…I Won't Make That Mistake Again.

Coworker #1: So I have this recipe for microwaveable fried rice. You might like it. I'll bring it in tomorrow.
Coworker #2: Did you just tell me, an Asian, to make microwave fried rice?! Not to mention if it's microwaved, then it's not fried rice. It's microwave rice.
Coworker #1: Well you gave me that chicken recipe the other day, and this recipe looks good so I thought I'd share it.
Coworker #2: Yeah? Well, liquid poop looks good too because it reminds me of chocolate, but you don't see me eating it.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on March 23, 2011
Coworkers, Meals and Snacks, Offers and requests, Pennsylvania, Sensory Experiences, Weirdness

And You Thought Your Job Was Tough!

Geek chick #1: Hey, you want to go to a Courvoisier tasting?
Geek chick #2: Sure, right now?
Geek chick #1: Right now and right here! (produces a bottle)
Geek chick #2: Oh. What is it, some kind of fancy liqueur?
Geek chick #1: I don't know! Busta Rhymes sang about it.
Geek chick #3: It smells like a hangover.
Geek chick #1: It smells like a horrible career! It smells like MTV in the 90s!
Geek chick #2: It's slightly numbing.
Geek chick #1: It's not as bad as I thought it would be.
Geek chick #3: Bottoms up! Whoooo!

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: Rose Fox

Posted on March 17, 2011
Dorks, Geeks, & Nerds, Drinking, New York, Offers and requests, Sensory Experiences

I'm Both Excited and Frightened

Professor: So for Friday, you need me to get a big box.

University of British Columbia
Canadia

Posted on February 25, 2011
Canadia, Education, Offers and requests, Teachers, Weirdness

Which Explains Why I Choose to Work with a Bunch Of Dicks.

Host #1: Can I have a piece of your gum?
Host #2: Sure.
Host #1: Thanks. Why do you always chew gum?
Host #2: I know this sounds weird, but I always feel like I need to have something in my mouth.

Omaha, Nebraska

Overheard by: Speechless Server

Posted on February 24, 2011
Employees, Meals and Snacks, Nebraska, Offers and requests, Questions, Sensory Experiences

We Bow to Our Submitter's Subtle Pun Here

Quality engineer: Alright, so who wants to do it orally?

Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: Blown Away

Posted on February 23, 2011
Engineers, Maryland, Offers and requests, Possible Sexual Harassment, Questions

Food Is My Drug Of Choice

Coworker #1: Does anyone want anything for lunch?
Coworker #2: Family-size KFC, and I'm not sharing any of it.

Manhattan, New York

Posted on February 21, 2011
Coworkers, Meals and Snacks, New York, Offers and requests, Wishes

God Still Owes Me a Favor from That Hurricane

Young attorney shouting to secretary: Anna*, is it Wednesday?
Secretary: Yes, Jim*.
Young attorney: Still?
Secretary: Yes, Jim, still.
Young attorney: Can you work on that?
Secretary: Sure, Jim.

Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: wishing it was friday

Posted on February 15, 2011
Georgia, Lawyers, Offers and requests, Questions, Receptionists, Time Management, Weirdness

Is It Time for Our Annual Report Already?

Boss to employee: Now, I want you to go back into your office and smash your head into the wall until it bleeds.

Montreal
Quebec
Canadia

Overheard by: Sarah

Posted on February 14, 2011
Bosses, Canadia, Offers and requests, Violence, Wishes

…What? You Asked How It Was Hangin'!

Cube dweller to another: I can only find one of my nuts and I was hoping you had a spare.

Woodinville, Washington

Posted on February 14, 2011
Body Parts, Employees, Offers and requests, Washington, Weirdness

Yesterday It Was My Banana Hammock

Foreign male coworker, returning from lunch: Hey, look at my apple bag! Want some?
Female coworker: Nah, they look rotten.
Foreign male coworker, saddened: Stop making fun of my apple bag!

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: HRuncomfortable

Posted on February 2, 2011
Coworkers, Feelings, Meals and Snacks, Offers and requests, Pennsylvania

Offers and requests