New guy at work.

i386

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So we have a new guy at work from a temp agency. I've been charged with showing him how things work so he spends the better part of the day behind my desk with me.

Yesterday, I hear this faint sound. I could have sworn he just passed gas sitting right next to me in my personal space. Nah, couldn't have. I let it slide.

Then a little while later, we had to walk down the hall to another department to check on something. On the way back he really lets one rip walking down the hall. There was no mistaking what it was, but I didn't say anything. This guy is a good 15 or 20 years older than me, and a veteran. Maybe he has some sort of condition.

Today, he does it again around 9:00 this morning. Then around 10:00, it happens again. This time it's followed by a "whew". A few seconds later I understand what the "whew" was all about. I just about gagged.

Now I am a guy, and I can appreciate the occasional ripping one around your buddies. But I don't know this guy, and I feel a bit uncomfortable saying anything.

I guess I need to assess where my priorities are. :D
 

Bondo

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Re: New guy at work.

But I don't know this guy, and I feel a bit uncomfortable saying anything.

Ayuh,... Donno about you,...
But I have No problem askin' a total stranger whether they $h!t themselves, or if it just smells that way....

Then tell 'im where the Can is located...
 

i386

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Re: New guy at work.

Ayuh,... Donno about you,...
But I have No problem askin' a total stranger whether they $h!t themselves, or if it just smells that way....

Then tell 'im where the Can is located...

Bondo's no BS reply just about has me in tears with laughter, but he's right. I guess I'm just too nice a guy. I wouldn't hesitate saying that to the guys I work with, but it just seems awkward with this new older guy whom I don't know.
 
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Re: New guy at work.

I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything because I would've spit it all over my monitor. :D:D

I'm a plumber and had a coustomer years back who had a stroke. We would be down in his basement talking about what he needed fixin, and would rip em right while I was talking. Loud as hell. All I could do to not bust out laughing. Didn't only do it once either! Nice older guy, hey what are ya gonna s..t happens.... especially if you push em out all day long!

I would't wanna be the one to do that temp's laundry. :D
 

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Re: New guy at work.

What sort of magical wisdom tells you that he does that on purpose??

Some people are ugly and can't help it. Some folks have gas and can't help it.

Some people can't seem to avoid passing judgement on others.

No wonder I treasure solitude.
 

fat fanny

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Re: New guy at work.

Be as blunt as he is and just say man you can move down wind when letting it go! And just follow up by telling him you could be a little more reserved and put some space between you and anyone else when your releasing. Or as Bondo said ( you gotta love-em )
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: New guy at work.

I'd warn him of the dangers of blowing out his muffler bearing :D

and to...
Bond-o...Thanks I needed that laugh so much :D:D:D
 

kenmyfam

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Re: New guy at work.

Time to find him some charcoal underwear !!!:D
 
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Re: New guy at work.

Ayuh,... Donno about you,...
But I have No problem askin' a total stranger whether they $h!t themselves, or if it just smells that way....

Then tell 'im where the Can is located...

I'm sorry, I musta read that post 5 or 6 times and I die laughing every time. Thanks Bondo, that made my night!
 

642mx

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Re: New guy at work.

Call the temp agency and ask them to send out another worker that doesn't have IBS....lol.
 

badkins50

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Re: New guy at work.

:eek:. how about tomorrow you take in a bottle of gas-x and a plug in glade air freshener. at work we have a saying "the cows are dropping" which means gives the bathroom about 35-40 minutes before entering. hahahaha. Good luck with F.N.G.
 

avenger79

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Re: New guy at work.

maybe he's trying to break the ice with you. some people do it just for kicks or to see your response. we had an it guy like that.

i must admit i shared a cube at one time, had a big lunch and couldn't resist having a little fun. i dropped a silent bomb that would clear a stadium right there in our little cube. then i walked away and waited for it to attack my "roomie" yeah we still laugh about that one and it was 12 years ago. :D
course now i have to go in his office and do it now days. he's the boss. LOL
 

642mx

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Re: New guy at work.

maybe he's trying to break the ice with you. some people do it just for kicks or to see your response. we had an it guy like that.

i must admit i shared a cube at one time, had a big lunch and couldn't resist having a little fun. i dropped a silent bomb that would clear a stadium right there in our little cube. then i walked away and waited for it to attack my "roomie" yeah we still laugh about that one and it was 12 years ago. :D
course now i have to go in his office and do it now days. he's the boss. LOL

So you dropped the bomb and then left? We call that "crop dusting"....lmao!!
 

avenger79

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Re: New guy at work.

yep dropped it and walked out quietly.

we call it dusting when youy walk by a bunch of cubes and let 'er slide while walking. kind of taking out the neighborhood. LOL it's a perversion.
 

badkins50

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Re: New guy at work.

yep dropped it and walked out quietly.

we call it dusting when youy walk by a bunch of cubes and let 'er slide while walking. kind of taking out the neighborhood. LOL it's a perversion.

yep! crop dusting. :eek:
 
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Re: New guy at work.

Why not just have a small roll of bathroom tissue in your pocket and when he does it just hand him the roll and say "I believe you need this " "But next time please go to the mens room before you (censored)", lol
 

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Re: New guy at work.

just got home from work and started reading this thread, wow i guess i needed that laugh cause it lasted til my cheeks hurt. thanks guys
 
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