You missed the "Diverter" who goes off on another subject at every excuse and the "Returner" who keeps going back to a topic that you thought was settled.
K AH I already have a Matt at my workplace then. He always ask the most stupid questions that literally have been answered but somehow finds a way to make them seem more complicated then it is and then just keeps asking questions.
Got asked to put together a powerpoint. Took 2 days and half a saturday, followed by 2 more days of edits that the boss wanted. It got breezed over in 5 minutes in the meeting.
I thought a powerpoint was something on the wall that you plug power tools into, or for women, the socket that you plug your typewriter and hair drier into.
I just like to vocalize my thought process and explain the context around what I'm thinking. I assume that everyone cares about thing I'm saying as much as I do because I just care a lot about things.
Haha I love how Nancy the Negator proposes Pinterest as her idea, and then 75 seconds later shoots down technology ideas because they'll lose the senior demographic.
Now I remember why I always hated meetings. All I could think about was, "I've got WORK to do! Stop wasting my time!" And the worst meeting was when you'd get called in to be fired.
if you're gonna be late, you might as well get coffee... late 2 minutes or 20... late is late, why make it worse by being late AND not having a coffee... i thought ppl understood this by now?
OMFG. The Rambler is so on point. I worked with someone who'd start explaining something, then go off on a tangent, then on a tangent for the tangent, it'd be like a never ending inception.
Don't forget The Multitasker! This person is usually doing something else in the meeting and pops their head up once in a while to ask a question that the rest of the room spent the last five minutes discussing. Particularly rampant in virtual meetings!
"And time." "Where you going. We still have 100% of the things to accomplish." What this didn't really show is the reason why you still have 100% of the things to accomplish at the end of the meeting; which is because people, and usually foremost the meeting leader, spent all of the meeting time babbling about nothing and going off on irrelevant tangents, rather than work through the points of emphasis in anything even close to a systematic manner. Most meetings I have go to, the first 15 minutes are a bunch of socializing, that's after we started 5 minutes or more late because people show up when ever they want like others time isn't valuable. Then after the social chatter its followed by stating the obvious about what work we need to be getting done, where management is never captured by the irony that this useless meeting discussing it is what's keeping us from doing the work.
Yobachi2007 I cant reed anythin longer then this: bla blabla bla blablabla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla blabla blabla bla bla blabla bla bla blablabla bla bla
I’ve been having a really difficult day but the person who just says “so we’ll party in the rain” made me laugh unreasonably hard. That hit me right in the funny bone I needed that. ❤
You mean the meeting minutes written by the one person completely unfamiliar with the subject, leading to notes that are incomprehensible at best and just plain out factually wrong on average, so you end up having another meeting to clarify what has been misunderstood. Then the project gets cut due to time reasons until two days later the next quarter starts and you start with a new team for the same project and start the same thing all over again.
Omg, love the titles of all these meeting members! My favourite was the "fully present (somewhere else)" we all know someone like that! This was not a very productive meeting by the looks of it, lol! Cheers!
Awesome! I think I've worked with just about each of these guys...and if I'm being honest, I'm usually the guy crawling around under the conference table...whether I need to plug a cord in or not...
Did you know that ramblers are usually people with bad social skills like people with autism for example. My brother and I both have autism and him and I kind of ramble on and on and also stumble over our words, usually because we are either nervous or we just don’t know how to word what we are trying to say.
That visual presentation is beyond the truth. 😂😂 They had just renovated the conference room at my old job and put 2 brand new flat screens with two remotes none of which ever worked We would flip through all the inputs and nothing...every time.
Then there's the Orator - usually some low-level supervisory sort with his eyes on an office of his own. He's the one who's mastered the Corporatespeak so essential to membership within the Necktie Country Club, and peppers his speech with all the currently hip phrases: "to your point...", "going forward...", "that's a real Good Story...", "deep dive...", "leveraging core competencies...", "our strategic pillars..." etc etc etc
I would also add the 'My problem is everybody's problem guy'. They will take advantage of their boss and colleagues being in the same room to whine about some internal issue unrelated to the points on the agenda (for example somebody never answering their emails or people always shooting down their suggestions). This can easily bring bickering and grudges to the surface like worms and suck the productivity out of the meeting like a black hole unless the leader (or the dominator) nip it in the bud.
Just had one today! Early meeting and entire team shows up on time EXCEPT the manager. He comes in late because he had to stop for breakfast on way into the office! WTF?!?!?
Ramblers are common in every office. It's amazing how many people there are nowadays who seem to have mastered the ability to say practically nothing using as many words as possible.
