The Great Office Escape

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Once upon a time in a bustling office, there was a man named Dave who had a reputation for being the most meticulous employee. He was known for his punctuality, sharp suits, and, most importantly, his strong disdain for anything messy.

One fateful Tuesday, Dave woke up late after a wild night of pizza and questionable decisions with his buddies. Rushing to get dressed, he gulped down a cup of coffee and a breakfast burrito, both of which he regretted about ten minutes into his commute.

As he dashed into the office, he realized he had forgotten to use the restroom. But, determined to make a good impression at the big meeting that morning, he decided to hold it. After all, he couldn't risk being late.

The meeting room was packed, and as the minutes dragged on, Dave's discomfort grew. His stomach gurgled ominously, but he focused on the presentation, nodding along while his colleague droned on about quarterly sales.

Suddenly, disaster struck. Just as Dave leaned forward to make a point, a loud noise erupted from his rear end, echoing through the silent room like a thunderclap. Eyes turned to him in shock. Mortified, he froze, his face turning crimson.

"Uh, excuse me," he stammered, trying to play it cool while discreetly shifting in his chair. But the sound had been unmistakable. It was too late to save face; the damage was done.

His colleagues exchanged bewildered glances, trying to stifle their laughter. Dave, panicking, whispered to himself, "Stay calm. Just breathe." But with each breath, he became increasingly aware of the impending catastrophe.

Realizing he couldn't stay in the meeting any longer, he slowly rose from his chair, hoping to make a graceful exit. Instead, he stumbled backward, knocking over a stack of papers and sending a few pens flying. The room erupted into laughter.

"Everything okay, Dave?" his boss asked, barely holding back his chuckles.

"Uh, great! Just... great!" he replied, and as he made a beeline for the door, he felt a sudden warmth spreading through his pants.

In a panic, he dashed down the hallway, narrowly avoiding a coworker who just happened to be carrying a giant tray of donuts. "Not today!" he thought, dodging like an Olympic athlete.

Finally reaching the bathroom, Dave slammed the door and locked it, only to realize he was out of toilet paper. "Of course!" he groaned.

After a comical struggle involving paper towels and some awkward maneuvering, he emerged looking slightly worse for wear but determined to salvage his dignity.

He returned to the meeting, trying to act nonchalant. "Sorry about that, everyone. Just had to... uh, clear my throat!" he said with a forced smile.

The laughter erupted again, and this time Dave couldn't help but join in. Sometimes, he realized, you just have to roll with the punches—even if those punches are a little more... personal.

From that day forward, Dave became a legend in the office, not just for his work ethic but for his unforgettable "meeting mishap." And he always made sure to use the restroom before any big presentations.