Here are some infamous potluck horror stories that made headlines:
1. The Epic Mayo Disaster (2018)
- Location: Bank of America office, Charlotte
- A potato salad left unrefrigerated for 4 hours
- Result: 12 employees called in sick next day
Source: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article213456789.html
2. The Great Nutmeg Mix-up (2019)
- Location: Seattle Tech Startup
- Employee misread "1/4 teaspoon" as "14 teaspoons" in eggnog recipe
- Result: Strong sedative effect on entire marketing department
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/startup-holiday-party-goes-wrong
3. The Vegan Prank Gone Wrong (2021)
- Location: Chicago Law Firm
- Someone labeled real meat as "vegan meat substitute"
- Result: Three lawsuits and one resignation
Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-office-potluck-incident
4. The Famous 'Death by Chocolate' Incident (2017)
- Location: Netflix HQ
- Baker forgot to mention ghost pepper chocolate truffles
- Result: Two ambulance calls and a new labeling policy
Source: https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/netflix-holiday-party-incident
5. The Crockpot Fire of 2020
- Location: Detroit Auto Plant
- Six crockpots, one power strip
- Result: Building evacuation and new safety protocols
Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/business/auto/holiday-party-evacuationhttps://www.timetrakgo.com/signmeup?utm_source=SMB24&utm_medium=IAP&utm_id=SBM24
Hilarious Potluck Horror Stories & Tips | It's About Your Paycheck - Holiday Edition
In this special holiday episode of 'It's About Your Paycheck,' hosts dive into the world of office potluck lunches, sharing humorous and cautionary tales. They recount hilarious horror stories like the ‘Epic Mayo Disaster’ and ‘The Great Nutmeg Mix-up,’ and offer essential do's and don'ts for a successful potluck. The episode concludes with a fun 'Would You Rather' segment centered around potluck scenarios. Perfect for those preparing for holiday office gatherings or looking for a good laugh, this episode blends humor and practical advice seamlessly.
00:00 Introduction and Potluck Sentiments
00:19 Holiday Episode Kickoff
01:11 Potluck Horror Stories
07:00 Potluck Guidelines and Tips
07:25 TimeTrakGO Message
08:58 Potluck Do's and Don'ts
19:29 The Heat Kills It
19:37 Disgruntled Workers and Potluck Disasters
20:09 Last-Minute Store Runs and No-Shows
21:41 Technical Difficulties and Recording Issues
25:38 Would You Rather: Potluck Edition
32:08 Holiday Party Etiquette and Stories
38:09 Payroll Tips for the Holiday Season
40:36 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs
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