Let’s be honest—heading to work day in, day out can sometimes feel like stepping into a routine that’s a bit too predictable, or even miserable. Unless, of course, you’reblessed with colleagueswho can channel their inner Jim Halpert and liven things up with an innocent prank or a clever joke!AtBored Panda, we’re all about spreading smiles at the office. It’s what keeps us going and makes each day more exciting. So, to share the joy, we’ve handpicked some awesomepics of people who love to make their coworkers laugh—and probably deserve a raise for it. Check them out below and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!This post may includeaffiliate links.

Let’s be honest—heading to work day in, day out can sometimes feel like stepping into a routine that’s a bit too predictable, or even miserable. Unless, of course, you’reblessed with colleagueswho can channel their inner Jim Halpert and liven things up with an innocent prank or a clever joke!

AtBored Panda, we’re all about spreading smiles at the office. It’s what keeps us going and makes each day more exciting. So, to share the joy, we’ve handpicked some awesomepics of people who love to make their coworkers laugh—and probably deserve a raise for it. Check them out below and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

My workplace is the kind to bubble wrap your entire desk and fill your cubicle with balloons for your birthday. I asked them to keep it low-key. The picture shows a shelf on my desk.

I Asked My Coworkers Not To Put Huge Decorations On My Desk

It turns out, as an adult, finding moments of fun amidst all your responsibilities is truly a luxury.Studiesshow that while children laugh around 400 times a day, adults only do it 15 times on average.And it’s no wonder—according toGallup, more than 60% of people at work feel disengaged and lack inspiration to do more than the bare minimum. Only a fraction, around 30%, say they feel genuinely fulfilled both in their personal and professional lives.

It turns out, as an adult, finding moments of fun amidst all your responsibilities is truly a luxury.Studiesshow that while children laugh around 400 times a day, adults only do it 15 times on average.

And it’s no wonder—according toGallup, more than 60% of people at work feel disengaged and lack inspiration to do more than the bare minimum. Only a fraction, around 30%, say they feel genuinely fulfilled both in their personal and professional lives.

4 Years Of Sobriety! My Coworkers Got Me “Clean” Stuff

I Am Being Forced To Compete In An Office Fitbit Step Challenge

Humor is the secret ingredient that makes employees feel consistently happier. It’s because laughter actuallylowers stress hormoneslike cortisol, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages collaboration andproductivity. Daniel Sgroi, an economics professor at the University of Warwick,notesthat “it’s almost like being happy generates more time” to accomplish work tasks.

My Workplace Asked Us To Recreate Famous Works Of Art Using Only What We Had At Home. I Think I Nailed It

Just Started At A New Shop And This Work Of Art Was Left Above My New Workstation

According toStanford expertsNaomi Bagdonas and Jennifer Aaker,humoris crucial for effective leadership. “We can do serious things without taking ourselves too seriously. And in fact, often we can do them better and more fashionably,” Bagdonas explains.

I Asked My Boss If We Could Pose With (Some) Of Our Prop Money At The End Of The Day. He Insisted We Use All Of It

Just Let This Man Do His Job

He had gotten extremely excited when a kid in the backseat of a car waved at him.

My Coworker Took Customers' Orders Wearing A Spider-Man Mask To Brighten The Days Of People In The Drive-Thru

The Stanford duo highlights that being able to share a laugh with the people you see at work every day is what shifts yourrelationshipsfrom “transactional to human”. For those who feel like they’re just a replaceable part in a big system, this can make a significant difference.

Workplace Safety

The System Is Rigged At My Job. She Wins Every Month

My Coworker And I Have Been Putting Little Hats On The Office Cat

However, while a harmlessprankcan brighten anyone’s day, making insensitive remarks can quickly turn the workplace toxic. Bagdonas and Aaker insist, “It’s not about you.”“Don’t ask, will this make me sound funny? Instead, ask how will this make other people feel, which also means never punching down,” Aaker said.

However, while a harmlessprankcan brighten anyone’s day, making insensitive remarks can quickly turn the workplace toxic. Bagdonas and Aaker insist, “It’s not about you.”

“Don’t ask, will this make me sound funny? Instead, ask how will this make other people feel, which also means never punching down,” Aaker said.

Banner For A Coworker Whose Last Day Is Today

Workplace Safety

Opened The Hood And Found My Coworker Trying To Scare Me

A good way to tell if you’re crossing the line with yourcoworkersis if you constantly have to explain that whatever you say is “just a joke”. This is often just an excuse to be mean, and instead of finding you witty, your colleagues might think, “Oh god, I can’t believe you just said that.”

