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The 10 worst bosses from film and TV

The 10 worst bosses from film and TV

Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. But I've had bosses who did some of the same things in real life. Perhaps the echoes of reality is what makes these fictitious bosses stand out.
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