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November 5, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand”

"Talk is cheap" is an old saying. One reason frequently given for talk being cheap is that the supply greatly exceeds the demand. (That is, people want less talk and more action.)…

August 21, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Tattoos should actually make you more employable because it shows you can sit in place…”

Many people believe that tattoos make a person unemployable. This was posted on Twitter by "banana belt betty" on August 27, 2019: "Tattoos should actually make you more employable…

December 23, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Taxidemists. They know their stuff”

A taxidermist stuffs animals. "Blessed are the taxidermists, for they shall know their stuff" was posted on the newsgroup alt.religion.christian on July 21, 2002. "Taxidermists…

December 23, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Taxidermists really know their stuff”

A taxidermist stuffs animals. "Blessed are the taxidermists, for they shall know their stuff" was posted on the newsgroup alt.religion.christian on July 21, 2002. "Taxidermists…

May 18, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Teach a manta fish…” (joke)

A popular proverb is: "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” "Teach a manta (ray) fish..." is an obvious joke.…

October 14, 2013
Work/Businesses

“Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say”

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and bumper stickers.

September 17, 2012
Work/Businesses

“Teamwork means never having to take all the blame yourself”

"Teamwork means never having to take all the blame (yourself)" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. The saying has…

December 5, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Teamwork: Ensuring that your hard work can always be ruined by someone else’s incompetence”

"Teamwork: Ensuring that your hard work can always be ruined by someone else's incompetence" is a jocular saying that has been printed on may images. Strange BeaverMotivational…

April 15, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Teamwork: Simply stated, it is less me and more we”

"Teamwork: Simply stated, it is less me and more we" is a teamwork saying that has been printed on many images. The following teamwork saying has been cited in print since at least 1992:…

September 2, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Technically, anyone who works in an office is an officer”

Office workers are not called "officers," but there are jokes. "One who waits tables is a waiter. One who practices law is a Lawer. So one who works in an office is...an…

December 7, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Technically, origami is a kind of woodworking”

Origami is the art of paper folding. A one-line saying was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on December 10, 2019: "Technically, origami is a kind of woodworking." "Origami is the…

October 26, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Technology is great…when it works”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google Groups: alt.lifestyle.furryModern technology is great when it works!Christopher/Tyger Cowboy 1/20/99Well I thought I had the html problem fixed before :) Many…

December 12, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Telephone poles are just trees that got a job”

"Telephone poles are just trees that got a job" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Telephone polls are trees that got a job" was posted on Reddit --…

June 5, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Tell me one thing wrong with overstocking grocery shelves. Go on. Aisle weight”

"Aisle weight" is a pun on "I'll wait." "Name a worse pun than this. Aisle Weight" was posted on Twitter by David Norris on September 29, 2016. "Can anyone…

March 31, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Tell someone you love them today. Tomorrow is not promised”

"Tell someone you love them today. Because tomorrow is not promised" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Tell someone you love them today..tomorrow is not…

October 18, 2012
Work/Businesses

“Tell the boss what you really think of him — and the truth shall set you free”

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" is from John 8:32 of the New Testament. However, telling the absolute truth in the workplace is not always the best idea to…

January 4, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Temper gets you into trouble and pride keeps you there”

"Temper is what gets most of us into trouble. Pride is what keeps us there" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Temper gets you into trouble and pride keeps you there.…

January 3, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Temper is what gets most of us into trouble. Pride is what keeps us there”

"Temper is what gets most of us into trouble. Pride is what keeps us there" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Temper gets you into trouble and pride keeps you there.…

March 4, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Temu warehouse burns to the ground costing tens of Euros in damage” (joke)

Temu is an online marketplace, known for cheap goods from China. How cheap? A joke was posted on X/Twitter by Will Lyster on December 28, 2024: "A 57,000 square foot Temu warehouse in China…

January 9, 2026
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Ten years ago I swore I would give up drinking whilst I’m at work. I haven’t touched a job since”

Some people swear they will never drink at work again, and then stop drinking. A joke has this the opposite way. "Ten years ago I swore I would give up drinking whilst I'm at work. I…

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