Workplace Jokes

When Your Coworker Freezes in a Video Call, Literally

A coworker keeps freezing during a video call, but the surprise twist reveals he’s not the victim of bad Wi-Fi—just an expert in office camouflage.

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During a critical project meeting, my coworker Tim kept freezing on our video call, making it impossible to follow his updates. Our team patiently waited and tried troubleshooting, but every time Tim’s screen froze, he’d stick perfectly still like a statue. Finally, midway through the presentation, the receptionist called, asking if anyone wanted coffee—right as Tim’s frozen face stayed motionless onscreen. That’s when our boss leaned in and whispered, 'I think Tim’s just practicing his new role as the office sculpture.'

Turns out, Tim wasn't frozen by the Wi-Fi—he was just mastering the art of blending into video call meetings.

Topic: video calls
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