos-As-Team-Building (Satirical)
- Joel jokingly suggested companies assign one annual sexual partner in the office to boost networking and productivity.
- While comedic, the idea intentionally highlights how chaotic rules can shift workplace dynamics.
Honesty Beats Party Excuses
- Joel rejects ugly-sweater mandates and prefers people wear what they want to holiday parties.
- For exiting awkward conversations, he recommends blunt honesty over flimsy excuses like bathroom breaks.