An age-old NPI acronym has been named 2007 Word of the Year by US lexicographer Merriam-Webster.

A quick visual reference stamped in the margins of NPI logbooks for centuries, woot is an acronym for “want one of those.”

It has apparently come into usage recently outside the NPI vaults and is now widely understood as a simple expression of joy.

Woot!

“The private matters of the Kringle family are just that, no matter how tantalizing, juicy, naughty and irresistible they may be.”

Zachra Vishalam, NPI Public Relations Intern,
Expendable Goods Division
The Juicy Stuff

Wallace Nunavik’s claim that nepotism played a role in the appointment of Cindy Klaus to the role of Executive Vice President is unsubstantiated.

Although initial findings indicate there may be some truth to Mr. Nunavik’s allegations that Ms. Klaus and Kris Kringle are related, that fact would not in itself indicate wrongdoing on behalf of the board.

A special committee has been formed and a call for DNA testing is already on the table. We have no further comment at this time.

Nunavik claims nepotism cost him the NPI Excutive Vice Presidency

“Kris and I were raised together. My father would take us to the floe’s edge where we’d catch fish and snack on sushi. I can’t believe Kris would do this to me.”

Wallace Nunavik, NPI Vice President of Operations

Fishing for Answers

In a hastily assembled press conference this morning, Wallace Nunavik, NPI Vice President of Operations, claims he has proof that Cindy Klaus is actually the daughter of Kris Kringle.

A year ago, Kringle and the NPI board shocked industry insiders by naming 29-year old Klaus to Executive Vice President over the more experienced 40-year old Nunavik.

Nunavik, an Inuit native, put his impressive resume, Harvard business degree, 10 years of NPI seniority, and his reputation on the line with the accusation.

“I was surprised when Cindy handed me a third book from the vault this year,” he said, brandishing a large gilded volume. “Ironically, it turned out to be the genealogical history of the Kringle family.”

Addressing Kringle directly, Nunavik demanded an explanation. “I looked at the book; I know who she is. Now I understand it wasn’t just her magnetic personality that got her the job. I guess blood really is thicker than water, even here, where the water is solid,” he sneered. “So much for childhood friendship.”

A Fishy Answer

The beleaguered Kringle mumbled, “The sushi wasn’t that good; I actually prefer cookies and milk.”

Cindy Klaus did not appear and was not available for comment.

As the pressroom cleared, reporters began speculating on the veracity of the allegations and the idea that Kia Kringle and Cindy Klaus could be sisters.