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Our colleagues have the power to radically change our day, whether it’s for the better or worse. Luckily, the world’s chock full of fun-loving people who are more than happy to make us laugh and show us the silver lining in even the grayest stormcloud.

We really love having a good laugh here at Bored Panda, so our team has collected some of the very best pics that show the hilarious times that employees made their coworkers laugh out loud with their ideas and witty antics. Scroll down to get inspired and remember to upvote the pics that you enjoyed the most. Got any stories to tell about how awesome and funny the Pandas that you work with are? Share your thoughts and feelings in the comment section.

Also be sure to scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with British comedy writer, humor expert, author, and aspiring pop star with an album on the way this year, Ariane Sherine about how fun and humor can make us like our jobs more. And if you’re in the mood for some more quirky coworker fun, then be sure to check out our previous articles about humorous colleagues here and here.

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This Is Charlene. Charlene Is A Walmart Employee That Poses With Various Products For The Store’s Local Facebook Page. Charlene Is Amazing

This Is Charlene. Charlene Is A Walmart Employee That Poses With Various Products For The Store’s Local Facebook Page. Charlene Is Amazing

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My Friend Who Is A Gardener Sends Me Photos Of Himself At Work

My Friend Who Is A Gardener Sends Me Photos Of Himself At Work

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I Ain’t Scared Of No Ghost

I Ain’t Scared Of No Ghost

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would call my therapist: "the signs on the road are talking to me again!"

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Bored Panda reached out to comedy expert Ariane to learn more about the importance of humor, the role it plays in motivating others to work harder, and whether or not it’s worth it to be the office clown.

According to Ariane, humor and fun “definitely” have a positive effect on our motivation in the workplace. “The more fun you have at work, the more likely you are to want to be at work, so you're happy to stay for longer and happy to be there in the first place,” she explained.

The comedy writer shared a snippet from her own past with Bored Panda: “My last job was a blast, we had loads of fun and it was a really warm, friendly environment so I couldn't wait to get into work in the mornings.”

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Myself And Two Coworkers Realized We Were Wearing The Same Coat. The Only Option Was To Zip Them Into One Three Person Coat

Myself And Two Coworkers Realized We Were Wearing The Same Coat. The Only Option Was To Zip Them Into One Three Person Coat

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My Local Independent Coffee Shop Uses A Starbucks Mug For Its Toilet Brush Holder

My Local Independent Coffee Shop Uses A Starbucks Mug For Its Toilet Brush Holder

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#6

Romance Display At My Local Barnes & Nobles. I Probably Laughed Too Loud

Romance Display At My Local Barnes & Nobles. I Probably Laughed Too Loud

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However, sometimes it’s incredibly hard to see the silver lining. Especially if we’re burned out or can’t see the purpose of what we’re doing in our day-to-day grind.

“Working in difficult jobs can definitely suck the joy out of life. When I worked in retail I couldn't wait to leave!” Ariane said, offering some advice. “Look for the good things. Sometimes that's just the money and what it buys you, sadly.”

The comedy expert said that realistically speaking, we can’t always learn to take a stressful job less seriously. “It's difficult not to take work seriously when it takes up so much of your life, and if it's impairing your happiness then you need to look for a new job,” she pointed out.

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So They Installed A New Coffee Machine At Work And Before Anyone Could Use It, I Placed This Sign On It. Best Three Hours Of My Life

So They Installed A New Coffee Machine At Work And Before Anyone Could Use It, I Placed This Sign On It. Best Three Hours Of My Life

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a dangerous game though, messing with people before they've had their coffee. 😂

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At The Office

At The Office

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I Couldn't Find The Kale At The Grocery Store. I Asked An Employee Where I Could Find Some And He Said, "Right Here," And Points To His Name Tag

I Couldn't Find The Kale At The Grocery Store. I Asked An Employee Where I Could Find Some And He Said, "Right Here," And Points To His Name Tag

He's been waiting his whole life for this... Kudos to Kale. I love you, man!

