Two Hot Takes 264: Step on a Rake!
Apr 16, 2026
They riff on outrageous interpersonal betrayals, from a partner mocking an old video to a coworker tracking gossip with a quirky app. They tackle boundary violations like roommate sexual misconduct and a boyfriend blaming anatomy for sex. They also revel in petty workplace revenge and family exclusions over heirlooms.
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Mini App Turned Meetings Into A Game
- An employee coded a tap-to-count app to track a coworker saying 'circling back', turning it into an office-wide game and leaderboard.
- The tool grew from a private joke to a 9-person habit, creating covert group amusement and potential workplace bullying.
Inside Jokes Can Become Workplace Bullying
- Private humor about a coworker's speech pattern can easily become interpersonal bullying once shared without the person's knowledge.
- Morgan and Michaela warned that workplace dynamics and HR consequences depend on inclusion and whether the target perceives exclusion.
Roommate Masturbation Caused Ongoing Harassment
- A 27-year-old renter described a 25-year-old non-binary roommate masturbating loudly with the bedroom door open multiple times.
- The tenant felt harassed, left the apartment, and searched for safe, non-confrontational ways to set boundaries while worried about retaliation.
