Is it executive exceptionalism at work here? Supreme lack of self-awareness? A wicked sense of humor? You decide.
Exhibit a) from Reva in Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Exhibit b) from Peggy at the University of New Brunswick
Exhibit c) from Jess in San Francisco
related: Please respect my fellow employees and stop leaving notes
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#1
shwonline
Please do not post comments!
Feb 24, 2010 at 6:43 pm rating: 56
#2
SilverFire85
I don’t want to nitpick here, but it’s ReedsburG Wisconsin, not ReedsburD.
Feb 24, 2010 at 6:48 pm rating: 0
#3
anglophile
And cue the Alanis Morissette jokes in three…two…one…
Feb 24, 2010 at 6:48 pm rating: 2
#4
Steve
Clearly, one of the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen, jealous of Brian Brueggen’s swagger, posted that note on the first board.
Feb 24, 2010 at 6:52 pm rating: 5
#5
park rose
Talking about people posting on other notes and obscuring them:
*PS: If this duplicates, sorry. I’ll ask that one of the other gets deleted later, (thank you, Kerry and Eerac!).
Feb 24, 2010 at 7:06 pm rating: 6
#6
Andre
Wow. It really IS like rain on my wedding day.
Feb 24, 2010 at 7:14 pm rating: 1
#7
oi
FIRST!!!11!!
Feb 24, 2010 at 7:26 pm rating: 5
#8
park rose
Who said you couldn’t buy rhythm? Those afflicted with the white man’s overbite should be happy. Top left hand corner of the first PAN photo. Who could ask for anything more?
Feb 24, 2010 at 7:30 pm rating: 3
#9
oi
I m fluen8 in 3nglish.
Feb 24, 2010 at 8:04 pm rating: 0
#10
Maddy
Hard to believe – hope they’re just jokes – someone with a great sense of humor.
Feb 24, 2010 at 8:51 pm rating: 0
#11
Critical Grass
I don’t know what happens in those people’s minds, but I do wanna find out. I’m guessing they: 1. are really distracted (more distracted than those who can’t find their own glasses, even though they’re on their faces); 2. don’t really care if other people think they’re dumb or distracted and just do it for the irony, true heroes.
Either way, keep up the good work. We are huge fans!
Feb 24, 2010 at 9:04 pm rating: 1
#12
boo ya
FIST PUMP!!!! PUUUUU TANG…..
Feb 24, 2010 at 9:23 pm rating: 0
#13
bibberly
Today I had to go to a meeting as part of state certification in my job. The meeting was run by a nice woman named Terry who watches out for everyone and makes sure everyone is up-to-date in certification. I was the only one who found it funny when everyone ended the meeting by saying, “Thank you, Terry!”
Feb 24, 2010 at 9:28 pm rating: 11
#14
matt
evidence of this post covering can be seen in the bottom right corner of the top picture. according to the date on it, its been there for 21 years
Feb 24, 2010 at 9:30 pm rating: 1
#15
Escape Goat
I’m calling bullshit on notes 1 and 3.
Note 2 is exactly the sort of missive sent by a mouth-breathing school administrator; therefore, I do not call bullshit on said note.
Feb 24, 2010 at 10:05 pm rating: 0
#16
Canthz_B
Hmm, that’s novel. A breakfast-for-supper served at dinner time.
I’m so happy that wasn’t covered by some lame notice about spitting in the urinals.
Feb 24, 2010 at 10:23 pm rating: 0
#17
Canthz_B
The post-it with mixed writing styles is making me nauseous.
“I’m using cursive…No I’m not…Yes I am.”
Settle down there, Sybil.
Feb 24, 2010 at 10:49 pm rating: 2
#18
tscott
The irony is a bit metallic on all 3, but I find it amusing nonetheless
Feb 24, 2010 at 10:59 pm rating: 1
#19
Thanks!
Oh…wait. I get it, it is Opposite Day!
Feb 24, 2010 at 11:28 pm rating: 0
#20
Matthew
Work notes are the best
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suomynona/sets/72157609039497242/
Feb 25, 2010 at 1:07 am rating: 1
#21
Pterosaur
Exhibit A) Helpful but oblivious writer.
Exhibit B) Retarded manager.
Exhibit C) Self-aware master of irony. Bravo!
Notice that in C the white “no more notes” note is posted over a larger note (whiteboard?). Double irony.
Feb 25, 2010 at 9:39 am rating: 2
#22
Mo®
I’d like to have an argument please.
I see. Do you want to have the full argument, or were you thinking of taking a course?
Well, I think it’s probably best if I start with the one and see how it goes from there.
Feb 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm rating: 3
#23
Wordtinker doesnt smith
Irony, much like sunshine on the water, makes me happy. Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry.
Feb 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm rating: 1
#24
Woman on the Verge
Nothing screams passive aggressive like a post-it note. Without words it says, “I don’t consider communicating with you to be important enough to warrant fun fonts and clipart.”
Feb 25, 2010 at 2:05 pm rating: 3
#25
T.U.M.
The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen? Didn’t they lost the Battle of the Bands to the Hudson Valley Creoles?
Feb 26, 2010 at 10:59 am rating: 0
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