Ninjas of the Week

We know, it's Friday. The last place you want to be is behind your desk, your smelly boss breathing over your neck about that report you have no interest in finishing before you leave. We totally get it, because OUR smelly boss is standing over OUR shoulder, making us work every second up until 5pm. So let's talk about some people who don't have to work crappy jobs with smelly bosses.

5. ROMEO THE DOG

Romeo was stuck in the rubble, a victim of the Italy earthquake. But did he give up? Heck no! A ninja has to stay calm in tense situations, and save energy for when it's needed. Romeo barked for 9 days until officials found and freed him, and he was back with his owners with nary a scratch. What we want to know is what he ate while he was stuck in there for over a week. On second thought, we DON'T want to know...

4. TOM HOLLAND

Actor Tom Holland, also know as the new Spider-Man, is secretly a ninja in disguise. Tom, guided by his trainer, completed a sweet ass flip and spin while training to be what we think will be the best web-slinger ever. And he makes it look easy! I mean, we could totally do that move. If, you know, we ever put the box of donuts down.

3. VICTOR ORTIZ

Police officer Victor Ortiz risked his own life to save someone else's. Officer Ortiz pulled a man off of the New Jersey Transit train tracks RIGHT BEFORE the train came barreling through. Not only did he save the other man's life, he put his own in danger - he could have easily been pulled under the train himself! Officer Ortiz is a true hero, and ninja AF.

2. LINDA BURNEY

Linda Buney became to first indigenous woman to join the Australian House of Representatives this week. She was sworn in Wednesday. "If I can stand in this place, so can [other Aboriginal Islanders] — never let anyone tell you, you are limited by anything." A ninja not only stands up for what's right, they don't let anything keep them from their goals. We can't think of a better example than Linda.

1. JESSIE GRAFF

It's not enough that stuntwoman Jessie Graff is the stunt double for freaking Supergirl herself, Melissa Benoist, she's now the first female contestant to complete the Stage 1 obstacle course of the finals of American Ninja Warrior! I'm not sure that words can do her amazing performance justice, you just have to watch the video. She might be the baddest ass ninja we've ever had the privilege of covering on our site. Congratulations, Jessie!!

That's it for this week. Hopefully we killed enough time that your boss went to the bathroom and you can sneak out. Have a great holiday weekend, see you next week!!

Comic-Con Ninjas

In honor of San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, we searched for some of the best ninjas on Instagram for you. These are some hardcore cosplayers... or are they? We suspect a few of them might be actual ninjas...

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How do I as a Ninja? #ninja #ninjacosplay #cosplay

A photo posted by 🐿The Squirrel Vigilante🐿 (@stunxx) on Mar 18, 2016 at 7:48pm PDT

This guy's ninja game is strong. Look at those eyes - I know we don't want to run into this guy on a dark street in this getup!

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Can we just stop for a moment and appreciate @adam_from_giant s photography skills??

A photo posted by Quincy (@titansreaperking) on Feb 15, 2016 at 5:10pm PST

This ninja is silent but very deadly. Great use of color, and the pose and location are awesome. We suspect this ninja wouldn't make a sound sneaking up behind you...

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Stay ready 🗡🗡 w/ @rizzydoesit 🗡 📸: @optical.shinobi 🗡 Stay #ninja, my #ninjas 🗡 #shinobi #shinobisyndicate #cosplayer #shinobisean #ninjastyle #shinobisean #ninjacosplay #ninjalife #menofcosplay #conlife #allblackeverything #shadow #shinobisound #ninjafashion #postapocalyptic #ninjashit #sai #swords #nodachi #swordsman #cosplayofcolor #starsofcosplayman

A photo posted by 🕸 Kumo Onigumo 🕸 (@shinobisean) on Jul 16, 2016 at 11:39pm PDT

These are modern day ninjas, complete with some outstanding masks! This location is great too - it looks an awful lot like the 6th Street Bridge in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District. It's the perfect backdrop for these 21st century ninjas.

