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We all know that every office has a breaking point, and sometimes it’s a sticky note. Crazy microwaves, missing lunches, shared spaces treated like mystery zones, and out comes the paper, the tape, and the politest threats you’ve ever seen.

These notes are not just messages; they are tiny policy memos filled with sarcasm. They say they try to keep the peace or set a boundary, but they sure make you laugh while doing it. The Cold War starts at the fridge and spreads all the way to the printer.

1. What a warning!

A microwave with large handwritten signs on it: "DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. EVER." Below, a cartoon expresses frustration about not using the microwave. A third drawing shows a nuclear explosion labeled "VAPORIZATION.
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2. This note just won an award!

An ATM machine with two signs: one handwritten note says "Out of Order" and another printed sign humorously reads "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: OLDEST OUT OF ORDER SIGN.
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3. A real war is cooking right here

A sign reads "Complaints about me or my work? Take a number." In front of the sign is a replica hand grenade with a numbered tag "1" attached to its pin, suggesting humorously that complaints are risky.
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4. Seems like he doesn’t mind if it’s not Coke

A Sprite box in a fridge has a handwritten label reading, "For the Diet Coke Thief." The box appears to be hiding something inside, likely intended as a humorous message to someone stealing Diet Coke.
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5. It has a point!

A printed sign says: "Notice Do not use but one Microwave At a time. Using both will trip fuse and neither will work." Below, handwritten text reads: "Why are there two?!
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6. Love the dramatic font

A printed sign says, “If you didn’t ‘bring ice’ keep your grubby hands off the ice!!!!” with a red skull and crossbones. A handwritten note below reads, “It’s cool… I used a cup.”
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7. “Jesus is watching you steal Diet Cokes”

A photo shows Diet Coke cans next to a card depicting Jesus giving a thumbs-up with the caption "Jesus is watching you... steal Diet Cokes." Below is a printed Bible verse inviting the thirsty to come and drink.
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8. You did volunteer

A white mug with a green label that reads "I Volunteer" sits on a dark countertop. A yellow sticky note on the mug says “…To wash my own cup :)” handwritten with a smiley face.
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9. Can you please change the menu so I can steal better food?

Four colorful sticky notes on a metallic fridge, each with handwritten messages about coworkers taking or eating others’ food and requests to stop stealing items like green juice, yogurt, and hot dogs.
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10. Hi, Blorbo!

A kitchen sink with a sponge, a bottle of dish soap, and a humorous sign featuring a cartoon germ saying: "Don't squeeze that sponge dry. I want a nice wet place to raise my kids!
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11. Thanks, Dave!

Three bottles of green tea in a fridge with a note saying, "IS YOUR NAME DAVE?" Another note replies, "Yes! My name IS Dave. Thanks for the free drink! Daves 4 Life!!!
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12. Enough is enough already!

A printed note taped to a surface warns a food thief, saying: “THIEF AND/OR THIEVES WE SEEM TO HAVE. KEEP YOUR GRUBBY HANDS OFF IT AND GET YOUR OWN LUNCH. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. WE DO NOT WORK HARD TO BUY FOOD FOR YOU TO EAT IT.”
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13. Thanks for clearing that up

An open refrigerator with several items on the shelves, each labeled with handwritten notes saying "Not Debbie's." The fridge contains milk, containers, bags, and a few boxes with the same label.
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14. But why the sad face?

A water dispenser with two notes: one says “I AM NOT A SINK” with a sad face, the other replies, “How very sentient of you to say SO.”
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15. He had it coming!

A printed sign reads "0 DAYS WITHOUT SACARSM," with "SACARSM" misspelled. "Nice spelling!!" is handwritten in blue ink next to the typo. Another sign below reads, "TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES PLEASE STAND BY.
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16. Mum must be disappointed

A countertop with a white electric kettle, two cups, three containers, and a packet of wipes. A sign reads: "Don’t forget to remind your Mum to sign in at reception when she comes to do your dishes!
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17. “Just take the whole cupcake”

A partially eaten cupcake sits in an empty cupcake tray next to a note that reads: "If I catch whomever is doing this I will force feed them all the spare halves... Just take the whole cupcake." Other cupcakes are in the background.
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18. Dear Mellow Yellow…

A printed note addresses someone nicknamed "Mellow Yellow," criticizing them for not flushing urine in a public restroom and explaining why it's inconsiderate, despite their intention to save resources.
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19. I feel bad for Roachy and for the janitor

A printed sign about "Roachy the Roach" lies next to a dead cockroach on the floor near a trash can in a bathroom. Another small note is on the floor by the trash can, referencing food trash.
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