Comments on: Weird Workplace News

By: Chalicechick

Chalicechick — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:32:48 +0000

I know that some years ago, I read a story about how guys named “Homer Simpson” still have trouble getting pizzas delivered, but H sofia’s story certainly tops that.

By: h sofia

h sofia — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:53:42 +0000

My beloved 6th grade teacher was rumored to drink vodka (from a silver flask) during recess. He was a great teacher, so it didn’t seem to affect his work. He was kind of old school, so maybe he was a functioning alcoholic.

As for “The Silly” … I recall a customer who called in once and pleaded not to be hung up on (again). He requested a manager before even giving his name. Finally, he got a manager, who wanted to know what the problem was. Turns out his name was Jesus Penis (pronounced Hay-soos Pen-ez). My favorite part? His wife’s name was Maria. No lie! I was an eyewitness. Poor guy; he was new to the States, and almost in tears with frustration.

By: Ms. Theologian

Ms. Theologian — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:05:42 +0000

Wouldn’t that taste disgusting?

By: Terri

Terri — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:06:01 +0000

I have heard stories of a teacher spiking his coffee with vodka (kept in his desk)…that may be an extreme case,but alcoholism is probably more common with teachers than people realize.

By: GhostGirl

GhostGirl — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:13:30 +0000

Thanks, Charlie! I enjoy sharing it. The hard part is culling it down to something manageable.

Ms T, it’s scary how many drunken workplace stories there are. I mean, work sucks sometimes, but I wouldn’t be able to get home if I drank as much as these people do.

By: Charlie Talbert

Charlie Talbert — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:57:03 +0000

I’m feeling vaguely uneasy about how much I’m enjoying Weird Wordplace News.

By: Ms. Theologian

Ms. Theologian — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:08:41 +0000

I think there’s a lot of undiagnosed alcoholism in the United States….

This is some weird stuff.