loved it the first time, still love it and still wearing my paper bag on my head (starting to get some strange looks but am persevering)

Hi Sabina - You made it and should have. Congrats.

Dan O.

The whole video was very well executed. The timing, the thought boxes, the humor, all very well done. Except, you need to take speech lessons. You trip over words. I applaud your underwear clad friends. Not a win!!

mcremer,
You are funny! Sorry, this is the way I see it. Why there is a comment button.

Well I think it is sexist and degrading!... surely this is against equal opportunities or some law or something. Women can't be expected to work while being objectified in this way. Two thumbs DOWN!

Sabina, yours is mine favorite by far!! I was hoping to see it in the finals! SO creative!

I think you're very attractive, but wondered about that accent you were using. Some, actually, most of your words were "mushy" and difficult to understand. IMO

Le Mec you need to take a dose of phenobarbital and RELAX (a la Don Draper Episode 1 of Season 2 --I think). This video is a clearly a parody...

My Dearest Commentators,
I am ever so delighted to have made it into the finals! Thank you for your support! I would love to celebrate with a Martini but need to tend to my duties of servicing my boss. He’s escaped for a mid afternoon “nap”.
1. miab: Perseverance is key in becoming the ultimate Gal Friday. You will know when it is time to take it off
2. Econjunky: Thank you so much for your kind words. I am ever so sad that you aren’t here to join me, I was quite the fan!
3. mcremer: Mmmm I love a good secretarial catfight. Raaaaarrrrrr!
4. Le Mec: Sexist? Don’t understand the word, but it sounds delightful! (p.s: I would love to see your thumbs!)
5. Tiffany: I adore you
7. rozsie: mmmm miao, a furry feline, just my type…Perhaps you are having difficulty with my Mid-Atlantic dialect as it is quite distinguished from C.A.T
8.Sugarquebert: My dear sugar cube you have quite the opposite effect of Phenobarbital on my nervous system! I am ever so elated that you are defending my honor and most impressed by your appreciation of Mr. Draper’s barbiturate intake
Dutifully yours,
The Perfect Secretary

Le mec, what planet are you on? Mad men is based in an era when women were 'objectified' (is that even a word?) And guess what, dumb ass, its a TV show, not meant to be taken seriously. Sabina has truely captured the essence of the era and she does it with charm and wit. Go take anger management classes.

Sabina,
Absolutely cracking! You get it perfectly right - humourous, tongue-in-cheek, and honest. Oh for you to be my mummy/waitress/....GO GIRL! (Mia, you can take the bag off now)

Big Congratulations are in order for "The Perfect Secretary". Take notes Ladies. This one's a keeper!

Yay for YOU, Sabina!!!
Congrats on making it into the finals!
: ) Rhe De Ville

Perfect marks for the "Perfect Secretary". I see Sabina starring in her own show. I love the way you speak. Crisp and articulate. Congratulations on making the finals. You deserve it.

Boner Done Good

Good luck Sabina

I really hope you win!

Simply marvelous darling. You have made all the other girls at the secretarial school proud. You were always a quick learn. But don't let the success go to your head. Just because one of you girls got out of the steno pool it doesn't mean they are ready to promote all of you!

the other gals in the steno pool ain't got nothin' on you. . .

FYI, cowardly and shameful Nora Paradiso is now going by the name "justwondering" with a new photo.

Dear Commentators,
I have just returned from walking my bosses dog. He is holidaying in the Hamptons with his charming family. I do hope his wife does not go to the beach scantily clad in that yellow bikini.
Dutifully bound to you all, here is my categorized response list:
1.Ashman: I would welcome you to do some electric work on me if I misbehaved!
2.grilledsquirrel: A good secretary should be able to manage her bosses anger.
3.Bumpinhype: I would be honored to be both your mommy and your waitress
4.margarita: Congratulations to you for wearing your paperbag so proudly.
5.Rhe De Ville: I miss your groovy tunes and really regret that you are not here in the finals
6.tandrews: Such a fine gentleman you are! You deserve to have made it! While a perfect secretary should never shed a tear in the office, you not making the finals is tear sheddingly worthy of such behavior.
7.XRoomy Dave: A gentleman comes out of the woodwork, how splendid! A good secretary can stomach all kinds of vocabulary.
8.Berttheturtle: Your kindness will get you top marks at my etiquette school!
9.Philip Sterling: Indeed, a woman must never forget her place
10.lisa.angulo.reid: The other girls in the steno pool must have someone to look up to. Perhaps you? For all I learnt about advertising I learnt from you!
Dutifully Yours,
The Perfect Secretary

Sabina,
Love the entry. Very creative and funny. It's an honor to be a finalist with you.
Justin

Funny, creative, and fun to watch! Good luck!

You get a vote! I loved it, your so adorable! Best of luck!

Sabina, good to see you made it to the finals - well deserved! This is such a creative entry, you got my vote.

Okay...this is funny. This is really funny. I can't believe I'm just watching this. Ignore the haters. You did a great job and should be proud. This is a win!!

Rob

ha! and double ha, especially since i have paid my dues as a former ad agency secretary (albeit during the late '90s). hope you win!

