Thursday, May 01, 2008

When in polite company

one should probably not discuss the functioning (or non-functioning) of the communal office toilet. And I do really try to avoid the topic of work in this particular venue.

But I couldn't resist. It's not really work related. Really.

For the past two weeks or so there has been a problem with our office toilet. The following notice appeared on toilet door:

toilet noticeIt didn't last long...someone didn't like the last part and it got itself trimmed down and now ends with the words "feed it."

This morning this sign appeared on the door:

more toilet noticeSeconds later this follow-up email appeared in our inboxes...and no, it has not been edited. It really was signed Team Front Desk!

-----Original Message-----
From: Sender Hidden

Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:40 AM

To: Recipients Hidden

Subject: Toilet Trouble


My fellow poopers,


The 2nd floor toilet is once again on strike due to too much paper usage. Our people are consulting with its people to try and get things moving again and to flush out the problem. A trouble call has been made and we hope to be operational again within the day. Front desk fully realizes there is a fine line between too much paper for the toilet and not enough paper for you, but again please remember, that is one finicky toilet. Thanks.


Team Front Desk

5 comments:

  1. -----Original Message-----
    From: Sender Hidden
    Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:40 PM
    To: Recipients Hidden
    Subject: Back In Action

    Hello, everyone –

    The plumber has cometh and declared, ‘let there be use’. The toilet is back in action – thanks for utilizing the other facilities throughout what has been a tough time for all of us.

    Team Front Desk


    Hopefully this is the last of it!

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  2. I feel bad for the office and the ongoing wc issues, but the signs and memos are way too funny.

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  3. it reminds me of a certain corporate office where I used to work and the job titles assistant/office manager/receptionist also meant plumber....thank goodness that is no longer part of my job description, even under "other duties as required" hehehehe

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