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When a direct conversation is simply not an option, a passive-aggressive note is the way to go. It is cheaper than therapy, more satisfying than silence, and absolutely guaranteed to solve nothing while making everything way more interesting for everyone in the vicinity. The grievance gets aired with a notice on the office wall or fridge, and the coworker in question either ignores it completely or responds with their own note, and suddenly the breakroom has a whole situation going on.

These are some of the finest examples the internet has to offer. Technically polite, deeply furious, and in some cases, laminated. Because if you are going to start a workplace conflict, you might as well make it weatherproof.

#1

Found This At Work Today

Bob Marley meme taped on jammed printer illustrating passive-aggressive workplace notes

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Andrew Keir
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1 day ago

Prince of Wailers

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    #2

    I Mean, They're Not Wrong

    Paper sign with a handwritten response showing passive-aggressive workplace notes about salary motivation.

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    sbj
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    1 day ago

    I don't understand how the MT had the audacity to put this up in the first place, they really are dreadful and insensitive people

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    #3

    Ha!

    Funny passive-aggressive workplace notes about dating food cans on a fridge door.

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    Julie S
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    1 day ago

    Friendzoned!

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    #4

    My Office Refuses To Take Down This Non Operating Antiquated Piece Of Equipment , So I Did The Only Logical Thing

    Old wall phone labeled as a museum exhibit, an example of passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    If this is the only way you know of, to transfer communicable diseases, you've had a sheltered life

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    #5

    Ain't That The Truth

    A funny printed sign on a door taped up, displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes about not scaring programmers.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    1 day ago

    This one was funny the first twelve times I saw it......in 1996.

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    #6

    Not Everyone Knows The Difference Between A Manger And A Manager

    Funny manager pun on a corkboard displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    frinny
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    the pin stabbings around the 'manger' lol says it all

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    #7

    Passive Aggressiveness Is The Best

    Handwritten sarcastic letter left as part of passive-aggressive workplace notes regarding uncollected pet waste.

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    Becca not Becky
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    It still blows my mind that people won't clean up after their dogs

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    #8

    New Rules For Posting Notices In The Office

    A sequence of passive-aggressive workplace notes layered on a office wall sign

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    Kya Ajiira
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Kinda wanna keep going here hahaha!

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    #9

    Found This On The Fridge At Work... I'm Pretty Concerned For A Fellow Coworker

    A printed note taped to a fridge displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes about stolen lunch and mouth sores

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Muwahahaha!

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    #10

    Break Room Logic

    Breakroom sign about microwave usage with a handwritten reply, featuring passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Old Canadian Lady
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    In case someone microwaved fish in one and you want to warm up a muffin without it smelling like fish...

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    #11

    ☕

    Two funny printed signs on an office cabinet showing passive-aggressive workplace notes about a personal mug.

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    sbj
    Community Member
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    1 day ago

    Your colleagues either have a GSOH or they're just plain evil

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    #12

    Sacarsm At The Office

    A sign reading 0 Days Without Sarcasm with a handwritten note pointing out a typo in an office

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    The revenge of the literate ...

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    #13

    An Email Went Out Around The Office About A Lost Pen. This Appeared In The Break Room The Next Day

    Humorous ransom letter for a stolen pen presenting passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Balseraph
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    It's whoever can't spell "plain."

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    #14

    The Office Fridge Today

    Four colorful sticky notes on a fridge displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes about food

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    random_froggg (she/they 86/47)
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    I've never understood how this is such a big issue in the U.S.

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    #15

    The WiFi Password For Our Hotel

    A person holding a fortune cookie paper slip that acts as a passive-aggressive workplace note stating checkout 10am.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    If you leave a big enough tip, they might let you check out earlier :-)

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    #16

    The Velociraptor 'Incident'

    Humorous velociraptor free workplace sign with sticky notes, an example of passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Ace
    Community Member
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    1 day ago

    Pete was a sparrow, then a t-rex, not a velociraptor.

