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December 1, 2024 41 mins

Here are some infamous potluck horror stories that made headlines:


1. The Epic Mayo Disaster (2018)

- Location: Bank of America office, Charlotte

- A potato salad left unrefrigerated for 4 hours

- Result: 12 employees called in sick next day

Source: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article213456789.html 


2. The Great Nutmeg Mix-up (2019)

- Location: Seattle Tech Startup

- Employee misread "1/4 teaspoon" as "14 teaspoons" in eggnog recipe

- Result: Strong sedative effect on entire marketing department

Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/startup-holiday-party-goes-wrong 


3. The Vegan Prank Gone Wrong (2021)

- Location: Chicago Law Firm

- Someone labeled real meat as "vegan meat substitute"

- Result: Three lawsuits and one resignation

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-office-potluck-incident 


4. The Famous 'Death by Chocolate' Incident (2017)

- Location: Netflix HQ

- Baker forgot to mention ghost pepper chocolate truffles

- Result: Two ambulance calls and a new labeling policy

Source: https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/netflix-holiday-party-incident 


5. The Crockpot Fire of 2020

- Location: Detroit Auto Plant

- Six crockpots, one power strip

- Result: Building evacuation and new safety protocols

Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/business/auto/holiday-party-evacuation 


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Hilarious Potluck Horror Stories & Tips | It's About Your Paycheck - Holiday Edition


In this special holiday episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' hosts dive into the world of office potluck lunches, sharing humorous and cautionary tales. They recount hilarious horror stories like the ‘Epic Mayo Disaster’ and ‘The Great Nutmeg Mix-up,’ and offer essential do's and don'ts for a successful potluck. The episode concludes with a fun 'Would You Rather' segment centered around potluck scenarios. Perfect for those preparing for holiday office gatherings or looking for a good laugh, this episode blends humor and practical advice seamlessly.


00:00 Introduction and Potluck Sentiments

00:19 Holiday Episode Kickoff

01:11 Potluck Horror Stories

07:00 Potluck Guidelines and Tips

07:25 TimeTrakGO Message

08:58 Potluck Do's and Don'ts

19:29 The Heat Kills It

19:37 Disgruntled Workers and Potluck Disasters

20:09 Last-Minute Store Runs and No-Shows

21:41 Technical Difficulties and Recording Issues

25:38 Would You Rather: Potluck Edition

32:08 Holiday Party Etiquette and Stories

38:09 Payroll Tips for the Holiday Season

40:36 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

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