Why Mr. Benson Got Fired: Explained

Middle aged TA, muttering to computer: Oh, look! It's an anal party!

Middle School
Iowa

Overheard by: former NYer

Posted on September 19, 2019
Employees, Internet, Iowa, Sexuality

The Internet Is Just His Giant Ball Of Yarn

Female boss: This link sends me to this other page with a link, and that link sends me to another page with a link back to the first page! There are so many links!
Male boss: “Linx” is a cat.

Newfoundland
Canadia

Overheard by: i love randomness

Posted on May 22, 2019
Bosses, Canadia, General Idiocy, Gripes, Internet, Words

Otherwise This “Dropped the Soap With” SuperPoke Has No Meaning

Coworker on phone: I wish people in prison had access to Facebook.

Pensacola Beach, Florida

Posted on May 19, 2019
Coworkers, Crimes, Florida, Internet, On the phone, Wishes

How to Get a Room Full Of People Focused on the Same Goal

Project manager: Can you look over a doc for me?
Engineer #1: Not right now. I'm reading about bestiality.
Engineer #2: What? Dude… Share the link!
Engineers #3 and #4: Yeah!

Alpharetta, Georgia

Posted on April 27, 2019
Bosses, Engineers, Georgia, Internet, Offers and requests, Sexuality, Weirdness

…Matter Of National Security.

Serious cubicle dweller: I am going to google “num num panda” and get back to you on this…

Waltham, Massachusetts

Overheard by: LP

Posted on February 21, 2019
Employees, General Idiocy, Internet, Massachusetts, Words

You Seem to Be Missing My Point Deliberately

Senior editor: I know! I could sue the company. I injured my toenail at a company event. What do you think loss of a toenail is worth?
Writer: I don't know. See what they're selling for on eBay.

Renton, Washington

Posted on December 29, 2018
Advice, Body Parts, Coworkers, Default, Health & Hygiene, Internet, Money, Questions, Washington, Writers and Editors

I Was TRYING to Look at Kiddie Porn

Engineer, to the HR director: Just in case you get a phone call about it later, I wasn’t trying to look at gay porn on my computer.

Farmers Branch, Texas

Posted on October 28, 2018
Coworkers, Engineers, Internet, Lies, Places, Sexuality, Texas

In Addition to the One Labeled “Important Fire Safety Instructions”

Manager: What time is my meeting with you?
Employee: I don't know. I got your e-mail, but didn't know you were talking about, so I deleted it.

Broadway & Walker
New York City

Overheard by: office peon hates meetings

Posted on October 15, 2018
Bosses, Employees, General Idiocy, Internet, Meetings, New York, Time Management

Did You Know the FBI Invented Cheese to Protect Us from Aliens?

Office assistant #1: So the boss has been in meetings all day–you must be having a good day?
Office assistant #2: Oh yes! I've been reading conspiracy theories on the internet for the last four hours. I've really learned a lot.

Toronto
Ontario
Canadia

Posted on October 14, 2018
Canadia, Coworkers, Internet, Meetings, Questions

Those “Die. Die. Die.” E-mails Gave Us Some Clue.

Cube rat #1: Hey, come look at this! The way Firefox cuts off the wording on my tab spells out “web anal”!
Cube rat #2: What? What are you talking about?
Cube rat #1: Seriously. Instead of “web analytics,” it just says “web anal.” that cracks me up!
Cube rat #3: Hey, I'm actually with him on this one. I'm looking up a recipe right now to make my girlfriend for dinner, and coincidentally my tab says “basil bals” for “basil balsamic vinaigrette.” You gotta admit it's funny.
Cube rat #2: You two have no idea how much I hate you guys.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on April 12, 2018
Employees, Gripes, Internet, Meals and Snacks, Michigan, Questions, Sexuality, Words