Contrary to popular belief, Gawker's Team Party Crash was NOT invited to the Cond Nast assistants' holiday party (yes, we too were shocked and, well, a little bit hurt). Held in a festive conference room at 4 Times Square, the annual assistants' lunch was a classy and expensive affair, featuring 20 minutes of cocktails followed by a undoubtedly stunning chicken buffet. For dessert, everyone donned red reindeer noses (certainly against their will) and posed for pictures.

And, if this doesn't sound like sheer hell enough to evoke your pity, just remember: after the "celebration," these assistants had to go back to their desks and return to rolling calls for their bosses, who were all enjoying their holiday luncheon at the Four Seasons.
Even Assistants Do Lunch [WWD]