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Nice to seeing you two.. back to back.. (first time I've went AX back to back) Ahri @bingxuewu and @beikacity white hair ninja girl #animeexpo #AX2O15 #animeexpo2015 #ninjacosplay #cosplay #candid #ax15 #latergram #ahri #candidphotography #character #ignikon #ig #igdaliy #losangeles

A photo posted by Park (@dash8k) on Jul 8, 2015 at 6:21pm PDT

This white-haired ninja from last year's Anime Con looks like she could hypnotize you and then BAM - you're taken out. Love the pattern on the scarf, and the use of red in her costume. And the bracelets are a nice touch!

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Awesome shot of my Urban #Shinobi cosplay @ #ninjacon . 📸: @kuf_spawn . #ninja #cosplayer #swordsman #shinobishogun #shinobi #ninjacon2016 #ninjaconla #ninjas #swordsmanship #conlife #shinobisound #ninjashit

A photo posted by 🕸 Kumo Onigumo 🕸 (@shinobisean) on Jun 6, 2016 at 4:39am PDT

And finally, this urban ninja looks ready for battle - what a great sword and face mask. Also, we love the red mohawk. We suspect it'd be the last thing we'd see before the sword came down...

Tag us on Instagram with your favorite ninja cosplay pics @OfficeNinjaFilm and have fun at SDCC!

Ninjas of the Week

It's Friday so let's get the party started! We've got a lot of Ninjas to cover.

5. Bear in La Cañada

This week a black bear traveled out of the hills of La Cañada and into her human neighbor's backyards to take a dip in the pool... and sunbathe. Well, it is summertime and it's California so this ninja bear wasn't messing around. And one would argue, she is the state animal so she can do what she wants!

4. Roberta Mancino
Athlete and Stunt Woman, Roberta Mancino, jumped out of a plane in a wingsuit, with a team of jumpers, and an arsenal of GoPros to glide over an active volcano (I see lava and super hot steam!). One word: Ninja.

3. Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton made history this week, unofficially clinching the US Democratic Presidential Nomination. The first woman to do so for a major party. And not only that, she also tweeted quite a zinger yesterday to her presumed opponent Donald Trump in response to a jab. The true Ninja test will be which one clinches the presidency come election time.

2. Muhammad Ali

At the age of 74, Muhammad Ali went fighting one last time into the night. The death of famed boxer, Muhammad Ali, has brought about many conversations about who he was, what he achieved and what he stands for. Regardless of your opinion, Ali was, as the New Yorker states, a "symbol of racial pride; a fighter, a draft resister, an acolyte, a preacher, a separatist, an integrationist, a comedian, an actor, a dancer, a butterfly, a bee, a figure of immense courage." And we'd like to add one more: Ninja.

1. Unnamed Stanford Rape Victim

We don't know her name but we've had a glimpse into her struggle. Unfortunately it's a struggle many people know all too well. She was raped while unconscious laying behind a dumpster in an alley. Her rapist was convicted but his sentence extremely lenient. This week the victim's letter to her rapist gained national attention and it's not over yet. Her words have reached every corner of this country and she's inspiring others to stand up and take action against injustices like this one. Like a ninja she is faceless and nameless, but the ultimate fighter with the strength of a thousand ninjas, and she's still fighting. We're with you. We've got your back.

Ninjas of the Week

Hey, guys! It's time to highlight some of the best ninjas out in the world this week - people who exemplify the qualities of being a ninja. Let's get started!

5. SYLVESTER STALLONE

Rocky Balboa himself is bringing a ninja-style show to Netflix - Ultimate Beastmaster. The Ninja Warrior-esque show will pit 108 competitors from the U.S., Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, Germany and Japan (18 from each country) against one another. We think this might be the best ninja training ground in 2016!


4. BAPURAO TAJNE

After they were discriminated against and not allowed to draw water from the local well, Bapurao Tajne in Kalambeshwar village, India, decided to take matters into his own hands - literally. Choosing a spot instinctively, he spent 6 hours a day digging his own well, and struck water! The well now provides enough water for the entire village. Way to go, Bapurao!


3. ROBERT AITKEN

Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, Scotland, 24-year-old Robert Aitken, a fast food worker, decided to take the homeless problem head on. Last week, he bought 60 burgers out of his own paycheck and passed them out to the homeless on the streets of Edinburgh. He's also trying to raise money through JustGiving https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Robert-aitken, and he plans on continuing buying and passing out food.


