Workplace humor and Luigi do not mix

So, I read this article titled “Workplace humor and Luigi do not mix” and it just made me cringe, man. The article basically talks about how using humor in the workplace can sometimes go too far and end up offending people. And it used the example of a guy named Luigi who made a joke about somebody’s dead grandma. Not cool, bro.

Anyway, the article goes on to say that humor, when done right, can actually be really helpful in creating a more positive and productive work environment. But the key is to know your audience and avoid anything that could be considered offensive or insensitive.

I gotta say, I totally agree with this. I used to work with this guy who thought he was the funniest person on the planet. He would constantly make really inappropriate jokes and always ended up making somebody upset. It was really uncomfortable and made the whole office vibe really tense.

I think the main takeaway from this article is that it’s important to be mindful of the impact that your words and actions might have on the people around you. Even if you think something is funny, it could still end up hurting somebody else. So, let’s all try to be a little more mindful, yeah?

Anyway, that’s the summary of the article. Definitely worth a read if you want to learn more about why workplace humor can be a tricky thing to navigate.