Working in an office often involves a set of strict rules, but sometimes, quirky situations arise that become legendary stories around the water cooler for years. From unexpected client requests to harmless pranks, these moments add a lot of enjoyment to office life.
At Laughvibe, we’re always trying to make each other laugh, and it turns out we’re not alone in this. Sometimes, people manage to make us laugh without even trying. Here are a few amusing anecdotes:
1. I manage a small team that handles service calls. One day, after a client canceled a scheduled appointment, I returned to the office about 50 minutes early. I walked in to find two of my team members jousting on rolling chairs with broomstick handles as lances. © rachelyoun / Reddit
2. As the IT guy in an office of over 50 people across two floors, I often have some spare time. One day, I bought cat food, put it in the fridge, and left a note saying, “Feed the cat twice a day. The food is in the fridge.” About 30 minutes later, I watched as 10 people wandered by my office whispering, “Here kitty-kitty,” searching for a cat that doesn’t exist. © ef1m0v / Pikabu
3. We recently hired a new designer, and during lunch, we asked him about his preferences. He simply said, “I like eating in silence.” © Katarina_Morgan / Twitter
4. One morning, I arrived at work to find my boss already at his desk with the 7th-floor window open, holding a bag of peanuts and trying to befriend a pigeon. © MMMLG / Reddit
5. When I worked as an assistant designer, some of the most memorable client questions included:
– “Which shade of brown is more for men?”
– “We need a proud office color.”
– “Can you find a wardrobe that looks like a crucifix?”
– “Our office is simple, so the furniture should look like it’s for a cave.”
– “Do you have dark white?” © Wizard_Severus / Twitter
6. Our former director had a standard casual Friday outfit: the same sweater, tan slacks, and brown dress shoes. I found a wholesale company selling nearly identical sweaters for $10 each. The next casual Friday, about 30 of us were wearing the same outfit. He brought me a gift the following Monday. © BloodInMySaltStream / Reddit
7. A colleague of mine once filled all the bathroom stalls with fake people—shoes, clothes, and printed faces. He locked the stalls and the next morning, several women gathered outside the restroom, whispering about the “homeless people” inside. Our tall CFO went in to check and came out laughing. The entire company enjoyed the prank when it was revealed. © Trashy_southerner / Reddit
What about you? Share your funniest work stories in the comments below!