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    #17

    Winters Are Tough On Slower People

    Warning sign about a polar bear taped to a door with passive-aggressive workplace notes added by a coworker.

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    L.V
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Canada?

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    #18

    Will Never Get This Song Out Of My Head Now

    A water pitcher featuring a handwritten workplace note lyrics asking to be refilled.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    The Cardigans -- Lovefool:

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    #19

    Apparently Debbie Has A Bit Of Bad Reputation Around The Office Refrigerator

    A fridge filled with food labeled Not Debbies as an example of passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Dar Mal
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    ...and all the same handwriting...hmmm

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    #20

    Spoiled Milk [spotted In My Office]

    A passive-aggressive workplace note about milk alongside a cartoon of spoiled milk.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Maybe the milk is keeping the door open because it likes being spoilt ?

    #21

    Passive Aggressive Note Left In Break Room

    Funny note signed by The Table behind coffee cups, illustrating passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    #22

    Shaaame!

    Handwritten note inside a fridge complaining about stolen hummus as part of passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Wait, his lunch was... Hummus and carrots?

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    #23

    Found This In My School's Computer Lab

    Sticky notes on a computer monitor displaying funny petty complaints about printer connectivity.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Printer is having an existential crisis - if "I ink, therefore I am" is right, then the printer ceases to exist when switched off. Be gentle with it ...

    #24

    Dishes

    A printed meme about doing dishes placed over a dirty office sink creating workplace drama

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    Barbara Schubert
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Throw it out, problem solved

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    #25

    This Is What Happens When People Submit Passive-Aggressive Office Memos Where I Work

    A passive-aggressive workplace note pinned to a board with the word Sorry written in ketchup underneath

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    sbj
    Community Member
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    1 day ago

    I'm impressed the sauce hasn't run down the page

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    #26

    Thanks For Understanding

    Threatening passive-aggressive workplace note taped to a desk demanding returned pens.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Bold of you to think l I still had mine.

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    #27

    The People At This Job Site Have A Sense Of Humor. I Like It

    A passive-aggressive workplace note asking to check if flushed, covered in drawn checkmarks.

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    That one X with a winkie...

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    #28

    Leave The Office For 10 Mins

    Passive-aggressive workplace notes taped to a door showing a back-and-forth conversation between colleagues

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Wally thought he'd nip out for a quick smoke ...

    #29

    The Office Philosopher

    Philosophical sticky note attached to office printer showcasing passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    #30

    This Sarcastic Advice In The Office

    Funny note taped to printer button displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    #31

    Do Not Use

    Funny notes on a breakroom microwave displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Or, unplug it and mark it "Maintenance informed". Everyone knows the outcome of that ...

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    #32

    Quite A Threat From My Coworker

    Handwritten workplace notes warning coworkers not to touch personal belongings.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    I hope the Canadian politeness was successful, because Dylan, I feel certain, has back-up plans. And Dylan's (American?) colleagues certainly wouldn't want him resorting to ketchup chips and hockey sticks, or setting traps with Kinder toys as bait, or mobilizing the Canada goose militia. Or, if he's feeling a bit more passive-aggressive, teaching anglophones to mispronounce poutine before their business trip to Montreal.

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    #33

    I Believe We Have An Office Thief.......darn

    Energy drink cans in a fridge featuring clever passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Untidy_Progress7
    Community Member
    19 hours ago

    theres nothing there

    #34

    Why The Font

    Printed passive-aggressive workplace notes on a wall arguing about coffeemaker plugs and whimsical fonts.

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    Cooper Aimers
    Community Member
    17 hours ago

    at least it isnt wingdings

    #35

    Daves For Life!

    A fridge shelf with passive-aggressive workplace notes taped over green tea bottles.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    "Dave's not here, man."

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    #36

    That’s One Very Large “Jobs”

    A printed sign and a large photo of Steve Jobs illustrating passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    The picture on the right could have been soooo much worse.

