homero in portland had just finished heating up his lunch in the office microwave when he returned to his desk to find this “helpful” note (attached to an ad from the local alt-weekly) waiting on his chair. though it’s unsigned, he says he’s pretty sure he knows which coworker left it for him. “she’s kind […]
Entries Tagged as '"helpful" advice'
the overly friendly coworker: ruining your day since you held the elevator for her that one time
April 21st, 2008 · 132 Comments
Tags: "helpful" advice · office · portland · smiley
but who’s counting?
March 16th, 2008 · 74 Comments
writes an anonymous new yorker: “our neighbors hate us because we are the youngest in the building. thus, any malfunction that occurs in the building results in notes directed towards us. and yes, this note was a follow-up to another note (seen at left) also directed at us.”
happy st. patrick’s day, kids!
related: infinite note project
Tags: "helpful" advice · a little patronizing · kids today · neighbors · new york
je comprends…moi non plus
March 10th, 2008 · 249 Comments
marc in san francisco spotted this at a restaurant in the haight called all you knead (have fun with those puns, kids). i can certainly empathize, but after reading some of the reviews…well, maybe there’s a reason the tips aren’t so great.
related: a friendly tip from your waitress
Tags: "helpful" advice · a little patronizing · french · restaurant · san francisco · tourists
and my beef sandwich and my yogurt
February 28th, 2008 · 82 Comments
Tags: "helpful" advice · FYI · food · minneapolis · office fridge
thou dost protest too much, methinks
January 22nd, 2008 · 66 Comments
writes joe in denver: my roommate “gets very emotional when someone criticizes him, but will gladly email me or leave notes around the house with dozens of ‘little reminders’” like this one, written after joe left a broom in the living room overnight.
related: how not to housetrain a roommate
Tags: "helpful" advice · a little uptight · denver · smiley