It's important to keep some semblance of 'fun' in the workplace because that's the only thing that's getting you (and your coworkers) through your workday. But like every group project in middle school, there's always going to be a Debbie Downer in your group, determined to squash any good-natured fun that falls outside of the rulebook. 

I'm convinced that those humorless folks grew up with one job title on their mind: Manager. 

While it's not true across the board, most managers can be a real bummer in the workplace, just like the unfunny manager in our next story which takes place in a jaunty kitchen. Poised to pass the workday with flawless fun, one clever line cook started poking fun at their callouts for a knife on the floor. As many people know, the kitchen can be a dangerous place–with knives flying all around and burning hot surfaces–but this line cook wasn't put out by the dangers. In fact, they quirkified the standard kitchen warnings and made them their own fun version.

Scroll onward to see how their humorless manager reacted when they found out the cooks were calling the knives, "sharps", and how this snarky line cook kept the comedy alive in the kitchen afterward.

Getting your student loans forgiven is such an amazing feeling and gives you a great new lease on life! But, apparently, now you have to worry about them being UN-forgiven… 

You can't expect everything to go 100% perfectly at a wedding. It seems like every couple has at least one funny story from their special day. They may not find it funny in the moment, but their guests will never forget it. 

Some moments are funny because it's not appropriate to giggle during the wedding ceremony. Everyone is trying really hard to be serious and solemn, so when anything remotely silly happens, the audience just bursts out laughing. Later at the reception, people imbibe a little too much. That leads to things like Uncle David face-planting on the dance floor, or one of the bridesmaids deciding dance on a table and then tumbling to the floor. 

The people below have certainly seen their share of funny and awkward wedding moments. They answered u/cdlrosa's question for the "wedding attendees of Reddit," and the question received over 400 answers. You can check out some of the funniest and most cringeworthy anecdotes below, like the dad who forgot the bride's name as he was giving a speech, or the mother of the bride who was so mad she started pulling up grass with her bare hands. 

Next, these jobs were the worst of the worst, according to the employees who had to go there each day. 

Sure, it's true that kids will do and say crazy things, but let's take a look at all the crazy things parents and teachers say to them. Perhaps craziness begets craziness. After all, and this will annoy all the anti-musical theater folks out there, but it was Stephen Sondheim who said "children will listen." If you tell an impressionable eight year old that toilets are evil creatures trying to swallow you whole, that eight year old may very well believe you. And what happens when they believe you? Let's just say that kid may not be using the bathroom for the foreseeable future. 

Many of these folks did not realize that the lies they were told at such a young age were, in fact, untrue. It often took a shocking revelation or a painfully embarrassing moment for the truth to come out. These Redditors, who shared the worst lies they were ever told via the following r/AskReddit thread, are thankfully proof that the truth does ultimately reveal itself… although it may not be for some time. For more stories like this, here is a compilation of passive-aggressive compliments.

This employee didn't want to one-up their boss, but their hand was forced (by said boss). What's an employee to do? 

While working in IT at a small company, this guy was accustomed to working on different types of devices and operating systems. The employee was encouraged to bring their own device "as long as it got the job done." It's clear that their boss didn't understand what they did, though, after he made some questionable decisions. 

It's one thing if you and your boss don't get along at work. But showing your strained relationship in front of clients can make things super awkward. It's probably more awkward for the boss who was trying to make it look like he knew what he was doing when he really had no idea. But clearly it would make an impression on the client who spent hours waiting for a resolution for their problems. The clients won't care about who's right or wrong---they just want their issues fixed as quickly as possible so they can get back to business as usual. 

Check out the whole story below, and then check out some perfectly passive-aggressive comments, like "I love how you just wear anything." 

It's time to talk about audience etiquette, or lack thereof. People's general understanding of how to behave in public gatherings has definitely gotten worse the past few years, especially when it comes to live performances. This particular public disruption happened at the Broadway musical Wicked, the long-running musical prequel to The Wizard of Oz in which the Wicked Witch of the West gets the opportunity to belt her face off for two and a half hours. 

