Sunday, November 29, 2020

Wheel of Fortune Contestant Gets Burned on Technicality


It's pretty clear that the guy was just trying to be clever, and he got pummeled for it. The dude had his fingertips just brushing success to have it snatched away in one awkward pause. Pat Sajak went on to explain that an answer must be stated explicitly, but damn. Just damn.

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"Talk To Santa" Hotline Is A Cringeworthy Mess


Those elves were laying it on thick with the holiday spice. It seems like there's never a moment of genuine comfortability throughout this "Talk to Santa" hotline experience. That's strangely impressive in its own right. 

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Horrible Business Karen Gets Booted By IT Employee


It's not every day that an employee gets to come down with the full rank of their own manager and expel a toxic Karen from their workplace. Coming back besuited is the power move that takes the cake. For more Karen episodes, here's a Karen who wanted 1K for a 10 dollar coupon as well as a Karen who demanded that a delivery driver scan her groceries.

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Text - Text - r/talesfromtechsupport - Posted by u/roflcopter-pilot 1 day ago 9 8 6 3 13 2 3 12 A tale about respect, manners, and how IT fired more than 100 guests Еpic A recent "Karen" story I read reminded me that last year I had an encounter of that sort which I didn't post about yet. For your entertainment, here it is. First a little background info to set the scene: Our company HQ building has big conference rooms. Despite not being in the events or hosting business at all, we sometimes re

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Text - Text - rented our conference rooms before had booked them again, but this time for a completely different occasion, hence other guests in our house. Regarding technical equipment and support the rules were simple: We as the host provide you with one high quality projector per room, one HDMI cable, one audio cable if you want to use the room's speaker system, and one wifi voucher for each of the devices people need to present from. Everything other than that is your own business as a guest

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Text - Text - Last year's autumn, when this happened, both the IT team and our facility department (not sure if that's the correct term, not a native speaker - the department who janitors, catering staff etc belong to) were very short on staff thanks to a bad stomach flu going around. Preparing the conference rooms for renters hasn't been of my duties for years anymore, but due to the staff situation and still knowing how to do it, I helped out. Usually our main janitor prepares the room layout

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Text - Text - Since I passed the conference area on the way through the building a little later on, I checked on Lucy and the guests. Quite a few had already arrived, but everything so far was good, projector and sound worked, she felt comfortable to handle the job, everything fine. Half an hour passes by, then I receive a first call from Lucy. The guests wanted to know where they could get wifi vouchers. Dang, my bad, forgot to tell her. I sent her to the front desk to fetch one per device the

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Text - Text - Upon entering the hallway to the conference rooms I could already hear an irritated woman's voice heavily berating somebody. Not a good sign. Worried now, I picked up my pace and turned around the final corner, only to find poor little Lucy cornered by a suited woman in her 40s whose voice I had heard, absolutely barking at her about not delivering what they paid for. Lucy was visibly shaking a little, probably getting close to a panic attack. After hearing my footsteps her eyes im

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Text - Text - Woman, still in a very angry tone: "We were promised wifi vouchers in the lease contract for the room, but SHE -" pointing her finger directly at Lucy, almost stabbing her in the eye - "refuses to hand out any!" Lucy, seemingly at the verge of tears now: "But I... I gave you one for your laptop, your tablet and your guest speaker's laptop..." Woman, shouting down on Lucy again: "AND WHAT ABOUT THE OTHERS? We have over 100 people here and EVERYONE needs wifi, you stupid worthless **

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Text - Text - Me: "HEY! STOP. Calm down. Keep those insults to yourself, where are your manners?! Back off of her, she's just doing her job and following policy!" Woman, turning to me, cocky look on her face and maximum disdain in her voice: "Who do you think you are, telling me what to say or do, huh? And what stupid policy?! We were promised wifi, and that's what we're getting from you." Me: "The contract clearly states the IT policy for external guests, which -" Woman, cutting me off: "DON'T.