Joke is on you Sugarcube burnt sqirrel lady, calling me a dumb ass when you don't even know the word objectified!...

I stand by my initial comments. I believe there will come a day when woman can break out of doing purely secretarial and cleaning jobs and basket weaving and embroidery, and be able to compete with men in areas such as banking and even advertising. Very soon we may see the first ever woman with a PhD. "Sabina" (if that is your name!) you will feel stupid for publicly belittling them so much!

Dear Sabina,
You're doing so well and you've been very kind. Wish I could erase what I said. I was such a poor loser. You can ground me. I'll clean out trash cans, work weekends, do your laundry, wear a Pete Campbell dunce cap.....Anyway, best of luck!

Dear Commentators,
I am just on a break from doing active comedian damage control. My boss is in a fowl mood over Mr. Barrett's comments. Luckily I am delighted with all of your comments.
I hope you too will be fond of my categorized response list:
1.JZSunshine: You are indeed a top notch secretary with an astounding skillset. The honor is all mine and together we could be a Secretarial power house!
2. Sukitwo: Having fun is swell but a secretary must always know her boundaries...
3.Ashley: I reciprocate your comments you adorable minx!Flattery will get you promoted quickly
4. Torsten: I was saddened that the looney bin kept you out of the finals. I thank you from the bottom of my administrative heart for your kind comments
5.blkactor: You are such a classy fella and I thank you! A Secretary must always be wary of ignoring haters, watch out Jane, your actions might be punishable in the break room.
6.lisa.angulo.reid: Paying your secretarial dues accurately will be rewarded in your boss's will
7.Le Mec: A Woman with A PhD? What a delightfully absurd thought!
8.Nora Paradiso: While reprimanding a misbehaving co-worker is often encouraged, humility is an excellent character trait for a good secretary. I commend and thank you.
Dutifully yours,
The Perfect Secretary

Dear Perfect Secretary,
my assistants and I have just watched your video again and we do think you would be an important asset for our international company. You may agree with us that a woman like you was cut for something more than buying aspirins and a boss who wears a trench-coat. Please do get in touch. We would offer you something that you cannot refuse.

Dear thebossthateveryonewants,

My oh my I am intrigued....! I do enjoy buying aspirin and hanging up my boss's trench coat but you have certainly roused my curiosity. I do not want to fail thebosseveryonewants but how do I get in touch with you?
Dutifully Yours,

The Perfect Secretary

I enjoyed your clip Sabine. You were one of my four top "Joan's". Unfortunately, your clip and Valerie's clip are splitting my "Funny Joan" vote so I'm going to end up voting for one of my other favorite "Joans" - either Robert or Avis.

You and Valerie should get together to do an Odd Couple/Laverne and Shirley-esqe sitcom/comedy routine because you are two very funny ladies!

The above text is a copy of what I also posted on Valerie's page - I know, I am a bad, lazy secretary - but I wanted to add a couple notes to your page. While your accent was a little over the top for me, I give you special kudos for your music and graphics and for your commitment to staying in character. Maybe you should be writing for comedy television because your clever posts are as enjoyable as your clip!

Wah lau, I remember dis girr from Singapore - she very sessy!

This clip is by far the most creative piece I have seen amongst the contestants. The quality and attention to detail is astounding! I noticed how the props have been well thought through even down to the cover of the magazine in the drawer. Well done! I hope you win as you deserve it especially when I see the criteria set. Good luck! I will keep logging on to keep track of how you are doing!

Dear Perfectsecretary,
we will send you the details. It is likely these will come either among the triple-chocolate cookies sold by an albino scout-girl or tucked into the banana of someone dressed like a gorilla. I do not control such things, and - I am sure you understand - we prefer to remain anonymous. Thanks to the peculiar shape of the sugar cubes you use in the video, one of our young collaborators has identified the address of your office, so that's not a problem.
So, be ready - but from the video it's clear that you (and your hair) were born prepared.

Best of luck, Sabina! Have enjoyed your video immensely!

You and Nathanial Lawlor have been my all time favorites from the very beginning. Extremely intelligent, inventive and incredibly fun to watch over, and over again! Thank you for teaching me how to be the "Perfect Secretary" and best of luck!

Dear Commentators,
My oh my have I had a busy morning cleaning up my boss's office. You would think by the state of it that someone has been sleeping there. With my hand now free of the dusting feather I can now work on my categorized response list:
1. deebopalula: I think you would make a rather splendid secretary, not lazy at all, in fact I commend you for being so resourceful and using the futuristic cut and paste function that has yet to be invented.
2.Blufonk3000: Be well versed in all languages . You never know what part of the world a client is coming from
3.Shepherds Bush: Attention and awareness to detail are essential secretarial attributes. A diligent supporter will be well rewarded
4.thebosseveryonewants: High tea with a gorilla? How delightfully charming! Always have your finest wedgwood tea set ready for unexpected guests. Post tea party, enjoy the banana filled surprise!
5. trilby: Your well wishes tickle me ever so fondly!
6.Valerie Long: A toast to you! I know just where they keep a case of Heineken in the office for your enjoyment!
Dutifully Yours,
The Perfect Secretary