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There’s no perfect job. Every single occupation, no matter how fascinating, glamorous or well-paying, has certain downsides. But sometimes, that downside is rather unexpected — humor!

Whatever job you might have, you’re bound to have heard at least one incredibly bad dad joke related to your occupation. Maybe the first time you heard one of these jokes, you actually rolled on the floor laughing. The second time, you laughed out loud but no more than that. The third time, you chuckled. The fourth time, you smiled. But after hearing the same joke for the fifth time, all the joy and wonder was most likely gone from you by that point. And the same jokes just keep on coming.

So here is a list of the best silly jokes that people in different professions are absolutely sick of hearing. Upvotes your faves, share with your friends, and keep on scrolling. Oh, and we’d be delighted to know if you’ve heard any corny, cheesy or dad-like jokes related to your job — so share your experience with everyone somewhere in the comments!

#1

I recently went through US Customs and the officer asked me the standard "do you have cash more than $10,000 on you?" question. I responded: "I wish! HURHURHUR" Her response: "If I had a penny for everyone who cracked that joke in front of me, I'd have the $10,000 by now" ...I totally deserved that.

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BusLady
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, give her a penny. Get the ball rolling.

Val/Malibu/Dante/Bob
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lmao I need to pretend I work at customs to make some good old juicy c a s h

Shull GaRett
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take out a penny and give it to her... Smallest bribe ever!

Suzanne Haigh
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have thought it was a comment not a joke

Ben Steinberg
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP should have replied, "Yeah, but would you declare it?"

María Hermida
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6 years ago

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They deserve it for asking such an idiotic question. People who evade taxes or launder money do so through banks or companies or expensive lawyers. They don't cross borders with rolls of money in their pockets.

Monika Soffronow
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are absolutely right. But by asking and looking for the small fry, I guess that the whole charade is basically to make it seem as though the government is taking the issue seriously

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It really is a f*****g r******d question that they have to ask. Among other disturbingly stupid as f**k s**t us customs do. I've done more for the usa mopping floors, sleeping or heck just breathing in the military then the tsa has never done and never ever will do

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    #2

    I'm a veterinarian. Some clients do actually say "if you really loved animals, you'll treat them for free right?"

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    Kwj
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah cause that pays the bills in the end of the day..

    Dynein
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOT doing it for free lets them do it at a high quality for the entirety of their career.

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    Jo Choto
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only answer to that is, "Yes, I love animals, and I do treat them for free, but humans not so much, which is why I'm charging you."

    Clinton Yew
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “if you really loved your dog, you will pay for their treatment right?"

    Patrick McKemie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you really loved your animal you'd pay for their damn treatment.

    Susan Wilson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I was a vet, I would respond with, "If you really loved your pets you'd want to be sure your vet stays in business to care for them so you'll pay double, right?"

    L Duncan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Healthcare is an animal right.

    Bruce Johnson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just answer "yes, the animal doesn't have to pay. You do."

    Minna Kortesmäki
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? Someone said that?........oh no...

    NotMe
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or people asking for discount because they're rescuers or love animals so much. Okay, that is amazing, but people still gotta pay bills....

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    #3

    Selling lottery tickets. Im like what numbers would you like? Everyone be like “the winning ones”. Bruh

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    Nianudd
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually say "OK, but I get half the winnings, no guarantees, no refunds."

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, if I knew what the winning numbers were, do you think I would be still working here?

    Lou Herout
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, my mom bought scratch-offs and would always tell the cashier that she wanted winners. I bought my first ticket (I think I was only about 12) and thought I had to tell that to the cashier, to have any chance of winning. I has teh dum.

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    6 years ago

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    Stan Chung
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say that because these touts would come and bother you at eateries.

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    #4

    Mail carrier here. "You can keep the bills !" hur hur hur

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I can keep the bills, but I'm not going to pay them and then you'll just get overdue reminders

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mail carrier: No thanks, I have enough bills of my own.

    Magic Forest > Lindsey
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mail carrier myself here. One day, I was so sick of this joke, I said to him (with a poker face): "ooh don't worry, I always throw those in the river". The look on his face is unforgettable

    Rens S
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, heard that one SO many times

    Dr.Scott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine was working on the outside water spigot a few years back and got a scare. When he went to open the main pit he noticed something moving inside. It was a copperhead who had babies. He called me to see if I could come relocate them but his joke was "I may just leave them in there...I bet I wouldn't have to pay my water bill for awhile."

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    got my bill on e-mail now… can't do that

    Shull GaRett
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only it could work like this... Awww :C

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    #5

    Cake decorator here- people would come pick up their orders and jokingly tell me I spelled the name on the cake incorrectly. They would watch me get upset with myself and offer to fix it, then tell me they were just kidding.

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    Kwj
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just mean.. Not even funny

    Thyamath
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a graphic designer, I concur. I've had the misfortune of working with a "funny" co-worker once, who would constantly imply I wrote something wrong on a finished and printed product. Even if you knew it was a joke at some point, there were always these 3 seconds of horror, dread and selfdoubt...

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a waste of your time. Not funny.

    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awww, that's just mean.

    Jessica Temple
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not funny people. I'd loose my job as quickly as the cake hit them in the face.

    Night Owl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mean and not even a bit funny

    SurrealKit
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In a task like that, I've always been very strict about the have the person check the spelling and sign off on it because I'm scared of getting things wrong.

    EviP.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great way to prevent this joke!

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should call the customer after the cake has been served, and tell them you put cyanide in it. Then meet them at the hospital and tell then it was a joke.

    Peter Kelly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a signwriter and there were always two jokes, repeated every day. The first was when painting the backdrop, "You've missed a bit!" and then the, "You've spelt it wrong!" while doing the lettering. Some years later, having moved on, I was passing a signwriter and felt bad to tell him that he had got it wrong... he had painted 'Stationary' on the office supplies shop!

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    #6

    “I just want a BLACK. COFFEE. None of this crap-u-she-no chocolate unicorn frap-aye glitter [crap]. Just a medium black COFFEE. I don’t care what size you call it but whatever’s MEDIUM I want THAT” Like ok u could also try “medium black coffee please”...

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, do these customers only think the baristas speak and understand 'Starbuck-ese'?

    Dianna Siever
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been corrected SO MANY TIMES by baristas for ordering a "small black coffee". That's no excuse for an attitude like that right out of the gate, but it is absolutely real. When corrected I just say "If you wanna call it that".

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    Steven Cook
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually avoid Starbucks. Once I did go in and I asked for a Large Black Coffee, please. The person asked me, "Do you mean Venti?" I just said, "You know what I mean"...

    Douglas Campbell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Starbucks first opened the baristas would correct you if you ordered a small to a tall, then they would ask you which brewed coffee you wanted: Blond Roast, Dark Roast, Pike Place, etc. which is why people order like the above.

    Karin Morris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've asked for a medium and they said you mean "Grande" so it's not so crazy

    Rebecca Schultz
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say: "small coffee please." They say: "would you like a tall?" I say: "small coffee please."

    Rissie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is the other way around. Normal people wanting normal coffee are treated as if they are idiots because they don't understand all the coffee dialects out there. So people get fed up. Might take good hard look at your co-workers for being the cause of this "joke".

    L Duncan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A barista at a cafe once asked me if I really knew what I wanted, since I had the audacity to order a cappuccino after noon. It was 12:30. I said, "Yes, one cappuccino. And, with extra thought, an extra shot on the side." The nostril flares in that guy made my day. I have no taste and no taste buds, but I love foam, espresso, and getting what I pay for.

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    Dr.Scott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of the Nate Bargatze "Tennessee Kid" special on Netflix where he talks about trouble at Starbucks: "Uh, I’ll take an iced coffee with cream.” She goes, “With cream?” I go, “With cream.” She goes, “Iced coffee with cream?” I go, “Iced coffee with cream.” She goes, “With cream?” I go, “With cream.” And she said it one more time, “So, iced coffee with cream?” And at that point I should have said, “What’s going on right now? Where are you at in your head? Because I… I feel like we’re in two different places.” But I was nervous, and there was people behind me, and I was like, “Cream or no cream, honestly. I’ll give you $20 if you let me leave right now. I cannot… This is the most I can talk about this. I don’t even know what’s happening anymore.”

    Roxy Eastland
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a joke, that's a person with esteem issues. Okay, no one cares how you take your coffee.

    TheExtremeSmell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re secretly embarrassed. I have so many Starbucks gift cards and don’t go bc I don’t know the fancy lingo.

    Bored Fox
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also Subway is one of those places where expecially the elderly people have difficulties ordering anything. Too many choices. There should be some easier options for them, like at least three different subs (like ham, chicken and veggie) that always have the exactly same ingredients so they could just order one of them.

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    Since starting my job as a writer at Bored Panda, I’ve heard variations of three dad jokes related to my occupation. People tend to ask me if I write about pandas all day. Furthermore, they ask me if I’m bored at my job. And lastly, they wonder if we have any pet pandas at the office. The answers to those, in order, are: No, but I write about cats and dogs a lot; I’m having too much fun to be bored; and we don’t have any pandas (yet), but we’ve got doggos! In fact, there’s a huge dog right next to me at the time of writing, and it’s awesome.