2. AYESHA AZIZ

We don't know about you guys, but when us here at Office Ninja Central were 20 years old, we were thinking about beer bongs and frat parties. But in Mumbai, 20-year-old Ayesha Aziz is about to become one of the youngest pilots in India. She started flying when she was 16, and she's completed 120 of the 200 hours of flying needed to get her pilot's license. That's what sets a ninja apart from the rest of us - laser focus, determination, and wings!


1. CARTER MASON

Our Ninja of the Week this week was a close friend to us here at Office Ninja. Carter Mason was an actor, businessman, and helped usher in the age of web and digital series as both a content creator and distributor with his platform JSTV. Carter beat colon cancer last year, but lost the battle this week when the cancer came back. We'll always remember Carter's positive attitude, infectious laughter, and he was always there with a hug when you needed one. We salute you, Carter Mason. If you'd like to learn more about cancer research and donate, check out this link.

See you guys next week! Until then - keep your robe tight, your nunchucks loose, and your pants on. Please. We're looking at you, Jett.

Best Gifts for Your Boss

Let's get real - no one really likes their boss. I mean, we tolerate them. Barely. But even bosses have feelings - not ours, but we're sure yours does - and you should celebrate their existence with a gift. It could be worse - your boss could leave and you could get a WORSE boss.

Again, not us - our boss is so very horrible.

We wanted to give you a few gift ideas for your boss, something that shows her/him how much you care!

1. DEODORANT

What's the best way to tell your boss they stink, while at the same time offering a solution? Deodorant! It doesn't matter what kind, just something to help the stench they leave when they walk by your cubicle. As an alternative, you can always hang a car air freshener around their neck.

2. AN URBAN DICTIONARY

Does your boss give you a weird look when you tell them their new clothes "slay"? Or do you get question marks back when you message your boss "FYI" or "ICYMI"? Get them an Urban Dictionary and never have that problem again! Just be aware that they're now going to know what you're saying when you message them "GFY"...

3. [A] CLUE

We're sure your boss is an idiot. So when you buy them a copy of this game, they'll probably think "Wow, my employee really likes me - she/he bought me this awesome game!" In reality, you and the rest of your coworkers will be snickering and get the joke.

4. BREATH MINTS

If your boss' breath is anything like ours, it smells like an elephant died 3 weeks ago in the hot sun after ingesting 20 pounds of fermented garlic. Slide a box (or a case) of these across the desk to them. We guarantee it'll help keep your own lunch down every afternoon.

5. PLANE TICKETS

Send your boss on a trip - out of the country! We suggest a cruise in Somalia, or a sightseeing tour of cannibal tribes in the Amazon. Also, just buy a one way ticket and photocopy it so it looks like two. Not only will that save money, once your boss is gone and you cancel all her/his credit cards, chances are they won't be coming back for a long, long time.

Ninjas of the Week

You know the drill. Ninja of the Week time!

5. TURIA PITT

Turia Pitt, a model and marathon runner, was caught in a fast moving brushfire during a race in 2011, and burned so badly doctors told her she'd never run again. Not only did she prove them wrong, she completed an Ironman competition this week! Next up, she's training for the 59 mile Kokoda Trek in Australia!

4. MATTRESS GUY

In Thailand, a poorly secured mattress flew off a truck on the highway and into an oncoming motorcyclist! Although the mattress hit the motorcycle rider and knocked him off his bike, it also supported his fall to the ground, leaving him unharmed! We think it's less the mattress and more the rider's ninja-like ability to fall in the right spot.

3. ELON MUSK

Billionare Elon Musk has been trying to increase production at his Tesla plant. In order to keep the factory on track, he's been sleeping at his desk - which is at the end of the production line! Ninjas have the ability to go on little to no sleep, and we're willing to bet than Elon sleeps at work in a shinobi shozoko... if anyone has a photo of him sleeping, we want to see!

2. ANAYA ELLICK

7 year old Anaya Ellick was born without hands, but despite that she won the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship! One thing about ninjas is their ability to adapt in harsh situations, and we're proud of Anaya for not only overcoming her disability, but excelling higher than those without one!

