Try not to come across too desperate...try begging them not to.  Should brighten up their day a little if they feel they have the power to annoy you ;-)

That said, I'll save that one with the giant turd and handcuffs and see if I can come up with something when the opportunity presents :-)

On topic:  It's amazing how, even when he finally decides to keep his head down and his protégés are stepping up to the plate, delivering endless stoopids, he can still be caught keeping a close eye on what everyone is saying about him.

Hey, Josh, hows it going?  Not feeling quite so cocky now, eh?