    Now, I actually enjoy hearing corny jokes like these. But I appreciate that people working different jobs eventually run out of patience. Like customs workers who keep on hearing ‘I wish’ when they ask people if they have more than 10,000 dollars cash on them. Or repairmen who hear ‘do I get a new one’ when they can’t fix a small problem on a client’s computer. And we can’t forget about nurses who take your blood and are absolutely exasperated after being called a ‘vampire’ for the thousandth time.

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    #7

    the lady that draws my blood said that she was tired of people calling her a "Vampire"

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    Flower Crown Faun
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I had my blood taken recently, the man who drew it pointed to the Keurig & said that's where he'll put my blood. He also pointed out that there were no windows because he'd turn to dust. A very friendly vampire who totally embraced the joke!

    Robert Thornburrow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the phlebotomy nurses at a hospital I attended had a strap/band thing with little vampire bats on it. No one enjoys having their blood taken, and it was a nice little ice breaker.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just mean. She's a professional performing a valuable service.

    Jason M
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a vampire feeds on a person with type 2 diabetes, is that considered dessert?

    Rowlie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it was during full moon

    LaDonna Hulcy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I drew blood for a living that all would call myself, I was a proud vampire. It WAS the middle of the night!

    Rissie
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That lady should realize that people that need to have their blood drawn are usually not there because they just felt like it. Usually people are sick. So lightening the mood with a silly joke is very much excused for them and they are not obliged to take care of you at that point. To me that's true for all these repetitive jokes, but especially if the other party has no choice.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if her name is Alice Cullen she could draw all the blood she want :-)

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't exactly help that there's a Geico commercial where Dracula volunteers at a blood drive.

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    #8

    I'm obligated to ask those visiting my work place if they have any weapons to declare. "Just these guns!" flex

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    MissPrideGirl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holds up their arms that are actual guns.

    A B C
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the legs, but... Planet Terror, anyone?

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked Security at a courthouse. You would be amazed how many people would bring in knives. "It's just a pocket knife." It's still a knife, people.

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well then.. out you go.. Security! We have a gun threat!

    Night Owl
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Just my sharp wit." "No, I don't see it. You seem to have lost it. (If you ever had any wit in the first place.)"

    Evil Little Thing
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear it's funny when I do it. (Early-40s mom of teenage boy)

    Dr.Scott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is pretty funny though. I would laugh for at least the first 50 times.

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    #9

    I work in a call center. I have to ask "was there anything else I could help you with" at the end of the call. -"Yes bring me a coffee with that" -"make the sun shine again" -"got the winning lottery numbers?" -"yeah. What's your number you have a sexy voice" I just ignore them now and wish them a good day

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You have a sexy voice." Well, actually, I'm 60 and overweight. Still want my number?

    meapthealien
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would gonna call you to ask you how you doing 😁😁

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    pusheen buttercup
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok, the sexy voice thing is a bit creepy... let's not be creepers people

    My O My
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But: you have a sexy voice is a compliment

    Craptavaganza
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So annoying! Some even ask for gross sexual stuff.

    sailor_saturn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have also gotten all of the above. *facepalm* it's creepy and so annoying because for our "monitoring and training purposes" we have to ask over & over until you say "no"

    Michael Genenko
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked in phone support line for a US-based company, and one client that knew that our Support team were located in Russia asked for a million dollars and Russian citizenship in response to the same question. Happened the next week after Russia granted the citizenship to Gerard Depardieu

    Becky
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of guys who's response after a perfectly boring and civil tech support call who would respond with "How about you come over and suck my d**k" was insane. Of course with the idiots you could respond, "thank you for that, now you are banned from support bc I have your ACCOUNT OPEN and the call is recorded. Have fun with your new system you cant access anymore"

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    Humor is one of the best things in the entire world because it helps us relax, increases our lifespan, helps us bond with other people, allows us to see the world in a different light, and helps us stop taking both ourselves and life far too seriously.

    #10

    I’m in the military. “Thank you for my freedom.” While I appreciate the sentiment, I guarantee I have done literally nothing to protect your freedom. You do that all by yourself by voting. If you want to thank me for your safety, I’ll accept that. Safety and freedom are not the same thing.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live (a military town) most people say "Thank you for your service."

    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I firefighter I get that a lot. It makes me feel a little uncomfortable. I do it because I like helping people (as cliche as it sounds). I certainly don't do it for the money. Lol

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    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a European I don't understand this at all. Since WWII all wars that America has fought didn't have anything to do with America's freedom, but were solely to protect rich people's investments in oil industries.

    Valerie Lessard
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. It's just about hero worship. Except that fades obviously (look at their homeless vet population)

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    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never ever ever heard anyone say that s**t ever it's always service. Either way entire thing is a joke cause no one says that... well I'm assuming that this is an american quote so I could be wrong. Though continuing under that assumption if it is, the safety is in an even worse joke because the american military does jack f*****g s**t for safety. The ocean does all the work while we out there bullying others

    Tami Bridges
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, please, let's discourage people from appreciating the courage it takes to serve your country and actually say something nice in this world...in whatever capacity. Smh jeez.

    空の夢
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    actually safety and freedom are opposites like the energy and matter.

    Bluebell Rizzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard a lot of veterans say they're sick of hearing that. I would be too.

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually say that I just did it to stay out of jail. (Vietnam era, semi true.)

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    Joannie Goulet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that's an American thing. I'm Canadian with relatives in the Forces and they usually get thanked "for their service" or "for protecting us" during natural disaster (cause no want want to invade Canada. We have 8 months of winter).

    Leslie Brooke
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve been out of the military for about 15 yrs also while serving I have never Once been told “Thank you for my freedom “. I asked my Husband he’s a Veteran as well he hasn’t either. I’m not saying this story is true , I’m also not saying it’s not” 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Omnishambles -
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The military are great at indiscriminately bombing innocents and in turn creating terrorists. If anything they are undermining your safety.

    Valerie Lessard
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's funny because it's true. Butthurt BPers can't handle the truth :(

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    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago (edited)

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    As a disabled vet myself, you do realize we soldiers literally fought and died to be free of the British.... every single soldier from then to now maintains that freedom, cops keep people safe, soldiers keep people free, if we’re invaded you think voting keeps people free? Literally the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen, you must be a crayon eating marine or a desk jockey

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    #11

    "Giving out any free samples today?" Sir, if I did that, it's a bank robbery.

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    Aneese
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i used to hand them some Monopoly money. You can buy packs of refills or if you are really cheap you can glue the bills to a sheet of paper and scan a few sheets, cut them up and hand them out. Stopped the same people who asked the same thing every time they came in. After a while, hardly got any requests for free samples. Another bank I worked in frowned on my fake money so when asked for free samples, I would point to the coffee bar and say "Today we have free coffee samples. Too bad you missed yesterday, it was hundred dollar bills".

    Christine Holl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some banks have breath mints on the counter. Could offer one of those I suppose?

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    #12

    I do commissions. “Can you draw a headshot of my dog in color” “Yeah sure it’ll be 6$ (I do really cheap commissions because it’s my hobby)” “Oh you want me to pay!? I thought you liked to draw?” “I do like to draw but it’s no different than buying a cake from a bakery, the shop owner likes to bake but the materials cost them money and we’d like to get some of that money back” “Ugh never mind I don’t want to pay to get a drawing of my dog” It’s happened at least 6 times in the two years I’ve been doing this

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 bux is an absolute bargain. I would pay that and maybe even a bit extra if it was good work.

    Sarah Panhorst
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    same. My sister is an artist and I have seen how much work it takes to be good. If you want something to look nice, it won't be free. Why would anyone even think it would be?

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'll give you a shoutout to the 37 followers on my YouTube channel..."

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You seriously charge only $6??? That is a STEAL. Also - I'm appalled that anyone would ask you to do that for FREE. I mean... it's not a simple "I broke my hand. Could you write something really quick, like CLOSED or OPEN on the sign, please?" - it's asking for actual artwork.

    Michele MacDonald
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charge more money. People tend to associate that more money for an artist’s work implies greater skill. As well, future customers will just assume that previous buyers paid decent money because you are talented. Most people have no idea how to price art.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I speak English and Spanish. Many times, I've been asked to translate "a couple of lines", which end up being a whole chapter... When I say how much I charge many people look at me in amazement and say: but it will only take you five minutes!"

    Ted Kuhnline
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I get this ALL THE TIME. Along with "I don't know what I want but you're the artist. You'll figure it out."

    Mindy Keys
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are only charging $6 and someone can't (or won't) pay that small of an amount for personalized artwork - they should be ashamed. I am an artist and that is practically free. I get tired of the people who ask me to work for "Exposure". I say if my bank took exposure for me living in my house - I may consider it.

    Viviane Katz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Exposure? Nope, nobody's going to expose themselves."

