No matter how serious a company might look to outsiders, on the inside, you’ll always find someone subtly goofing about and having a laugh. Humor is an inseparable part of being a human being. So it makes sense that our desire for comedy, quips, and good old sarcasm doesn’t go away the moment we clock in. 

Bored Panda has collected some of the most powerful photos of humor and sarcasm in the workplace, from all around the internet. From witty notes and funny printouts to hilarious posters, these pics are perfect for sending to your coworkers—preferably during their coffee breaks or right before they have an important deadline. Scroll down for your dose of workplace sarcasm and inspiration.

We got in touch with workplace expert Lynn Taylor, who was kind enough to share her thoughts about the importance of laughter when it comes to motivating staff, as well as the limits that should be placed on humor at work. Read on to find Bored Panda's full interview with Taylor, the author of the bestseller ‘Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant' and the host of a popular blog on Psychology Today.

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New Office Neighbor Has A Very Sensible Office Door Policy

New Office Neighbor Has A Very Sensible Office Door Policy

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    I Found This At Work Today

    I Found This At Work Today

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    A Coworker Got Tired Of People Asking Where Ed Is

    A Coworker Got Tired Of People Asking Where Ed Is

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    This Is In The Office Bathroom Where I Work

    This Is In The Office Bathroom Where I Work

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    #5

    Winters Are Tough For Slower People

    Winters Are Tough For Slower People

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    After A 50+ Email Chain With All The Men At My Company, We Decided It Was Only Fair To Have A Shark Tank In The Bathroom If The Women Got An Orchid

    After A 50+ Email Chain With All The Men At My Company, We Decided It Was Only Fair To Have A Shark Tank In The Bathroom If The Women Got An Orchid

    Our office manager listened, and this is what showed up on monday morning.

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    #7

    This Brightened My Day At Work

    This Brightened My Day At Work

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    #8

    Someone At My Work Is A Realist

    Someone At My Work Is A Realist

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    #9

    The Coffee Maker At My Office Was Out Of Order

    The Coffee Maker At My Office Was Out Of Order

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    #10

    Saw This At Work And Thought You Guys Might Appreciate This

    Saw This At Work And Thought You Guys Might Appreciate This

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    #11

    Here Is A Sign I Saw At Work

    Here Is A Sign I Saw At Work

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    Spotted In The Washroom At Work

    Spotted In The Washroom At Work

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    #13

    Office Participation

    Office Participation

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    #14

    My Office Held An Easter Egg Decorating Contest. I'm Not Artistically Inclined, So This Is What I Presented

    My Office Held An Easter Egg Decorating Contest. I'm Not Artistically Inclined, So This Is What I Presented

    A Master Thesis in Minimalistic Design, 2018
    Medium: Egg
    "As we stare into the blank abyss of whiteness that coats the egg's surface, we are forced to look deep into our own souls, to discover what the vast blankness represents to us. Yet we are also forced to imagine what is missing, what could be filling the blank space. It is our own creative conscious that is the masterpiece."

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    #15

    So They Installed A New Coffee Machine At Work, And Before Anyone Could Use It, I Placed This Sign On It. Best Three Hours Of My Life

    So They Installed A New Coffee Machine At Work, And Before Anyone Could Use It, I Placed This Sign On It. Best Three Hours Of My Life

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    #16

    Forever In The Friend Zone

    Forever In The Friend Zone

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    #17

    My Friend May Have Way Too Much Time On His Hands

    My Friend May Have Way Too Much Time On His Hands

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    #18

    Our Office Fridge Today

    Our Office Fridge Today

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    #19

    Nearly A Year Ago, My Coworker Needed Stitches After An Avocado Toast Accident. I Made This Sign For Her, And They're Still Updating It

    Nearly A Year Ago, My Coworker Needed Stitches After An Avocado Toast Accident. I Made This Sign For Her, And They're Still Updating It

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    One Day, The Office Smells A Little Like The Ocean. The Next Day, This Appears On The Microwave

    One Day, The Office Smells A Little Like The Ocean. The Next Day, This Appears On The Microwave

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    #21

    Broken Pepsi Machine At Work

    Broken Pepsi Machine At Work

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    Debbie Needs To Stop Stealing Other People's Food

    Debbie Needs To Stop Stealing Other People's Food

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    When You Request A Wall Clock For Your Office, But Your Boss Is A Dork

    When You Request A Wall Clock For Your Office, But Your Boss Is A Dork

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    #24

    Gingerbread Competition At Work

    Gingerbread Competition At Work

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    #25

    Unexpected Humor At Work

    Unexpected Humor At Work

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    #26

    Office Recycling

    Office Recycling

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    #27

    I Found This At Work Today

    I Found This At Work Today

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    #28

    Our Office Candy Guy Left Us A Note

    Our Office Candy Guy Left Us A Note

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    #29

    My Coworker Floored Me With This Tidbit Of Info, So I Had To Shame Him

    My Coworker Floored Me With This Tidbit Of Info, So I Had To Shame Him

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    The Coffee Machine At My Work Broke, So Someone Decided To Let Management Know It's Time For An Upgrade

    The Coffee Machine At My Work Broke, So Someone Decided To Let Management Know It's Time For An Upgrade

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    I Needed To Prove To My Coworker He's A Deep Sleeper

    I Needed To Prove To My Coworker He's A Deep Sleeper

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    It's My Coworker's Last Day, So We Made A Pillow For The Office To Remember Him. He Wasn't Happy

    It's My Coworker's Last Day, So We Made A Pillow For The Office To Remember Him. He Wasn't Happy

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    My Colleague Got Stung In The Mouth By A Bee. Our Boss Framed The Stinger And Left It On His Desk

    My Colleague Got Stung In The Mouth By A Bee. Our Boss Framed The Stinger And Left It On His Desk

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    #34

    Daves For Life

    Daves For Life

    "Yes! My name is Dave. Thanks for the free drinks! Daves 4 life!!!"

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    #35

    How To Prank An Office That Just Got A New Copier

    How To Prank An Office That Just Got A New Copier

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    #36

    My Boss Emailed Me And Said: "I Think We Should Get This For The Conference Room"

    My Boss Emailed Me And Said: "I Think We Should Get This For The Conference Room"

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    #37

    Sometimes Your Coworkers Are Jerks

    Sometimes Your Coworkers Are Jerks

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    My Office Is A Fun Place

    My Office Is A Fun Place

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    #39

    Please Do Not Print Large Jobs. Or, By All Means, Please Do

    Please Do Not Print Large Jobs. Or, By All Means, Please Do

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    I Left A Banana At The Office Overnight And Found It Like This The Next Morning: "Here Lies Banana, ?-2021"

    I Left A Banana At The Office Overnight And Found It Like This The Next Morning: "Here Lies Banana, ?-2021"

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    April Fools Prank At Work

    April Fools Prank At Work

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