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Bob the workaholic

Fred Flintstone and George Jetson were work-averse lollygaggers. Bob the Builder, and a host of today's cartoon characters, are work-obsessed drones.

Bob the Builder
(PBS) PBS
By Thaddeus Russell
April 16, 2006

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EAGER TO BEGIN THE DAY'S construction project, the workers cheerfully conduct calisthenics drills and beg their supervisor for the most difficult jobs. They then chant in unison, ''Can we build it? Yes we can!" When given a day off, the workers spend it practicing their duties. (Full article: 924 words)

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