And They Only Have Slurs for the Irish

Coworker #1: So, did you hear that Keith Richards said the N-word in his comedy bit the other day?
Coworker #2: That’s a shame. I thought he was from England.

Missoula, Montana

Overheard by: Ray

Posted on March 31, 2008
Coworkers, Default, General Idiocy, Geography & History, Gossip, Montana, Music, Words

Seems Like a Lot of Work to Get Another Job, Though

Designer: … And then [the director] said, ‘What else did you accomplish today?’ Can you believe that?!
Writer: What the hell business is it of his what you do here?
Designer: And so what if I did go to lunch with you for three hours? Is that a crime? Can a man not waste a little time on the company dollar anymore? What the hell kind of place is this becoming?!
Writer: I ask myself that everyday.

16340 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona

Posted on March 28, 2008
Arizona, Default, Designers and Photographers, Gossip, Gripes, Time Management, Writers and Editors

It’s Why I Get the Big Bucks

HR woman: Oh, I love passing the buck. Passing the buck is my middle name.

Internet company
Pasadena, California

Posted on February 20, 2008
California, Dumb Employees, Gossip

Still, If We Make Him a VP, He Can Delegate the Pants Project to a Subordinate

Coworker on phone: I wouldn’t put that guy in charge of his own pants.

516 High Street
Maitland, NSW
Australia

Overheard by: Squigley

Posted on February 18, 2008
Australia, Gossip, On the phone

He Just Doesn’t Understand

Employee #1: I can’t believe I spent four hours working on my lawn over the weekend!
Employee #2: Yeah, it seems like most people don’t understand that a beautiful lawn doesn’t grow on trees.
Employee #1: [Stares silently.]Employee #2: It doesn’t, y’know.

Wilmington, Delaware

Overheard by: Bryan

Posted on February 18, 2008
Delaware, Employees, Gossip

But Will They Let Me Keep the Foil-wrapped Cucumber in My Crotch?

Peon #1: Did you hear they’re thinking about banning all gel-enhanced bras on airplanes?
Peon #2: Women wear gel in their bras?
Peon #1: It’s like padding, but gel, which gives it a more natural enhancement and feel.
Peon #2: That’s false advertising!

Nova Scotia
Canadia