And the #1 pick of the week is
SPOILER ALERT IF YOU WATCH GAME OF THRONES and aren't caught up yet (shame on you!)...
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1.  JON SNOW

Do you know what an expert ninja can do, the best trick in their arsenal? COMING BACK FROM THE DEAD. And that's just what Jon Snow did this week! I don't know about you, but we think that's some top tier, expert ninja stuff right there, and we can't wait to see him get some revenge! That's why the Commander of the Night's Watch is our pick for Ninja of the Week!

Top 5 Comic Book Ninjas

We here at Office Ninja Central read lots of comics. I mean, lots. It's actually becoming a problem; we're getting no work done, and our boss DB is starting to get irritated, and he's not believing our story that it's "research."

Anyway, since today is New Comics Wednesday, we all realized that there are so many awesome ninjas in comics, and you guys may not know about all of them. So we put together a Top 5 list of the best ninjas in comic book world!

1. ELEKTRA

Probably the most famous comic ninja on the list, Elektra graced the pages of Daredevil in the 80s when Frank Miller was on board. She was Daredevil's true love, and was tragically killed by the villain Bullseye. But was she really? You've got to read to find out! Daredevil issues 168-190 are the main storyline.

2. DEATH NINJA

Death Ninja was a short-lived character who appeared in early issues of Ghost Rider. He was actually killed and came back, which made him a ZOMBIE ninja (is there anything cooler than that?!). On top of that, he just wanted to stay dead in the first place! You can find him in early issues of Ghost Rider.

3. PSYLOCKE

Not only is Psylocke a ninja, she's part of the X-Men! She's actually a British-born character whose soul was thrust into the body of a ninja. She might be the only white, British ninja we've ever heard of... whatever, she's definitely bad-ass!

4. ZEN THE INTERGALACTIC NINJA

What’s cooler than a ninja? A ninja from outer space! Zen was destined to die in space after being a failed experiment (sounds a lot like Deadpool in space to us), but was rescued by a ninja clan who trained him. From the 90s you can find him as an NES game and in his own comic under the Archie Comics banner.

5. LADY SHIVA

Probably the best and baddest ninja in all the DC Universe. She's actually taken on and beaten Batman and Nightwing! Only one person has ever defeated her, and we're not telling you who - go read about it! You can find her in both the old and New 52 DC Universes, check for her appearances in the Bat books.

Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments so we can add to our collection!

Office Hacks for the New Age

No one wants to work harder than they have to, right? We want to get that pile of papers off the desk and into the trash -- I mean "Completed" pile - and get out of here by 5. But sometimes, we get slowed down by the archaic tools we're forced to use in the office.

Well, fear not, faithful Ninja readers! We've got the answers for you - a suite of apps and products that will help streamline your daily activities in the office and might even get you promoted!

Unless you're Jett. The only promotion he's getting is backwards.

1. Scanner Pro  

Gone are the days when you need a big and cumbersome scanner and copier in the office. They're making them smaller than ever now, and when it comes to scanning, smart phones have jumped ahead. Scanner Pro is a leader in the field of phone & tablet scanning. The app will actually find the edges of the document for you and autoscan it, so you don't even have to press a button to scan! You just move from one piece of paper to the next. Which saves a lot of time when your boss asks you to scan his collection of handwritten presidential letters during office hours...

2. Slack

  

Everyone hates morning meetings. You haven't had enough coffee, you don't even like these people, let alone want to collaborate with them. But they're necessary. With Slack, you can do them from home with your pajamas on! Think of Slack as a virtual office. You can collaborate on documents, schedule tasks for employees, farm out tasks on projects, keep track of where everyone is at, even hold meetings virtually. It's the pants optional job you've been waiting for!

3. Evernote  

Everyone needs to take notes. But paper and pencil is SOOO 1999. Evernote has been around for quite a while, and it's the best way to keep track of everything - from meeting notes to todo lists to saved websites to project information, and even personal stuff like recipes. Also, Evernote allows you to attach PDFs, images and Word documents to notes, and you can even access everything offline!

4. Google Sheets & Docs

Google Apps has the best suite of writing and calculation apps around, mostly because they're awesome at collaboration. Using Google Docs (it's like Microsoft Word) and Sheets (Excel), you can have multiple people working on one document at the same time - even when they're not in the same room! Everything is saved in Google Drive, so there's no worry if you spill beer in your computer and kill the hard drive. I mean "soda."