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    Niito
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, or getting offered 5$ to draw a full color HD digital picture with background and 2 full body characters, because they have "a lot of followers and it'd serve as promotion". Some people think a commission costs as much as a print...

    Maya Baggins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only 6 times in 2 years?? Lucky you, I know of worse cases

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want my pets drawn and I def would pay that! heck.. i'd pay a lot more if done well..

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    #13

    As a church musician, I've heard things like: "How does it feel to have the largest organ in town?"

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    Rowlie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just say it's awesome

    John Ishee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feels great that I get to play with it in public!

    Nathan Gouge
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a church organ is sold to another church, is it an organ transplant?

    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it as a compliment, they didn't EXACTLY specify what organ lol.

    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My musician friends never stop making jokes about "their instrument".

    Tilly Jean
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reply with “Wanna touch it to see how it feels?”

    Ronel du Plessis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely awesome. I can satisfy a lot of people....

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If I gave it away, would that make me an organ donor?"

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    #14

    "So, what's the matter with you?" "You tell me, you're the doctor!"

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, let me reword that. What are your symptoms?

    Pumbaa
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's it. Stupid questions get stupid answers.

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    Hannyyy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trouble with doctors is (at least here in the UK), when booking an appt, you have to give them a reason for the appointment. 99% of GP's do not even look at the notes. If they did, they wouldnt have to ask this question....

    Christine Ladyman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, as my GP said many years ago, after I'd told him what I thought was wrong, 'you nurses! Always self diagnosing'. If I didn't know, he'd say, 'come on, you're a nurse, you must have some idea'. Soon learned he didn't like nurses much, and changed GP!

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My answer would be: "Yeah, visiting a stupid jerk when you're not feeling well isn't the brightest idea, is it?"

    Rosie Hamilton
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't ask it like that at my GPs, they just say 'how can i help you?'

    HANS
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctor: Does it hurt when you do that? Patient: Yes. Doctor: Well, then don't do that!

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had a doctor start an appointment by saying "What's the matter with you?"

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried to make sweet sweet love to my toaster

    Vic
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctor: *writes down "Too stupid to answer simple questions" under diagnosis*

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me rephrase that. What the hell is wrong with you?

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    #15

    I'm a psychologist, not a mind reader. You can relax when you talk to me when I'm off duty : I don't want to figure you out. Quite frankly I don't care. You do have a problem with your mother tough.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone has a problem with their mother. LOL

    Aneese
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a mother and I have problems with myself! : D

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    Viviane Katz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that way better than someone who takes one psychology course and deems themself an expert. So tempting to say, "I'm so glad you can help me -- I feel inadequate about the size of my penis."

    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait. Is that, "you do have a problem with your mother, tough." Or "you do have a problem with your mother. Tough." Or "you do have a problem with your mother, though." I'm spending way too much time thinking about this. Thanks, Bored Panda.

    Flavia Slag
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're a nurse would you.... or could you.....or what is this...?

    Xandra
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, the "Do you know what I'm thinking?" is a classic. There's also "So where's your couch?" (I work in education...) and "So tell me, how crazy am I? Ha. ha, ha" (meeting someone new outside of work, usually)

    Mikyla McEwen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about troubles with the in-laws?

    Jesper Rasmussen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it count ifI have a problem with my ex wife’s mother?

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    #16

    Well my child is only failing Because you are a bad teacher. Not Because he refuses to study and does not pay attention in school

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always the fault of the others for these people..

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great lesson to be teaching the kid. /s

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But where do studying and HOMEwork happen? And a child who regularly doesn’t pay attention is either tired, which is another home issue, or needs an evaluation to figure out why, something else requiring effort from parents. Do not rely on the institution to 100% raise your child.

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And because I as a parent am too lame to check if he's doing his homework or to spend any time with the child to help it with the homework.

    Stina Kolling
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, maybe the child is failing because you are teaching improper grammar?

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunt is a teacher and a big problem seems to be that some parents don't want to accept that their kid is less than perfect or that they need to change their parenting strategies. And some kids are totally fine at school, but the parents are awful.

    空の夢
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think its 50 50. teachers need to be talented -not everyone can be a teacher- we all remember a couple of teachers that inspired us to study and made us love their subject.

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... or "How dare you STIFLE my child's mental growth? Are you telling me how to raise my kid?"... aka: "mental growth" = letting the kid f**k around all day.

    Silvaqua
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe "Because" you have been teaching the child to capitalize conjunctions.

    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago

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    Seems about right, a few years of college shouldn’t be enough to qualify someone to shape minds, especially in the cookie cutter ways teachers teach

    Jesper Rasmussen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you elaborate, please? I’m a science teacher - how are my ‘cookie cutter ways’?

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    #17

    Not a profession, but it kind of relates to this.When people who don't need glasses ask to try out my glasses and ask how I can see with them.

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    meapthealien
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then they say you're so blind oooo🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you see through these coke bottles? Um, well enough to punch you in the throat for being a d**k about me not being able to see very well without them.

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    Char Char
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They try my glasses and ask if I see dead people. hardy har

    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I say, yes, I am legally blind without them. Please give a blind man back his glasses.

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh they don’t know how to safely handle them. Either yank them off like a bandaid or hold them fingers on the lenses. Like don’t worry just a couple hundred dollars of something I use to see

    Dynein
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying out glasses is how I noticed I needed glasses... like GOOD LORD is THAT what things look like to others? Didn't ask as a joke, though - was offered it when I struggled to read the stuff on the blackboard in school.

    Gameking1happy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But yet many people have glasses 🤓 👓

    Hannyyy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how else do you explain to people that all you see without glasses is blobs and blurs? Now, when someone asks me "how do you see without them" I just respond with "I dont..."

    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do work with glasses- and it drives me freaking crazy when people with either tiny prescriptions or people who waited until the last possible minute freak out about needing their glasses NOW when we have to order their lenses in. Then you'll have people walking around with taped up glasses that are a -8.00 who wait patiently because they know there's not a lot we can do past asking the lens manufacturer if they can get it out as soon as possible. That person literally cannot function without their glasses, but it's people who have near perfect vision who will call twice a day waiting the week for their new glasses. None of that is a joke- it just drives me crazy. Always keep your last pair of glasses when you get a new pair, so you have something if your current pair gets lost/ broken beyond repair. Also always take your glasses in to an optical BEFORE using superglue. So many pairs ruined because an easily replaced screw goes missing and they glue everything together.

    Mike
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been wearing glasses since I was 6 and I do this with other people. I don't ask but if they're doing the rounds I'll take a look.

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    #18

    As a cop, I’d say the most common one I get is: I didn’t do it man! Bro chill, I’m just trying to buy a red bull and some donuts..

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    Anni
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hehe doughnuts. I’d be over the doughnut jokes if I was a cop.

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still want to visit the doughnut shop owned/run BY a cop... expecting some GOOD doughnuts there...

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    Rowlie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to rethink Your diet

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Firefighter here. We get the same thing, even tho we wear red shirts, no gun belts, or have powered sugar down the front of our uniforms.

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to university with some police officers. The thing they hated most, they said, was how everybody on the road slowed down way below the speed limit whenever they were around. They said as long as you're not being overly obnoxious with your driving, you don't have a lot to worry about.

    Ananas
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dont drink the red bull! Not a joke a friend of mine nephew recently collapsed because of one

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    #19

    Vet tech here. Whenever I take a patient’s temperature: “Aren’t you going to at least buy her dinner first?”

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    Gabriel Sbárbaro
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you should look up the definition of "original"...

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good grief! That is just soooo weird.

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    #20

    I'm in ultrasound. We do a hell of a lot more than just scanning pregnant people, but we get a lot of people who ask, "Is it a boy or a girl? HAHAHA" during abdominal and vascular studies.

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    Steve Barnett
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got an ultrasound coming up for an abdominal issue. Literally my first thought was NOT to say this. I really, really hope I don't say this.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope everything comes out okay for you.

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    hobbitly
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the people who undergo these ultrasounds are a bit nervous and try to lighten the mood? If youre not pregnant, youre probably not getting one just for funsies. SO dont be too hard on the patients :)

    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You also could have a batsomething, at the blooddrivers :D

    Rissie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah you know what, same as the lady drawing blood. They are there because they're sick and are lightening the mood. Don't be entitled.

    Valerie Lessard
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pregnant "people". just f*****g say women. there's no other type of pregnant person.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next time, say "both." Prepare for a shocked look on the guy's face.

    NMN
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I definitely don't associate ultrasounds with pregnancy. They are so common for sooo many things done so many for so many different reasons. Did not even know it was a thing (to associate so much with pregnancy)

    Gabriel Sbárbaro
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... now I'm ashamed that once, during an EKG, I asked the nurse if she was receiving a fax from my heart...

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to get my s*****m ultrasounded and this did cross my mind a number of times. But it was awkward for everyone so I just kept quiet

    Bluebell Rizzi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an ultrasound for a cyst I had earlier this year. Luckily the language barrier prevented this awkwardness XD

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    #21

    I work in IT. Any time something breaks on the computer it's "Hehe, oh no, guess I have to go home!" Every. Single. Time.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IT Techs are saints. They have come to my rescue more times than I can remember.