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    #37

    Case Of The Mondays? At Least You Don't Work With These People

    Sticky note reading I lick all my pens placed above office supplies, an example of passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    All my pens were flamingo related, if any of them had turned up on someone else's desk, any of my team would have confronted them

    #38

    Make Things Better

    A sticky note correcting a spelling mistake on a workplace notice board.

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    Mya Lugar
    Community Member
    20 hours ago (edited)

    I think improve would boost office morale, which would be an improvement!

    #39

    Two Weeks Notice, One Sticky Note Revolution

    Sticky note on a TimTam box in a fridge showcasing passive-aggressive workplace notes in a company breakroom.

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    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Gee, I wonder why it was a toxic place, a mystery that will never get solved.

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    #40

    There Are Rules In Making Coffee…

    Coffee machine covered in a chain of passive-aggressive workplace notes arguing about how to brew coffee.

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    Gareth Ratcliffe
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Starbucks is a marketing company really. They just happen to sell coffee.

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    #41

    Saw This In Our Break Room

    Funny tuna cartoon note on a cabinet door representing passive-aggressive workplace notes about sink waste.

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    Kevin the Manager
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Tony is a little too happy for that message.

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    #42

    Humus-Aggressive

    A sticky note on a fridge expressing anger over stolen food, an example of passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Balseraph
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Huh. I've never seen that spelling of Alison before.

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    #43

    Too Many Colleagues Who Never Wash Common Utensils

    A red sign above an office sink representing classic passive-aggressive workplace notes about doing dishes.

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    #44

    This Hair

    A sticky note pointing to a long hair strand as passive-aggressive workplace notes about office cleanliness

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    We were promised it would go of its own accord. "Hair today, gone tomorrow" were the exact words ...

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    #45

    That's What Jesus Said

    Humorous sign warning about stolen soda cans as passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Multa Nocte (she/her 8647)
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    1 day ago

    Hey, it's Buddy Christ from Dogma!

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    #46

    Escalation Of Passive-Aggressive Notes In The Office Kitchen

    Ransom style poster with cutout letters displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes about stolen office kitchen forks.

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    kaycee14
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    The forks are blindfolded!!

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    #47

    Passive Aggressive Office Notes

    A printed sign above dirty dishes in an office kitchen featuring passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Don't be that guy.

    #48

    Soup Thief

    Handwritten passive-aggressive workplace note inside a fridge warning people to stop eating soup.

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    random_froggg (she/they 86/47)
    Community Member
    1 day ago

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    As annoying as food thieves are and this is probably a bluff/joke, this is dangerous.

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    #49

    These Are Even Printed On A Post-It

    Sticky notes with Really printed on dirty dishes, showing passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Maybe stamped, not printed.

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    #50

    Office Rat

    A paper plate with a fried chicken leg above handwritten passive-aggressive workplace notes on lined paper

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Squeak!

    #51

    This Is My Job's Break Room Problem

    A sign taped with incorrect coins showing passive-aggressive workplace notes about break room payment

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    So which is the correct currency?

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    #52

    With Great Fragrance Comes Great Responsibility

    A spray bottle with handwritten sticky notes attached, showing creative passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    #53

    My Boss Got This Ridiculous Excuse The Other Week And Decided It Needed To Be Hung Up

    Workplace notes pinned to a bulletin board explaining why someone missed their shift.

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    Cold Eagle
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    TBF it could happen

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    #54

    ...isnt Food

    A sign prohibiting hot drinks and smelly food, adding a witty passive-aggressive workplace note about McDonald's.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    why no wine, then ?

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    #55

    Coming Soon, From Pixar

    Dirty glass bottles in a sink with speech bubbles attached, reflecting passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    #56

    Do Not Engage Deadbolt

    Door deadbolt with passive-aggressive workplace notes taped beneath asking it to marry them

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Someone asked that and it made a bolt for the door ...

    #57

    Resort To A Calm Threat

    Humorous kitchen sign taped above a sink representing passive-aggressive workplace notes about doing dishes.

