Imagine you are at work. Yes, fine, I know… Sorry for dumping that unfortunate image on you just now, but just go with it for a second.

Imagine you are at work, and that coworker you despise is peeking over at you, 'making sure' you aren't doing anything your boss wouldn't appreciate. You chew a piece of gum loudly, trying to annoy them on purpose. It baffles you that they need your boss's approval so much. You couldn't care less. Karen (or Ken) slowly turn their nose around and back into their own business, and you continue doing your job, because in all honesty, you want to get paid.

It's unfortunate that you resent your workplace, but you imagine you wouldn't hate it so much if management cared one iota about you and your coworkers. So, in order to procrastinate a little, you scroll through some memes. Oops, you let out a laugh… Now Karen thinks you're making fun of her and is marching up to HR.

Good luck.

Working in customer service is, as we often say, both a blessing and a curse. However, I don't believe I've covered the subject of tourists mixed with the pleasure of providing top-notch customer service.

The story below is an account of a chef who worked at a popular seafood restaurant for tourists. By then, OP claimed, he had been employed in the food business for around eight years. As a result, he has grown accustomed to dealing with demanding clients. Therefore, when the ultimate Karen showed up at the restaurant with the intention of intimidating his servers, OP decided to take matters into his own hands. To put it gently, OP made sure to give a once-in-a-lifetime performance… There wasn't a single dry eye in the crowd. 

That being said, if you're interested in learning what happened between OP and Karen—or, as OP refers to her, vacationing mega Karen (VMK)—then read the story below! And once you're done, check out the story about the mother who steals $500 from her son here!

Happy Friday!!! We've conquered the week, and now it's time to bring in the weekend with a burst of laughter. But wait, how do we do that? Simple, let's jump into the world of hissterically funny cat memes!

Our feline friends, the true masters of both beauty and goofiness, are here to kickstart the fun. These cats planning their great escapes, striking yoga poses that would make a guru jealous, and showcasing their playful fun. These funny animal memes are more than just pictures, they're tiny slices of joy that promise to leave you grinning. So, buckle up for a laughter-filled ride as we embark on a Friday full of feline fun. These charming cat memes are the purrfect companions to set the mood for the weekend. Get ready to giggle and enjoy in the delightful antics of our whiskered pals. Here's to a fantastic Friday and an even more fabulous weekend ahead! 

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Sometimes you get back at someone in such a beautifully righteous way that you never forget it. Maybe you think of the perfect retort to someone's jab at you, and it gets a huge laugh. Or maybe, like these people, you come up with an utterly perfect solution to your problems. 

U/trexradar87 was curious what people's "best/funniest personal example of petty revenge" was, and the answers are inspiring. Several people had to deal with lunchtime bullies who ate their food or stole it, and had some genius methods to get back at them.

 There's a great story (see #5) about a dude who acted totally useless in the workplace, yet his coworker managed to get him back in the best possible way. It just goes to show that cheating your way to the top rarely works, even when you think you've gotten away with it. I bet the coworker also learned that people will always remember how you made them feel. The desire to get back at someone can last for years. None of that guy's coworkers will ever forget how he used their talents while doing almost none of his own work. 

After you've read those tales, check out what happened when a store greeter was caught on camera bossing his coworkers around. 

It's an exciting world when it is one filled with fluffy felines especially when they are spending a delightful Friday nestled in cozy boxes. It's like a purrfect dream come true! Cats seem to have this magical connection with boxes, turning them into their seating spots of joy. They're not just sitting, they're having a blast, content and carefree.

These awwdorable feline explorers show us how simplicity can bring boundless joy. Boxes become their own little worlds, offering comfort and warmth that's simply unmatched. It's like they've found the secret to happiness in the most unexpected places. The randomness of cats and boxes creates a day filled with laughter and awwdorable surprises. Every whisker twitch and tail wiggle brings a smile. With each cat finding its snug spot, it's a reminder that the simplest things in life can make us the happiest. So, here's to a day of Friday feline fun, where every moment with these cute and content cats in their boxes is a paw-some adventure. 

