Comedy Writing Tip #27: How to Write Jokes About Your Day Job Without Getting Fired

Your day job is a comedy goldmine - here's how to exploit it safely: 1) **The Universal Complaint** - "They say 'nobody likes Mondays'... except my boss, who clearly gets off on our collective suffering." 2) **The Vague Industry Dodge** - "In my line of work... let's just say if I told you, I'd have to bill you for this conversation." 3) **The Coworker Archetype** - "Every office has that one person who treats the break room like it's Chopped... Janet, your 'microwave surprise' is a war crime." 4) **The Corporate BS Translator** - "'We're like family here' means 'we'll guilt-trip you into unpaid overtime'." 5) **The Safety Net** - Always add: "Names changed to protect the innocent... and my 401k." Pro Tip: The best workplace jokes make people think "That's MY office!" without being specific enough to get HR involved. On-Stage Line: "I don't believe in work-life balance... I believe in work-life integration, where both are equally terrible." SOURCE: http://comedywriter.info