Office phenomenon #428
Employee #1 is standing over (copy machine/fax machine/printer), baffled look on his or her face. He/she opens the paper drawer, shuts it, stares. Looks around the side of the machine. Stares.
Employee #2 walks by and notices Employee #1. "Is it broken?" they ask. Employee #1 nods.
Employee #2 then opens the paper drawer, shuts it, stares. Maybe opens a side drawer. Peers inside.
Both continue to stare, baffled, at broken machine.
Employee #3 walks by, joins in the fray. "Does it need toner?" they ask.
"Tried that," says Employee #1.
"Hmm," says Employee #3, and opens the paper drawer, then shuts it. And stares.
Repeat until all orifices of said machine have been probed, and problem remains unsolved. Employee #1, 2 or 3 suggest they call someone for repair.
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