    Rens S
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't really get this one... Captain?

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't get it either, but I think the assumption is that they're in like, an office setting, so the person whose computer doesn't work says they get to go home because they can't work on the computer.

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    Jessica Temple
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people underestimate the desire of folks to just go home. they joke, but it's a real desire, lol.

    Rabite
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I work in IT, too, and I always say this myself when I miraculously have to update half of my computer to make some code compile again, because f**k java and everything that comes with it.

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always go I tried turning it off and on

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always start with: Hello, this is IT. Have you tried turning it off, then on again? EDIT: I just realised that was another clich'e. Sorry.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might be a cliché, but sometimes it works.

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    Coleen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PICNIC. Problem In Chair Not In Computer. Can’t claim credit for that one, but it seems appropriate here.

    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Standard reply: "Yes, and don't come back until I call you. "

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    As a last resort, if your co-worker keeps on throwing out incredibly offensive jokes left and right, consider reporting them to human resources or to a manager. Just make sure you’re not reporting someone for an innocent dad joke that you’ve heard a hundred times before.

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    #22

    Synthetic chemist. "can you make me drugs?" or other Breaking Bad related comments. And yes. Yes I can. But I wont.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I can, but I'm going to have to call the police first and ask if it's okay.

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically anything you work with is a drug as a Chemist

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    #23

    Pizza delivery. If you happen to pass by anyone else at all on your way to the customer, they will say "You can just leave that right here ha ha ha."

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course, Sir. That will be $25.50. Plus tip.

    Viviane Katz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked as a waitress, a customer asked if I could get him a $12 meal for free. "Yes, if you leave me a $12 tip."

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    Shadow Fox
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will go and wear my collar of shame

    #24

    Administrative worker here, not from customers, but from literally anyone that doesn't work in an office, "so you get paid to do nothing? '

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    Stimpy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How absolutely unfair and untrue! You get paid to drink coffee and play solitaire!

    Beth McFadden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an Exec Admin. I babysit the every need of 68 people on a daily basis. I would throat-punch anyone who said that to me.

    Rissie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a joke, that's just being rude.

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in admin. No one has ever said that to me.

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work with someone who went from working on the floor of a plant to working in the office. He swears he never worked as hard on the floor as he does in the office.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that kind of work. I can relate to this one.

    Ronel du Plessis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admin does the work the boss refuses to do.

    Kathleen Barlow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work in Admin. I would get this from literally every other department of the companies I worked in. Plus, people treat you as if you're only working in admin because you're too stupid to do anything else. Nothing could be further from the truth! These would be the same people that would crumble in a day if they had to do/deal with what I had to in a day. It's a massively underrated profession.

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    #25

    Web developer. "Come on, [deceptively complicated change that looks simple] shouldn't take you so long!" B**ch. You are not a web developer. You have no idea how long writing code takes. You don't get to tell me how long it should take. Only I get to do that. Also, just because something looks simple doesn't mean it won't take hours to implement.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, tell them to try it for themselves.

    Diane B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've set up some complex merge documents and have been told "It's not rocket science" from someone who doesn't understand page breaks ...

    Ann Abdelzaher
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah try to explain to them how you look through thousands of lines to find a missing semi colon or comma

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can relate, just put a customers site, domain, and logo up for sale because they wont pay their bill.

    Octavia Hansen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks simple when someone who doesn't know what to do, watches someone else work out a problem. They completely dismiss schooling, classes and experience when a repair or correction looks easy. A pencil is just a pencil in anyone else's hand, but a pencil in Leonardo's hand . . .

    Ralitza Patchéva-Alexandrova
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need just a small button here, it shall be simple... :D Reality 28 - 40 manhours

    Wing Hong Chan
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    6 years ago

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    I heard that coders use Google to search up the code since it is hard to memorize. If this is true, try hiding the tabs with Google open.

    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago

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    Maybe work faster and less Facebook?

    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you first educate yourself on what web development actually is before making stupid comments?

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    #26

    I work in IT. "Should I just... tUrN iT oFf AnD oN aGaIn?!". Yes, yes you should.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, if it works... And it often does.

    空の夢
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it actually works most of the time! the second option is hit it xD

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    meow point1
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My great-uncle's an IT guy and he wears a T-shirt with the things he ends up having to say a lot, which includes "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" and "No, it's a scam! Delete it!".

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the first thing I do before calling IT.

    Stevie B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Then if that doesn't work, unplug it then plug it back in. One of these 2 fixes about 95% of all tech problems in my workplace. 4.5% is user error. And about 0.5% of the time, something is actually broken.

    Leslie Tollefson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta admit, when I first started working with computers (yes, I’m that old) it would tick me off to no end that our IT guys told us to do that. Then I started doing minor troubleshooting for different offices I’ve worked in, and damn if it doesn’t almost always work. Well played, 90s IT guys. Well played.

    NMN
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the client I've lost my patience telling IT guys over and over "yes, I've already turned it off and on again"

    Beth McFadden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an Exec Admin, and the IT people bought me lunch one day to thank me for the number of helpdesk issues I intercepted (by overhearing people griping about computer problems) and fixed by telling my people that very thing.

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    #27

    Travel Money Bureau. every time im checking if some notes are legit or not, its "they should be fine I printed them this morning" har de har har

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    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist that one guy who was too nice... suspiciously nice did print them that morning

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Careful, the ink isn't dry yet.

    pusheen buttercup
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oi, same here- many cash register jobs come with the bad puns

    Brandi Walker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg. Me when I worked at a gas station and someone would hand me a $100. They always said this. It was so annoying.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to mark my twenties and hundreds with a sharpie....

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to get this when working behind bars or in retail. I usually replied "I can tell, the ink's still wet". Yes, it gets wearing, but it's going to happen so might as well go with it.

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    #28

    I work in an office, and the boss often leaves me in charge if he’s away. I have one co-worker who, every time I’m covering, will arrive in the morning and say “Hi boss! Since you’re in charge— can we all go home now? Hurr hurr” That, and “are you working hard? Or hardly working?”

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    Martti Laurson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many people work at your factory? Umm, I don't know exactly, but I think at least half of them!

    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every time my team leader has stand in we totally ask for all vacations to be approved and have home office all the time. not even ashamed :D

    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get those all the time too. I'm glad they laugh at their own wit... since it stopped being funny to me about 25 years ago.

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same guy who says, "Hot enough for ya?" on a summer day.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next time, tell the co-worker that the boss put THEM in charge. Then pick up your purse and walk out.

    #29

    So you can give me the good stuff eh? Wink wink nudge nudge eh? Im a nurse not a cocaine dealer, also yes.

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn' t this a Monty Python reference? :-)

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she a goer? He askd him knowingly. Nudge nudge, wink wink. Know what I mean?

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    #30

    I work in the meteo (not a scientist, just an IT guy) and as soon as people know this, it's all "Hey can you fix me some good weather for the bbq this weekend?"

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, I'll put in a request to God. Save Him a hamburger.

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So meteorologists are in charge of the weather now? Guess I know who to complain to about the heat and humidity...

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No, my garden really needs watering" or "Sorry, I've already had an order from a farmer"

    Barbara
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read 'metro' first and there the last sentence made no sense :D

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    #31

    I'm a researcher working for the Government of Canada. Them: "Hey, did you know my tax dollars pay your salary?" Me: eye roll.

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    Pryjmaty
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Great! Give me a raise then."

    Ben Steinberg
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh, that reminds me, I was told to start collecting my salary directly from YOU."

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear that all the time. I've also been told I should "get a job that doesn't suck Americas teet"... That was when the government was shut down and I mentioned I was struggling with out pay to get back and forth to work bc gas is expensive, this was the gas station attendant that said that to me. how rude.

    Jeff Christensen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Working in the Australian tax office, I was once told "I pay you" - from someone who hadn't actually paid.

    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, government workers are also known as public servants, and do get paid from tax revenue, so people who say that are not really all that wrong. Though, as tax payers themselves, they’re also a little self-employed too (I used to work for TSA, and got this comment a lot too, but used the self-employed statement as a relatively well-received comeback).

    Klay Thoring
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they use that wage earned to pay your wages, literally everybody can say they pay each other’s wages, indirectly.

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    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When someone tells me their tax dollars pay my salary, I love to respond that my agency is a self-supporting state agency that receives no tax dollars and offer to send them our informational brochure that also describes our contributions to the state fund. Shuts them up super fast.

    TheExtremeSmell
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    6 years ago

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    I’d be like you pay everyone’s taxes?! You a single person speak for everyone?! And then I’d pull out my massive dong and wave it all around

    #32

    Groomer. "I brush him everyday!" The dog is matted from chest through back legs, and behind ears and tail.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Owners like this probably think 'brush' is another word for petting

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering that matting prevents airflow to the skin, allowing your pet to be matted from head to toe is actually extreme neglect, which is cruel. Some people should never have pets.

