Pulling a Hendry

Letting a crippling obssession with cream-filled pastries and rare, fatty meats distract one from competently running a business.

The term originally pertains to Cubs' general manager, who let his twice daily trips to Krispy Kreme and Portillo's hot dogs supercede his desire to assemble a baseball team capable of winning most recreational softball leagues.

Like Pulling a Dusty, it is a baseball term that can be used in a variety of business settings.

When John stayed at lunch too long and missed his important business meeting, he was really pulling a Hendry.

Who ordered these cannolis? And why is Preston Wilson's agent here? Man, is someone here hell-bent on pulling a Hendry?

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