Seriously Ridiculous Coworker Moments That Are Guaranteed To Make You Cringe

Some coworkers make the workday easier, and others turn every shift into a story people retell for years. In a big office, small habits can snowball fast, especially when the same group shares space, deadlines, and way too much coffee.

This roundup is packed with awkward, petty, and downright ridiculous coworker moments, from bad jokes to bizarre behavior that left everyone cringing. A few of these people sound impossible to deal with, and the reactions are just as memorable.

By the end, it is hard not to wonder how these offices stayed standing at all.

Not that we don't also appreciate the crunching sound of fallen leaves...

But what was wrong with the coworker that made this happen?

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Is there someone at your office you absolutely hate?

There may be no better revenge than this.

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Not to be dramatic but...

Would it kill you to say, "Bless you?"

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Some offices are basically built on petty drama.

Why celebrate with streamers and balloons?

When you could do this to your coworker instead?

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Some jokes are too cruel.

This one, for example.

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Vegan Lasagne

Similar to Bitch Lasagne.

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That one definitely did not land the way he hoped.

Coworkers stealing your candy?

There's a hack for that.

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As if a toilet coffee mug isn't bad enough...

This coworker deliberately does not clean his, and I'm going to vomit.

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Unusual Customs?

When the new guy starts, why not welcome him (and see if he scares easily) by stuffing his drawer full of coworkers' underwear? Why not, indeed?

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Workplace weirdness really has no ceiling.

It’s the same kind of petty office tension as the potluck argument over a baking idea, with a jealous coworker.

Totally not going to miss YOU guys.

Thanks.

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Welcome Back!

We don't know who is worse here: the coworkers who thought an old-fashioned stabbing cake was appropriate, or that someone maybe deserved to get stabbed.

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Do you like dogs?

Too bad.

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Some people should never be trusted with office decorations.

Some people should not be put in charge of party decorations.

Whoever did this, for example.

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When one guy beats everyone else for the big promotion.

Celebrate in style.

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Don't be like Ryan.

Scrolling Reddit on the toilet is not productive.

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That promotion came with a side of instant regret.

Well, I don't know, man...

You probably kind of deserved this one.

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Public enemy number one:

Fridge food thieves. You're the worst.

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Crack that whip!

Empathy meter is on EMPTY.

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Not everyone is going to appreciate your sense of humor.

But this was creepy, not funny.

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Oh no, baby, what are you doing?

Don't do that!

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May your next coworker be much less exhausting.

Want lunch-related revenge? Read about the coworker caught stealing lunch and the AITA debate.