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Text - Text - With that the woman stormed off, back into the conference room. I gestured Lucy to come with me and she immediately followed, glad to get away and barely keeping it together. We made our way around the corner, back to the elevators, when I stopped and put my hand on one of Lucy's shoulders, getting her to look up at me. Me: "I'm so sorry you were treated like that. Are you OK?" Lucy nodded and took a deep breath, slowly regaining her composure. Me, continuing walking with her: "Lis

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Text - Text - We reached the elevators and entered one. I pushed the button to the executive floor. Lucy: "Where are we going now?" Me: "My office. At least, I will. You go fetch a cup of hot chocolate or whatever you like from the machine next to the elevators, it's free. Have a seat on the sofa then. I'll be back in a few minutes." Lucy looked confused, but complied. Meanwhile I went through the adjacent hallway door - and into my office. Since I knew in advance I'd help get the conference roo

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Text - Text - Lucy: "This question might sound stupid now, sorry, but... who are you exactly?" Me, smiling: "I do work in IT, but I am the CIO. Since so many of my people are sick right now I'm filling in for them. That's why I helped you set up the room instead of Ben, who'd usually do this. And now, since that lovely woman down there asked for management attention, we'll teach her a lesson in respect. Follow me." With that we made our way down to the conference rooms again. Me, mockingly strai

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Text - Me: "Good morning. My name is <roflcopter-pilot>, I'm the CIO of <company> and therefore the manager in charge regarding your issue, who you demanded to speak." Calmly I walked towards her, reached into my jacket and gave her my business card. The woman took it, but not being able to throw anybody under the bus apparently left her without a plan and speechless. Me: "Now that I got your attention, I have three things to tell you. One: You stated that you 'were promised wifi' and that you '

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Text - She slowly found the ability to speak again. Woman: "OK, I apologize, that was not very professional of me. But -" Me, interrupting her: "That's a massive understatement and doesn't sound terribly sincere to me. Furthermore, point three: Verbal assault and intimidation are against our house rules, which we strictly enforce and you agreed to adhere to by signing the rental contract. This alone warrants your personal removal from our premises. Also you apparently invited more than 100 peopl

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Text - Long story short from here on: She of course threw a massive hissy fit, questioned my authority some more and needed to be guided out by security. The other people from her company were confused and understandably not amused, but cooperated in a civil manner. A week later she had her lawyer send us a letter claiming unfair treatment and requesting a refund, which gave our lawyer a big laugh and the opportunity to lay out to their counterpart how they breached the contract in great detail.

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Confused Choosing Beggar Doesn't Understand Hourly Pay


Oh man, you might in fact be sharing a planet with perfectly "functional" adults that are so entitled and clueless at the same time, that they don't understand how hourly pay works. We can only hope that this choosing beggar was playing dumb. Otherwise, they're in for a long road of rude awakenings, and necessary reality checks. At least the reality checks will be free of charge! 

Check out another choosing beggar case with this entitled musician who expected a talented drummer to play a commercial gig for free.

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Text - 7:08 PM Qi 60% Home (1) Hi, I heard you did advertising designs, would you be able to design a poster advertising a nightclub? Sure, I can do that, I usually charge €25 an hour and it would probably take 2-3 hours to make, is that ok for you? You can now call each other and see information such as Active Status and when you've read messages.

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Text - yes thats fine, can you design a poster that says nightclub, preferably in a 80's/vapowave style. The rest of the design aspects are up to you, just make it look good ok? Ok l'll get started on it right away

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Technology - NIGHTCLUB WITH PERFORMANCES BY: C AC WARSAW - DOORS OPEN AT 10 PM How's this? MON 12:41 PM

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Text - MON 12:41 PM That looks great! How much is it? It took me 2 hours to make, so €50 Are you trying to scam me? I know it didn't take you 2 hours to make that, you did that in one hour

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Text - 7:05 PM I told you it would take 2 or 3 hours, I actually hurried it a bit so I could finish in 2 hours. You agreed to this. I agreed on €25 not €50 You agreed on €25 PER HOUR it took 2 hours, 2 x 25 = 50 I don't care what way you twist the numbers, you scammed me plain and simple.

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Wholesome Memes to Keep The Feels Intact


At times, it's like the universe is determined to bring us down. That said, it's still probably better for us to not focus on negative garbage 100 percent of the time. That makes it necessary to explore some wholesome memes to help wade through the muck. It's important to remember that some things are still nice.

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Furniture - * PETA MANCER "Yesterday this pile of blankets was all over the ground filthy, partially wet and frozen having been slept In the night before. I saw a city worker putting the stuff into what looked like a trash can. Then this morning I walk by the same spot and see the blankets had been washed and folded. Made me smile."

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Canidae - TODAY IS MY 17th BIRTH DAY! INE

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Cat - N @yesyxs Look at her in her jumper

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Text - Photo caption - When your partner makes something for you and asks how it is This is some serious gourmēt shit.

