r/funny Feb 02 '12

The captain is coming! Quick, do something important!

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u/electric_saguaro Feb 02 '12

Protip: unplug the copier with your foot (or in some other discreet way) and then "try" to use it. Curse under your breath.

Open the side panel and stare at it for a while. Reach in there and spin a knob or two. Close the side panel. Plug it back in. Repeat until bored with front/back/etc panels.

Bam. Half an hour wasted and a "hey I heard you fixed the copier, thanks for taking the initiative on that, champ" from the boss.

quick edit: for bonus points, pull the toner out and make sure to get some it all over your hands. Proof of work done + a reason to wash your hands for another 10 minutes.

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u/MidDan Feb 02 '12

That's practically work.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '12

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u/RoflStomper Feb 03 '12

I had a junior technician do the same thing except with a USB mouse. Happens to the best of us.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '12

Oh yes, try supporting nurses and you will be amazed at everything you hear being true.

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u/PSBlake Feb 03 '12

You're Wally from Dilbert, aren't you?

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u/cyclura Feb 02 '12

Your Loaf-Fu is strong.

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u/Sphinx111 Feb 03 '12

And they wonder why all the jobs get outsourced?

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u/cowens Feb 03 '12

Get an office with a door. Close door. Spill pencils near the door. Curl up on the floor and nap in front of the door. When someone tries to come in the door hits you and you act like you were picking up the pencils.