Obviously, Wicked has become a cultural phenomenon, and so the music has become well-known, especially among millennials. However, just because you know the words does not mean you are cast as Elphaba. This audience member thought they were entitled to sing along to the entire show, effectively ruining the experience for everyone else in the audience. According to folks in the comments section, this is apparently a common occurrence at this show. It's remarkable how many folks have shared similar experience. No one needs to hear normies singing "Defying Gravity."

For more stories like this, check out this post about a Karen's tantrum at the movie theater.

Everyone deserves a month-long vacation, but the reality is that many of us feel trapped in the daily grind of work, unable to imagine taking such a lengthy break. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to step away from work for an extended period, whether due to lack of PTO, financial woes, or other family obligations. However, taking a proper break from work (and not just around the chaotic holiday season) can offer invaluable clarity for one's mental health. And these employees have powerful testimonies to prove it.

It all began with one woman sharing her experience on Reddit after returning from a month-long vacation. She discovered unexpected physical and mental health benefits that made her reassess her quality of life upon returning home. And she's not alone—many other workers have found that taking a break provided the mental clarity they desperately needed. Even if you're unable to take a vacation yourself, it's worth reading through these employees' testimonies to understand the importance of not letting work consume your mental health. While it's easier said than done, hearing others' perspectives might offer valuable takeaways.

If a printer goes up in flames, you might want to order a new one, dude.

These were the exact thoughts of u/mattthepianoman who posted his funny workplace story to r/talesfromtechsupport. See, a printer had smoke coming out of it, and it was his job as a tech employee to report the issue to an IT contractor. This IT contractor had a few brain cells missing, and instead of doing something about it, he first asked the original poster to take him step by step through the diagnostics. What do diagnostics matter when the printer is unusable? They don't, but this tech employee was as rigid as they come. He even went as far as to tell OP that they were going to get their manager involved if he didn't begin relaying specifics that very instant.

Scroll down to read how the events unfolded, and then check out this remote employee who was left with no internet after falsely assuming his company was paying for it.

One retail worker inspired us all with the way they got back at the company that was going to fire them. 

There's a reason most companies fire people in the most private way possible. Usually, the person will be called into a meeting with HR at a time when few employees are around. After HR breaks the news, the person might have to sign a few papers, but their desk will be cleared out for them and they'll be escorted out the door. I mean, that's the professional and careful way to do things, but not every business operates so seamlessly. 

This person got to live out the scorned workers' dream. As a manager, they were unfairly blamed for the actions of an employee working under them. But of course, as a manager, they were responsible. Realizing they were about to be let go, this manager decided to leave a lasting mark on the company by being as petty as they could be. In the comments section, people were divided about the original poster's approach. Some said that the manager deserved to get the boot, while others encouraged them to find even pettier ways to get back at the next employer to mess with them. 

Next up, these oversharers on social media really need to be unfriended ASAP. 

Oftentimes in life, we will try and soften the effect that our words will have on the chosen recipient through careful wording and euphemisms, hoping that in beating around the bush enough we'll still manage to get our point across but in a way that doesn't upset the target party. Of course, usually, if the person you're speaking to is getting the point and the point is something that they should be upset about, they're just going to get upset anyway. This renders the entire thing to be a rather pointless and exhausting exercise and you're probably better off just being forthright from the outset.

This principle especially applies when giving your employees a demotion. You're giving them a demotion—there's really no point in trying to sugarcoat that fact and soften the blow of their impending reduction of income and stature. They're going to be upset, and rightfully so, and any attempt you make to ensure otherwise is just going to come across as being in poor taste. They might then decide to leave and cripple your operations at a pivotal moment of their project's delivery… You really should have seen that one coming.

Every customer should remind themselves when they go into any type of store, that the employees are there for a reason. They have had training, they probably have been working there for a while, and you are not the first customer walking in. The bottom line is, they know what they're doing. So if you, a customer, come in and ask for a product and an employee tells you that they don't have it, chances are, they don't have it. Calling the employee names or asking to see the manager, will not change the fact that you are not getting that product from them today.