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    #58

    Ransom Note Found In My Office Kitchen This Morning

    A funny ransom note made with cutout letters displayed alongside passive-aggressive workplace notes about a missing plate

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    #59

    Mean Pranks

    A printed note warning coworkers against pranks while attending a funeral, showcasing passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Cold Eagle
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    :(

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    #60

    Down, I Tell You. Down!

    Bathroom sign displaying passive-aggressive workplace notes about closing the toilet lid

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Are you a dog?

    #61

    Possible Troll In The Office?

    Door sign with a funny response under it, showing passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    A door, able effort at communication

    #62

    A Mostly Female Office First Turned The Mens Bathroom Into A Ladies. And Then It Broke

    A funny out of order sign on a restroom door representing passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Rich with something, anyway ...

    #63

    Thoughts?

    A sign on a wall creating workplace drama by telling employees they are paid to work, not eat.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Who chose the "30 minutes"? Is this legal ?

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    #64

    Today In Passive Aggressive Office Notes

    Pink and yellow sticky notes on a wall showing passive-aggressive workplace notes about bathroom fan usage.

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    #65

    Lazy Isn't A Handicap

    Notice taped under an accessible bathroom sign, demonstrating passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    #66

    The First Thing I Noticed About My Dad's Office

    Sarcastic complaint sign on desk near toy g*****e showing passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 day ago (edited)

    Oh, I could clip off that tag with scissors (nail scissors would work best) and not pull the pin. Dad, you have to try again.

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    #67

    Alrighty Then

    A printer tray with a warning sign and meme picture reflecting passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    #68

    What Were They Doing In There?

    A handwritten workplace note on a door reminding people that the restroom is not a lunch room.

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    Balseraph
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    I'm going to go out on a limb and assume they were eating, drinking, and smoking in there.

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    #69

    Mr Bean Knows The Truth

    Two sticky notes on a bulletin board showing funny passive-aggressive workplace notes with Mr. Bean meme

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    #70

    Our Office Walls Were Severed By The Earthquake

    Cracked wall next to passive-aggressive workplace notes saying walls are weak

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    JL
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Someone call the Eleventh Doctor.

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    #71

    Corn Letter

    A printed note with handwritten responses serving as passive-aggressive workplace notes in a restroom

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    Where... did he get that corn from??

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    #72

    Ahhh Yes The Passive Aggressive White Board Message…

    Whiteboard with passive-aggressive workplace notes regarding tardiness and strict office arrival rules.

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    18 hours ago

    Early is early. On time is on time. Late is late. Words have meanings.

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    #73

    Everybody Else

    Two opposing notes on fridge drawers demonstrating passive-aggressive workplace notes about shared food

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    Dar Mal
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    If Elaine did not buy the fridge and merely claimed the drawer at a work location, I'd be raiding that baby regularly! (Get your own fridge, Elaine!)

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    #74

    Found In The Fridge At Work????

    A banana labeled with handwritten messages, illustrating passive-aggressive workplace notes in an office

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    AtMostAFabulist
    Community Member
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    21 hours ago

    "You fool! You foolish fool!"

    #75

    Someone Ate My Co-Workers Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. My Co-Worker Left A Note And He/She Did As Well

    Printed warning about stolen strawberries taped to a fridge, showcasing passive-aggressive workplace notes.

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    #76

    Found In The Ladies' Room. (Not So Lady-Like.)

    A yellow sign with handwritten complaints about air fresheners showing passive-aggressive workplace notes

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    Becca not Becky
    Community Member
    1 day ago

    There are unscented de-odorizers that could be used...

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    #77

    What A Difficult Life

    Office announcement paper with handwritten passive-aggressive workplace notes responding underneath

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    #78

    Clean Up!

    A sign edited with black tape showing passive-aggressive workplace notes about cleaning up after oneself

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    AtMostAFabulist
    Community Member
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    21 hours ago

    What?