That's. So. Boss.

In case you somehow don't know, it's National Boss Day today. October 16th. Now, lest you mistakenly assume I am referencing your employment status, kindly take a moment to think again.

Today is the day to celebrate being Boss. I have compiled what I consider to be some very helpful character references and quotes to help you better understand the meaning of "boss."

* Ahem... *
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As most good stories of success go, "Boss" had its humble beginnings. I'll quote my good friend, Jessica Bossmith directly for this part:

it all begins here:

"Little Miss Bossy. (Dee's insert: if you haven't ever read this book, well...I'm sad about your childhood.) :) ...Well, that and Dani's (Danielle Jorgensen Mcbossfarlane) mom used to call mean little girls bossy boots. And when Dani told us this, we loved it, and immediately it became ours."

Jess pauses to reflect, and then continues...

"Oh. Also the fact that Dani, Aubs, Dom, You, (that's me, Dee...) and I are all the oldest children

we're pretty bossy. And we were always called this, so we wanted to make it a compliment.

and there you go, the birth of bossy."

The end. Humble beginnings, over. Simple, straightforward, and precisely to the point.

In very close association to BOSS, Bossy Posse is a common term.

Frederick * name has been deleted because he is no longer boss. we can do that because we do what we want. that's bossy. * was the originator of the term bossy posse but he's out, so don't quote him on that.

We don't. Ever. Quote him on that.

Here is an example of a Bossy Posse:

Other terms or phrases associated with boss are "That's so boss." and "You're so boss." or, when referencing ones appropriate taste in fashion, "Those are some bossy boots."
As a very important side note, however, I would be remiss if I did not tell you that Bossy fashion does not merely belong to the feminine persuasion. Men can be bossy, too. And they can be quite successful at it, as evidenced below in matters of high fashion as well as everyday apparel. We would like to thank our close and personal friend, 007, for his willing cooperation. See how he successfully carries out manners of "boss" in both examples:

"Bossy is as bossy does." - Jessica Bossmith

"Bossy cleaveth to bossy." - Danielle Jorgensen Macbossfarlane

Now that aspect of Boss has been covered, one cannot, in due respect to the origins of "bossy" especially, leave out the feminine aspects of Boss. Miss Hepburn and Waldorf clearly demonstrate some of the finer points of Boss that, if one is not careful, can be overlooked. This, my friends, would be a terrible travesty, and would not be looked upon as appropriate.

"The thing about being Boss is, either you are... or you're not." - Aubrey M'Bossrrill
"...And that's the thing about being Boss." -DeeAura Thompbosson

See how they are the completion of every style. The clothes do not define the boss. The boss herself is the true definition of ones bossful success.

In the media, the most popular "boss" reference used in its correct context lies, surprisingly, in "The Office." While lacking in actual fashion bossness, (as referenced to your immediate left) Michael surprised us all when he correctly stated "Those shoulder pads are so boss."

True bosses all around the world almost fell, uncharacteristically, off their couches at this reference. The general population so rarely understand the true meaning of "boss."

Of course, part of this falling was due to laughter, which is also boss. (One should also note shoulder pads are actually not boss any longer. The acceptance of this fashion as "boss" left with the '90s.) Due notice must be given, however, for historic purposes.

That is where I leave you, my ever-faithful readers. With this new boss information, you are now fully-equipped with all things necessary to go forth in true bossness. Today and all the rest of your days, get out there and be boss. We'll be watching, you know... ;)

Boss, out.