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Manager Texts for Extra Help, Gets Dodged in iMessage Screenshot

An iMessage screenshot depicting a conversation between a Manager (using a Venezuela flag as an avatar) and another person (using a Russia flag as an avatar). The Manager messages, 'we're short staffed for tonight' and 'we could use some extra help,' while the responder avoids assisting by replying with 'damn thats crazy,' 'goodluck tho,' 'yeah i bet,' and 'goodluck man.' The humor lies in the relatable scenario of dodging work requests via casual text responses.
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Manager
we're short staffed for tonight
Responder
damn thats crazy
Responder
goodluck tho
Manager
we could use some extra help
Responder
yeah i bet
Responder
goodluck man

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iMessage conversation between Manager and Responder about short staffing

Overview

An iMessage screenshot depicting a conversation between a Manager (using a Venezuela flag as an avatar) and another person (using a Russia flag as an avatar). The Manager messages, 'we're short staffed for tonight' and 'we could use some extra help,' while the responder avoids assisting by replying with 'damn thats crazy,' 'goodluck tho,' 'yeah i bet,' and 'goodluck man.' The humor lies in the relatable scenario of dodging work requests via casual text responses.

Origin notes

Originates from 9Gag, likely created by a user as a screenshot of a simulated iMessage conversation. The method involves capturing or editing a text conversation with Venezuela and Russia flags as avatars to depict a workplace scenario where an employee avoids helping a short-staffed manager.

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