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Moderator

  (2:29 PM)

Terry is running a little late, so the chat will start around 3:15. So much for workplace efficiency! We'll try to put a hit on him when he comes in, but he probably won't budge.

Moderator

  (3:07 PM)

Might Rasta (aka Terry Tate) has arrived in Bristol, CT and he is ready to take your questions.

Brandon Sanchez, Dallas

It's an honor to speak with you Terry. Here's my office predicament: I sit next to 2 girls in my office who talk non-stop about calories, shopping and "Joe Millionaire". Can I hire your services if I give you the address to my office? If so, can you please describe the discipline you will be taking against this workplace noise polution? Thanks!

Terry Tate

  (3:08 PM)

Unfortunately, I am exclusively property of Felcher and Sons, although I do sympathize with your situation.

Mike (Seattle)

So did they have you tackling stunt-doubles or dummies? Some of the hits are so ferocious, I gotta believe they didn't have you hit an actual person.

Terry Tate

  (3:10 PM)

They were a mixture of stunt doubles and actors. They were all trained professionals and no computer generated hits and it was all read time.

Denny (Denver, CO)

What type of person is a better hit: an accountant, a secretary or top ranking officer?

Terry Tate

  (3:11 PM)

Terry plays no favorites. It depends on the particular violation in the workplace.

Dave (Buffalo)

Hey Big Man... what does your pre-game meal consist of?

Terry Tate

  (3:12 PM)

a box of raisins and some water. the hungrier I am, the harder the hits.

Jimmy (Portland, Oregon)

What's more of a workplace violation: taking an hour every day for lunch or leaving newspapers on the bathroom floor?

Terry Tate

  (3:13 PM)

Taking an hour, that would cost you two slices of PAIN CAKE!

Tom (Framingham)

Hey Pain Train...Where did you work before Felcher?

Terry Tate

  (3:14 PM)

I was a mime in college. You'll see some of that history in future films on Reebok.com.

Beatty(Denver)

T3, Can you do true baseball fans a favor and do a temp. job for a day or two for Bud Selig's office? We need someone competent, such as yourself, to knock the tar out of Bud for even considering letting Pete Rose and his history of corruption back into baseball. Thanks in advance.

Terry Tate

  (3:16 PM)

Let me catch Bud Selig without a cover on his TPS report and I would soundly knock the glasses off of him!

Debbie (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

So, is there a Mrs. Terry Tate? If you are single, how do you feel about dating co-workers?

Terry Tate

  (3:18 PM)

All I'm saying is that Terry is a focused employee and will do whatever it takes to make sure there's a good workplace environment. Interoffice dating is out of bounds with Terry.

RT (Chesapeake)

What happens if you miss a tackle?

Terry Tate

  (3:19 PM)

Terry don't miss tackles.

Fred (baltimore)

How influencial to your success was your high school football/track coach Ron Evans?

Terry Tate

  (3:20 PM)

Ron was a motivational force in making me the enforcer that I am today and I love him like a father.

JJ (St. Louis)

When will Terry Tate Jersey's be available? My office TRULY wants to buy some.

Terry Tate

  (3:21 PM)

Check out ESPN.com they'll have an article on it later today.

TC (Kansas City)

I used to work at Felcher and Sons, and that damn Doug used to talk long distance to his Mom all the time. Could you do something about Leland on the 2nd Floor and his problem with not washing his hands after using the bathroom!

Terry Tate

  (3:23 PM)

The next time I catch Leland not watching his hands, it will be time to dance...with the pain train!

Chris (District of Columbia)

Are there any movies you watch before coming in to work that really get you juiced up and ready for some hard-hitting action?

Terry Tate

  (3:24 PM)

Terry just watches highlights of himself. The security guys give me the days highlights every time I walk out at night.

Dan Boston

what if a coworker has BO? Is that worth a hit?

Terry Tate

  (3:26 PM)

Hell yeah, I'll give them a double dose of pain scented Right Guard!

Rich (Chicago)

Does the pain train ever use a helmet for his office hits?

Terry Tate

  (3:27 PM)

I'm just a part of the office like everybody else...let me ask you, rich...Does anyone in your office wear a helmet?

NY

Why number 56 Triple T?

Terry Tate

  (3:28 PM)

It's for Lawrence Taylor, the greatest linebacker to play the game. But...LT couldn't handle mobility around the cubicles like I can!

pete (new york)

has the boss ever use instant replay on you on a "questionable hit"?

Terry Tate

  (3:31 PM)

I thought this Felcher and Sons accountant Mitch took a long lunch, but what actually happened was my watch stopped ticking. His punch card later revealed that there was no infraction.

Miguel (Austin)

How long did it take you to recover from the knee injury? What was the fate of the girly mailroom guy?

Terry Tate

  (3:32 PM)

It took me one week to get back , but Terry played anyway.

AF (DC)

Any plans on selling a DVD of your greatest hits? I'd love to get a copy of one.

Terry Tate

  (3:33 PM)

If the demand is there and the employees sign the releases, than you never know what is going to happen.

Kim (New York, NY)

Do you think because of you we'll see office linebackers around the country?

Terry Tate

  (3:35 PM)

There is always the potential for Copy Tates, but remember: "Often imitated, never duplicated." WOOOO!

Brian (LA)

Who do you work for? Reebok or Felcher and sons?

Terry Tate

  (3:36 PM)

Felcher and Sons, but I train at Reebok, baby.

SP (Norfolk)

Do you take lunch with all the other employees?

Terry Tate

  (3:38 PM)

No. Terry eats on the run, because he has to keep tabs on all the other workers at lunch.

kevin (LA)

hey terry I just took a 2 hour lunch....dont see you around anywhere...hahaha

Terry Tate

  (3:39 PM)

Kevin, I dare you to try that at Felcher and Sons. You'll be eating some carpet pie, baby! WOOO!

Terry's Daddy

If you're in Bristol right now, aren't you missing work, Terry?

Terry Tate

  (3:41 PM)

I had a motivational speaking gig in Bristol to attend to, but I was in the office earlier today. I always check in.

Terry Tate

  (3:43 PM)

Thanks so much for all the love. We got tons of questions and we'd be here for hours if we answered them all. Keep checking the TV and Reebok.com for the latest Terry Tate updates. Now get back to work, baby. WOOO!!