Dear God I remember loosing my shit in a training class that was similar to this. I screamed at the teacher "We asked what time it was, not how to build a freakin watch!" Panic ensued over the room and a nervous hush followed. Damn that was exhilarating. Like a mental bowl movement
I had this Idea from my previous job that I had last year, let me take it back a little bit, I had this wonderful Idea, it doesnt make sense unless i take it back
Oh the Rambler...ushers me into a state where I become super diligent about planning the rest of my week and mapping out bill due dates...in order to avoid sleeping. 🤦🏻♀️
All i have to say that if I was the leader I'd fricken gavel the table and say, "Hey! We're not leaving until this is fully worked out! Unless you'd like to quit and have a person who'd appreciate and do your job better replace you! Because I'm fine with either!" Best part, I also wanna run my own bussiness so if I do, they'd be wayyy more scared then that they normally would be. Because I'd provide good pay with good hours because people do have families and a life outside of work, and I don't want them to over stress about work, because I think that's what make people want to procrastinate more. So they'd basically be loosing a good job in all time. ^^`
*At a mandatory meeting* HR Rep: "What can we do to improve your experience working here with us?" Me: "I don't think its fair that you took away sick days for our PTO. I understand that people abuse it but can you make a system where you monitor who keeps using it and punish them instead of the entire team?" HR Rep: "That has nothing to do with the subject." Me: "._." (Second meeting) HR Rep: "What are some complaints that you have for the company?" Me: "Our equipment is outdated and slow. Can we upgrade?" HR Rep: "That's not our problem." Me: "Wtf, OF COURSE ITS NOT YOUR PROBLEM ITS OUR PROBLEM YOU ASS!!!"
Yobachi2007- That quote was probably the funniest part in the skit and that's just based on my opinion and certainly my sarcastic, cynical sense of humor. It's funny because because it's true. I am in agreement with you that, in real life, these gatherings cause greater distraction in most cases. I've been in them as you also mentioned being subjected to the nonsense. These types of meetings- no matter what business we're in or even how good employees we are- are going to continues to do downhill for a few reasons. I enjoy Facebook and other social media "entertainment". When its a constant barrage of b.s. I literally have to take a time out from it. Its a self preservation method I've adapted. Let's face it though. I live to laugh. I love to laugh. Which is why I'm revisiting my main point for replying. --This is a comedy bit. SO what's to be expected? Chuckles and giggles. I won't deny individual work ethic is an ever increasing apathetic epidemic. And DON'T get me started on customer service! These guys nailed it though. It's comical. Its relatable. Its true- and that's what makes for good gut busting comedy. After all, what's life without being humored and laughing? Certainly no life I'd want. Just like you're opinion is supported by factual observation and experience- so is theirs. That's the beauty of free speech, is it not?
My personal experience is there is never 1 rambler. If there's one, then there's always at least 2. Because others get insecure if 1 rambler steals the limelight and they tend to outdo each other to have the last word. That brings us to 2 other characters: the stealer and finisher - taking ideas from others and stating that same damn thing in a more certain manner to make it look like his or her own idea. Also the finisher (which can be the same person as stealer) will always speak at the last of every topic to have the finishing words.
You forgot the Silent Observer. He stays quiet and counts down to early retirement.
Did that. Until I retired. I usually fell asleep during meetings.
@@condorboss3339 You know why you did that? Because 99% of every meeting is a waste of time.
Stanley!
How do you know about me
That was me, too. Always got to the meetings early so I could commandeer a window seat.
Meetings: where the minutes are kept but hours are lost.
Perfect!
😄😄😄
OMFG! That statement is BRILLIANT! Err, and happened today at work.
@@kachdragonfly Working for local council when I did, It was a weekly occurrence. Lol
You missed the "Diverter" who goes off on another subject at every excuse and the "Returner" who keeps going back to a topic that you thought was settled.
i find the diverter and the rambler are one in the same.
The diverter is easy to spot. They almost always preface what they're going to say with, "Not to change the subject, but..."
I'm disappointed. Where was "guy who asks a never-ending stream of inane and irrelevant questions right at the end of the meeting?"
bladedspokes Oh gawd! His name is Matt at our company! You don’t need to specify which Matt, it’s pretty easy to figure out!
K AH I already have a Matt at my workplace then. He always ask the most stupid questions that literally have been answered but somehow finds a way to make them seem more complicated then it is and then just keeps asking questions.
so true!!!
That is the absolute worse person on the planet. And there's a bunch of them
This person usually prefaces each question with "One last thing..." It's BS. It's never the last thing. They lie.
