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<i>By Emily Christianson, Patrick Kevin Day, Denise Martin, Rebecca Snavely, Todd Martens and Jevon Phillips</i><br>
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The trio of employees in "Horrible Bosses" takes the term "disgruntled" to a whole new level when they plot to murder their managers, but they aren't the first underlings to deal with psychos, man-eaters or jerks. TV and movies are full of examples of abusive bosses and put-upon employees. Here are a few of our favorites.<br>
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<i>Above: Colin Farrell, left, and Jason Sudeikis in a scene from "Horrible Bosses."</i>

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By Emily Christianson, Patrick Kevin Day, Denise Martin, Rebecca Snavely, Todd Martens and Jevon Phillips

The trio of employees in "Horrible Bosses" takes the term "disgruntled" to a whole new level when they plot to murder their managers, but they aren't the first underlings to deal with psychos, man-eaters or jerks. TV and movies are full of examples of abusive bosses and put-upon employees. Here are a few of our favorites.

Above: Colin Farrell, left, and Jason Sudeikis in a scene from "Horrible Bosses."

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