Power Move

I Love Her Fluffy Legs

Coworker Has A Tabasco Holster That His Wife Gave Him. He Brings It To Lunch Every Day

My Friend/Coworker Quit To Go Back To School And I Feel A Way About It

Brilliant

When You And Your Coworker Accidentally Twin Outfits. I Look Like His Mini-Me. I Should Have Grown Out My Mustache

Remember that you don’t have to be the office comedian round-the-clock or make a big show of it. There are plenty of subtle ways to leave a lasting impression.Bagdonas and Aakersuggestadding a fun twist to your email signature. You could sign off with something like “Yours, heavily caffeinated” or “Still wondering who let the dogs out” if someone’s pet unexpectedly interrupts your team’s Zoom call.

Remember that you don’t have to be the office comedian round-the-clock or make a big show of it. There are plenty of subtle ways to leave a lasting impression.

Bagdonas and Aakersuggestadding a fun twist to your email signature. You could sign off with something like “Yours, heavily caffeinated” or “Still wondering who let the dogs out” if someone’s pet unexpectedly interrupts your team’s Zoom call.

My Boss Offered Me $300 To Shave My Mustache, So I Framed It For Him

The One Time I Wore My Halloween Costume To Work

I Put A Couple Of Layers Of Boot Polish On One Of My Coworker’s Boots Every Day He Was On Vacation… One Of His Boots

You can also experiment with developing your distinct humor style. Bagdonas and Aaker outline four types you can focus on to find what suits you best:The Stand-Up, bold and daring, unafraid to stand out;The Sweetheart, sincere and likes to lighten the mood;The Sniper, edgy and sarcastic; orThe Magnet, expressive and charismatic.

My Doctor’s Office Is In The Holiday Spirit

A German, Frida And Ruth Bader Ginsburg Walk Into A Conference Room

How My Coworker Decorated Her Car For Halloween

And if you learn to understand yourself better, it becomes easier to know which jokes to avoid. For instance, Sweethearts and Magnets should be careful not to indulge too much in self-deprecation, as it could hurt their reputation. At the same time, Stand-ups and Snipers need to make sure they don’t offend or isolate others.

Employee Of The Month Material

The People At My Workplace Are Getting Salty About Their Water Fountain Rules

Only Gold And Swedish Fish Are Acceptable In The Workplace

So why not tap into your funny bone and put yourself out there? You might just make your office a much happier place for both you and your coworkers!

I Make These And Put This One Up For My Coworkers

My Best April Fools' Prank: I Put This In The Office Bathroom With Ketchup Inside

My Coworker Makes Signs For The Service Desk With Rotating Topics

One Of Our Lunch Ladies Passed And Her Staff Set This Skeleton Up In Her Honor

My Workplace Has A Sense Of Humor. Poor Nathan

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Someone Put This Up In The Ladies' Room At Work

Coworker Got Tired Of People Taking His Cart While He Was At Lunch

My Coworker Was Complaining About Losing His Headphones. I Think I Found Them

I Told My Coworkers I Had Never Tasted A Pickle. The Next Week

One Of The Most Successful Pranks We Pulled Off In Our Workplace

I’m A Security Guard Just Doing My Rounds, Walked Into The Conference Room And Saw This

We Are Like A Family Up There And We Are Really Upset She Is Leaving. She Knows We Love Her

Occasionally I Wear My T-Rex Costume To Work To Bring My Coworkers Some Joy

Coworker Left Her Phone Unattended Again

Brought A Houseplant To The Office And Named It After A Coworker. They Struck Back And Brought In A Friend For It

You Cannot Be Serious

Found At Work

Husband’s Coworkers Pulled This Prank On Their Manager

One Of My Coworkers Set This Background Weeks Ago And It Still Hasn’t Been Changed

Found This In The Bathroom At A Former Workplace. Wasn’t Even Mad Then, Because The Chuckle Made My Day

A Friend’s Coworker Likes To Take Stealth Box Naps At Work

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I Will Think About This For A Long Time

Attended A Meeting Booked At A Conference Room/Library In A Local Church, And A Coworker Noticed This Ironic Placement In Their Library

My Coworkers Make Fun Of My Pencil. Why Get A New One When I Can Use This Entire One First? It’s Too Small To Sharpen, So I Have To Use A Razor Blade

It’s Balloony

My Coworkers Built A Snowman In OPD (Online Pickup And Delivery). His Name Is Fred

He’s Comfy, Leave Him Be

A Colleague Asked If I Wanted Coffee And Gave Me This

Coworker’s Last Day Yesterday

This Banana Has Been Taped To A Beam At My Work For 2 Weeks

Every Workplace Has That One Colleague

Someone Got Fed Up With Food Theft At My Workplace

This Is The Conference Room I Take My Employees To When I Need Them To Do Something I Know They Won’t Want To

This Is Disgusting And Fantastic At The Same Time

When Your Coworker Accidentally Wears Their Favorite Street Shoes To Work

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