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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

The Office Arse Licker: A Guide to The Workplace Brown-Noser and Boss Pleaser

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The Office Arse Licker: A Guide to The Workplace Brown-Noser and Boss Pleaser

Meet the Office Arse Licker—every workplace’s shameless boss pleaser. From sneaky tactics to smug smiles, here’s how to spot (and survive) one. Part of our satirical Office Action Heroes series.

By James Mason 26 Apr 2025

Meet the Office Dinosaur: The Coworker Who Hates Change (and Email)

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Meet the Office Dinosaur: The Coworker Who Hates Change (and Email)

Grumpy, outdated, and allergic to change—the Office Dinosaur still roams modern workplaces. Learn how to spot, survive, and maybe even work with this corporate relic. #WorkplaceAbsurdities

By James Mason 25 Apr 2025

Time Travel for Time Off: The Ultimate Workplace Absurdity

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Time Travel for Time Off: The Ultimate Workplace Absurdity

When sci-fi meets the 9-to-5 grind: Marty confronts Doc in this hilarious office meme about using time travel to clock off early. Just another day in the world of Workplace Absurdities.

By James Mason 24 Apr 2025

When the Business Greenlights a Disaster Project:

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When the Business Greenlights a Disaster Project:

Another day, another project doomed from launch. This meme captures the chaos of business-approved disasters — no plan, no budget, just vibes and high expectations. Welcome to the absurdity.

By The Office Bantomime Team 18 Apr 2025

The Office Sicknote: Surviving the Always-Absent Colleague | Office Action Heroes Series

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The Office Sicknote: Surviving the Always-Absent Colleague | Office Action Heroes Series

Meet the Office Sicknote—your mysteriously unwell colleague who's always off sick. Discover traits, office impact, and survival tips in this satirical take on workplace absurdities.

By James Mason 16 Apr 2025

Mandatory Training Madness: Certified, Clueless, and Clock-Watching

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Mandatory Training Madness: Certified, Clueless, and Clock-Watching

Three hours of mandatory training later, and you're officially certified—with absolutely no idea what you just learned. Corporate compliance never felt so…pointless.

By James Mason 15 Apr 2025

Thrown to the Sharks: When Corporate Onboarding Gets a Little Too Real

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Thrown to the Sharks: When Corporate Onboarding Gets a Little Too Real

New job? Expect jargon, coffee... and sharks. A satirical take on the absurdity of onboarding in modern office life. Because sometimes, you sink before you even start swimming.

By James Mason 15 Apr 2025

How to Spot and Survive the Office Psycho: A Guide to Workplace Madness

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How to Spot and Survive the Office Psycho: A Guide to Workplace Madness

Meet the Office Psycho: manipulative, unpredictable, and hiding in plain sight. Learn how to spot the signs, survive the chaos, and share your own tales of workplace absurdity.

By James Mason 15 Apr 2025

Every Workplace Has an Office Creep—Here’s How to Outsmart Him

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Every Workplace Has an Office Creep—Here’s How to Outsmart Him

Meet the Office Creep: that unsettling coworker who always lingers too long. Spot the signs, protect your peace, and report them without guilt. Every office has one—survive yours.

By James Mason 14 Apr 2025

When the Boss Calls in Sick… and Chaos Calls You Instead

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When the Boss Calls in Sick… and Chaos Calls You Instead

When your boss is out sick, the emails come to you. Step into a day of confusion, false power, and sudden leadership. Chaos has your extension — and it’s not leaving a voicemail.

By James Mason 13 Apr 2025

Office Fight Club: The Solution to Workplace Bullying You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Office Fight Club: The Solution to Workplace Bullying You Didn’t Know You Needed

Two colleagues square up in a corporate car park showdown. Office Bantomime explores a new HR policy: settle workplace conflicts the old-fashioned way — with fists and flair.

By James Mason 13 Apr 2025

Meet HR Karen: Enforcing Policy with Zero Empathy (and a Smile)

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Meet HR Karen: Enforcing Policy with Zero Empathy (and a Smile)

She’s got the rulebook, the mug, and a stare that could trigger a disciplinary. Meet HR Karen—the office archetype who lives for policy and thrives on confrontation.

By James Mason 12 Apr 2025

Another day, another queue of broken dreams

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Another day, another queue of broken dreams

You finally sneak away for a coffee break… only to join the entire office in line. Guess caffeine will have to wait. ☕ #OfficeBantomime #OBMemes

By James Mason 10 Apr 2025

The Small Deliverable Delusion

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The Small Deliverable Delusion

When the brief says “minor project” but you’re suddenly architecting an empire. A tribute to every unsuspecting soul who’s ever taken on a “small deliverable.”

By James Mason 9 Apr 2025

Biggest Achievement? Surviving the Server Fire – An IT Interview Flashback

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Biggest Achievement? Surviving the Server Fire – An IT Interview Flashback

When the interview question hits a little too close to your most traumatic office moment. Surviving chaos counts as a skill, right? A meme for the unsung heroes of tech support.

By James Mason 6 Apr 2025

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