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A coworker asks what you're bringing to the potluck. What's the worst response?

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 49 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Fish, I want it to be fresh so I’ll just microwave it here at the office right before lunch.

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[–] [email protected] 43 points 3 weeks ago

"I'm a picky eater, so I'm just bringing a sandwich for myself."

[–] [email protected] 33 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I'm bringing long pork. It's my great grandfather's recipe from his sailing days. Also Greg told me he can't make it because he's going off-grid for a while. He said you shouldn't worry about him, he's fine, but he quits because he hates all of you. He went into details but I won't repeat them. If you try to contact him he'll say hurtful things to you like he did to me, so don't even try. He's fine, he hates all of you, don't look for him, enjoy the long pork.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I know it's tacky to reply to my own comment but I was imagining how that conversation would go and wanted to add it here.

Coworker: wow that's unexpected. I'm kind of shocked to hear that

Me: Greg was too. When I spoke to him he looked very very shocked... At his recent decision. Shocked but also fine ... Looked very healthy... Happier than ever. He was actually so happy about is sudden decision to stop talking to all of his friends and family that he left immediately. I was like "hey Greg shouldn't you pack a bag, or atleast take your wallet, keys, and other important items with you before you leave to the wilderness forever " but he said "no. I choose to not prepare at all because I'm no longer interested in any of my worldly possessions. All I ask is that before leaving you should touch all my knifes and various other places around my apartment. Also throw out my plastic tarp i keep in the storage closet and ask all of my previous friends to never attempt to find or contact me" of course I agreed because how could I refuse a man's last request before he leaves permanently and immediately to live completely alone in the woods.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

why hasn't Greg returned any of my calls Aeao

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (5 children)

I hate to deliver bad news which is why I didn't speak to you directly... He was very clear that although he hated everyone he specifically mentioned hating you because he finds your calls annoying and he says your most unattractive quality is how concerned you are with the safety of others. It was pretty cold of him to say. I understand tho that you can't help the clearly negative part of your personality so what I can do is say that anytime you want an update on Greg just ask me, and only me ... so that other people don't see how annoying you are. I'm the only one who will understand and help you. So just ask only me and I'll tell you how Greg is doing alone in the woods. I hear he's started a sour dough culture. He's doing very very well.

Remember tho, only me. If you ask anyone else they will leave you, like Greg left you. So we have to keep this a secret or else everyone will hate you. I'm the only one who won't leave you... Because I care.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 3 weeks ago

True story, a co-worker once brought a half eaten bag of Doritos and an apple pie his mum had made for him. Then he spent the whole thing trying to stop us from eating the pie.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Clam chowder.

Maybe you like clam chowder, that's fine, but even then, it's going to stink up the whole office and you might go through a few little cups worth, but nobody's grabbing a big bowl of chowder at a pot luck.

[–] hydrashok 9 points 3 weeks ago

Just thinking about the smell is making me gag. Yuck.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm no longer allowed to setup "Chili Mystery Mayhem" for work after the incident.

And if I do bring chili, it has to be one of my "ultra-mild" varieties.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I need more details on this incident lol, although I can imagine. Side note, I want some of that chilli!!

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Brownies, but I'll make them "special brownies". Don't tell the others though. It'll be fun

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

everyone staring braindead at their monitors in 45 minutes

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

An otherwise normal dish.

The trick is to also give this book at the secret santa, while making sure your dish is a perfect match, visually for one in the book.!

Book

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[–] Mouselemming 21 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Lime Jello Ham Salad with grapes and pimento olives

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Ah yes, the worst parts of different recipes thrown together. Nice.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A can of green beans. Just going to warm them up in the microwave. (Going to take them out of the can obviously)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

Or don't! Watch the sparks fly

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The Mayor's Lucky Purple Shorts!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

Marnie would enjoy that.

[–] Addition 16 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Reece's pieces, m&m's, and Skittles mixed in an unmarked bowl.

[–] Mouselemming 7 points 3 weeks ago

We call that Skittles Roulette

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago

Two gallons of saurkraut, no lid.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Me: Condoms.

Coworker: You don't need condoms at a potluck?

Me: Wow! You guys are freaks! (Then walk away & refuse to elaborate)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"You're not a friend, you're a coworker. Why would I ever do something with you outside of work?"

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

“I haven’t decided yet, I’ll have to go through the fridge and see what everyone else brought so I can steal something”

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Any gelatine dish recipe from the 40s and 50s.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Whatever those weird friggin casserole dishes I saw at the church potluck with corn or green beans mush with cornflakes on top... Or that time the lady got everyone sick but 'making buffalo wings' by just tossing a bunch of wings and sauce in a big pot in the oven.

[–] hydrashok 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Take that back, Green Bean Casserole (when done properly) is amazing! And FYI it’s French fried onions on top, not corn flakes.

Although I will grant you the wings thing sounds bad.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

oh fam - this was no green bean casserole hit piece ... I don't know part of Dutch hell I fell into... It was just flavorless mush... the one time it had noodles and hot dogs in it too... it was always different and always awful. I always took a little just to see what it was this time. Seemed like some dish someone told them they make good. This was deep in Mennonite/Amish territory...

oh and it was 100% corn flakes not the delicious frenchie onions

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Raised in rural PA. I know EXACTLY the kind of slop your talking about!

It's essentially random shit you have laying around dumped in a pan and baked for 40 minutes.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Jell-O Salad. Like the carrots, peas, corn and broccoli in jello, slathered in mayonnaise dish.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Dude, I don't think you can say that.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Salmonella. Every potluck has one person who insists on bringing it

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Overcooked room temp shrimp ramen with cold creamed canned corn.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

That variety of Sardinian cheese that contains live maggots.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Heac8ly lsd laced potatoes. Everyone loves potato dishes at potlucks. Just be sure not to tell anyone you did it

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Surströmming?

if it is fantasy themed, insectikka masala

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Thoughts and prayers.

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