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can brush a dog, but not get the undercoat.

    Rachel McBride
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But can't you just brush it out? " No. I cannot undo six months of your ignorance in 3 hours. Beautician not a magician!

    Dani
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes it can be neglectful, but I have a dog who is part Puli. We brush her twice a week and gives her baths twice a month and she still gets matted sometimes.

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    #33

    In IT; No, you don’t get a new phone/laptop/iPad if you throw it out the window / run it over, etc. You get fired you psycho.

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    #34

    I work in the Deaf community and people always see the name of the charity I work for and say "Pardon?" then laugh like they're the funniest person in the world. Little bit of my soul dies every frickin' time

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s actually incredibly insensitive. It’s one thing to joke about a disability if you have it yourself. That’s laughing with. But when you joke about a disability you don’t have, it’s not OK. It’s laughing at. It’s also singling out and poking fun at people who have disabilities. Some people who think they’re comedians should definitely not quit their day jobs.

    Travis Penner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm deaf and this is true. Seriously people are SO f*****g unoriginal.

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use sign. You know, the one for f*ck off.

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm hearing impaired (not deaf, just impaired). Whenever I mention this, the first word out of anyone's mouth is "What?" **cold stare of judgement**

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    #35

    I serve banquets. I’ve had many middle aged men say the same exact joke to me when serving their Cream of Chicken with Wild Rice “How do you tame wild rice?” I usually play along but the last time it happened I told him the answer and he was [frikkin] bewildered.

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    Wazz
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a long and arduous regimen, which requires patience and understanding between you and your rice. Bonding with rice is much more difficult than with dogs or cats because rice are very small and don't have much in terms of logical thought process. However, once you've trained your rice you will never regret it. The friendship will last a lifetime.

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    Dr.Scott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why...why would you leave us at a cliff hanger?

    Shadow Fox
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with a good DAD JOKE!

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    #36

    "Just do this one thing [for a new/prospective client]. It will lead to more work." How 'bout just pay me for this one thing and we'll talk about future work too. This is not a hobby.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta make a living, just like you do.

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. It will actually cost you work. If you do it for them once for free, you’ll create a Frankenstein who will forever insist on you doing it for free from now on. And will probably be enough of a cheapskate to never give you any more work anyway.

    Aneese
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They always promise future big orders but not once have they ever delivered on that promise. I used to say as sweetly and kindly as possible: "Yes, of course you can have a discount, on your next order. 15% off when it is delivered to you. Just so you know, our company policy on discounted orders is no returns, no refunds. Now, what credit card would you like to use?" This was followed by "Forget it! I will take my business elsewhere, I will never buy from you!" To which I feign a sad voice and sad face ... "Awww, we are going to miss you!".

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh yes... the ultimate: "This will show that you're interested in GROWTH in this company. If we can LEVERAGE your skills, you could definitely MOVE UP GOING FORWARD" - reality: "oh, you're doing more work more efficiently ... let's give you more work then tell you that you weren't a team player, so no raise. Oh and you haven't 'earned the right' to talk about job movement in the company"

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    #37

    "So you can make my photo look great and not look like I was running in a poorly-lit hallway using a crummy camera?" Graphic Design (user of Photoshop). I can create some nice stuff, but what I can't do is turn back time and make you take an good photo.

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    darubyprincess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally, someone adresses the problem.

    Octavia Hansen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To doctor digital photos, I always say, "I'm so good, I can make ANYTHING look like ANYTHING. . . how much do you want to PAY for it?"

    #38

    Policeman here. The old,"He/she is here, i've got him, he's the one you've been looking for", as they grip their relative/friend/nearest person to them and look at you manically....

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    meow point1
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did the opposite once as a kid. My father was out of town for work-related reasons so it was just my mother and I at home. The police showed up as they got the wrong address and I was worried they'd arrest her, but I got my wording a bit funny and said, "Please don't arrest my mother; she hasn't broken any laws today!".

    Pretty Pangolin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did something similar as a kid when we were on vacation. My parents were fishing and I was in the car. I saw a police officer pull up and talk to them...so I started BARKING to scare him away...! (He just wanted to check their fishing licenses).

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Security Officer, I often got the line "I didn't do it, Officer, I swear I didn't" while holding their hands up as if to be cuffed. I can laugh about it now.

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    #39

    I work with a lot of graphic designers. It's not that I want the logo bigger, it's the two idiots above me making me insist upon it. I am so sorry.

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    Octavia Hansen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are times I simply sat on the artwork, doing nothing to it, turned in the SAME ART right before the deadline, and they told me I did a great job the second time around!

    Stan Chung
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We understand it needs to be seen clearly but it doesn't have to shout.

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    #40

    Receptionist here. I previously answered calls with, "Company Name, how may I help you?" and 50% of the time (or so it felt like) the response I'd get was, "Well, I don't know how YOU can help me". I switched it up to "how may I assist/direct you" but I still get the ol' "Well, I don't know..." It's not cute. Just tell why the eff you're calling so we can both move on with our days!

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    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in high school, I worked at Burger King and in conjunction with some ad campaign, we had to say "Welcome to Burger King, we do it for you." You should have heard some of the vulgar comments and suggestions us teenage girls got from grown @$$ men who should have known better. I spent most of my shift being embarrassed until the manager relented and told us we didn't have to say it anymore.

    Tara
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds terrible. Those men should be ashamed.

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    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I answered the phone one day while in dispatch and said, "_____ Fire Department. Can I hold you?" As opposed to, "Can I help you/can you hold for a minute?" This was the non-emergency line, I assure you.

    sailor_saturn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in a call center and get a lot also. I hate it soooo much

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago I was a receptionist. I answered the phone and the man on the other end went into a five-minute explanation of all kinds of things that I couldn't care less about and then ended the diatribe with, "is Dave there?" Uh... one moment please.

    Leslie Tollefson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My pet peeve is people who call and want to know why you called them. Our office has about 40 people, and when they call from the office, the Caller ID shows the main number. So, I answer it and someone on the other end says, “I got a call from this number.” Yeah, I’m not gonna go ask all 40 people in this office if they called you, my dude. 🙄

    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even worse, you clearly state the company name and your name, and the person who called you says “Who?” Or “What?” (I mean, you called us! Don’t you remember whose number you dialed? How about listening when I answer?)

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    Peter Kelly
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More often, these days, people answer the phone by saying, "Hello, how can I help you?", to which the answer almost invariably has to be, "I don't know, how CAN you help me?”

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    #41

    I worked at a branch campus library for my alma mater: "What do you mean you haven't read this book to tell me what it's about? What do you even do it here all day?" Not read obscure textbooks about topics I'm not required to study, that's for sure. When I worked at a winery: "This must be the best job in the world! (read: you get to sit and drink wine all day)" Yeah because I'm totally allowed to guzzle half the stock while I'm on duty. /s When I worked as housekeeping in a hospital: "Can you come do that at my house?" I don't even do this at my house, so no. When I worked for the post office: "You can keep the bills!"/"Bring me anything good today?"/"Is there a check for a million dollars in there?" No thanks./I don't know, I didn't open it./How tf should I know that? And my husband the teacher gets a lot of "Summers off must be nice, huh?" or "Must be nice to only have to work nine months out of the year, right?"

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha. I knew a teacher who spent her summers earning 2 master's degrees.

    Tim Douglass
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice to have summers off to be able to go to school. I was never able to finish my master's degree because I had to go to work year round and trying to get a degree studying at night while working 70 hours a week just didn't work out.

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a teacher but I actually get a bit annoyed when people presume teachers just lounge around during the school holidays. Its like no, the teachers grade papers, do reports, organise class schedules and lesson plans, do extra training, do admin work that is required by the school and education department and more. Being a teacher is often a thankless and overworked job, no wonder the rate of teachers leaving the profession is at an all time high.

    Russian Otaku
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not fun fact! It's a felony to open someone else's mail and can come with jail time or huge fine

    Lorraine R
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Is there a check for a million dollars?" "Not any more."

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    #42

    I’m a singer! I went to college for music and have been doing it professionally for sometime now. I usually get, “Omg my granddaughter’s cousin’s niece is a singer! You guys should meet up!” Or, “sing something for us!!” And then if I don’t feel up to it they say “how can you be a singer if you don’t want to sing in front of people?” I love it 🙃

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    D. Pitbull
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anything in the "arts and entertainment" category - people (generally) don't seem to realize that it actually requires work and effort... like you can't just bust out into an operatic masterpiece on a dime... there's warmup, there's prep, and also... they're KINDA asking you to work for free in a way... I've seen it with friends/acquaintances... and I cringe. To an Actor: "Oh yeah? Then act/do an impression of, like [celebrity]", Voice Actor: "Oh? What impressions can you do (note: Voice Actors don't USUALLY make their whole living on impressions... especially if the person who does the original is still alive and working. What exactly is the point? That voice already exists and is being used)... Artists: "Oh, you're good? Draw me [anything] right now. For free. You should be good, right?" etc. etc.

