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Working a job you don't like can be a drag. Here's a sad statistic for you: according to LinkedIn, 85% of employees don't like their workplace. Whether it's their boss, the location, their colleagues, the customers, or just the nature of the job itself, many people would rather slack off or do something else instead.

When a person hates their job, they probably don't do it very well. That's where the subreddit "Not My Job" comes in. They collect the best and funniest instances where employees are doing the absolute bare minimum that's in their job description. And today, we're featuring the best of the best pics from the community. Work smarter, not harder, right?

To discuss the 'Not my job' attitude in more detail, Bored Panda reached out to Louise Carnachan. She's an organization development consultant and award-winning author of Work Jerks: How to Cope with Difficult Bosses and Colleagues. Carnachan told us more about why some people feel unmotivated in the workplace and how employers can increase their motivation.

More info: Louise Carnachan | LinkedIn | Facebook

#1

Got The Chatbot Working, Boss

Got The Chatbot Working, Boss

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Zephyr343
Community Member
2 years ago

I seriously read that as Usher City

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    #2

    Fixed The Broken Clock, Boss

    Fixed The Broken Clock, Boss

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    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nah. It would have a digital clock taped over it. American students don't know how to use analog clocks.

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    #3

    Workin For The Big Man

    Workin For The Big Man

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    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    The Bible = Jesus fan fiction.

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    #4

    Security Dog

    Security Dog

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I am pleased that they are accepting diversity.

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    #5

    A New Hobby? Alright

    A New Hobby? Alright

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Reminds me of the bookshop that had a window display publicising just two books, Prince Harry’s book - Spare and another book - How to kill your family.

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    #6

    Made The Name Tag, Boss

    Made The Name Tag, Boss

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I actually know Sandi and remember laughing my head off at this, will have to send her this post (she originally shared it on twitter)

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    #7

    Not My Job To Add The Subtitles

    Not My Job To Add The Subtitles

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    Patrick H
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Could be a volunteer fansub.

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    #8

    Amblivious

    Amblivious

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    hope there aren't any flies on the pitch.

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    #9

    Packed The Violin Bow, Boss

    Packed The Violin Bow, Boss

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    Shlockler2020
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    As someone who plays viola, this pains me to see

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    #10

    A Fork In The Road

    A Fork In The Road

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    PattyK
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra

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    #11

    Care To Elaborate??

    Care To Elaborate??

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Can you fix mine next?

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    #12

    Got The Actors Boss!

    Got The Actors Boss!

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    silverfish imperitrix
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That is not an actor, that is a casino executive named Ferenc Szony. He was well known for doing funny advertising, hence using a picture of himself as his mom. Do your research next time.

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    #13

    Edited The Picture, Boss!

    Edited The Picture, Boss!

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    CertifiedCatServant (he/him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    this makes me uncomfy

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    #14

    Placed The Sticker Boss

    Placed The Sticker Boss

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Has to have been deliberate lol

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    #15

    I Mean, It’s Important To Follow Safety Protocols

    I Mean, It’s Important To Follow Safety Protocols

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    Sexual Harassment Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The cake is a lie.

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    #16

    "I Decided It Was Faster To Draw The QR Codes, Boss"

    "I Decided It Was Faster To Draw The QR Codes, Boss"

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    Natasha Arruda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I know these ones in particular aren't actual QR codes but has anyone tried to draw a QR code by hand and see if they'd work still? Just curious.

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    #17

    Made The Engraving, Boss

    Made The Engraving, Boss

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    Garth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    (Seen in tech manuals) - This page left intentionally blank

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    #18

    There, That Should Do It

    There, That Should Do It

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    Rebecca A. Corvello
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Didn't know "Mexican" was a language 🙄

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    #19

    Sorted Out The Emergency Phone Boss!

    Sorted Out The Emergency Phone Boss!

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    Rachael
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That fire hydrant looks like it's holding a sword!

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    #20

    That’s Good To Hear

    That’s Good To Hear

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Ummm....what does "mostly" mean in this context?

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    #21

    Clothing Display Done Boss!

    Clothing Display Done Boss!

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    Justin Tyme
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I see dead people.

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    #22

    Installed The Light Switch, Boss

    Installed The Light Switch, Boss

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well that can't be good

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    #23

    How I Bang Your Mother

    How I Bang Your Mother

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    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I'll take "things that make me want to poke my eyes out" for $1000, Alex...