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Bad hair days come and go, but the experience of receiving a bad haircut lives forever. The shock of looking in the mirror and seeing something so far beyond what you asked for is seared in the memories of countless disgruntled customers. That being said, with this story, we're going to shift the focus from the customer to the barber. 

Everyone makes mistakes on the job, and sometimes, forgiveness is the best you can ask for after you mess up on the job. For these hairdressers, the experiences of giving bad haircuts were probably just as scarring as the experiences were for their customers. Cutting someone's hair is not like most reversible job mistakes. When hair is gone, it's gone, and the best you can do is even it out. 

Keep scrolling below for this collection of r/AskReddit responses. When you're done, here are some hilarious adult temper tantrums. 

Still feeling the pressures and frustrations of the week beating down on your back like the hot summer sun that we have long forgotten about. We feel you poor hardworking hooman, and we have got your back. Because no one deserves to go into the weekend feeling down on their life. The weekend is about celebrating life more fervently than a cat who just discovered cat nip. As such, we created today's listicle of furry funny feline memes to get you in the mood for the weekend ahead.

From the cattos who decided to elevate their hind paws in solidarity with their pawrent who sprained their ankle, to the cats who stole the show this Christmas, to the fantastic feline artists using their hooman's food as their preferred medium, to the orange cat who simply cannot help but live up to the stereotype of his breed. We have got just the memes that you need to get through this one last day of obligations and responsibility with an uplifted mood that will put you in the weekend groove.

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When this newlywed told the internet they "could use some judgment" about their wedding, the internet did not hold back. They told the OP exactly what they thought about some pretty strange wedding plans. 

It's no secret that weddings are expensive. It's basically the first thing you learn when you start researching: the prices are outrageous for everything from the venue to the food to the DJ. Unless you're planning to throw on a tee shirt and elope from the local courthouse, you're probably going to have to figure out how to plan within your budget. You can still have a beautiful and memorable ceremony even on a tight budget. So long as you, your friends and family have a great time, that's all that matters in the end. 

They say that guests remember if your wedding was fun, and if it had good food. Many people choose to have their weddings catered, so while they're planning the reception, they have to consider how many people will be dining with them. If it costs $75 per plate, maybe you'll invite no more than 50 people. It's a good idea to plan your wedding by starting with the basics, and adding fancy extras later on. Everyone has to eat, right?

This newly married person had an absolutely unbelievable wedding tale to share. There was a lot of discussion in the comments, as well as two comments from the OP u/Logical_Cake_2549 that added some more information. After that, check out what happened when this boss told his employees that snow removal wasn't a priority. 

Furr goodness sake, it is Friday hooman. And you need to be letting go of your focus on work as soon as you possibly can and start to shift your attention towards the festive feline that lies within you, such that you will be sufficiently prepared for all the crazy Caturday celebrations that are coming tomorrow. Which is why we made today's listicle of kooky cat memes to help you get weird this feline Friday. Which, as any cat will tell you, is the most effective way to shake off the work week woes and shed your inhibitions.

From not so innocent cats crumpling their pawrents' important mail, to a thorough explanation of how to handle people who say that they do not like cats, to the kittens proudly showing off their bed life, to the creation of an angy cat squad, to pawdorable kittens warming themselves on laptop chargers, to the clawminal cats who were put in handcuffs for their transgressions, to the pawfect excuse to reject plans, a cat party. This diverse and off-beat collection of cat memes is a wonderful way to get your mind ready for the weekend ahead.

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It's remarkable what some bosses think they can get away with in this day and age. There are numerous ways in which employers have tried to cover their real reasons for firing someone. They might say it's budget cuts or some sort of company restructuring. Sometimes, that may actually be the case. However, there are times when someone higher up simply does not enjoy working with you or having to deal with you in some capacity. These coworkers, bosses, HR representatives, etc. will grasp at straws until they can find a so-called legitimate reason to get rid of you. Those are the relatively smart evil bosses. The other kind of evil boss fully breaks ethical and potentially legal standards and doesn't seem to care at all.

