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29 Coworker Memes About Surviving The 9 To 5 Together

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We all know the deal. You walk into the office, you look at the fluorescent lights, and a small part of your soul withers away. But then you see that person. The one person who understands exactly why the new email policy is a disaster. The person who can communicate an entire paragraph of complaints with a single eye roll across the meeting room. These coworker memes are a tribute to that sacred bond.

It’s a trauma bond, really. We are in the trenches together, fighting against the urge to reply “per my last email” to everyone who wrongs us. When you find someone who speaks your specific language of sarcasm, you hold onto them. You protect them. Because without them, you might actually have to do work, or worse, talk to the people who microwave fish in the breakroom. And nobody wants that.

The modern workplace is a strange ecosystem, but having a work bestie makes it survivable. We have collected the most relatable memes about office friendships, shared frustration, and the silent signals we send when a meeting should have been an email.

A social media post about a coworker professionally shutting down someone giving them unnecessary attitude.
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A meme featuring Alicia Keys and Usher hugging, contrasted with a "strictly professional" coworker disclaimer.
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Tina Belcher from Bob's Burgers making a subtle, awkward side-eye face to a work bestie.
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Two apes from Planet of the Apes communicating with the caption "Apes together strong."
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A man holding a sign that says "Should we just quit?" in an empty office hallway.
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Spongebob and Patrick Star laughing hysterically together with a caption about hating the same coworker.
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A social media post suggesting the term "work jester" for the friend who tells silly stories.
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Two panels of a crying cat brushing its teeth and taking a shower in the morning.
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Patrick Star from Spongebob Squarepants looking incredibly sad and teary-eyed.
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A professional woman in a suit walking next to Sharkboy and Lavagirl’s Lavagirl character.
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The “Apes Together Strong” meme is the most accurate depiction of corporate culture I have ever seen. It really is just us against the world (and the printer that never works). And the subtle Tina Belcher side-eye? That is the primary form of communication in most offices.

If you are currently forwarding this to your work wife or husband, keep the distraction going. We recommend checking out work humor, office memes, and corporate jokes for more ways to waste company time.

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Posted by Thunder Dungeon Staff About the author

Thunder Dungeon Staff is the byline for galleries our team makes together, led by co-founders Roy R. and Phil M. We've been curating internet humor since 2012: finding the funniest memes, pictures and posts, crediting creators wherever we can, and adding our own take. Roy or Phil reviews every post before it goes live.

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