Got asked to put together a powerpoint. Took 2 days and half a saturday, followed by 2 more days of edits that the boss wanted. It got breezed over in 5 minutes in the meeting.
Muffled Laughter. Welcome to corporate America.😆
I'm sorry for your loss of time and effort :(
I thought a powerpoint was something on the wall that you plug power tools into, or for women, the socket that you plug your typewriter and hair drier into.
the guy with the idea about the rain was the best
The rambler... in EVERY meeting
Hayley Morris every. damn. meeting.
I just wanna see Rain fall down all at once.
Guilty 😅
I just like to vocalize my thought process and explain the context around what I'm thinking. I assume that everyone cares about thing I'm saying as much as I do because I just care a lot about things.
ikr, so frustrating... just get to the point and fast:D
Haha I love how Nancy the Negator proposes Pinterest as her idea, and then 75 seconds later shoots down technology ideas because they'll lose the senior demographic.
The Rambler!!! Always takes the longest time to say just one single thing LOL
"I got a green marker" lmfao
Same
Green markers are good.
Simple logic XD
I don’t like meetings so I usually tune out! I feel like they’re a power trip for people who LUUUUV meetings!
OMG the last woman taking "important notes", that part was so funny hahahaha
braian castillllllll
Now I remember why I always hated meetings. All I could think about was, "I've got WORK to do! Stop wasting my time!"
And the worst meeting was when you'd get called in to be fired.
How many times did you get fired
Leslie Marufu
What does it matter? Even once is enough to make you hate it forever!
That is indeed the worst meeting... Those usually don't take long though.
@@carmenvsg4667
So true.
How about this: before you get fired, tell your boss that you quit.
Biggest pet peeve: the person who shows up late, but still had time to stop for coffee!!
if you're gonna be late, you might as well get coffee... late 2 minutes or 20... late is late, why make it worse by being late AND not having a coffee... i thought ppl understood this by now?
hes probably late cause he got his coffee lol
You don't want me on time if I haven't had my coffee. ;-)
Seriously though, some things are not optional for me, even if you think they are for you.
Being late is perfectly okay, when your time is more valuable than everyone else's.
I assume he missed his bis and went to get coffee while waiting for the next one
OMFG. The Rambler is so on point. I worked with someone who'd start explaining something, then go off on a tangent, then on a tangent for the tangent, it'd be like a never ending inception.
Alright, good work everyone. Regroup tomorrow.
Don't forget The Multitasker! This person is usually doing something else in the meeting and pops their head up once in a while to ask a question that the rest of the room spent the last five minutes discussing. Particularly rampant in virtual meetings!
"And time."
"Where you going. We still have 100% of the things to accomplish."
What this didn't really show is the reason why you still have 100% of the things to accomplish at the end of the meeting; which is because people, and usually foremost the meeting leader, spent all of the meeting time babbling about nothing and going off on irrelevant tangents, rather than work through the points of emphasis in anything even close to a systematic manner.
Most meetings I have go to, the first 15 minutes are a bunch of socializing, that's after we started 5 minutes or more late because people show up when ever they want like others time isn't valuable. Then after the social chatter its followed by stating the obvious about what work we need to be getting done, where management is never captured by the irony that this useless meeting discussing it is what's keeping us from doing the work.
Yobachi2007 I cant reed anythin longer then this: bla blabla bla blablabla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla blabla blabla bla bla blabla bla bla blablabla bla bla
No amount of money should be worth this day after day after day lifestyle but I'm still living it
Just tried to show this at a meeting and had the IT connection fail.
I've been in that meeting before! Great video!
I’ve been having a really difficult day but the person who just says “so we’ll party in the rain” made me laugh unreasonably hard. That hit me right in the funny bone I needed that. ❤
You forgot the person who sends out meeting minutes and asks for corrections.
You mean the meeting minutes written by the one person completely unfamiliar with the subject, leading to notes that are incomprehensible at best and just plain out factually wrong on average, so you end up having another meeting to clarify what has been misunderstood. Then the project gets cut due to time reasons until two days later the next quarter starts and you start with a new team for the same project and start the same thing all over again.
Airblader
Yeah, that guy! You know Tim?!?
I have a feeling we know quite a few »Tim«s. :-)
Omg, love the titles of all these meeting members! My favourite was the "fully present (somewhere else)" we all know someone like that! This was not a very productive meeting by the looks of it, lol! Cheers!
"So we'll party in the rain!"
The meeting leader is giving me Seth MacFarlane vibes. He could easily say he's his cousin.
The scribe wrote a bunch of extra stuff between 3:05 and 3:07. She is actually quite fast.
haha Good catch! x}
Called editing...
