2PM New Intern Orientation

Supervisor: Isn’t it just great how college kids today have such a mastery over electronics but not even the remotest grasp on the English language?

19555 West Bluemound Road
Waukesha, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Mike

Posted on April 3, 2016
Bosses, Gripes, Questions, Technology, Wisconsin, Words

12PM Conference Call

Co-worker #1: Do you know how to do a three-way?
Co-worker #2: Huh?
Co-worker #1: Yeah, [Mario] wants me to do a three-way with him and [Tod] to discuss the proposal.
Co-worker #2: You mean a three-way call, then.
Co-worker #1: Yeah.
Co-worker #2: Oh, well, no I don’t, but I’m sure [Sarah] can show you.

W134 N8675 Executive Parkway
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Dude

Posted on February 13, 2016
Advice, Coworkers, Questions, Sexuality, Technology, Wisconsin, Words

2PM Update Legal Schedules

Speakerphone: …but then they said my trial was rescheduled for December 3rd, and then the other day I got a notice that said it was for December 1st and I just wanted to tell [Leslie] that they’re changing it.
Secretary: Um, okay, sorry, but the 3rd of December is a Saturday. Speakerphone: I’m not going to argue with you! I’m just telling you what they said!
Secretary: Um, ok.

3 South Pinckney Street
Madison, Wisconsin

Overheard by: temp drone

Posted on December 15, 2015
General Idiocy, Legal, Receptionists, Wisconsin

Yeah, I Like the Attention, Though

Frustrated employee to dim coworker: If you’d stop being an idiot I wouldn’t have to hate you anymore.

Wausau, Wisconsin

Overheard by: I Feel The Same Way

Posted on September 21, 2015
Advice, Coworkers, Wisconsin

…While Slowly Scrolling Across the Sheets

Manager on phone: Tell me what your box looks like…

University of Wisconsin

Posted on September 21, 2015
Body Parts, Bosses, Compare and contrast, Education, Offers and requests, On the phone, Weirdness, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Has Two Married IT Guys?

IT guy #1, checking on slow response time: You getting any? [time]IT guy #2: Nope, I'm married too.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Posted on August 3, 2015
Questions, Sexuality, Tech People, Technology, Wisconsin

I’ve Been Looking for a Cheap Place

Perky woman: So, my friend’s neighbor was totally murdered on her front yard.
Man: Cool!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Super grad student

Posted on July 23, 2015
Crazies, Gossip, Violence, Wisconsin

Well, There Was a Black Lab, but I Was Just Experimenting in College

Person #1: Oooh! Chocolate cockers! I want a chocolate cocker!
Person #2: A what?!
Person #1: A chocolate cocker! I’ve never had a chocolate cocker!

Safety building, 30 North Murray Street
Madison, Wisconsin

Overheard by: Allison

Posted on July 22, 2015
Coworkers, Gossip, Possible Sexual Harassment, Wisconsin

In That Student-Athletes Should Use Both Judiciously

Teacher: Coffee is like steroids, you know.

1600 Maryhill Drive
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Posted on July 16, 2015
General Idiocy, Meals and Snacks, Teachers, Wisconsin

9AM Back to Work

Boss: You know me, if I want to pick up my right foot I first step on my left foot so that I have a back-up to lift with.
Employee: I see you have a belt and suspenders.
Boss: Exactly.

510 Adams Street
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Posted on July 11, 2015
Bosses and Underlings, General Idiocy, Philosophy, Wisconsin