This leads us to this Reddit story. An employee in a food store answered the phone to a customer who asked about a certain product. After checking, the employee tells the customer that they don't have that product, which for some reason, made the customer really mad. He then starts yelling at the employee, telling her she doesn't know how to do her job, and asking for the manager. The unphased employee then informs the customer she is the manager and hangs up the phone.

I wish I could tell you that the customer was done after that, but he was not, so scroll down to read the rest of the story. Once you are done, click here for another story of an employee who got fired the day after his anniversary in the company.

HR's logic doesn't get much more flawed than this. Imagine having a sick coworker who needs to go on medical leave but their employer will only let them do so if the other employees donate their own PTO time to said medical leave. 

We have so many questions about the logistics of this. First of all, is the CEO or head honcho going to donate their PTO? Something tells me the answer to that question is a resounding no. Secondly, how is this even allowed? This kind of guilt tripping will make employees resentful. Furthermore, it just goes to show how unprotected everyone is with regards to serious health issues. If I were an employee at this company and if I had received this email. I would immediately start looking for other work, and based on the reactions of folks in the comments section below, clearly I am not the only person who feels this way.

Keep scrolling below for the original email. For more stories like this, here is one about a guy who charged his company hundreds of dollars to get their equipment back.

It's just not possible to reason with some folks. Certain conversations might be beneficial to have because they might result in a productive dialogue, however, others might not. But are arguments and conflicts in the customer service sector worth engaging in? Or are we fighting an unwinnable war?

The story that follows tells the tale of a hotel front desk employee. The Original Poster (OP) is rarely surprised by privileged clientele because of his vast experience as a customer care representative. However, when a particularly entitled guest arrived at the hotel and insisted on receiving hotel membership reward points despite having made her reservation through a third party, OP realized he was in for a wild ride. According to the terms of the contract, she was not eligible to receive membership reward points for her reservation. And despite OP's repeated attempts to reason with the entitled guest, the guest would not listen...

Without giving too much away, make sure to read the story below to learn the specifics of what transpired and how OP dealt with the entitled customer! When you're finished, don't forget to read the account of the man who, following a long-running neighborly conflict, leaves his noisy neighbor with a farewell gift!

After decades of being a respected employee of a company, nobody ever questions your authority, that is, unless it's that overly ambitious ladder climber who just got hired in the engineering department. For some, humbly taking the appropriate avenues to advance your career just simply isn't fast enough, and to climb the corporate ladder a bit faster, they're willing to step on the necks of those who came before them.

For those entitled, over-zealous types, no job title will ever be satisfyingly senior and they like to ensure all of their coworkers are aware of their superiority–no matter who they have to disrespect around the office.

In our next story, a senior electrician, contented in his title and his authority, squashed the power-hungry jeers of a fellow peer. Although this particular 20-something-year-old engineer was a hot-headed mess, the electrician used his stoic wisdom to totally pop his bubble. 

Scroll for the entire story of how a patriarch employee in a company taught a lick of respect to the fiery-hearted, entitled new-hire by (ironically) doing exactly as he was told. 

Back in the day, it was practically a sin to even think about using up your PTO or daring to call in sick. The workforce used to be caught up in this whole grind mentality that just chewed people up and spat them out. And even though things are slowly changing, there's sometimes still a gap between generations when it comes to work-life balance. Some folks out there still cling to the idea that burning yourself out is some kind of badge of honor. And you know what's the absolute worst? When that kind of mindset infects your boss.

So, let me tell you about this one boss who clearly hadn't got the memo. This poor employee, working away in the food service industry, ended up catching a nasty case of the stomach flu. To most folks, that's a pretty solid reason to call in sick, right? But not to this boss. Apparently, having the stomach flu wasn't a good enough excuse, especially when there was nobody to cover the poor employee's shift.

So, what does this employee do? Well, feeling particularly petty that day, he decided to drag himself into work anyway. And you can probably guess what went down next.

