Exhibit a) From Richmond, Virginia: the pedantic approach
Exhibit b) From Minneapolis: the conditional approach
Exhibit c) From Hartford, Connecticut: the ALL for one and one for ALL approach
Exhibit d) From Dallas: the federal government’s approach
(Thanks to Erik and Kim for their submissions.)
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#1
feh
I hate people who think that ice cubes magically form in empty trays.
Jun 20, 2007 at 9:08 am rating: 7
#2
Agargara
The first one is almost normal save the red text. The second one uses a phrase that annoys the hell out of me (“thanks in advance”) but it’s not that aggressive, at least. The third one makes no sense; people should be able to take as many ice cubes as they want as long as they refill the trays. More red text, too. The last one is probably the best example of passive-aggressiveness; though it features no red text, it does capitalize both SHOT and RESPECT.
Jun 20, 2007 at 10:08 am rating: 1
#3
Heather
If they shoot the people over ice, what do they do when people steal actual food? Does it involve a guillotine? Can I watch?
Jun 20, 2007 at 10:44 am rating: 13
#4
Vampira
Probably more torture than that.
Jun 20, 2007 at 11:48 am rating: 0
#5
Solo
Mmm… Everyone loves the threat of being shot at work. I see a lawsuit for making work here “a hostile environment”.
And the solution to all of this?
Icemaker.
Jun 20, 2007 at 11:59 am rating: 3
#6
little voice
Call the Ice Police!
Jun 20, 2007 at 12:05 pm rating: 3
#7
Stoodhol
Speaking from my own experience, I’m willing to wager a ton of money that the posters of each one of these sign were menopausal women.
My family learned long ago – don’t mess with the hot flash lady! She will go for the jugular every time.
Stoodhol
Jun 20, 2007 at 1:40 pm rating: 2
#8
Hmm
People still use ice cube trays?
Jun 20, 2007 at 3:02 pm rating: 0
#9
rrpa
Exhibit d is the Texan approach.
Exhibit c seems to be referring to an ice maker, i.e. don’t use a lot because the ice doesn’t get replenished fast enough.
Jun 20, 2007 at 3:56 pm rating: 0
#10
eh
i doubt the employer would pay for an icemaker so that is not necessarily a realistic solution. reasonable solution: common courtesy. duh. REFILL THE DAMN ICE, LAZY ASSHOLE.
team iceless-note-leavers!
Jun 20, 2007 at 4:25 pm rating: 2
#11
Irish
Alright STOP
Collaborate and LISTEN
Ice don’t form
Of it’s own VOLITION
Grab a tray
And hold the thing TIGHTLY
Then ya fill it up
Put it in the freezer LIGHTLY
Next, close the door
And you’re DONE
Now there’s enough ice
For each and everyONE
Yo.. w0rd to ya mother
Jun 20, 2007 at 4:56 pm rating: 42
#12
Lauren_Says
wow Irish. wow.
Jun 20, 2007 at 5:14 pm rating: 1
#13
Dave
IRISH! IRISH! IRISH
Jun 20, 2007 at 5:58 pm rating: 0
#14
Erin
team Irish!
Jun 20, 2007 at 8:14 pm rating: 2
#15
piglet
the last one from texas is precisely why i love texas so very much
Jun 20, 2007 at 9:40 pm rating: 1
#16
Explainer
Let’s hear for the Irish
Son, now we’re your CREW
other rhymes may s*&k
but not the ones from YOU.
You talk about ICEtrays
refilling them with STYLE
We wanna be just like you
and say WORD with a SMILE
Word up PEOPLE!!
Jun 21, 2007 at 6:49 am rating: 3
#17
Nunya
I am tempted to print out Irish’s rap and post it in our breakroom.
Jun 21, 2007 at 7:25 am rating: 4
#18
Joe Drinker
Wow. Who knew that making ice was such a complicated process that it necessitates instructions be posted?
What function do their co-workers actually do for a job?
Jun 21, 2007 at 9:00 am rating: 1
#19
Jan
All those unwashed hands handling ice trays. Ice-making seems pretty unsanitary.
Jun 21, 2007 at 9:05 am rating: 6
#20
hopefulgirl
Who would have thought ice was so difficult?
Taken out and shot is my favorite ever. That person was rather bitter about their ice!!
Jun 21, 2007 at 9:20 am rating: 0
#21
Rich C
My ex always had issues with my ice cube tray usage. Leaving them empty was always fun! Try it sometime!
Jun 21, 2007 at 12:05 pm rating: 3
#22
Irish
lol thanks for not mocking me TOO much!
Jun 22, 2007 at 4:06 pm rating: 2
#23
HotMom
What I like more than the ice cube notes themselves is the random Google ad to the right advertising Fake Plastic Ice 1lb. bags.
Go click on it. There are plenty of you that could use this at the workplace! The person who created this lovely item probably got fed up with no one refilling the ice cube trays and came up with this *cool* item. Because really, why else would you make fake plastic ice? To keep your fake plastic drink cool for you on a fake warm day?
I love those random Google ads
They bring up the strangest things.
~HM
Jun 23, 2007 at 11:04 am rating: 1
#24
Addy
Many of these I do not feel are passive agressive. they just happen to be written down, which I guess makes them passive.
BUT they are agressive in nature, saying you will be shot, etc.
My experience with the PA person is they dont really say it, they imply it.
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:37 am rating: 0
#25
RaggDolly121
gosh, they don’t have to be so MEAN.
There are already mean people in this world, why should there be anymore?!
Jul 3, 2007 at 9:08 am rating: 0
#26
n00h8t
*this is why* re-posted from “the minor gall, the major rift”
geez you had to bring up ice…if I could find a single lone frozen cube in my office fridge it would be a miracle. I once brought in a container to save 4 cubes for later in the afternoon and some asshole stole it and the saved cubes….bastards, kill’em all.
btw…we have an icemaker at work.
Apr 6, 2008 at 6:11 pm rating: 0
#27 “when the people fear their government, there is tyranny.”
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Jul 16, 2008 at 3:07 am rating: 0
#28
LexieLexieBoBexie
do liquid laxatives freeze? there is a solution to every problem inside the kitchenette of any institution.
Jul 17, 2008 at 1:14 pm rating: 1
#29
rawker17
ha! I have a similar note posted on my refrigerator called “Ice Recipe.” Starts out with batter made from two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. I got tired, like everyone else, of there being no ice when it’s SO ridiculously easy to make the stuff.
Nov 14, 2008 at 12:50 am rating: 0
#30
pixiedust1107
Ice! Ice! Ice!
Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!
I caught a person emptying the pot one morning, turning off the coffee maker and putting the pot in the sink. I suggested she make a fresh pot the way everyone else does. She looked me in the eye and said: “I don’t know how”. “I’ll show you” I replied. I think she quit shortly after that. She must have moved on to one of those companies that have disappearing ice.
Feb 1, 2009 at 11:17 pm rating: 1
#31 five approaches to t.p. maintenance
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Mar 3, 2009 at 7:09 pm rating: 0
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