What are the most interesting funny employment law stories you've heard?
One of the most interesting stories I know is that a business had a policy that employees couldn't talk politics at work. One employee started a heated debate about a local election during lunch in the break room. The employer warned him, but he continued. So they fired him. He then sued, stating that lunch break was his personal time. Another story was about an employer who made employees take a 'fun quiz' every week. One employee refused, saying it was a waste of time. The employer tried to discipline him, but the employee argued it wasn't in his job description. And there was also a situation where a company thought an employee was stealing office supplies. They searched his locker without permission. The employee sued for invasion of privacy.
I've heard of a story where an employer had a rule against wearing hats indoors at work. An employee came in wearing a sombrero as a joke and got written up. He fought it saying it was a cultural statement. Another one is an employer who didn't want employees to have visible tattoos. An employee with a large tattoo on his forearm covered it with a fake bandage every day. When they found out, they tried to fire him but he argued discrimination. Also, there was a company that banned chewing gum at work. An employee was caught with gum and said it helped him focus better, and he took the company to court over it.
What are the most memorable funny law school stories you've heard?
I heard about a law student who fell asleep during a really boring lecture. When the professor called on him, he woke up and started reciting a recipe for cookies instead of answering the legal question. It was hilarious.
What are the most interesting monster in law wedding stories you've heard?
I heard a story where the monster in law wanted to invite all of her friends and relatives, which was way more than the couple could afford. There was a huge argument about the guest list. Eventually, they worked out a deal where the couple would pay for a certain number and the monster in law would pay for the extra guests she wanted. It was a very tense situation but it worked out in the end.
What are the most interesting funny paranoid stories you've heard?
One really funny one is about a man who believed that his car radio was sending his thoughts to the government. So he would only listen to static. He was so paranoid that he even covered the radio with aluminum foil. After a while, he realized that he had just been watching too many conspiracy theory shows on TV.
What are the most interesting funny interrailing stories you've heard?
One funny story is about a guy interrailing in Scandinavia. He thought he booked a sleeper compartment but actually booked a storage area. He didn't realize until he tried to lie down and there were boxes everywhere. He ended up having to share a normal seat with a really friendly family for the whole night. They shared stories and he had a great time despite the initial mix - up.
What are the most interesting funny apartment stories you've heard?
I heard a story about a person who accidentally locked themselves out of their apartment while taking out the trash, and they were only wearing their pajamas. They had to call the landlord at 3 in the morning, looking quite silly.
What are the most interesting subway funny stories you've heard?
A lady once got on the subway with a huge hat. It was so big that it kept hitting people as she walked down the aisle. She was so oblivious to it and when someone finally told her, she just took it off and put it on her lap and started laughing. It was such a simple yet funny moment.
What are the most interesting funny ape stories you've heard?
A funny ape story I heard was about an orangutan. It managed to steal a camera from a wildlife photographer. Instead of being scared, it started taking pictures of itself and the surrounding jungle. The resulting photos were really strange and funny, with the orangutan's big nose and curious eyes filling the frame.
What are the most interesting funny roadie stories you've heard?
I heard of a roadie who was supposed to set up the microphones. But he got distracted by a food truck outside. When he came back, he set up the mics all wrong, and during the performance, the singer's voice was coming out of the backstage speakers. It was chaos but really funny.
What are the most interesting funny manufacturing stories you've heard?
At a glassware manufacturing factory, they were making wine glasses. The molds got a bit distorted one day. As a result, the wine glasses that came out were all wonky - shaped. Some were taller on one side, and some had a twisted stem. It was a hilarious sight, and the factory had to discard a large number of defective products until they fixed the molds.
What are the most interesting funny time stories you've heard?
A co - worker of mine once showed up to work on a Saturday thinking it was Friday. He was all dressed up in his formal work clothes and was very confused when he saw the empty office. He then realized his mistake and just had to laugh at himself.