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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…

January 9, 2026
Food/DrinkWork/Businesses

“Ten years ago I swore I’d never drink at work again. 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…

January 2, 2020
Work/Businesses

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

Drinking on the job is no joke, but this was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 2, 2020: "Ten years ago, I swore I would give up drinking whilst I'm at work. I haven't touched a…

March 14, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Tent poles are not for pole dancing. Please find alternative ways to disappoint your father” (sign)

"TENT POLES ARE NOT FOR POLE DANCING. PLEASE FIND ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO DISAPPOINT YOUR FATHER" is a funny sign. The sign was posted on Facebook by Spare Change on March 27, 2019. Facebook…

April 9, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Test that assumption at your earliest convenience”

"Test that assumption at your earliest convenience" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is considered a polite way of saying "fuck around and find…

May 15, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Thank God it’s Friday. Only 40 more years of work left!”

"Thank god it‘s friday. Only 40 more years of working" was posted on Twitter by Julicorn on February 1, 2019. That is, the speaker might have Saturday and Sunday off from work, but…

May 1, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Thank God it’s Monday…said no one ever”

"Thank God it's Monday...said no one ever" is a jocular one-line saying about Mondays -- the usual start of the work week -- that has been printed on many images. "Thank God…

May 15, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Thank God it‘s Friday. Only 40 more years of working”

"Thank god it‘s friday. Only 40 more years of working" was posted on Twitter by Julicorn on February 1, 2019. That is, the speaker might have Saturday and Sunday off from work, but…

July 9, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Thank you for calling the incontinence hotline. Please hold”

Many people call a business, only to hear, "Please hold!" "Incontinence Hotline - please hold" is a joke that was posted on the newsgroup rec.arts.theatre.musicals on June 9,…

August 9, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Thank you for contacting the abyss. Your scream is very important to us”

"Thank you for contacting [X]. Your call is very important to us" is a company's standard automated telephone message. A joke was posted on X/Twitter by Blue Berrymore (the account…

July 10, 2024
Work/Businesses

“That ‘I’m off tomorrow’ sleep be hitting totally different”

"That 'I’m off tomorrow' sleep hit(s) different" is a saying that has been printed on many images. When there's no work the next day, a person can usually sleep later,…

July 9, 2024
Work/Businesses

“That ‘I’m off tomorrow’ sleep hit different”

"That 'I’m off tomorrow' sleep hit(s) different" is a saying that has been printed on many images. When there's no work the next day, a person can usually sleep later,…

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