1. “Can you fax me more paper?”<\/h2>\n
The copier was out of paper. Naturally, the user called the IT desk and asked:<\/p>\n
\u201cCan you fax me more paper?\u201d<\/p>\n
Yes. Let us beam you some toner while we\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Paper-jam-2.jpg\")
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2. The “WiFi at home” paradox<\/h2>\n
User complained they couldn’t connect to the company WiFi\u2026 while working from home.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve entered Schr\u00f6dinger\u2019s Internet.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-Meme-Wi-fi-2.jpg\")
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3. Keyboard-chair interface issues<\/h2>\n
Most issues are caused by the thing between the keyboard and chair.<\/p>\n
Also known as:<\/p>\n
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- ID-10-T Error<\/li>\n
- PEBKAC: Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair<\/li>\n
- Our personal favorite: PICNIC (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-Meme-PICNIC.jpg\")
\n4. Mouse trouble (\u2026you forgot the switch)<\/h2>\n
User: \u201cMy wireless mouse won\u2019t move!\u201d<\/p>\n
Turns switch on bottom to \u2018on\u2019.<\/p>\n
Diagnosis: Power button phobia.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-Meme-Mouse-off.jpg\")
\n5. The bowline knot ethernet hack<\/h2>\n
User joined two short ethernet cables together\u2026 with a bowline knot.<\/p>\n
They thought the physical knot would transmit data.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Cable-knot.jpg\")
\n6. The mouse at 90 degrees<\/h3>\n
User said their mouse was \u201cuncontrollable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turns out they were using it sideways.<\/p>\n
The only thing that was broken? Perspective.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Mouse-error.jpg\")
\n7. Network drive full of totally not suspicious files<\/h2>\n
User: \u201cI\u2019m out of space on my network drive!\u201d<\/p>\n
Operator watches them delete 300 music files and a folder called “DefinitelyWork.zip” while screen sharing.<\/p>\n
Helpful hint of the day: If you share your screen with IT, we can see everything.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-Meme-Screen-share-2.jpg\")
\n8. The pop-up lottery<\/h2>\n
User: \u201cI got a pop-up saying I won an iPhone. Is it real?\u201d<\/p>\n
Absolutely! You\u2019ve just unlocked a free virus.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Scam.jpg\")
\n9. Desktop won\u2019t turn on (because\u2026 the monitor isn\u2019t on)<\/h2>\n
User complained their desktop wasn’t working after multiple restarts.<\/p>\n
Presses the power button on their monitor.<\/p>\n
Voila.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Monitor.jpg\")
\n10. Password woes (keyboard edition)<\/h2>\n
User swore up and down that their password was correct.<\/p>\n
Turns out, keyboard language was set to Hungarian.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-QWERTY.jpg\")
\n11. Antivirus drama\u2026 on Mom\u2019s laptop<\/h2>\n
User raised a serious security concern. Their antivirus had been deactivated.<\/p>\n
\u2026On their mom\u2019s personal laptop. At home.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Candy-crush.jpg\")
\n12. Sound isn’t working<\/h2>\n
User: \u201cI need a new work phone! It won\u2019t make any sound!\u201d<\/p>\n
Turns out their crap earbuds had finally given up.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Earbuds.jpg\")
\n13. Conference room chaos<\/h2>\n
User: Nothing\u2019s working. Everything\u2019s turned on!\u201d<\/p>\n
Plugs in the cable.<\/p>\n
User: \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n
Plot twist: \u201con\u201d doesn\u2019t mean \u201cconnected.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-HDMI.jpg\")
\n14. Black bars? Call the monitor police<\/h2>\n
User: There are black bars on the top and bottom of my screen. I think I need a new monitor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turns out they\u2019d changed the resolution to something last used in 1998.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.topdesk.com\/en\/wp-content\/media\/sites\/30\/SD-memes-Black-bars-monitor-2.jpg\")
\nThe power of the IT service desk meme<\/h2>\n
Why are IT service desk memes so relatable? Because they reveal the beautiful chaos behind the scenes of every business. From printer jams to power button mysteries, service desk humor brings us together and keeps us sane \u2013 especially when the WiFi isn\u2019t working.<\/p>\n
Got a favorite IT service desk meme or funny call?<\/h2>\n