Start up the fake cough about Wednesday afternoon. By Thursday morning, complain to anyone who'll listen about your sore throat. Practice your "bleary-eyed" look and sniffle a lot. Work a little late on Thursday night and on Friday morning go into the office. Put up a brave front but at about 10:00 tell the boss you just can't do it and he'll let you go home with a pat on the back and a friendly "hope you feel better". They don't call me "Terry Sick Friday" for nothing.
how bout i just get blietzkrieged Thursday night watching Day 1 and translate that hangover into the flu friday. get the whole day of action in.