About a week ago Allen took an unused thermostat and, using a pushpin, hooked it on the wall of a small, unisex bathroom on the second floor. I'm not sure exactly when he did it, but I do remember walking into the bathroom late last week and thinking, "How have I never noticed that before?" I chalked it up to being unobservant and thought no more of it.
This week, a small sign appeared under the thermostat stating emphatically: "Do no adjust thermostat!" I wasn't sure who posted it, but when I saw it - still thinking that the device was legit - I came up with a prank of my own. I hurried back to my desk and typed up a list of instructions. After printing all of them, I cut them into separate, small "signs". Making sure the coast was clear, I grabbed the tape dispenser and made a beeline for the bathroom. I quickly posted all of the miniature signs, then headed back to my desk as if nothing was amiss.
My workspace is adjacent to the bathroom, and it has been a trip to observe everyone's reactions as they walk out. Some folks have been able to figure out it was me, while others are attributing the notes to Allen, which cracks me up. Still others have posted their own notes, although I think mine are the funniest. Just sayin'!
Here's a list of what I posted and where:
- Toilet: "Do not flush before you are finished!"
- Toilet Paper Dispenser: "Do not use toilet paper to jot down ideas!"
- Paper Towel Dispenser: "Do not use this for toilet paper!"
- Soap Dispenser: "Do not use more than two pumps!"
- Mirror: "Do not stare at yourself for more than 30 seconds!"
- Interior Side of Door: "Do not knock on this door unless you are on the other side."
- Above the Urinal: "Do not stare at this spot!"
- Trash Can: "Do not dispose of non-trash in this receptacle."
That last one only survived for a few days before someone replaced it with a sign of their own. They apparently thought their joke was more clever than mine. It wasn't, in my humble opinion, but they misspelled "toilet", which made me feel better.
