…Anyone Got Any Torches?

Boss to underling: Well, he just bought a house so now we know that fucker is staying.

Tempe, Arizona

Posted on September 3, 2010
Arizona, Bosses and Underlings, Insults, Weirdness

…But First I'd Like Everyone to Come Take a Good Long Look at It.

Employee, about data extract: Wow! You know, this is kinda big.
Manager: Oh? Just put it in the share drive.
Employee: I think I'll just zip it up before I give it to you.
Manager: What?
Employee yelling: I said I don't think you'll want it, because it's too big to give to you, so I'll have to zip it back up.

Walnut Creek, California

Posted on August 26, 2010
Body Parts, Bosses and Underlings, California, Sexuality, Technology, Wishes

No Tongues at Work, Guys

Boss to underling: That's a man hug right there. That's a nipple bump!

Manhattan, New York

Posted on August 12, 2010
Body Parts, Bosses and Underlings, New York, Sensory Experiences, Sexuality

…Doesn't This Mean They'll Kick You Out?

Boss, during sales meeting: I'm still trying to hire a new salesperson. Actually, Mark* was the best candidate, based on Monica's* recommendation, but he couldn't accept the job. And that happens. So, Monica*, you don't need to feel guilty about wasting anyone's time. Although I don't think you do feel guilty, which is really weird because you're Jewish.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted on August 11, 2010
Bosses and Underlings, Compare and contrast, Feelings, General Idiocy, Hiring & Firing, Meetings, North Carolina, Religion

Wow, You Really Get Me.

Macho supervisor: Yeah, she had that kind of short lesbo hair. I don't like that. Ya know what I mean?
Short-haired female cube dweller: We get it. You can't keep a woman you can't grab by the hair.

Belleville, Michigan

Overheard by: noe

Posted on August 10, 2010
Bosses and Underlings, Michigan, Physical Appearance, Sexuality

I Think I'd Find That Tough to Swallow, Sir.

Boss to subordinate: Hey, you should come back to my place for a big load!

Newmarket
Ontario
Canadia

Posted on July 30, 2010
Bosses and Underlings, Canadia, Offers and requests, Possible Sexual Harassment, Sexuality

How to Get Fired, in One Easy Step.

Office drone: Ahhh… patronization and condescension… Refuge of the insecure and stupid. (hopeless manager enter room) Why, hello John!
Hopeless manager: Who are you talking about?
Office drone, brightly: No-one!

Canberra
Australia

Overheard by: Propaganda machine

Posted on July 21, 2010
Australia, Bosses and Underlings, Insults, Office Politics

…But I Can Still Watch You Get Fellated in the Men's Room, Right?

Supervisor: How are you doing today?
Peon: Okay, I guess. If the coffee doesn't kick in soon I may turn into some kind of fire-breathing hell beast.
Supervisor: (stares)
Peon: You can't stay and watch!
Supervisor: Fine.

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Can't look away…