    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell them this: Because it’s my job. Why won’t you program my computer/clean my teeth/landscape my yard for me—-right now, on demand and for FREE? Yeah, I thought so.

    Pumpkin Spice
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hey! What's your name, I'd like to listen to some of your music.

    Octavia Hansen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a rock vocalist, I hear a lot of "Can you sing like Stevie Nicks?" or whoever the popular voice is that week . . . and I answer, "Yes, I can. Can you PAY ME like Stevie Nicks?"

    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom is a very talented musician. She teaches piano and plays for her church. She spends HOURS practicing. I asked her one day why she didn't listen to music while in the car, cleaning house, etc. She just looked at me as if to say, "Oh, you silly child. I don't remember dropping you on your head as a child...."

    Bluebell Rizzi
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a singer but I hate it when people find out I can sing. Stressful times. And if you can play the guitar... requests for songs you've never heard :0

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    #43

    Not a profession but: I'm a guy with long hair (to the middle of my back). I hear stuff like "Did your hairdresser die?" or "When are you gonna cut it off?" or any hAhA uR gRiL jokes all the time. It's not funny guys and you're not the first to come up with it.

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has dreads and he has people saying how come his hair doesn’t smell because you can’t wash dreads. Well my husband washes his hair twice a day he just doesn’t use conditioner. Just because someone has dreads does not mean they are dirty. Thankfully after 5 years he is having them shaved on November 17th. He has been growing them for 5 years but he is raising money for the Childhood Cancer Association. I don’t like his dreads simply coz I don’t like the feeling and can’t run my fingers through his hair lol.

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kudos to Hubby. I've always wanted to do that, but they won't take processed hair.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A man wants to wear his hair long? Why should people care? My brother hasn't cut his hair since he was 19 and in the Navy.

    pusheen buttercup
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel for you, I have the opposite problem. Female and short hair- "ew did you get that done at a salon, or a barber??" I like it short. Highlights my cheekbones and less hot in the summer.

    Pumpkin Spice
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LONG HAIR IS GLAM(unless you have dummy thiqqqqq hair like me then it's a burden)

    jazmin estrada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think guys with long hair look cool!

    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago (edited)

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    So cut ur hair like a man and it will stop or leave it long So you can feel “unique” like all the other outcasts who do it and wonder why they never “fit in” or don’t need to “fit in”, you leave it long because your a individual and want attention and now complain because people are paying attention? Just cut ur hair and stop being weird

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or just trolling. Welcome to Bored Panda.

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    #44

    When I worked at a ski shop setting up snowboard rentals I’d ask how they wanted their stance, regular or goofy, so I could set the bindings up. At least 3 times a week, for the 6 months a year we did rentals, for the 4 years I worked there, I heard from dads “well he rides regular, but he’s pretty goofy hahaha.” By the end of my time there I never even bothered with a fake chuckle anymore, I just didn’t have it in me.

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    Brivid
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry that jobs can get tedious but a lot of these people are just trying to be friendly.

    Shadow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goofy has your right foot forward, where regular has your left foot forward on a snowboard or skateboard.

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    Brandi Walker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course they don't usually mean anything by it, but just because they're trying to be nice, doesn't mean it isn't annoying when literally everyone says it.

    Patrick McKemie
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    6 years ago

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    Your life is so hard.

    #45

    Bike (bicycle) messenger. 'You're on a bike ? This should be delivered before next week, hurr hurr'. Also every year during the Tour De France : "You're lost buddy ?" All f*cking day long.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are a number of bike couriers in the downtown area in my city. Trust me, they can get there quicker.

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it because they can easily weave through traffic and pedestrians?

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    Magpie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sooo beats having liquid squirted at me from moving car. Rape threats, and other threats from stopped cars at lights. Driving up slowly behind and to the side of me, then slamming the passenger door shut to scare me. ... and having my bike stolen - it was locked.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ctd: sorry just wanted to get that off my chest. * and I was 40 years old plus when that all happened. fat and ugly.

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    #46

    As a graphic designer I hear from non professionals "Come on, it's just 2 button clicks." Also from clients "Make the logo bigger."

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been an artist, but I see a lot of posts where they are not appreciated, or expected to work for free.

    Wing Hong Chan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Non professional's attempt: *pixelates logo* "that is perfect!"

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell them that if they think it's so easy, then they should do it.

    Milko Marinov
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see the "2 button clicks" comment coming form a non professional, but I use it all the time with my interns :D cause I know they are lazy and it takes just 2 button clicks to make something look a bit better. And I agree, the client pays, so you gotta make the logo bigger sometimes ... but not so big it ruins the aesthetic :D

    Tay Amber Smit
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work for a Web designing company, not actually designing but worked closely with clients. We get that you can't just "Make the logo bigger" but when you are paying money to advertise your business, you do want it to look as perfect as what is possible. The same way you're paying your bills by charging for your work, we make money to pay our bills by ensuring our website is to our standard. Websites are usually the first thing a potential customer/client will see about your business, first impressions really do matter!

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    #47

    I used to be in the beer industry (selling to supermarkets) and I’d get “you can just load that pallet into my truck” every day. Now I’m in the elevator industry and about once a week I get “I bet that has its ups and downs.”

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    Rowlie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's meant to lift Your spirit

    Hard 2 Guess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow... super impressive. Two birds with one stone. Hove an up-vote.

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    comboplush
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, don't allow them to push your buttons.

    Night Owl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you don't get stuck on the job ;)

    Christine Holl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, I feel like the elevator companies are almost asking for it (at least in my country). One of the elevators in my university has a sign advertising the manufacturer with the slogan "elevating people". The other company (which I hope is just a very unfortunate coincidence) is "Schindler's Lifts".

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    #48

    Stocked shelves at a grocery store for a few months in college and some guy was angry because he had been in line for a few minutes and no one was there to ring him up. He found me and asked what was going on and I kindly told him I’d go grab a cashier to check him out and he goes, “No it’s fine, I can just leave with my stuff. I mean, I don’t have to pay if no ones gonna wait on me,” or something like that. I laughed sarcastically with a deadpan face and told a cashier there were customers waiting. They didn’t pay me enough to stop him if he tried.

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when I worked in retail and an item wouldn't scan I would often get "It must be free then".

    Ross Keim
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should be free after 5min of waiting or if it doesn’t ring up, I mean you can run a red light if it’s been 5 minutes and no cars have come

    Kiss Army
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the famous "If it doesn't scan, it must be free!" when you have trouble scanning someone's purchase.

    Jessica Cifelli
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still get the if it doesn't scan, it must be free... I also work in a dollar store, where everything is the same price ($1) so I get "How much is this?" And "is this really a dollar?

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    #49

    "So can you come look at my car?" -Mechanical Engineer. I know nothing about cars.

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    Bill
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go work for GM you will fit right in

    SykesDaMan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Ex-software developer/IT Project manager, I can feel your "please check my mouse" pain! :)

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    #50

    I work in a nursing home and sometimes we have a resident that is constantly trying to leave and go home, because they don't remember that they live there. The on going joke is someone asking, "Can't we just tie them to a chair?" (No, we cant. Just for those of you who actually think that's an option.)

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's really sad, though. It's a difficult adjustment for them.

    Yasmin Janette
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nursing home my parents were in DID actually tie my dad into a chair...... we found many problems with this place and reported them but nothing changed, in the end we moved them to another home

    Mikyla McEwen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awe the poor senior citizens, I feel bad not only for them, but the nurses and aids whom try to help them out and get back lashed

    Russian Otaku
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Course you can't tie people to chairs that's what leashes are for

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask them if they'd do that to their own elderly family member, or would like it if someone did.

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be a surefire way to get shut down fo elder abuse—-and quickly.

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    #51

    I work in the music scene making beats and tracks for rap artists Everyone always asks "Can I sample this track?" or "Use it for one of my songs?" and they say "imagine the exposure it will get you."

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    SykesDaMan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should create Headphones. Apparently, that pays a lot more. Even if you're already successful.

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    #52

    Ultrasound tech. Male patients: am I pregnant HAHAHA

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell them "Yes" with a straight face. Offer to call the National Enquirer to break the story.

    Rabite
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well show them the device which is used to do vaginal ultrasounds and enjoy the horror in their face.

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I said to the nurse when she was giving me an ultrasound for my first child, "You must love this job! How neat it must be to tell a parent (especially new mommies) what sex their baby is." To which she replied, "Are you kidding me? I'm in therapy because of this job! Do you know how parents I have to tell that their child is missing a limb or has no nose?!" Pregnancy hormones kicked in and I bawled.

    #53

    I worked at a bank for 4 years. The amount of idiots that go "gimme all your money. Just kidding I'm not here to rob you." Or "I guess all this cash makes it look like I sell drugs. I don't though!" is staggering. And in the future, if anyone wants to make the second joke just know that they usually end up having to flag your account to check for money laundering activities so hopefully you aren't actually selling drugs. Edit: I also just want to add how many people would come in on Halloween and be pissed and shocked that we would have the audacity to ask them not to wear masks. That being said it was a hunting town so people constantly came in with knives and for some reason we were ok with that.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked Security at a bank, and we were required to ask people to remove their hats and sunglasses, for obvious reasons. Most people were nice about it, but there was one old man who got really upset about it.

