An Elixir of 24 Work Memes to Replenish Your XP Just in Time for an Office Duel With Your Boss

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Mar 24, 2025 11:30 AM EDT

Back in the mines again, I see.

While we may not be slagging coal anymore, the spreadsheets and the emails from work aren't going to do themselves, are they? Despite the lack of a canary in our coal mine, office workers could use a friendly face in their cubicles. Sworn into a lifetime of fluorescent lights, muted grey decor, and the babbling nonsense of the Karen on the computer next to yours, you often dream of the ringing of the phone, the blurb notification sound of a Slack notification, and the burning smell of bad coffee in the break room. Did I say 'dream'? I meant, in your nightmares…

It's not miner's work, but some office folks require a little mental fortitude to tackle the week and Mondays can be particularly bluesy. Fear not, fellow worker! Behold, a great mana-boosting elixir of work memes that'll tickle your funny bone and get you through the start of your week. Send them to your favorite coworker, team up, and summon them as a cooperator to tackle the infinite power of your diabolical boss.