5. DropBox

And speaking of the cloud, DropBox is the best place for keeping all your stuff in one place safely. DropBox lets you store just about any type or size file in folders that are also shareable with other coworkers or clients. You can drag and drop things into your DropBox folder from your computer and it instantly uploads for anyone else who's sharing the same folder. That's using your ninja skills at work!

What other apps and programs are YOU using in your office to make things easier? Let us know in the comments!

Office Tips for Spring Cleaning

Despite the current weather here in Southern California (heat wave, anyone?), it's spring, and you know what that means. No, I'm not talking about animals getting down with each other. It's time for spring cleaning!

No one likes to clean. Well, I suppose weird people do. But most of us don't. And when it comes to your office, we REALLY don't want to clean (and who has time for that anyway?!). But every so often, it's good to get rid of those dust bunnies and fish that old sandwich out from behind the desk that fell back there six months ago. We've got a few tips in case you need some motivation - or a way to prolong the inevitable.

YOUR DESK

This is a pic of my daily digs! Notice the rogue gallery all about! My second home!! #work #office #cubicle

A photo posted by Robert J. Curran (@captain_kleen) on Apr 19, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT

As you progress through the year, your desk accumulates more and more crap. Paperwork you have no intention of finishing, your collection of action figures from all those superhero movies, 12 different coffee cups, each in a different stage of mold. Spring is a great time to get rid of all this stuff, and start over with a clean desk, which leaves room for new paperwork, and that Star Wars scene you've been dying to set up with your new Rey action figure. And make sure you clean out your drawers too, there's bound to be stuff in there you no longer use or need, and it's the perfect opportunity to take stock of things you're out of. You know, because you took half of the items home for your own desk...

YOUR COMPUTER

#Desktop setup at @quadroteam #office 😎 (#diy stand is a great way to #recycle old @wireditalia magazines) #yoda #yodaiswatchingyou #nerds #workstation #trello #mail #moleskine #nintendolife #supermarioworld #quadroapp #ios #artofcomputing #workflow #productivity #postit #secondscreen #ipad3 #macbookpro

A photo posted by Quadro Workstations (@quadro_workstations) on Apr 20, 2016 at 8:54am PDT

Your computer gets cluttered too. There are plenty of files on there you no longer need, things you can move to an external disc, emails from your boss you can archive, and (if you're Jett) there might be some *ahem* NSFW photos you might want to get rid of. Using a program like CCleaner helps you get rid of the junk that slows your computer down, and a clean computer is a happy computer.

THE BREAKROOM

The spinach artichoke ravioli that time forgot ... This is where the creature from the movie "The Thing" really came from #breakroom

A photo posted by @patrickary on Apr 18, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

Yeah, we know. The breakroom shouldn't be your responsibility. After all, why should you have to clean up after Steve from accounting, or Paula from Human Resources? But this might be a good time to check the fridge and freezer for your own forgotten food items. Remember that cottage cheese you bought when you were on that health kick? Or the potato salad you got last summer and meant to eat? If everyone in the office claims their own undead items, we'll bet the shelves will be empty again, and ready for your mother-in-law's tuna casserole that she insisted you take to work.

YOUR CUBICLE

My desk is turning out sick! @wisethesleeper #workmode #work #office #cubicle #jungle #forest #chill #positive #positivevibes #lake money #like4like #follow #follow4follow #hashtag #monday #afternoon #marketing

A photo posted by Jefe (@djent_jefe) on Apr 18, 2016 at 11:35am PDT

Once you've cleaned out your desk, you should give your cubicle a once over. I'm sure the dirt that's accumulated in the corners and behind the desk would fill the Grand Canyon. And do you really need 17 photos of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl pinned to the wall (I hear ya)? Removing the clutter and dirt from your personal space at work can do wonders for your productivity, and might even get you promoted (no promises though)!

