Yes, I did keep the clothespin. And yes, I was very tempted to ask around, but these are very close-minded (sorry about the pun) people I work with. And I was a very good girl and didn't use it - it was VERY tempting, and very frustrating, but I didn't, because I knew I would be absolutely, utterly and completely useless the rest of the day if I did. Instead, it sat in the top of my desk drawer where I saw it every time I reached in for a pen or paper clip. It's still there today. Damn.