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Finally, Ariane went a bit into detail about the limits of fun and humor at work. Bored Panda asked her how being the office clown impacts one’s career and day-to-day job satisfaction.

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“Sure, you can be the office clown, but only if you're really good at your job too. No one's going to mind you joking around if you're also acing it at work,” she said that as long as we’re pulling our weight and earning brownie points from our superiors, we can afford to be silly from time to time.

“It's when it's detrimental to your work that people start to frown upon it. But I've always been the company clown and I've found it's a great way to get through the grind of a workday!” she said.

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My Co-Worker Got His Hands On A Labeler

My Co-Worker Got His Hands On A Labeler

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While we’re joking about with our coworkers, it’s still worth remembering that we need to leave a positive impression on our managers and bosses. And that means periodically reminding them of our achievements and keeping them in the loop about our progress. In short, communication is key.

Financial expert Sam Dogen, who runs the Financial Samurai project, shared with Bored Panda that ‘managing our managers’ is an important skill to know. 

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Co-Worker Sent Me This. We Work At NASA

Co-Worker Sent Me This. We Work At NASA

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#14

Utah Has Its Issues, But It’s Traffic Signs Are Top Notch

Utah Has Its Issues, But It’s Traffic Signs Are Top Notch

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Herman The Office Spider Likes His Name Plate

Herman The Office Spider Likes His Name Plate

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“Managing your manager entails keeping him or her abreast of what you are up to,” the expert said that we have to find a balance between oversharing and undersharing. Avoid unnecessary details but strive to keep them in the know about how well you’re doing and how you’re contributing to the company.

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All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. I'm The Only One To Go Through With It

All Of My Coworkers Agreed To Dress Up As Smurfs For Halloween. I'm The Only One To Go Through With It

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Towel Animal Left By The Hotel Staff

Towel Animal Left By The Hotel Staff

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This Cone Display At My Local Ice Cream Shop

This Cone Display At My Local Ice Cream Shop

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“It means highlighting your key wins and reminding them at the end of the year about what you did in the first half of the year,” Sam said.

“It is very important to keep everything in writing. Over time, we tend to forget our interactions,” he said that we shouldn’t rely just on our memories when promised are made or important conversations are had.

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An Actual Interview Going On At The Office. We Take Halloween Very Seriously

An Actual Interview Going On At The Office. We Take Halloween Very Seriously

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had an interview on Halloween or Fasching and the person interviewing me wore a costume, I would do my very best to get into that company.

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This Is The Only Way To Put Salt On Roads

This Is The Only Way To Put Salt On Roads

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was in on it, the salt would cost as much as a steak.

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Blessed Co-Worker

Blessed Co-Worker

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need this sign to put on my Mother for when she goes out and about to warn others.

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Keep a paper trail, save some screenshots, and use those to document your positive progress or protect yourself in case you’re accused of something you know for a fact you didn’t do. What’s more, the paper trail can help you land a promotion (or at least a raise) later on down the line.

“By keeping things in writing, we can better remember situations and better argue for ourselves when it comes to asking for a raise and a promotion.”

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I Work At A Photography Store In Norway. This Was Our Christmas Card This Year

I Work At A Photography Store In Norway. This Was Our Christmas Card This Year

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why but when I look at this I can't think of how to make it any more scandinavian.

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Couldn’t Think Of A Better Investment

Couldn’t Think Of A Better Investment

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This Is My Co-Workers Desktop. Amazing

This Is My Co-Workers Desktop. Amazing

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So there you have, it Pandas, some of the most fun and funny things that coworkers have done to make everyone laugh in the workplace. Which of these posts did you enjoy the most? Are you by any chance the clown in your department or office? Let us know how you keep up your spirits and those of your fellow employees while on the clock!