Then there is you, you sit and watch everything unfold until the time is up.
Awesome! I think I've worked with just about each of these guys...and if I'm being honest, I'm usually the guy crawling around under the conference table...whether I need to plug a cord in or not...
Robert Ferretti Haha!
The Business for Nothing guy
"Rambler" is the most annoying IMHO. They never seem to finish their sentences. ^^
that's bs
Did you know that ramblers are usually people with bad social skills like people with autism for example. My brother and I both have autism and him and I kind of ramble on and on and also stumble over our words, usually because we are either nervous or we just don’t know how to word what we are trying to say.
@@EBGamez1 Can you write down or think of what you want to say beforehand?
@@cellocovers3982 why tho. I ramble a lot and I’m just writing down how I have autism and not so good social skills.
@@EBGamez1 If you can think of what to say beforehand then you won't ramble.
I was "The Negator" during meetings. Now I'm just (a dude) Debbie Downer still looking for holes everywhere lol
I really like this type of short and creative videos. Love you!
2:36-2:42 - Tripp and Tyler getting the world ready for TikTok.
"perpetually offended" I felt that in my soul
The all-the-rain-at-once guy was the best. Very funny. Think how it could impact the irrigation system.
That visual presentation is beyond the truth. 😂😂
They had just renovated the conference room at my old job and put 2 brand new flat screens with two remotes none of which ever worked
We would flip through all the inputs and nothing...every time.
Then there's the Orator - usually some low-level supervisory sort with his eyes on an office of his own. He's the one who's mastered the Corporatespeak so essential to membership within the Necktie Country Club, and peppers his speech with all the currently hip phrases: "to your point...", "going forward...", "that's a real Good Story...", "deep dive...", "leveraging core competencies...", "our strategic pillars..." etc etc etc
This was gold
indeed
"I got a green marker!"
Why did I laugh so hard at this...
Im the guy who thinks all ideas are bad but sit down in the corner silently waiting for others to tell me what the f*ck I have to do.
me too. Always critical but never useful
Lol!! :D Often a meeting is so crazy as the actors who participate in it. This short video shows the differents situations and behaviours.
"do you wana watch it again?"
"No Please"
LMAO
Omg. I'm watching this Sunday night..
thinking about tomorrow...
I would also add the 'My problem is everybody's problem guy'. They will take advantage of their boss and colleagues being in the same room to whine about some internal issue unrelated to the points on the agenda (for example somebody never answering their emails or people always shooting down their suggestions). This can easily bring bickering and grudges to the surface like worms and suck the productivity out of the meeting like a black hole unless the leader (or the dominator) nip it in the bud.
Just had one today! Early meeting and entire team shows up on time EXCEPT the manager. He comes in late because he had to stop for breakfast on way into the office! WTF?!?!?
I think we just found The Rambler.
Oh no! I'm the rambler!!!!!!
Ramblers are common in every office. It's amazing how many people there are nowadays who seem to have mastered the ability to say practically nothing using as many words as possible.
Do you actually wanna watch it one moe time? -- Noo, please... That was great )))
I just completely lost it when black guy started talking. And the reaction on his idea was also funny.
Laughed for about 5 minutes, holy shit.
The social networker is just velvet before she dies.
I totally have this experience...on a daily basis.
If this video were filmed today, Nancy would be Karen, lol
You guys are really great, one of the funniest I've ever seen.Just wish your videos were a bit longer.
Hahahahaha love you guys. Great acting, and this is so true
the rambler really exist...really funny :D :D
The rambler is my favorite!! 😁
1 SENTENCE INTO 14 PARAGRAPHS.
- AND... TIME !!! WONDERFUL MEETING FOLKS!
SEE YOU TOMORROW.
I’ve got a green marker! Basically sums up my career.
The only phrase you need to know for meetings is, "Ya, that's a great idea! I love it!". Then sit back and await your promotion
You guys are geniuses, what a fun and smart sales/marketing idea! I love it and I think I want to come work for you! (smiley face)
"I got a green marker." 😆
Dear God I remember loosing my shit in a training class that was similar to this. I screamed at the teacher "We asked what time it was, not how to build a freakin watch!" Panic ensued over the room and a nervous hush followed. Damn that was exhilarating. Like a mental bowl movement
Hahaha super fun! Thx guys
Rarely if ever is there a good white board note taker.
its like have a meeting without preparation, but still want to talk, this video is quiet confuse for me but still funny tho😂😂
-abin (KBA1112I)
I am ALL OF THOSE!
Negator, dominator, and Ephraim....
Good lord please no.
I was excited to hear the dude had my name... Till he started talking
Lol same, except my name is spelled differently but still though, same name.
