20 Coworkers You Wouldn't Want to Be Stuck Next To
There’s always that one coworker who treats the office like their studio apartment. They show up late, drop a half-finished iced coffee on your desk, and act shocked when you don’t find it charming.
Then there’s the one who thinks “working hard” means blasting EDM through noise-canceling headphones and smelling faintly of last night’s tequila. Somewhere in HR, a file grows thicker by the hour while the office plants silently wilt beside expired motivational posters.
We’ve gathered the coworkers you’d least want beside you. Read this before you’re assigned the desk next to “The Tuna Reheater,” and truly cherish silence while you still can.
Gelatin Trap
Stapler encased in yellow gelatin, reminding everyone of classic office pranks.
Carpet Nap
Man sleeps on office floor beside his desk, fully immersed in post-party exhaustion.
Judging Dog
Dog sits at desk, eyes locked on coworkers, silently evaluating productivity.
Sock Rebellion
Coworker lounges barefoot on the couch, abolishing boundaries and hygiene rules.
Gift Wrap Takeover
Workstation fully wrapped in holiday paper, proving festive pranks can be extreme.
Container Parking
Car rests atop shipping containers, showcasing over-the-top office humor.
Nail Confetti
Tiny clippings scattered across the carpet, turning grooming into shared misery.
Post-it Feud
Two notes debate cleaning etiquette, neither accomplishing actual tidiness.
Fridge Apocalypse
Brown liquid and unidentified meals coexist, turning the fridge into its own ecosystem.
Earwax Evidence
Used cotton swabs pile on the counter, leaving personal research on display.
Restroom Sink Spa
Spoon floats in soapy water, mistaking the bathroom for the kitchen.
Pen Gnawer
Tooth marks cover office pens, silently documenting stress and meeting fatigue.
Donut Tease
Each donut partially eaten, leaving crumbs as evidence of indecision.
Parking Picasso
Red car straddles two spaces confidently, ignoring lines and common sense.
Sardine Stink
Open can of sardines contaminates the communal fridge, scent drifting across departments.
Sauna Thermostat
Office thermostat reads 78°F, making the room feel like a tropical punishment.
Eternal Soak
Coffee cup and bowl sit in murky water, apparently forgotten since last week.
Countertop Dump
Greasy spoon and napkin left abandoned, merging laziness with minor environmental mess.
Paper Carnage
Torn A4 wrapper exposes sheets inside, shredded without ceremony or restraint.
Tupperware Terror
Dirty plastic container rests atop work files, leaving evidence of last night’s lunch behind.
Roll Sabotage
Nearly full toilet paper sits on top of the empty tube, proving office laziness has limits.
Wall Rest
Man in tie lies on concrete wall, embracing early-morning corporate collapse.