In what experts are calling a “bold and possibly career-ending” move, local office worker Elliot Michaels has reportedly threatened to spoil ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ for his boss, Matt Burr, if his request for a raise isn’t met.
“I tried the usual routes—hard work, dedication, and even getting my boss coffee,” said Michaels. “So I thought, why not leverage the one thing Matt loves more than denying raises: superhero movies?”
Michaels saw an advanced screening two weeks ago, thanks to a cousin who works as a projectionist. With this purported knowledge, he approached Mr Burr with what he thought was an airtight plan.
“I don’t know if he’s bluffing, but I can’t take that chance,” Mr Burr declared, nervously clutching his limited-edition Wolverine Pop Vinyl.
Office reactions ranged from amusement to disbelief. “It’s a high-stakes game of movie chicken,” said co-worker Lisa Morales. “It’s like holding someone’s dog for ransom, but with nerd culture.”
The situation has escalated quickly within the office. Michaels now reportedly carries around a notebook labelled “Spoilers,” and colleagues have noticed Burr avoiding eye contact and taking unprecedented smoke breaks despite being a lifelong non-smoker.
As of press time, Elliot has been seen browsing Reddit for insider information on upcoming blockbuster films, presumably gearing up for his next round of unorthodox salary negotiations.