YOUR MIND

#springcleaning

A photo posted by Rich Francis (@7thfire) on Apr 20, 2016 at 9:26am PDT

This one is the most important. Spring is a good time to let go of all the things you've been carrying around in your brain. That promotion that snuck past you. The time Sally from Marketing made you look bad at that meeting (you weren't sleeping, just imagining what she was describing!). You need to let it all go and start fresh. It doesn't do you any good to hold grudges or worry about things that have already happened. Learn and move forward.

Unless it's something Jett did. Then you should totally plot your ninja revenge.

Eat Like a Ninja

You're a ninja, right? So you've got to eat, and keep up your energy for any stealthy activity you need to do. I mean, it would be embarrassing if you passed out from lack of food while stalking your prey.

But what do ninjas eat? If you're going to be a ninja, you need to eat like the ninja. Here are 5 staples of your new diet.

QUAIL EGGS

Think of them as tiny chicken eggs. These babies actually have more protein than chicken eggs! They've also shown to help people with asthma and tuberculosis (they contain ovomucoid proteins). They also remove heavy metals from your body. 

Not those heavy metals. The other kind. 

They also stimulate your sexual prowess. [drops mic]

HYOUROUGAN

Ninjas don't have a lot of room when they're traveling for bulky food, so they make compact food. You know, like a Twinkie. Hyourougan was made from rice, lotus fruit, yam, ginseng and sugar. Which is nothing like a Twinkie. But it'll keep you going longer.

MILLET PORRIDGE

This is like ninja Cream of Wheat. Except using millet, which is gluten free and contains lots of magnesium, which is great for lowering your blood pressure and helping with migraines. And unlike Fruit Loops, these will keep you full all morning. Unless you eat the whole box of Fruit Loops. We don't suggest that.

BLACK SOY BEANS

Most people are familiar with the green variety, but black soy beans are a great source of fiber, protein, and are low in calories. Because a ninja with a beer belly is NOT attractive or stealthy. Black soy beans are actually a lower carb version of other beans, and are great by themselves or in a chili. Although we don't suggest eating chili right before heading out on a mission. Beans aren't the most "quiet" food, if you know what we mean...

UNPOLISHED RICE

Which is just a fancy name for Brown Rice. Brown rice is unpolished, whereas white rice comes from the process of polishing and milling, which removes a lot of its nutritional value. Brown rice is much healthier for you, and you can add in some bugs and spiders for protein while hiding in the bushes. Or, you know, you can just eat it plain.

We want to hear from all you ninjas out there - what do YOU eat to keep your ninja body healthy and stealthy? Tell us in the comments!

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Ninjas of the Week

It's that time again - Ninja of the Week! We scoured the internet this week to find you the best ninjas around, be it person or... non-person. So without further ado... here's our Top 5!

5. CAROL GRACIAS

Sometimes the best ninjas hide in plain sight - like Indian supermodel Carol Gracias, who was on the runway this week sporting a baby bump. We're convinced when this baby comes out, it'll be wearing a ninja robe and sporting sais.

4. NORTH KOREA

Sometimes, when you're a ninja, the opportunity to sneak up has passed, and you need to use brute force to get the job done. And that's just what North Korea did this week - they blocked Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for all it's 24.45 million residents. That's some mass ninjaing right there. Hopefully they can still see our blog...

3. MARK ZUCKERBERG

Everyone knows what a ninja looks like, right? Well, I mean, right before the ninja slices and dices you... It's because a ninja wears the same thing every day. You know who else wears the same thing every day? Mark freaking Zuckerberg, head of Facebook. Is this a coincidence? WE THINK NOT. Now Mark is letting you dress like a ninj-- uh, like him, with his new line of clothing.

2. THIS NAVY FIGHTER JET

Sometimes, a ninja can wait for its prey to come to it, instead of tracking and sneaking. And that's just what this ninja fighter jet in Fresno, CA did for local police. It waited in just the right spot to thwart crooks on a car chase, who crashed into the jet while fleeing. Ninja'd!

1. IOWA STATE FOOTBALL PLAYERS

This is what a group of heroes look like. Jumped in and saved someone from drowning in their car. God bless. pic.twitter.com/K7AqG64KtQ

— ISU WOPA (@ISUWOPA) March 17, 2016

And finally, at #1 this week, these three Iowa State football players saved a woman from drowning in her car by breaking the windshield with their bare hands and getting her lifted out to safety in less than a minute! There's no way these guys aren't ninjas on the side.

