L.I.A.R. - Lexicon of Inconspicuously Ambiguous Recommendations
Professor Robert Thornton, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
from small blurb in L.A. Times (late 1988 or early 1989)

To describe a person who is inept: "I most enthusiastically recommend this candidate with no qualifications whatsoever."

To describe an ex-employee who had problems getting along with fellow workers: "I am pleased to say that this candidate is a former collegue of mine."

To describe a candidate who is so unproductive that the job would be better left unfilled: "I can assure you that no person would be better for the job."

To describe a applicant who is not worth consideration: "I would urge you to waste no time in making this candidate an offer of employment."

To describe a dud: "All in all I cannot say enough good things about this candidate or recommend him too highly."

Additional one found in 11/96 Playboy letter to editor:
Per Playboy letter, Lexicon on Oracle Online humor service.

To describe a lazy worker: "In my opinion, you will be very fortunate to get this person to work for you."

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