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How to Become a ‘Mancessory’

Now, even lighter!

The current economy means laid-off bankers may have to turn to the oldest profession. (The second-oldest profession?) BankersBall offers easy steps to becoming what the French call giguere: "Lose 10 pounds for every 5 years you have been a banker. Lose 15 if you were in M&A … Do not focus on looks. That’s their prerogative, no longer yours." [BankersBall]

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