Thanks for reading, tune in next week, and be sure to nominate your own Ninja of the Week in the comments below!!

Ninjas of the Week

It's that time again, where we celebrate the week's best ninjas. These individuals went above and beyond to prove that they've got what it takes to be a bonafide ninja! Or at least an office ninja...

1. MARGARITA LOUIS-DREYFUS

Swiss billionaire Margarita Louis-Dreyfus gave birth to twins this week. Did we mention she's 53 years old? Not only did this amazing woman ninja out two healthy baby girls, she's going back to work in less than a month! Only a ninja could recover that quickly!!

2. KEVIN SPACEY

Kevin Spacey is known for being an amazing actor, especially when it comes to the Netflix series 'House of Cards'. But who knew he was a master of disguise as well?! He was seen this week at a Florida Panthers game, the team held a "Spacey in Space"-themed game at which they handed out cardboard cutouts of Kevin Spacey's face to everyone.

What people didn't know was that the REAL Kevin Spacey was there with a mask on as well! He eventually revealed himself to the excited crowd, but by that point he had ninja'd himself right into the middle of everything!

3. BLOSSOM

Due to a traumatic injury when she was born, Blossom the dog lost both of her feet. Blossom's owner, Rodney Purvis, reached out to Prosthetics and Orthotics Associates, who made custom feet for Blossom! She gets around wonderfully now, and even swims twice a week! I don't know about you, but we don't know any ninjas that can do what Blossom does without feet! Heck, she's an inspiration to us normal, non-ninja people!

4. THIS TIGER

There's not much else to say but to tell you to look at this picture. I mean, this ninja tiger is clearly pulling some next-level ninjaing here to stalk its prey. Whatever is in its line of sight is about to become lunch. A good ninja uses his/her environment (even water!) to blend in and lie in wait until it's time to strike.

5. THIS FREAKING FROG

We don't know what's going on here. This ninja frog has clearly commandeered the beetle and is riding him into battle. Frankly, we're afraid. If he comes into our office like this, we're pretty much just going to surrender all the office supplies and abandon ship. The level of ninjaing needed to perform this feat and make this beetle his own personal steed is something we hope to never see in person. Because this will be the last thing you see before it's all over. 

So we've obviously gone down the rabbit hole of ninjas this week and the animal kingdom might be taking over. What do you say? Who should be the Ninja of the Week? Post your choice here or on your favorite social media platform and let us know! 

Office Weapons Fit for a Ninja

So, you work in an office. Maybe there are a handful of employees you don't quite get along with (Jett *cough*). Maybe there's one or two that make you wish you had an office-sanctioned, rubber band crossbow to put them in their place (DB *cough cough*)

Well, wait no longer.

We at Office Ninja feel your pain. Everyone has a Jett in their office, and we want to help you put yours in his/her place. We've compiled a list of sites and videos that will help you create an office arsenal!

MAN MADE DIY

The awesome people at Man Made DIY have come up with instructions for the perfect rubber band gun - double barrel style! You may not even have to leave your desk to make this one. Make sure to aim for the butt with this puppy!

Because if you put out an eye, you might get fired or something.

HAPPY WORKER

Has all out warfare broken out in your office? The people of Happy Worker have got you covered with a variety of methods to take your office supplies to the next level. With weapons like the Impromptu Laser Pointer Gun and Work-2-Ruler Bow & Arrow, you'll be the General of the winning faction!

OFFICE GUNS 

The name of the site pretty much says it all. Office Guns takes the seemingly harmless binder clip and turns it into an implement of destruction. Learn how to make five different weapons out of this unassuming object. Guaranteed to make your next conference table meeting one no one will ever forget.

INSTRUCTABLES

Instructables has your back when it comes to office weaponry. Trebuchets, a blowgun, a liquid fuel rocket and the legendary office supply crossbow (Wha!?) to name just a few - all with easy to follow videos! It's the fastest way to arm your colleagues against the dreaded Accounting Department Vikings! Just keep an eye out for the Human Resource Raiders...

Speaking of which. Don't try this at home. Or at the office. We take no responsibility for what you do. *Fires office gun*