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    #24

    They Will Never Know The Difference

    They Will Never Know The Difference

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I wouldnt of known the difference passing under it

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    #25

    This Kind Of Belongs Here

    This Kind Of Belongs Here

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    Passerby
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The publisher misread the title. They thought it said, "No. More Plastic", hence more plastic.

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    #26

    Tbh This One's Kinda Impressive

    Tbh This One's Kinda Impressive

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    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Some impressive tile saw work

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    #27

    Just Put Monday

    Just Put Monday

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    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Pick one

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    #28

    I Posted The Job Offer Boss

    I Posted The Job Offer Boss

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    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    They did that to get boss fired

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    #29

    Made The Title For The Ad Boss

    Made The Title For The Ad Boss

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    LynnCaster
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ...am I the only one why tried to click it out of curiosity?

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    #30

    The Clock In My School’s Band Practice Room

    The Clock In My School’s Band Practice Room

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    In case they need to return it. I hope they kept the receipt.

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    #31

    Finished The Road Surfacing, Boss

    Finished The Road Surfacing, Boss

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Why couldn't it be a fork? Then everyone would understand.

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    #32

    Installed The Playground Boss

    Installed The Playground Boss

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Zero user complaints.

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    #33

    My Contract Never Stated I Had To Move Rocks Away. Thank You Very Much

    My Contract Never Stated I Had To Move Rocks Away. Thank You Very Much

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    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Ain't nobody got time for that obviously

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    #34

    I Dressed The Mannyqween Boss

    I Dressed The Mannyqween Boss

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    ✨mannyqueen✨

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    #35

    Put The Signs On The Fuel Pumps, Boss!

    Put The Signs On The Fuel Pumps, Boss!

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Aww ma, that's my favourite flavour! It pairs really well with the gas station sushi

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    #36

    Fixed Bridge, Boss

    Fixed Bridge, Boss

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    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well I feel safe now

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    #37

    Rail Installed, Boss!

    Rail Installed, Boss!

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    Sigh J
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Fixed the fire escape boss..

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    #38

    Cr*ppy Submission:

    Cr*ppy Submission:

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    LynnCaster
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    💩

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    #39

    Made The Error Message Boss

    Made The Error Message Boss

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    PiAnisum
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My body, every day ...

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    #40

    Added Subtitles, Boss

    Added Subtitles, Boss

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    Dan Flo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I saw some show on Netflix and someone said "use the staff" to a guy holding a wizard staff, and the Swedish translation was "use the employees".

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    #41

    The Brids

    The Brids

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Brid is the word

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    #42

    Painted The Lines Boss

    Painted The Lines Boss

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    PiAnisum
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yeah, but I like that the driver didn't drive over the poor plant.

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    #43

    Just Told The Whole City No Crime Boss!

    Just Told The Whole City No Crime Boss!

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Ugh...those are my working hours though....

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    #44

    Updated Our Working Hours, Boss

    Updated Our Working Hours, Boss

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Found the company I wanna work for!

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    #45

    The Chosen One

    The Chosen One

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    Justin Tyme
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Should have written "SOMETHING UP".

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    #46

    Thanks, Associate's Name

    Thanks, Associate's Name

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    DudeFortitude (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Why does it look like they are 2D

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    #47

    Delivered The Package Boss

    Delivered The Package Boss

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Neighbor dude! 🤙

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    #48

    Installed The Water Faucet, Boss

    Installed The Water Faucet, Boss

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    when I say I'm technically functioning this is what I mean

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    #49

    Ok What The F**k

    Ok What The F**k

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mmm, forbidden chocolate

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    #50

    Completed The Road Marking Boss

    Completed The Road Marking Boss

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    doredde
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The guy from #12 did this on his semester abroad.

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    #51

    Screens Up Boss

    Screens Up Boss

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is it an art installation? 🤔

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    #52

    I Hung That Sign In The Parking Garage, Boss

    I Hung That Sign In The Parking Garage, Boss

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    *fades away into nothingness*

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    #53

    Weather Update Posted Boss

    Weather Update Posted Boss

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    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So today is the reckoning?

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    #54

    Wrote The Fish Finger Copy, Boss

    Wrote The Fish Finger Copy, Boss

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    Leah C
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I guess it wasn't too long.

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    #55

    Took The Driver’s License Photo Boss

    Took The Driver’s License Photo Boss

    awsome_repost_bro Report

    Patrick H
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    She didn't know she was a vampire.

