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A coworker asks what you're bringing to the potluck. What's the worst response?

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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 51 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] WoolyNelson@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)
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[–] faltryka@lemmy.world 49 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Fish, I want it to be fresh so I’ll just microwave it here at the office right before lunch.

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 43 points 2 months ago

"I'm a picky eater, so I'm just bringing a sandwich for myself."

[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 33 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I'm bringing long pork. It's my great grandfather's recipe from his sailing days. Also Greg told me he can't make it because he's going off-grid for a while. He said you shouldn't worry about him, he's fine, but he quits because he hates all of you. He went into details but I won't repeat them. If you try to contact him he'll say hurtful things to you like he did to me, so don't even try. He's fine, he hates all of you, don't look for him, enjoy the long pork.

[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I know it's tacky to reply to my own comment but I was imagining how that conversation would go and wanted to add it here.

Coworker: wow that's unexpected. I'm kind of shocked to hear that

Me: Greg was too. When I spoke to him he looked very very shocked... At his recent decision. Shocked but also fine ... Looked very healthy... Happier than ever. He was actually so happy about is sudden decision to stop talking to all of his friends and family that he left immediately. I was like "hey Greg shouldn't you pack a bag, or atleast take your wallet, keys, and other important items with you before you leave to the wilderness forever " but he said "no. I choose to not prepare at all because I'm no longer interested in any of my worldly possessions. All I ask is that before leaving you should touch all my knifes and various other places around my apartment. Also throw out my plastic tarp i keep in the storage closet and ask all of my previous friends to never attempt to find or contact me" of course I agreed because how could I refuse a man's last request before he leaves permanently and immediately to live completely alone in the woods.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

why hasn't Greg returned any of my calls Aeao

[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

I hate to deliver bad news which is why I didn't speak to you directly... He was very clear that although he hated everyone he specifically mentioned hating you because he finds your calls annoying and he says your most unattractive quality is how concerned you are with the safety of others. It was pretty cold of him to say. I understand tho that you can't help the clearly negative part of your personality so what I can do is say that anytime you want an update on Greg just ask me, and only me ... so that other people don't see how annoying you are. I'm the only one who will understand and help you. So just ask only me and I'll tell you how Greg is doing alone in the woods. I hear he's started a sour dough culture. He's doing very very well.

Remember tho, only me. If you ask anyone else they will leave you, like Greg left you. So we have to keep this a secret or else everyone will hate you. I'm the only one who won't leave you... Because I care.

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[–] Darkard@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago

True story, a co-worker once brought a half eaten bag of Doritos and an apple pie his mum had made for him. Then he spent the whole thing trying to stop us from eating the pie.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Clam chowder.

Maybe you like clam chowder, that's fine, but even then, it's going to stink up the whole office and you might go through a few little cups worth, but nobody's grabbing a big bowl of chowder at a pot luck.

[–] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago

Just thinking about the smell is making me gag. Yuck.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'm no longer allowed to setup "Chili Mystery Mayhem" for work after the incident.

And if I do bring chili, it has to be one of my "ultra-mild" varieties.

[–] apocalypticat@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

I need more details on this incident lol, although I can imagine. Side note, I want some of that chilli!!

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[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Brownies, but I'll make them "special brownies". Don't tell the others though. It'll be fun

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

everyone staring braindead at their monitors in 45 minutes

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[–] cynar@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (2 children)

An otherwise normal dish.

The trick is to also give this book at the secret santa, while making sure your dish is a perfect match, visually for one in the book.!

Book

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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Lime Jello Ham Salad with grapes and pimento olives

[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Ah yes, the worst parts of different recipes thrown together. Nice.

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[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

A can of green beans. Just going to warm them up in the microwave. (Going to take them out of the can obviously)

[–] Waffle@infosec.pub 8 points 2 months ago

Or don't! Watch the sparks fly

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Mayor's Lucky Purple Shorts!

[–] TomSelleck@lemm.ee 8 points 2 months ago

Marnie would enjoy that.

[–] Addition@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Reece's pieces, m&m's, and Skittles mixed in an unmarked bowl.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

We call that Skittles Roulette

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[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Me: Condoms.

Coworker: You don't need condoms at a potluck?

Me: Wow! You guys are freaks! (Then walk away & refuse to elaborate)

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[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago

Two gallons of saurkraut, no lid.

[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"You're not a friend, you're a coworker. Why would I ever do something with you outside of work?"

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[–] FourPacketsOfPeanuts@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago
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[–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 11 points 2 months ago

“I haven’t decided yet, I’ll have to go through the fridge and see what everyone else brought so I can steal something”

[–] Qkall@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Whatever those weird friggin casserole dishes I saw at the church potluck with corn or green beans mush with cornflakes on top... Or that time the lady got everyone sick but 'making buffalo wings' by just tossing a bunch of wings and sauce in a big pot in the oven.

[–] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Take that back, Green Bean Casserole (when done properly) is amazing! And FYI it’s French fried onions on top, not corn flakes.

Although I will grant you the wings thing sounds bad.

[–] Qkall@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

oh fam - this was no green bean casserole hit piece ... I don't know part of Dutch hell I fell into... It was just flavorless mush... the one time it had noodles and hot dogs in it too... it was always different and always awful. I always took a little just to see what it was this time. Seemed like some dish someone told them they make good. This was deep in Mennonite/Amish territory...

oh and it was 100% corn flakes not the delicious frenchie onions

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Raised in rural PA. I know EXACTLY the kind of slop your talking about!

It's essentially random shit you have laying around dumped in a pan and baked for 40 minutes.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 10 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Jell-O Salad. Like the carrots, peas, corn and broccoli in jello, slathered in mayonnaise dish.

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 7 points 2 months ago

Dude, I don't think you can say that.

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[–] rekabis@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Any gelatine dish recipe from the 40s and 50s.

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[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Salmonella. Every potluck has one person who insists on bringing it

[–] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That variety of Sardinian cheese that contains live maggots.

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[–] jewbacca117@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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[–] pcr3@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Overcooked room temp shrimp ramen with cold creamed canned corn.

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[–] MilitantAtheist@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)
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[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Heac8ly lsd laced potatoes. Everyone loves potato dishes at potlucks. Just be sure not to tell anyone you did it

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[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 7 points 2 months ago

Thoughts and prayers.

[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 7 points 2 months ago

Surströmming?

if it is fantasy themed, insectikka masala

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