    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I always take off my motorcycle helmet before entering the bank....or any other shop

    Mikyla McEwen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How rude, like quit being stupid and take the damn mask off. It’s not like the bank teller is asking much of you.

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    #54

    I work at a car dealership. I’ll get customers come inside upon finding the keys accidentally left in a vehicle. They almost always say, “Found your keys out there, you know I could have just driven away.” It’s like they want a reward for not stealing our vehicle.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steal a vehicle = go straight to jail.

    Molly Cule
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK, an insurance company would be unlikely to pay out if the keys were left unattended in a vehicle.

    Sven Mom
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No they are pointing out how your complacency could result in a vehicle being stolen. Amazing that from the sound of this post that it seems to suggest a certain frequency of occurrence. Hmmmmm.

    Ally Kaye
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah except that the car is being tracked.

    Ross Keim
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No I think they are reminding you to not leave your keys around because the next guy might not be nice enough to return them, they are more chastising you for being so careless as to leave 10ks of dollars in a vulnerable position because your lazy or incompetent, if one of my employees did that I’d fire them on the spot

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    #55

    I work in a pre-school. Multiple times a week parents say "I don't know how you guys do it!" Referring to taking care of multiple toddlers all day. It's always the parents who leave their toddlers with us for 9-11 hours who say this.

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    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who can stand a toddler for that long straight and multiple ones at that has to be mostly insane

    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this is a joke or a smart a*s, try to be friendly. I think this is a sincere, "damn, how you do that?" But after the third time, anything is tiresome.

    Natalia Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the problem? I literally don't know how they do it, I couldn't!

    Silvaqua
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more I work with toddlers, the more I want to work with toddlers. They don't need to be impressed. They just want to be enjoyed.

    #56

    As a nurse, almost any time I give anything remotely close to a painkiller/sedative to patient, the family says something along the lines of "CAN I haVE One tOo HyUcK HYUCK HYucK"

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    Ross Keim
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So stop being greedy and give them one

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the nurse is saving it for herself?

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    Octavia Hansen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell them supplies are low, but you have a really nifty hammer!

    Peter Kelly
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The husband to the midwife, immediately after the birth of his child, while they stitch his unfortunate wife's 'tear', "You couldn't put a couple of extra stitches in for me?" Hurr, hurr...

    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago

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    For the usa for what in any moral outlook would be flagrantly illegal as f**k pricing that b***h should bring an entire damn bottle of narcotics and then some

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    #57

    "Who is walking who?" - whenever I am taking a big dog to the back... hur hur

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    meow point1
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here! I'm sick to death of it too!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen little kids walking dogs that are bigger than they are. (I think the OP meant park)

    Robert Thornburrow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or "you could put a saddle on that and ride it"

    Bluebell Rizzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my dog this is kind of a valid assumption :D he almost weighs as much as me! And I'm small

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad had someone say that to him while he was just walking the family dog and was really confused. I would be too. Like, why make a comment? Do you really think that's a funny joke?

    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the sweetest little pug/beagle stray. She was my "take everywhere dawg." Anytime I'd tell them her name I'd get, "STELLA!" (From a Streetcar Named Desire). And then a sheepish grin followed by, "Everyone does that, don't they?" NEVER got tired of it.... Man I miss her!

    #58

    Dairy farmer: brown cows give chocolate milk. I milk brown cows. They don’t give chocolate milk.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I find scary is that there are likely adults who still believe this

    Jane Don
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really??? WoW---I learn something Almost every yr-

    nala simba
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that. But, I was only 6 years old at the time. Well, to me it was logical.

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    #59

    “Do you know what all those knobs do? hur hur hur” I’m a soundguy.

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give him an explanation using all these technological stuff that he'd know nothing about.

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. That's why we have to suffer and listen to rap music.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you didn't know, you wouldn't be The Sound Guy.

    #60

    Work in payroll and people like to joke with me to add a 0 at the end of their pay. I say I'll do it, but put one of their middle numbers onto mine and it's funny to see their gears turning.

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    bookfan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just put the zero after the decimal point.

    Roger Haywood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be generous. I'd give all 0's.

    Nicola Roberts
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also work in payroll and yes at least one person will say it each month. My response is "Yes that is what we agreed, but I didn't say which end?"

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't we all like an extra 0? 💰💰💰💰💰💰

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, baby! I'll take multiples! Do you get it? Do you get it? Ah, I crack myself up.

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    Mikyla McEwen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just as a 0 in front of the total amount lol

    D. Pitbull
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just say "after the decimal? Sure. Okay."

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    #61

    "Oh you're a mechanical engineer? You must know a lot about cars."

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, that would be a mechanic

    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And "so you can repair my car/my motorbike?", "so you can repair my printer/smartphone/computer?"

    #62

    My medium rare steak has blood in it. I'll take that for free please

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    Silvaqua
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need steak education! What do they teach in schools? My mother in law has been guilty of this. She ordered a medium rare steak and sent it back until it was well done. She complained that they never cook her steaks right. I told her she needs to order it well done in the future. She had no idea that was the term she needed. Now she's happier, the wait staff is happier, and I sleep well at night knowing I've made a difference in the world.

    Batwench
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waiting staff the world over thank you for this service. One customer at a time.

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    Master Markus
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure if this is the relevant point, but I think a lot of people think that the red liquid that comes out of steak when it's not cooked a lot is blood. It's not. It's myoglobin, it's a protein.

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    #63

    And this is our accounting department. "Lol, put some extra money in my check, lololololololol."

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’d only have to pay it all back anyway when the mistake is found, sooooo...

    Molly Cule
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One particular person kept saying, "I wouldn't mind swapping with your paycheck". Was tempted to do it for just one week and see how much he liked being paid less than half than normal.

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    6 years ago

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    #64

    I work for a major spirit company and at least once everyday the pubs I'm calling on will say "got any free bottles?" and then when I say "no, unfortunately not" in the nicest possible way, they will make the rest of the call really sh**ty.

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    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh! You're offering to do the recycling? - Well, there are a few pallets full in the back..."

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    #65

    I don’t have one like that exactly... What I get a lot of is: “Wow, that’s like... professional!” Which is a massively backhanded compliment. I’m a fabricator. Professionally.

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    Ina Goodling
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can assure you, it is NOT a backhanded compliment. It is genuinely sincere. Most people simply don't understand all of the training that goes into your field of work.

    darubyprincess
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    6 years ago

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    where's the problem here

    MCathenaE
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's being surprised that a professional can make something that looks like a professional made it, like they didn't think your work was quality.

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    #66

    Paramedic: After we've dropped a patient off (think interfacility transfer) and heading back to the elevator with an empty stretcher, someone always asks, "hey, can I get a ride to my car?" I usually reply: "Sure, $300, cash up front, but if you want me to clean it first, $500, oh, and you probably want me to clean it." When we're washing the rig at the end of shift, people actually ask what we charge to do their vehicle. Har dee [frikkin] har. Also, my contract fee for automotive washing is $100/hr, minimum 1hr charge. A totally had one guy tell me to learn to take a joke for that! "Nice park job, assh*le!" Hmmm, big white truck, blinky lights, I wonder if you call the local constabulary to report me, what ever will they do? Hmmm, rough night shift, feeling salty and drinking, maybe number 3 doesn't apply?

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    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While trying to get in a quick meal before another call, "Hey. Do you have a patient back there?"

    Ina Goodling
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Bitter, not salty. You're not impressing anyone with that flavor-of-the-week slang.

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    #67

    At Starbucks, we have categories and buttons for all the drinks. When we get a new drink, there is a new button but no one tells us where the button is. It is either in with normal lattes or frappuccinos or it's under the seasonal category on the opposite side of the screen. So when a customer orders a new or special drink, we go on a wild goose chase for the button that seems to not exist. The customers will say "Oh you can't find it? How about you make it and just let me take it." My boss just tells us to ring them up for a basic drink and make the special one until the button is added. The button is never added

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doesn't even make sense. Wouldn't the company be losing $? It's certainly making your job harder.

    Hannah Marshall
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this so much. I worked for Starbucks for one month and it was super stressful... Yay, Autism.

    Marissa Kraker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only made it a bit over a month too, way too stressful.

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    Ina Goodling
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just told us that the button IS added, but that you just don't know where it is, then you end your story with the button never being added. Which one is it?

    #68

    Stripper here. Our version is definitely: "How about I give YOU a lapdance!"

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    Jo Choto
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will never understand how giving a woman a lapdance is a thing. I mean, basic biology, people. There is nothing on the top side of a woman's lap to be stimulated for the love of the flying spaghetti monster.

    Rabite
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, your are confusing lap dancing with dry humping. A lapdance is not that you just sit on someone's lap and wiggle your butt.