This meeting was so hilarious I laughed throughout this video - SALINA KBA1112J
Another good one from these guys. Good work T&T
I hate meetings with the power of a thousand burning suns. This right here is so true.
I had this Idea from my previous job that I had last year, let me take it back a little bit, I had this wonderful Idea, it doesnt make sense unless i take it back
These guys know comedy.
Keep up the great videos!
I'm the one that brings the donut filled with sleeping pills
Your title is invalid
I sure could use a guy like you on my side.
I think this meeting a bit clumsy, but it’s funny ! 😂 -KBA1112I
Hits different in 2020
Was laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe
THIS IS GOLD!!!
Oh the Rambler...ushers me into a state where I become super diligent about planning the rest of my week and mapping out bill due dates...in order to avoid sleeping. 🤦🏻♀️
I'm German but I am not the Time Nazi! ;) Still thinking about which role fits me best. Good video.
Probably the Bad Idea guy
Getting "The Office" vibes.. they're all there
It's like they're both based on working in an office or something
All i have to say that if I was the leader I'd fricken gavel the table and say, "Hey! We're not leaving until this is fully worked out! Unless you'd like to quit and have a person who'd appreciate and do your job better replace you! Because I'm fine with either!" Best part, I also wanna run my own bussiness so if I do, they'd be wayyy more scared then that they normally would be. Because I'd provide good pay with good hours because people do have families and a life outside of work, and I don't want them to over stress about work, because I think that's what make people want to procrastinate more. So they'd basically be loosing a good job in all time. ^^`
Love this one! Great job Tripp and Tyler.
*At a mandatory meeting*
HR Rep: "What can we do to improve your experience working here with us?"
Me: "I don't think its fair that you took away sick days for our PTO. I understand that people abuse it but can you make a system where you monitor who keeps using it and punish them instead of the entire team?"
HR Rep: "That has nothing to do with the subject."
Me: "._."
(Second meeting)
HR Rep: "What are some complaints that you have for the company?"
Me: "Our equipment is outdated and slow. Can we upgrade?"
HR Rep: "That's not our problem."
Me: "Wtf, OF COURSE ITS NOT YOUR PROBLEM ITS OUR PROBLEM YOU ASS!!!"
Wow. It's like a chromecast, but more expensive!
Green Markers are life XDDDDDDD
Pretty fucking accurate. Specially the rambler
HOLY SHIT GUYS! THESE DUDES JUST INVENTED AIRPLAY!!!
Thank you for the great video!!! - Irfan azman (KBA111 2J)
This was so realistic, wow !
Nancy- don’t worry I got it 😂😂😂
That gonna be me 'the rambler "😂 - izzati KBA1112J
That’s always me whenever I talk
:-) You guys rock!
Nice ad for chromecast in the end.
Yobachi2007- That quote was probably the funniest part in the skit and that's just based on my opinion and certainly my sarcastic, cynical sense of humor. It's funny because because it's true.
I am in agreement with you that, in real life, these gatherings cause greater distraction in most cases. I've been in them as you also mentioned being subjected to the nonsense. These types of meetings- no matter what business we're in or even how good employees we are- are going to continues to do downhill for a few reasons. I enjoy Facebook and other social media "entertainment". When its a constant barrage of b.s. I literally have to take a time out from it. Its a self preservation method I've adapted. Let's face it though. I live to laugh. I love to laugh. Which is why I'm revisiting my main point for replying. --This is a comedy bit. SO what's to be expected? Chuckles and giggles. I won't deny individual work ethic is an ever increasing apathetic epidemic. And DON'T get me started on customer service!
These guys nailed it though. It's comical. Its relatable. Its true- and that's what makes for good gut busting comedy. After all, what's life without being humored and laughing? Certainly no life I'd want. Just like you're opinion is supported by factual observation and experience- so is theirs. That's the beauty of free speech, is it not?
OMG - I'm the Negator
lmao when u cashin out so bad at school and you end up here at youtube to "learn" lol
Very well demonstrated! May I use this video for training purpose...
love it !! perfect for personality difference at work!
My personal experience is there is never 1 rambler. If there's one, then there's always at least 2. Because others get insecure if 1 rambler steals the limelight and they tend to outdo each other to have the last word.
That brings us to 2 other characters: the stealer and finisher - taking ideas from others and stating that same damn thing in a more certain manner to make it look like his or her own idea. Also the finisher (which can be the same person as stealer) will always speak at the last of every topic to have the finishing words.
Hey, that's the evil Hawkins Lab agent from Stranger Things!
I've got a green marker!