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#25

Humor In The Times Of Corona

Humor In The Times Of Corona

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cue some little kid repeatedly slamming their chubby lil fingers against the glass

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It’s Cold This Morning So My Coworker Showed Up In This

It’s Cold This Morning So My Coworker Showed Up In This

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#27

Found In The Psychiatry Ward At The Hospital Where I Work

Found In The Psychiatry Ward At The Hospital Where I Work

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to steal this. Any day my kid is feeling sad or upset, we'll break out the emergency tiara and sit down for royal tea to talk about it. Love it!

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Stopped For Some Noodles And Needed To Finish Some Work. Was Not Disappointed

Stopped For Some Noodles And Needed To Finish Some Work. Was Not Disappointed

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Someone Brought This To The Office Potluck

Someone Brought This To The Office Potluck

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The 66-Year-Old Receptionist Where I Work Prints Out Memes On Paper And Puts Them On The Wall

The 66-Year-Old Receptionist Where I Work Prints Out Memes On Paper And Puts Them On The Wall

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Some Of My Dad's Employees Dressed Up As Him For Halloween. I Think They Nailed It

Some Of My Dad's Employees Dressed Up As Him For Halloween. I Think They Nailed It

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Hand Sanitizer Found At My Chiropractor's Office

Hand Sanitizer Found At My Chiropractor's Office

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Coworker's Halloween Costume "Bert" Reynolds

Coworker's Halloween Costume "Bert" Reynolds

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Staff Meeting This Morning

Staff Meeting This Morning

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the silver linings to the pandemic, of people would wake up long enough to take advantage, is the ability to express yourself through choice of mask. Instead of freaking out about new temporary rules, have some damn fun!

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I Used To Amuse Myself By Leaving Fake Hazard Signs Around The Office

I Used To Amuse Myself By Leaving Fake Hazard Signs Around The Office

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This Sign I Found At An Ice Cream Shop In Amman, Jordan

This Sign I Found At An Ice Cream Shop In Amman, Jordan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievable the passed up the opportunity to make it "It makes the ice scream."...

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#37

A Guy At My Wife's Job Still Think That His New Plant Is A Cactus. It's Actually A Pickle That Is Replaced By A New One Each 2 Days. It's Been Like That For 2 Weeks Now

A Guy At My Wife's Job Still Think That His New Plant Is A Cactus. It's Actually A Pickle That Is Replaced By A New One Each 2 Days. It's Been Like That For 2 Weeks Now

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone should walk up, grab it (pot n' all) and take a bite out of it right in front of him and see how he reacts. (I hope such a thing would be recorded as well just sayin'. Think of the other coworkers!).

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Co-Worker Went On Vacation, So We "Upgraded" His Hardware

Co-Worker Went On Vacation, So We "Upgraded" His Hardware

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Manager Put My Day Off Work In His Calendar

Manager Put My Day Off Work In His Calendar

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A Co-Worker Brought Homemade "Cheesecake" To The Office Today

A Co-Worker Brought Homemade "Cheesecake" To The Office Today

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#41

Co-Worker Asked Me Why I Had So Many Condoms

Co-Worker Asked Me Why I Had So Many Condoms

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#43

The Coffee Maker At My Office Was Out Of Order

The Coffee Maker At My Office Was Out Of Order

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#44

My Boss Knows What's Up

My Boss Knows What's Up

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#45

I Said To My Co-Worker I Left Bills In The Cash Drawer

I Said To My Co-Worker I Left Bills In The Cash Drawer

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This Sign In An Antique Store

This Sign In An Antique Store

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did I not think of this when I worked in thrift store.

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#47

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

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#49

My Boss Complained About My Coworker's Hair Being Too Long. So She Fixed The Problem

My Boss Complained About My Coworker's Hair Being Too Long. So She Fixed The Problem

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I Hate Having To Write Up My Employees Right Before The Holiday, So I Compromised And She Has To Wear This For The Rest Of The Afternoon

I Hate Having To Write Up My Employees Right Before The Holiday, So I Compromised And She Has To Wear This For The Rest Of The Afternoon

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