At only 26 and 28 years old, this young couple was able to get a fantastic real estate price that has the house-hunting community baffled, jealous, confused, and excited. Potential new homeowners shower the couple with questions and answers are delivered. 

Would you vacation with your ex? Some folks would, some wouldn't. It depends on your relationship with them: can you still trust them, do you still get along, will everyone actually have a good time? These are all good questions to consider. 

This dude, u/rduncang, writes that their relationship with their ex-wife has changed throughout the years. Things went well in their post-marriage life at first. However, after a few years, the ex's daughter began stealing from the OP (original poster). That's not even the craziest part, though. The daughter stole from the OP while her mom, the OP, and both couples' new partners were all on vacation together. She basically took advantage of the vacation, knowing that the OP's house would be totally empty for a few days. 

Now that this dude had to file a police report, their ex-wife has been increasingly annoyed at them. It seems like she wants revenge, but she knows that her own daughter was in the wrong for stealing. 

Not to mention that the OP claims they paid for everything on the trip! If someone is gracious enough to pay for your vacation, you should be properly thankful… but this ex-wife is acting like she's the one who was wronged. 

Check out the whole malicious compliance story below. Then, have a laugh at these people who were so sure they were right, only to be told by their friends that they were completely wrong. 

Surviving a terrible landlord at one point in your adult life feels like securing a badge of honor. Sure, everyone has to deal with the usual landlord issues, whether that's an inexplicable rent increase or a refusal to fix an appliance, but there comes a time when your landlord goes too far and you need to stand up for yourself. 

These landlord horror stories were compiled from the following r/AskReddit thread, and it just goes to show that even if you're a good landlord, stories like this are bound to get around and will make people assume you're the worst kind of person. Some of these stories involve entire buildings getting shut down by power companies, fabricated excessive charges, and hiring unqualified workers to do jobs. A few of these scenarios, thankfully, resulted in more triumphant endings, as some tenants took their landlords to court and won. Keep scrolling below for the full anecdotes. When you're done, take a look at these top Karens from this past week.

Social media is always evolving, but people have been oversharing online since day one. 

In the heyday of Facebook (now Meta), the place started off as being a cool teen hangout spot. It was you and your teenage friends playing games and updating your relationship statuses and instant messaging back and forth. At first, older adults weren't really on the platform. But once they discovered it, suddenly everyone's weird uncle and oversharing aunt were on Facebook, ready to post ten times a day about their oddest opinions and every thought passing through their mind. Now when you and your teen friends posted thirty photos about your trip to the mall, your relatives would be in the comments talking about your clothes or wondering why you haven't called them back. 

Some people hopped onto social media and seemingly never stopped posting. It's a great way to stay in touch with your friends, relatives, and several hundred strangers. For a certain type of person, sharing their day online is how they feel connected. Only their closest confidants care about the yogurt your kid is eating for breakfast or the intimate health details of your ailing pet, but that won't stop people from blasting this information to the world. When u/Feixuen asked people to share "the worst case of over-sharing you've experienced on social media," the comments were absolutely wild. You can check it all out below.

Next up, this job candidate got the surprise of a lifetime on "bring your kid to work day," when he realized that his interviewer was an 11-year-old. 

It's almost inevitable that traveling with your boss will lead to an uncomfortable situation. These unforeseen circumstances typically cannot be prevented, but at the end of the day, you're forced to navigate a cringeworthy dynamic with your employer that will make returning to the office after the work trip all the more bizarre and challenging. These cringe moments can include an odd quirk or eccentricity you learn about your boss or your boss learns about you. For instance, I once had a boss learn the hard way that I sleep with my mouth open on flights. This was obviously not the plan, and I wish my former employer could unsee that sight.

Another kind of uncomfortable interaction on a work trip can relate to toxic hierarchical structures. This Redditor shared their story of how their frequent traveling resulted in a seat upgrade to first class. However, somehow their boss thought that they should be entitled to the upgrade simply because she's the boss. She even requested that the two have a one-on-one conversation after the trip about "respecting protocol." Keep scrolling below to see how the original poster responded. For more stories like this, here is one about an interviewer who brought their kid to work.