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December 1, 2024 45 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  https://www.timetrakgo.com/signmeup?utm_source=SMB24&utm_medium=IAP&utm_id=SBM24 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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