If this was your husband...

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

can i just say ewww

 

[Calliaz]

Woah. Regardless of these employees' relationship this has clearly crossed the line. While it isn't sexual harassment, it could be creating a hostile workplace. Even if those participating aren't threatened by it, others viewing these 'pranks' could be.

If I were the employees' supervisor, they would be in my office and would receive a verbal warning.

 

[CathrynRose]

Nasty. (why isnt there a vomiting smilie?)

 

[MzDiz]

Someone should put up a memo telling them that if they think "those parts" are supposed to smell like tuna oil, they should bathe.... or seek medical attention.

I agree, there should be a vomiting smilie.

 

[CathrynRose]

Someone should put up a memo telling them that if they think "those parts" are supposed to smell like tuna oil, they should bathe.... or seek medical attention.

I agree, there should be a vomiting smilie.

L L ! I agree too - they should be seeking medical attention. Or showering!.... I dont smell like Tuna Oil.

 

[Mermaid02]

It would make me uncomfortable as a coworker. What kind of a mind thinks something like that up???

 

[ilovepcot]

Makes me think of 7th grade when some people would have found this type thing to be "on the edge"!

 

[Evil Genius]

Evil Genius--what kind of business is this?

It sounds like a stupid and immature thing to do--and I worked in a car dealership where the mechanics played tricks on me constantly!

Sorry, I actually had to do some work this afternoon!! Imagine!!! We make and sell athletic apparel to major store chains. Pretty big business. Yep these are women in their 30's and 40's. Not some kids.

Edited to add: This is the corporate office we are talking about, not the folks that work in the warehouses, etc. I think this is a gross prank to play anywhere!!

 

[Cantw8]

I'll be the first to admit that I have a bizzare sense of humor BUT even I do not find humor in that. I don't think I know any men who would not have been embarrassed by this Wow, good luck with all that magic I think most men get real weirded out about tampons

 

[Disney Doll]

I have a pretty "loose" sense of humor, am not bothered by a dirty joke (and have been known to tell a few in my day ), I am a nurse, for God's sakes, and nurses have a sick sense of humor.

This is not funny. If I was their boss, I'd be reviewing the harrassment policy with these "ladies".

What was the man's reaction to this "joke"?

 

[paigevz]

Makes me think of 7th grade when some people would have found this type thing to be "on the edge"!

Yes, BUT 7th graders in our district would have been AT LEAST in in-school suspension, or possibly suspended from school for that.

 

[Evil Genius]

He was not happy. Cleaned it all up and then went out and bought a can of Lysol to get rid of the smell. I felt bad for him. As far as I know management hasn't said a word to any of the pranksters.

 

[SeeDisney]

It's disgusting!!!

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

That is just gross!

My DH works with primarily men in a warehouse/electrical shop. I was the "victim" of a practical joke meant for him. He had me pick up his car from work one day for him. Unbeknowst to him his co-workers had taped a black...item... that looked like a part of the male anatomy(a really BIG one)... to the back bumper. So I proceeded to drive all over our small town with this...thing.... on the back of my car. I didn't notice until about a half hour later when I stopped for gas....

 

[poohandwendy]

I am curious as to why people think this is not sexual harrassment? It is potentially offensive and definitely inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. I would bet, if the employee, or even anyone else in the workplace who witnessed this, pushed the issue they would have a case.

 

[swea_pea1]

Not funny. Not cute. Not appropriate.

As a manager, I'd be scratching my head on that one, but I'm sure I'd say something to both the offenders and the offendee (if that's a word). I don't know whether it's sexual harrassment though because it's equally offensive to men and women. Actually, sitting here thinking, I'd actually be more offended somebody played this "joke" on me than my husband would be if somebody played it on him. I'd consider it an attack on my personal hygiene habits.

Regardless, it certainly qualifies as a "hostile work environment" situation though and that would be enough for me to pull them into my office.

 

[swea_pea1]

I am curious as to why people think this is not sexual harrassment? It is potentially offensive and definitely inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. I would bet, if the employee, or even anyone else in the workplace who witnessed this, pushed the issue they would have a case.

I guess where I have a sticking point is if this is truly something of a "sexual" nature. It's certainly gender-specific, but I'm struggling with whether it qualifies as sexual.

I'm trying (in my mind of course) to substitute other gender-specific non-sexual items like women's cosmetics or men's after-shave and thinking through whether that would be sexual harrasssment. I don't think it would be, but then again....

 

[laura001]

Wow!!! They have crossed way way over the line, I don't even see the humor in that and what were they thinking doing it at work. The should be strongly reprimanded. If my DH told me something like that happened with him, I don't think I would have to do anything because he would have taken care of it long before I could have...

 

[LukenDC]

what would you do? My new co-workers have spent the week playing practical jokes on each other. Today some of the ladies in the office decided to take some tampons and dip them in tuna in oil and then hide them all over one of the guys desk. Now I love a good practical joke, but I did not find this funny. I think it borders/is sexual harrassment. If my dh called and told me this had happened to him I would be really ticked. I just feel they crossed the line today.

That can be construed as sexual harassment and the employer should respond switfly and firmly in order to protect itself against potential liability.

 

[daisyduck123]

Have not read any of the posts, except the op's (I will go back & read later) but.....

HOW OLD ARE THESE PEOPLE????..SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING THAT WOULD'VE HAPPENED IN MY HIGH SCHOOL...and then there would've been some suspensions for that!