Articles Posted in the Friday Funny Category

Each week, FacilityBlog features one article (at least!) that takes a look at the lighter side of business, either directly or indirectly as it relates to facility management and commercial real estate. Issues of morale, workplace humor, and comic relief are highlighted here. (Articles from the Weird Wednesday feature are also found here.)

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    FRIDAY FUNNY: Cool In So Many Ways

    The main goal of 2012Architecten is to re-purpose discarded materials in an attempt to divert trash from the waste stream. As architects and designers, they have the talent and creativity to fabricate truly fantastic things, like transforming old refrigerators and washing machines into a mobile ice cream stand!

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    FRIDAY FUNNY: Going Dutch/Deutsch

    A metal strip down the middle of the EBC delineates one country from another, but for the facility management team, the gulf—in two languages—is much broader.

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    FRIDAY FUNNY: Hands Off My Stapler!

    Furniter dealer OFM and Swingline, the makers of the iconic Red Swingline Stapler, have joined forces to launch the “Hands Off My Stapler Contest.”

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    FRIDAY FUNNY: Food Follies

    In the workplace, food can be the cause of much controversy. FacilityBlog has dedicated its Friday Funny space on numerous occasions to share tales of culinary indiscretion,

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    FRIDAY FUNNY: An Uplifting Superhero Story

    In one hospital in London, UK, every effort has been made to tap into the restorative and positive powers so often associated with superheros.

  • FRIDAY FUNNY: You’ve Got To Pee It To Believe It

    FRIDAY FUNNY: You’ve Got To Pee It To Believe It

    Earlier this year, Sega announced a bold diversification move; it was branching out into a new niche that had not been previously tapped by the big players in the gaming industry—urinals in public restrooms.

  • FRIDAY FUNNY: Mulligans On The Mall!

    FRIDAY FUNNY: Mulligans On The Mall!

    Combine your love for the building arts with a putter, ball, and one-of-a-kind mini-golf course designed by some of the region’s most creative architects, construction firms, urban planners, and designers.

  • FRIDAY FUNNY: No Exit

    FRIDAY FUNNY: No Exit

    When it comes to practical jokes in the workplace, does the facility manager get involved?

  • FRIDAY FUNNY: 1, 2, 3…STRETCH!

    FRIDAY FUNNY: 1, 2, 3…STRETCH!

    For those looking for some extra stretches, here are a few, courtesy of Jockular, that might help make your horrible day just a bit better (by making you laugh, at least just a little).

  • FRIDAY FUNNY: Remember To Have Fun!

    FRIDAY FUNNY: Remember To Have Fun!

    Having fun, laughing, and feeling good will improve health and performance, accelerate learning and memory, increase confidence and empower you to accomplish even more than you dreamed possible.