That's what unfortunately happened to this Redditor, who was going through treatment and needed to schedule a last-minute emergency visit to their oncologist because they had a rough night. Their employer showed no signs of sympathy or compassion. In fact, they simply accused OP of a trend of shirking their work responsibilities. Keep scrolling below for the full story. When you're done, check out this post about a teenager who sabotaged his boss's business on a particularly important day.

Oh, cats. It's always an adventure to live with them because you never know what sort of silly shenanigans they're going to get into next. One day they're hanging upside down from the ceiling (we've given up trying to ask how) and the next day their heads are stuck in a hole in the wall (we knew we should have covered up that hole). Cats always keep us on our toes, and that's a little stressful, but we also can't imagine our lives without it. 

They certainly get up to some absurd antics when we're not looking, probably because they are naturally nature's glitchiest creation. How else could they manage to complete so many shenanigans on the daily? If you're a cat owner, these relatable cat pictures of whisker wackiness will purrfectly resonate with you, and if you're considering adopting a cat, this is what you have to look forward to. They may drive us crazy sometimes, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

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Isn't it just a kick in the teeth when you really go out of your way to help someone and they aren't even grateful? Or worse, they totally take advantage of your kindness? That knife in your back feels even worse when it's from your own family. But, family drama is no mystery to the world and happens often. 

Take this woman, for example, who recently cut her own sister out of her life. Her sister was a struggling mother of three, so she went out of her way to help her as best as she could. She drove her anywhere she needed to go, gave her money when she needed it, and took care of their kids. She even welcomed them into her own family. However, her sister never seemed to be grateful. And the final straw that broke the camel's back was when her sister quit the job she got her after only working there for two days… TWO DAYS. That not only was a blow to her sister's generosity but also made her look bad as an employee. What's a sister to do after that? Is there any coming back from it? OP thinks not. What do you think? 

Here's another story of a woman who was pushed to her limit and had enough. 

You know that feeling of coming back home after a long workday and just plopping down on the couch? It feels good, right? Well, it turns out our cats enjoy that feeling as well because this silly series involves cats sitting like they just finished a 12-hour shift at the biscuit-making factory, and they're purrfectly pooped! These fatigues felines are letting their biscuit-makers rest and sitting like hoomans. We want to say it's cute, and it is, but it's also strangely hissterical!

Cats are known for their flexible feline bodies and noodle bones, but this is just too silly! Especially because, honestly, what do they have to be tired about? They spent all day sleeping in silly pawsitions and eating - we would like to see them try to work a solid 8+ hours like we do every day. Must be rough being a spoiled house cat!

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Working in customer service is quite a colorful experience, as you get to meet a whole bunch of people, some of whom are polite, others, not so much.

I remember the days when I was a waitress… Actually, I fetched people coffee well into my late twenties until I managed to get a gig elsewhere that was far from the public eye. I was relieved that I didn't have to deal with customers anymore…These tipping stories really capture a couple of moments that I think everyone comes across after working at a place where tipping is the norm. One person began the thread on r/talesfromyourserver, relaying a funny experience with a customer who had a little bit too much to drink, and ended up tipping them $100, thinking it was a one-dollar bill.

Scroll down to sift through these funny stories that perfectly capture working in customer service. Next, check out this young worker who used a forklift to get back at a very entitled sales representative who thought he could park wherever he wanted.

All cats are beautiful, that is fact. That is inarguable. But you have to admit that even you, as a cat owner yourself, sometimes look at other people's cats and think to yourself… '"wow". And the floofier the cat, the bigger the "wow" is. There is just something about cats that are intensely fluffy that makes them so ameowzing to us. We just want to sink our faces right into their bellies and experience that level of floof, no matter what the risks may be. 

But alas, most cats are normal cats, and they have a normal - purrfect - level of fluff, so we have to content ourselves with looking at those extra-fluffy majestic creatures from the sidelines. Cats like the stunning Norwegian forest cat, cats like the amazing Pallas' cat, cats like the meowrvelous Persian cat, and of course, one can never forget the fluffiness of the gigantic Maine Coon cat.

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As a manager, you occasionally have to let someone go. A workplace never stays the same forever—people are hired, people quit, and people get fired. 