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Games - my favorite teacher Give up on me because l keep failing Or Draw 25 UNO

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Spider-man - My husband strategizing our Me, just enjoying spending this time with him next moves in a video game

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Food - Copper Spoon is at Copper Spoon. CS 1h • Fort Wayne, Indiana • O We'd like to take a moment to wish a very happy 93rd birthday to one of our favorite regulars, Mrs. Mary Sue! Mary's Tips to making it to 93: Enjoy the outdoors, don't eat too much crap till you're old, and bourbon & red wine never hurts!

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Text - Room - This guy went door to door playing for patients in the cancer recovery ward

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Sky - This happy hedgehog is cheering for you

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Text - Here's proof the simplest things can make the biggest impacts. June 27, 2020 Dear Sara, This is a little bit awkward. But I've waited a really long time to pass this on to you. My wife and I came in for haircuts shortly before Christmas of last year. My wife was suffering from dementia, and you treated her as if you'd been working with dementia patients all your life. You let us sit next to cach other, and when it came time for her cut you turned her chair towards me so I could watch her

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Mode of transport - 9 YEAR OLD ME: DRAWS A TERRIBLF: PICTURE IN CRAYON MY DAD: This will make a fine addition to my collection, ip.com

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Fictional character - My dad and me when I say I want to go get McDonald's and my dad doesn't, but he wants to make me happy: No. We are noț stopping. HIVE *sigh*

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Text - My bf talking about his niche hobby, which he always gets excited about what he expects me to think What I actually think and feel

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Text - People - When bro love is so strong the earth rewards you

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Pink - Boys when you give them a compliment.

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Movie - An ugly Christmas ornament I made when I was little Me Cast it into the fire. Destroy it! My mom No.

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Dog - When you find that one person you just connect with on a different level than anyone else

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Meal - Me looking at the mash potatoes on Thanksgiving like:

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Dog - smile for the camera

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Text - Text - viridianmasquerade I make my ramen the way a friend taught me in eleventh grade. Every fall, I listen to a playlist made for me by a boy I drove across a border to hook up with. I eat sushi because a girl who won't talk to me anymore made me try it, and Indian food because my best friend's parents ordered for me before I knew what I liked. There are movies I love because someone I loved loved them first. I am a mosaic of everyone I've ever loved, even for a heartbeat. 29,211 notes

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Facial expression - This is my 98 year old neighbor and friend. She is afraid to go to church so every Sunday I go over and set her up to watch a livestream of mass. Recently, I found the book of Sunday's so she can follow along. She is such a blessing to me

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Building - My kids and I ducked in to grab a few essentials and some ice cream at our local shop today when I had a lady approach me and handed me $20 telling me to go and buy my girls an ice cream. I thanked her and said she didn't need to do that as we were going to get ice creams anyway. She insisted, telling me it was her birthday, she had been given some money and wanted to do this to celebrate so we greatfully accepted and wished her a happy birthday. I let my girls pick 2 boxes of ice cre

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Dog - This is Julie. She's the only thing keeping the tower from falling. Not sure why it's her responsibility, but she doesn't mind. 14/10

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Window - I just found out that my grandmother has spent her time during covid hitting the weights, she turns 85 next week...

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Cat - My cat used to sleep on pizza boxes until my gf threw them away. i finally caved and got pizza today and this was his reaction THANK YOU! PLEASE CALL AGAIN PIZZ • HOT & DELIC Extra Cheese OMushroon ISausage IMeat Ball CUSTOMER OPepperoni DOnlons OPeppers DAnchovles Sp

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Dog - You know you're spoiled rotten when your adopter throws you a squirrel-themed birthday party because she knows how nuts you are for squirrels. B squirrel food Go Nuts/

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Facial expression - My fiancé andI got our engagement photos! This has to be one of our favorites!

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Text - baltazar-the-evildemonilamma S pangur-and-grim anonymous asked My dad has motion detectors with built-in cameras along his driveway, and there's a frog that has figured out that if it jumps in front of the detector, the infrared light that turns on will attract bugs. So my dad frequently gets a bunch of pictures of the frog jumping around, and he's really fond of the frog now. He refers to it as his frog, enjoys getting pictures of it, and is always super, super careful in the driveway to

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Text - TODD SPENCE @Todd Spence Actual photo of service dogs watching Billy Elliot The Musical as part of their behaving in a theater training. My heart can't take it

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Text - When your plant begins to sprout

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Adaptation - A kid acting as a tree in a play His parents

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Text - Morning - Stranger with a dog You can pet him if you'd like Me

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Photo caption - Tiny Baby Cat, the tiniest, most baby BABY 00000 TINY BABY UP TO 3KGS

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