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    #56

    Labeled The Sports Boss

    Labeled The Sports Boss

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Biking, Water biking, Arm biking with stick, America biking, Big biking, Horse Biking, Wind water biking, Snow biking with TWO sticks

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    #57

    “I’m A Painter, Not An Exterminator.” -This Person Probably

    “I’m A Painter, Not An Exterminator.” -This Person Probably

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    Prince Lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    idk..... the bugs dont look like they were dead but one of them.... that takes skill

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    #58

    Wrote The News Boss

    Wrote The News Boss

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    English for lorem ipsum.

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    #59

    The Return To School Is Coming Strong

    The Return To School Is Coming Strong

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    tiago marques
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Teacher's ediction for sure

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    #60

    Finished Putting Up The Sign Boss

    Finished Putting Up The Sign Boss

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    PiAnisum
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    great, thanks!

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    #61

    Pasted The Poster Boss!

    Pasted The Poster Boss!

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Ah yes, grayscale. The most reflective of all

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    #62

    Wheelchairs Having Some Fun

    Wheelchairs Having Some Fun

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    Captive
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is this how baby wheel chairs are made?

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    #63

    Translation Complete, Boss

    Translation Complete, Boss

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Probably way more of a deterrent than actual jail

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    #64

    Cool Cake!

    Cool Cake!

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    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Still, they did a good representation.

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    #65

    Yup Boss, I Ordered A Normal-Sized Amount Of Fries For Our Normal-Sized Store

    Yup Boss, I Ordered A Normal-Sized Amount Of Fries For Our Normal-Sized Store

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    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Took advantage of one of these a year or so ago. Local grocery accidentally ordered 3 skids of bacon. Pound of bacon for $2. Husband bought 27 packages. No ragerts.

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    #66

    Made The Warning Label Boss

    Made The Warning Label Boss

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Stronke! Pull the lever!"

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    #67

    Not Sure How This Made It Through Proofreading, Peer Review, And Copyediting

    Not Sure How This Made It Through Proofreading, Peer Review, And Copyediting

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    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    See? That's why I highlight those comments in yellow so I remember to remove them

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    #68

    Just Moved Into My New Apartment And Saw This

    Just Moved Into My New Apartment And Saw This

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    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Son of a me...that's where it went!

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    #69

    Installed Those TV's In The Headrests!

    Installed Those TV's In The Headrests!

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    PiAnisum
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Would still work for an owl 🦉

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    #70

    My School Bought Modern Stuff. The Projector Was Placed Under The Screen

    My School Bought Modern Stuff. The Projector Was Placed Under The Screen

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    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    SMH

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    #71

    Got The Un Logo Boss

    Got The Un Logo Boss

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    rorschach-penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    How do you f**k that up?

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    #72

    Get Paid For Painting Not Moving Plants

    Get Paid For Painting Not Moving Plants

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    'E's not pinin'! 'E's passed on! This plant is no more! He has ceased to be! 'E's expired and gone to meet 'is maker! 'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed 'im to the pot 'e'd be pushing up the daisies! 'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig! 'E's kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-PlanT!!

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    #73

    Shower Vent Installed, Boss!

    Shower Vent Installed, Boss!

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    Slippers
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    And it's crooked...

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    #74

    Godamnit Roy

    Godamnit Roy

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is how Batman trains in case he has to escape the pit Bane threw him in again.

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    #75

    Got You All Wired Up, Sir

    Got You All Wired Up, Sir

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Because moving the hoola hoop wasn't in his scope of work.

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    #76

    Proud Of The Local Crew And It Only Took Them A Month

    Proud Of The Local Crew And It Only Took Them A Month

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    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    #77

    Everything Is Fine Boss

    Everything Is Fine Boss

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    You think that's bad, I once saw an electrical box which had water coming OUT of it.

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    #78

    Yep Lockers Are Done Boss. What Do You Mean There Is A Problem?

    Yep Lockers Are Done Boss. What Do You Mean There Is A Problem?

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    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Heh. So, that's actually VERY common. When lockers are installed, the clients often request that support columns, pipes, or other things that would stick out, are covered with a locker 'facade'. It makes everything look neat and uniform. It also allows maintenance to access them should they need to. They're not supposed to be given out to students. I'm betting they forgot which lockers were the facade ones.

    #79

    Straight Lines Painted Boss!

    Straight Lines Painted Boss!

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    Mashmelo
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I think this is the road they use to practise markings

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    #80

    Apparently 2 City Planners In My Home Town Hated Each Other. We Call Them The Slant Streets

    Apparently 2 City Planners In My Home Town Hated Each Other. We Call Them The Slant Streets

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    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Find a 100 year old map of this area, probably train tracks and station going diagonally. Happened in Denver Colorado USA and Modesto California USA.

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