Most companies obviously don't plan on firing workers when they first join the business. But according to these stories below, bosses can often tell quickly which employees will make it, and which are just totally wrong for the role. Whether people can't manage to show up on time, or keep calling out with bogus excuses, their company catches on pretty quickly. 

Still, a lot of these bosses gave their employees second and third chances. But if you keep getting into altercations with the customers or continually answer the phone incorrectly, you're going to get shown the door. Some of the bosses who answered the prompt are awfully forgiving, though… they shared the "funniest/weirdest reason" they've ever had to let someone go. 

The funniest types of employees in my opinion are the ones who call out of work sick, then come into their own workplace. Like if you're playing hooky from school, you wouldn't stop by your homeroom teachers' classroom to say hi. So why would you stop at your workplace to brag to your coworkers, knowing there's a good chance you'll get caught?

Check out the very funny tales below. Then, this catalog designer let their boss sign off on a faulty magazine print, and then watched the company burn hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix it. 

Happy meowrning, cat people! We hope that you have had the loveliest week, that things have been calm and enjoyable and easy, and that you're getting ready for an even better weekend, because it is going to begin right now. It's time to meet the newly adopted faces of the week!

Each and every Friday, we start your day off with a whole new collection of wholesome cat adoption stories. Because we know that for all cat people, starting your day with reading about cats finding their furrever homes is the best way to start the entire weekend with a smile.

Thank you, as always, goes to everyone who has adopted a cat this week! And an especially large thank you goes to those of you who adopted the 'less than prrfect' cats - the ameowzing senior cats, the sick cats and the cats with behavioral issues. The journey you'll have with them may not always be the easiest, but it will still be the best thing you have ever done.

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This Karen story takes an unexpectedly wholesome turn while still having a satisfying dose of malicious compliance. In this office, there's a classic work Karen—a woman who takes joy in being condescending, takes credit for others' achievements, and eagerly throws colleagues under the bus. If you've been fortunate enough to avoid the experience of working alongside such a coworker, count yourself lucky.

This Karen consistently stirs up trouble, and the boss is well aware of it. Now, here's how the OP cleverly sought revenge. Instead of plotting an elaborate prank or adopting a passive-aggressive stance, she chose a different path…she decided to be genuinely nice. In fact, overly nice. Instead of retaliating, she showered Karen with kindness, making sure the boss overheard her heartfelt words of endearment, even if they were all insincere. Keep reading to discover how the rest of the story unfolded.

Hello, dear friends! We hope you are hungry for an abundant serving of heartwarming goodness, because that's precisely what's on the menu today. We're about to dive into a delightful collection of snapshots showcasing cats taking on the role of babysitters for their adorable tiny human companions. At ICanHasCheezburger, we thrive on celebrating the extraordinary bond shared between cats and their human pals, and these photos wonderfully embody that unique connection.

These exceptional feline caregivers prove that they are more than just irresistibly cute and cuddly; they are also overflowing with love and tenderness. But let's face it—we already knew that about our feline pals! Now, let's unwind, relish, and bask in the delightful fusion of cats and babies. It's truly one of the most endearing and charming combinations out there. We genuinely hope these uplifting moments bring a radiant smile to your face and infuse a dose of joy into your day, just as they did for us! Enjoy the heartening journey.

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Being injured stinks... and that's something that doesn't even need to be said. There's nothing like being injured to make you appreciate all those times you weren't before. And that's just in your personal life… Chances are your employer isn't going to be particularly understanding, even if you have all your bases covered and have whatever doctor's note your employer requires and covered; legal protections are provided in your area. Yeah, depending on the duration and severity of the accommodation you require, you're going to catch that much more flak and that many more passive-aggressive comments from your boss.

Your boss's reaction aside, at least society and the general public seem to be pleasantly understanding about the whole thing. I say this as I've recently been hobbling around with a broken foot, and I'm happy to say that people have never been nicer. I've had more random conversations with strangers than I ever had in my life over people's curiosity about what I did, how it happened, and how it all was going. That being said, I'm well aware that you can get the occasional random Karen accosting you for no reason—especially when you have a non-visible injury or disability.