When this company threw a penguin-themed party, no one really thought live penguins would be involved. Then a waddle of penguins showed up to give the party some penguin-themed entertainment.
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At that time, the company was at the height of its success. Everyone saw the penguins as a representation of their excess, and many saw the event as ridiculous. Many years later, some still feel weirded out by the penguin party. By the way, “waddle” really is the name for a group of penguins!
This epic holiday party story came from a wife who attended her husband’s work shindig. Those in charge made a big deal about inviting the spouses of all staff and even chartered buses for everyone. But when the day of the party came, the buses didn’t arrive.
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When this couple decided to drive themselves to the party, the food was gone. Other employees who also waited for the buses that didn’t arrive eventually went to the party late and hungry. Clearly, it was an event everyone would rather forget.
This sales manager is efficient when sober but belligerent when drunk. He has reportedly kicked in doors, broken chairs at venues, and had a reputation for being aggressive to staff during parties. He would also fight the DJ if they refused to play his requested song.
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Despite his party antics and behavior, he has never been fired because he brings in a lot of money to the company during his sober moments. His bosses, therefore, tolerate his annual antics during holiday parties.
These employees were advised by their boss that their holiday party would be great. They were told they’d enjoy a 5-star buffet. They were also promised gifts from clients and other tantalizing rewards. However, none of these promises were fulfilled.
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The party ended up being a non-event. The staff worked overtime while the boss – now known as Ms. False Promises – gave everyone stale donuts. She also forced them all to watch Meghan Trainor videos, perhaps to distract from the fact that she was keeping all the gifts for herself.
Employees of this company were treated by their boss to a party they will never forget. They were treated to a high-end steakhouse where a sumptuous side of beef was rolled out and carved before it went back to the kitchen. Their boss also concluded the merriment with a Louis XIII brandy. He gave shots to everyone at $450 a pop.
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The following day, the office was vacant, and their generous boss was gone. Apparently, his generosity was short-lived. He stole the company jet and embezzled money. They later learned that he fled to South America and is currently living large.
The first step to crashing a party is that you have to be drunk. At least this employee was smashed when he decided to climb into the rafters. Eventually, gravity did its thing, and he crashed through the venue’s ceiling.
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Everyone saw him tumble on the floor as though he was reenacting the fire drill scene from The Office. Fortunately, he was not fired on the spot. But the employee who shared the story is pretty sure the guy no longer works at that company – and with good reason!
This startup employee was thankful that the party he attended was free from injuries and fatalities. He was also happy that no one needed to go to the hospital despite the craziness that was happening all around the venue, thanks to the tons of free booze available.
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When the cops came, the DJ couldn’t resist cueing “Bad Boys” to ensure they got to enjoy a grand entrance. The party was a one-of-a-kind rager that was described as “epic,” even though it almost turned into a horror show.
This office party started well but ended up messy. A woman in the UK used to work for a high-end fashion company and always attended its Christmas parties. These annual events were held at classy London venues, so one year, she decided to bring her boyfriend to the party. Both dressed formally to impress the woman’s colleagues.
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When her boyfriend saw the complimentary bar, he freely explored its contents. This led to him getting black-out drunk and throwing up countless times. The woman ended up having to clean a co-worker’s designer shoes that were ruined by her boyfriend’s vomit.
Gift exchanges are common during holiday parties. Most people receive lovely things like gift cards and wine, so this guy felt he got the short end of the stick when he received four packs of toilet paper. As the party went on, he could not help but air his feelings about the cheap gift he received. He also demanded to know who was responsible for the gift.
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Eventually, a quiet person raised her hand and admitted to being the one who gave the toilet paper. She also advised the gift recipient to look underneath the rolls. Lo and behold, there were NBA tickets attached. The guy mumbled an apology and was never seen being rude to anyone ever again.
When this woman started dating a coworker months before the holiday office party, she expected that they’d be an item at the shindig. The party came, but her coworker went with another woman. The news stung her heart. She was so hurt that the open bar was not enough to quell her feelings.
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Desperate to process her emotions, she entered the interactive photo booth and took a picture of herself flipping the bird. She also wrote “F Love” in bold letters. Luckily, the HR coordinator respected her manner of self-expression and allowed her to keep her job.
