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Workplace Absurdities

From awkward meetings to AI-powered chaos, #WorkplaceAbsurdities dives into the surreal, strange, and sometimes all-too-familiar realities of modern office life — served with dry wit and a side of sarcasm.

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Workplace Absurdities

Why Do Some Co-Workers Constantly Clean Their Desks? (And What They’re Really Up To)

Why Do Some Co-Workers Constantly Clean Their Desks? (And What They’re Really Up To)

Ever worked with someone who spends more time polishing their desk than working? From Wipe Warriors to Keyboard Dentists, here’s the comedy behind the obsession.

By James Mason 27 Aug 2025

10 Suspicious Similarities Between a Corporate CEO and a Mob Boss

10 Suspicious Similarities Between a Corporate CEO and a Mob Boss

CEOs and mob bosses—worlds apart, or two sides of the same coin? Explore the hilarious parallels between boardrooms and back rooms in this satirical breakdown.

By James Mason 22 Aug 2025

Does Your Boss Act Like David Brent? 7 Cringe Red Flags

Does Your Boss Act Like David Brent? 7 Cringe Red Flags

Is your boss a wannabe comedian, rockstar, and motivator rolled into one? Spot the 7 red flags that mean you’re working for David Brent from The Office.

By James Mason 21 Aug 2025

Is Your Boss Toxic? 10 Red Flags of a Natural Born Toxicator (and How to Protect Yourself)

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Is Your Boss Toxic? 10 Red Flags of a Natural Born Toxicator (and How to Protect Yourself)

Is your boss toxic? Learn how to spot verbal abuse, micromanaging, and bullying at work—and discover practical steps to protect yourself from a Natural Born Toxicator.

By James Mason 21 Aug 2025

5 Ways To Deal With The Hysterical Laughing Coworker (Without Losing Your Sanity)

5 Ways To Deal With The Hysterical Laughing Coworker (Without Losing Your Sanity)

Laughing is healthy—until it becomes a workplace disruption. Discover 5 effective ways to deal with that overly loud coworker without causing office drama or losing your cool.

By James Mason 21 May 2025

Work Bestie Goals: When It’s Just You, Wilson, and No Emails

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Work Bestie Goals: When It’s Just You, Wilson, and No Emails

Even on your day off, the bond with your work bestie is strong. Sometimes it's human. Sometimes it's a volleyball. Either way, you're not answering Teams messages.

By James Mason 14 May 2025

Fast Food Heroes: When Bonuses Come with Fries

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Fast Food Heroes: When Bonuses Come with Fries

Batman and Superman just got their annual bonus: a burger and fries. Welcome to the corporate reward scheme, where appreciation is served with a side of delusion. #OfficeBantomime

By James Mason 13 May 2025

When Customer Service Meets Tarantino Rage

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When Customer Service Meets Tarantino Rage

Customer service breakdowns don’t get more dramatic than this. A missing cheeseburger triggers a full Tarantino meltdown in this Office Bantomime classic.

By James Mason 12 May 2025

Monday Madness: When Coffee, Meds, and Corporate Life Collide

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Monday Madness: When Coffee, Meds, and Corporate Life Collide

When the office Joker takes his meds and mainlines six coffees, even Monday can’t keep up. A corporate horror-comedy moment brought to you by Office Bantomime.

By James Mason 9 May 2025

What If Hans Gruber Was A Project Manager? Corporate Escape Plans Never Looked So Good

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What If Hans Gruber Was A Project Manager? Corporate Escape Plans Never Looked So Good

Hans didn’t fall—he pivoted. Discover the ultimate corporate glow-up as Gruber trades hostage drama for holiday planning. Not all project managers dream small—or die hard.

By James Mason 6 May 2025

Surviving The Office Shithead: How to Spot, Handle, and Stay Sane Around Toxic Coworkers

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Surviving The Office Shithead: How to Spot, Handle, and Stay Sane Around Toxic Coworkers

Stuck with a toxic coworker? Discover how to identify The Office Shithead, why they thrive, and practical survival strategies to protect your sanity without becoming one yourself.

By James Mason 4 May 2025

Surviving the Office Drama Queen: How to Spot, Handle, and Laugh at Workplace Chaos

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Surviving the Office Drama Queen: How to Spot, Handle, and Laugh at Workplace Chaos

This hits high-performing keywords like “office drama,” “surviving workplace,” “handle difficult coworkers,” and “laugh at work stress.

By The Office Bantomime Team 30 Apr 2025

Surviving the Office Dick Head: Hilarious Guide to Identifying and Dealing with Toxic Coworkers in Any Workplace

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Surviving the Office Dick Head: Hilarious Guide to Identifying and Dealing with Toxic Coworkers in Any Workplace

A brutally funny survival guide to spotting and managing the Office Dick Head—your loud, arrogant, toxic coworker ruining projects and meetings since forever. Learn tactics, laugh, and reclaim your sanity.

By James Mason 29 Apr 2025

Meet the Office Mad Dog: Surviving Toxic Workplace Rage and Recognizing Aggressive Office Behavior

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Meet the Office Mad Dog: Surviving Toxic Workplace Rage and Recognizing Aggressive Office Behavior

Every workplace has a "Mad Dog"—the raging, shouting chaos agent. Learn how to spot them, survive their outbursts, and protect your sanity in today’s absurd world of corporate life.

By James Mason 27 Apr 2025

Meet the Office Slopey Shoulders: How to Spot and Handle Workplace Responsibility Dodgers

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Meet the Office Slopey Shoulders: How to Spot and Handle Workplace Responsibility Dodgers

Discover the Office Slopey Shoulders: the coworker who dodges tasks and shifts blame. Learn how to spot them, survive them, and share your jaw-dropping #WorkplaceAbsurdities moments.

By James Mason 26 Apr 2025

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