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    Bobby's Girl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised strippers, like artists, aren't asked to work for free more often. Think of the exposure!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drunk guys say dumb things.

    JP
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, but to be fair, sober guys say dumb things, too. LOL

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    #69

    Waiter here. “Can I get you guys anything else?” “Yeah, a boatload of cash!”, or alternatively, “A wheelbarrow”

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell them if you had a boatload of cash, you wouldn’t be waiting tables.

    BusLady
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    6 years ago

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    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago

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    Correction they should do the right thing and never tip ever and have the employer pay fair wages

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    #70

    video production can you make (photoshop) me look thinner?

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    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, let's take a few laps around the parking lot you fat a*s.

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    #71

    Work in cardiac ultrasound imaging. "Can you tell my wife out there i actually have one?" "Is it a boy or a girl?" "So is it working?" Legit. Hur hur hur

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had that imaging done recently. Thankfully, nothing major :-)

    Ina Goodling
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you tell my wife I actually have what? A d**k? She should already know whether he does or not. Nothing anyone can say can convince her his d**k is somehow better than it's already proven itself to be.

    Rabite
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F**k their wives lifes..

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    #72

    Worked in the casino guest rewards, you sign up you get perks of some sort ours was a small amount of pts. to use towards slots then changed to some stuffed animal...(I know, we've all hated that idea) but if we're ran out or the system was acting weird it was, "well guess you gotta give me X amount of money" ... the other one after asking, is there anything I can help you with..."yeah point me to the winning machine" followed by the fakest laugh of my life.

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    #73

    Also well known in the beer industry: “It’s the [insert color] truck out front. HURHURHHR.” “It’s free today right. HURHURHUR.” “It’s buy one get 29 free right? HURHURHUR.” “Man this job must be awesome...getting to sample all this beer. HURHURHUR.” “Oh he’s paying for mine too. HURHURHUR.” (This one is good because it usually gets the unknowing customer before this and sometimes after this guy to respond with one of the before mentioned jokes) something breaks “AWWWW MAN I’M REPORTING YOU FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE. HURHURHUR.” Seriously—people thinking working with beer is awesome. It is. But it isn’t.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 99 bottles of beer on the wall...🎶

    Octavia Hansen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Working with beer is awesome, it's the people who can suck . . .

    Mikyla McEwen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The amount of BS you liquor store personal have to deal with is uncanny

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    #74

    Registration at a Hospital for me it's, "everything is the same". I have never registered you, so I have no context to what "everything the same means." Just let me ask my 5 simple questions and you can be on your way. Quit giving me a hard time because I don't know you. I can't tell you the amount of times where everything is the same, wasn't correct, either you changed your primary doctor, emergency contact, phone number, whatever.

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Typically, all the info should be in the person's file. They usually do ask "Has anything changed?" That's important info they need to know.

    Lynn Biasini McElfresh
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my PCP, who I see at least twice a year, the (same) assistant starts to go thru my med hx, medications and I say, since the PCP Rx'd them all or everything's on record, "everything's the same". She says, "OK" End of grill. Same at the dentist. Love them.

    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, no one cares about your “plight”

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    #75

    IT. "Can you hack my

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    #76

    As a Recruitment Consultant: "Haha so you just do your magic and find a job for me! Bye!"

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then you do YOUR magic and become qualified to do something!

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex-husband is a lawyer. Clients would say after we asked them their story, "You're the lawyer, make up my defense so I look innocent." Sir, considering this is the 5th time in front of the same judge we'll skip the formalities and throw you straight into the cell...after we castrate you.

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    #77

    I work in IT. "Have you tried turning it off and on again? " never gets old.

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    Yasmin Janette
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tech Support: 'OK. In the bottom left hand side of the screen, can you see the 'OK' button displayed?' Customer: 'Wow. How can you see my screen from there?'

    Ina Goodling
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they ask YOU that when you are the one helping THEM?

    Batwench
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And often works.

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TBH, that used to be standard fallback “when all else fails” instructions back in the day.

    darubyprincess
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So so many memes have been made about this...

    #78

    I work in IT, when something doesn't load for people, they love asking "is it the server?". Yes it's the server....all 50 of them...

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    Yasmin Janette
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tech Support: 'I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop'. Customer: 'OK'. Tech Support: 'Did you get a pop-up menu?'. Customer: 'No'. Tech Support: 'OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?' Customer: 'No'. Tech Support: 'OK, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?'. Customer: 'Sure. You told me to write 'click' and I wrote 'click''.

    Rabite
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why should it be important for them to know your setup? They just want to know if it's on their end or yours. Chill.

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, she loading the dishwasher while we wait for the computer...

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    #79

    Landscaping - “hur hur do you want to come do mine (beds/lawn/etc) next? Hur hur”

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this when I'm washing my car. Every time.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure. Let me tell you my rates...

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    #80

    Paramedic here, I ALWAYS get the old ladies saying “oh! My taxi!” Or “You coming back for me later?”

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    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they are hoping you actually will because they don’t get to see the same face very often and are grateful for your help and want to see their savior again?

    Kelly Von Tee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to let little old people crack the jokes and laugh for their benefit. It's the least I can do.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Expensive taxi. Better hope Medicare pays for it.

    #81

    “there was a typo on the quiz, so that question doesn’t count” or “I was absent that day, so I don’t have to do that assignment”

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how college works.

    NMN
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On university admission tests in Brazil if there is a proven mistake they null the question (usually 1% of mistakes)

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    #82

    Phlebotomy. Oh lord, the vampires here, let me call you back I have terrible veins! They roll; they're deep, and you have to use a butterfly! Well damn, how many tubes you need? I ain't gonna have one more drop of blood by the time I get outta here What they testing me for this time? A what? Like I know what that is.

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    JP
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have crappy veins, I tell them when I get there. I don't want some intern trying to stab me, I want the person who knows what they are doing. I may be used to being stabbed 7-10 times for an IV or blood draw, but that doesn't mean I like it! I also know which arm, generally which spot on that arm, does the best. So, when I say I have crappy veins and ask if you are the most experienced I'm not being facetious, I'm trying to not walk out with both arms and a wrist wrapped from your dumb-a*s stabbing me so much.

    Mademoiselle Mirage
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone with crappy veins I always mention it because they always end up needing the butterfly needle I don't say it to be annoying I say it to save you some time and some needless pain to myself

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    Pryjmaty
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally, I don't appreciate being a human pin cushion. When I tell you that you need a butterfly and the best place to stick me, it's because I KNOW MY OWN BODY. I'd rather you not stick me 4 times trying to get blood.

    Valerie Lessard
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many health professionals have this stuck up idea that they know you better, especially this profession where the majority of their training literally involved a pin cushion

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    Helen Haley
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The vampire comments are groan worthy, the second is them trying to warn/be helpful (don't be a jerk, people don't like needles and they're nervously diffusing with 'humor').

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have difficult veins myself, and make it a point to warn anyone who is going to do bloodwork on me. I don't joke about it, though.

    MCathenaE
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer butterfly needles both as someone who has drawn blood & as someone who has had blood drawn. The entry is slightly less of an angle & I find it more comfortable.

    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda stupid since whenever anyone mentions their veins and a specific needle or location cause they can't be drawn from the arms cause some s**t.. that's not a joke they just saying what is so you acknowledge it and go with it instead of looking liking a dumbass and having the patient say I told you so when lo and behold they veins are tiny as f**k or that when the disgusting slab of fat pretending to be a human says the phlebotomist is gonna have a hard time cause no s**t having to play hide and seek through their disgusting fat to get at the veins

    LoveWinz
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first time I had my blood drawn, I was around 10 years old, and my doctor had a student draw my blood. Worst day of my life.

    Roxy Eastland
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be glad you don't work in the UK, where an entire generation of older people will all exclaim "a pint?!?! That's nearly an armful!!" at the drop of a hat (google Tony Hancock or Hancock's Half Hour)

    deborah atulomah
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcZChdM0OiI Practically a whole armful.....the late , great Tony Hancock

    Valerie Lessard
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is phlobotomy a common phrase common people use in the US? I feel like Americans using the proper name for their professions are some kind of weird flex, to get people to take them more seriously or something. When I did this I never said phlebotomy, I just said blood collection because people immediately knew what it was, any time i ever heard someone say phlebotomy is so they can patronisingly explain it to people. I hadnt heard the term used even once by Filipino ladies I worked with who had decades of experience and were so good that kids didnt even notice they were doing it.

    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people b***h that we call them "Vampires"

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    #83

    If I can't fix a random-ass problem on someone's PC, I get "so do i get a new one hurr hurr" so often it hurts.

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    Ross Keim
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that’s more of a real question than a joke

    Russian Otaku
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is especially when it is a very notable issue like the hardware being outdated or broken

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    #84

    Tutor in adult education Student - can't you just do my assessment for me Me - yes I can, but I won't as you can't afford to pay me at least my current wage until I retire, in a lump sum in advance for when I lose my job. You will also not be able to use the qualification you have paid for.

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