# "think outside of the box" and other horrible office stuff **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 7, 2008, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900 "2008-08-07T14:04:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/101 "2009-12-16T06:58:22Z")
“I’m just spitballing here” ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/102 "2009-12-16T06:59:31Z")
Are you in that 3 day meeting right now with your super privacy doors? ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/103 "2009-12-16T07:00:18Z")
haha, nice ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/104 "2009-12-16T07:07:51Z")
“Let’s throw this out there, see if it sticks” “Fundamentally, this project has no velocity as yet” “We’ve created a multi-layered approach” (WTF this means, I don’t know, I just picture lasagna creeping up on some unsuspecting cubie’s ankle and I smile :lol: ) “Vectorily” I hope breakstuff chimes in, we used to have THE WORST telecons… buzzphrases so thick you could swim in 'em. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/105 "2009-12-16T07:11:29Z")
“We won’t be having a Christmas party this year due to the weak state of the economy, it looks bad on our part when we celebrate and spend while the rest of the country suffers.” Umm, who gives a shit? Sorry I’m employed and have money, I want my Christmas party. And waffle fries, for FREE! ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/106 "2009-12-16T07:11:35Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:102,topic:52900"”] Are you in that 3 day meeting right now with your super privacy doors? [/quote] lol no, we’ve upgraded to a conference room with REAL DOORS ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/107 "2009-12-16T07:21:14Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > “We won’t be having a Christmas party this year due to the weak state of the economy, it looks bad on our part when we celebrate and spend while the rest of the country suffers.” > > Umm, who gives a shit? Sorry I’m employed and have money, I want my Christmas party. And waffle fries, for FREE! lol > [FONT=Tms Rmn][SIZE=1] > [SIZE=3]Dutch Treat Group Holiday Lunch - $10 includes meal, beverage, tax and tip. (I’m collecting the lunch money) > [/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT] edit: Asian buffet, here we come. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/108 "2009-12-16T07:27:40Z")
Everyone, On Friday 12/18/09 at 1:00PM we will be getting together for a brief company meeting at XXX Xxxxxxxx Street. After the meeting lunch will be served and **we will sing Happy Birthday to XXXXXXXX** (Our company) since it is 175 years old. After refreshments, all of you last minute shoppers can spend some time getting things before Christmas Eve! I am looking forward to seeing everyone! XXX XXXXX ---
**Author:** ![micah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/micah/32/7257_2.png) [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/109 "2009-12-16T07:30:26Z")
(heavy breathing by an anonymous person on conference call of 4 or more people) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/110 "2009-12-16T07:34:45Z")
Instead of our usual open bar & dinner party we got this email: TO: All Cheektowaga Branch Employees FROM: The Big Boss RE: Christmas Lunch DATE: December 14, 2009 ``` Please be advised that on Monday, December 21st there will be a Christmas lunch for all employees. Lunch is scheduled to start at Noon. So bring your appetites and join us to celebrate the upcoming holiday ``` :bloated: We don’t even have a large kitchen here anymore. Just our Conference room and two small tables in the tiny kitchen… YE HAW! ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/111 "2009-12-16T07:56:40Z")
" Alright guys, Just keep it in your sneeker " ---
**Author:** ![FourEyed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foureyed/32/7216_2.png) [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/112 "2009-12-16T07:57:39Z")
“I’ll go rattle his cage” “Can we make it go away?” “What asshole is going to do that work? … looks around… What? Us assholes? Shit” “We’re going to have to cut the nuts off this one” ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/113 "2009-12-16T08:22:25Z")
I had a sick nasty christmas party, where they gave a way 4-wheelers and plasma’s and $500 cash and ps3’s and all sorts of nice shit. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/114 "2009-12-16T08:41:14Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:98,topic:52900"”] “Hi, guys. I wanna get your opinion on something. It’s my business card.” [/quote] “Good coloring.” “That’s bone. And the typeface is something called Sillian Rail.” ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/115 "2009-12-16T09:04:29Z")
> [@Geoff](#): > > “I’m just spitballing here” I say that ALL the time. But sarcastically. lol ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/116 "2009-12-16T09:10:38Z")
We’re gonna have to take this one offline and circle the wagons internally ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/117 "2009-12-16T09:12:08Z")
> [@micah](#): > > (heavy breathing by an anonymous person on conference call of 4 or more people) We have bi-weekly telecons and the one project manager puts his phone RIGHT NEXT TO his keyboard and types the entire fucking time. This guy also says some classic shit. I’ll have to start writing them down. lol ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/118 "2009-12-16T09:12:58Z")
ugh. i hate when people dont use mute. HATE. ---
**Author:** ![breakstuff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breakstuff/32/5413_2.png) [@breakstuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/breakstuff)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/119 "2009-12-16T09:18:06Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#): > > “Let’s throw this out there, see if it sticks” > “Fundamentally, this project has no velocity as yet” > “We’ve created a multi-layered approach” (WTF this means, I don’t know, I just picture lasagna creeping up on some unsuspecting cubie’s ankle and I smile :lol: ) > “Vectorily” > > I hope breakstuff chimes in, we used to have THE WORST telecons… buzzphrases so thick you could swim in 'em. DAMIT, I just wiped out 90% of my old emails this morning!! From memory though, it was vectoriAly. He also wanted to “transplant the competition”… perhaps ahead of us? Oh and V=IR, except when applied by this ME to electric motors. ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/120 "2009-12-16T09:18:31Z")
14 emails this morning, back and forth between 4 people about whether or not an EMPTY folder should be deleted on a share drive. Seriously. What is wrong with people? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900.md?page=7)