Reply All #29 The Takeover (REBROADCAST)
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Oct 20, 2016 A teenager creates the most boring Facebook group ever, poking fun at office life through humorous role-playing. The narrative showcases absurd workplace dynamics, blending youthful creativity with the mundanity of corporate culture. As the fictional company gains unexpected adult interest, the challenges of maintaining humor in professionalism are explored. Nostalgic reflections highlight the transition to adulthood, revealing how comedy evolves in the office space, with outrageous iguana jokes and contrasting generational perspectives on work and fulfillment.
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Teen Builds Fake Office
- Thomas Oscar created a fake office Facebook group called Stackswell& Co. where friends role-play office life with boring corporate details.
- They followed corporate norms seriously, including dress codes, HR policies, and even an intranet.
Office Humor Evolution Frustrates Creator
- The Facebook group's office humor transformed from ironic meta-jokes to the typical dull dad humor.
- Thomas felt frustrated as this shift destroyed the original joke's point about office life absurdity.
Adult Joins Teen Office Roleplay
- David Frew, a real insurance lawyer, joined the group loving office culture.
- He embraced the roleplay with genuine adult enthusiasm and even shared stories about his office style.