Well, here’s one way you can deal with racist jokes at work:

My recommendation? Play dumb. Put on a bewildered expression, act as if you don’t understand the joke, and ask your co-worker to explain it to you. He will not be able to explain why the joke is funny without evoking a racist stereotype. You can then question the veracity of this stereotype, thus pointing out the racism of the joke, without being confrontational and without humiliating your co-worker. Racist jokes rely on an unspoken, shared knowledge of racist stereotypes. Without the stereotypes, there is no humor.

My advice really is to do the above it’s a co-worker you are also a good friend of.  If he or she is not, maybe even your boss, then I suggest you get a lawyer real quick and you should be redeemed with enough money to not work for couple years. Hey, someone gotta pay up for that bad mouth, it better be the CEO than your Just-Over-Broke co-worker.  I might be harsh here but come on, we are in twentieth century, that should NEVER happen.  As a person who learned English as second language and an immigrant from Asia, racist jokes can sometimes really be annoying as hell.  It only shows how ignorant that person is, it’s in fact not funny at all.

Yes, “sue the fu(k out of the company” for hiring people like that in the first place.  If they really want to say something, they can say it behind everyone’s back in their livingroom, where no one will hear them.  Now that, I have nothing against, this is a free country and we still have KKK.  As long as all that stuff is locked up tightly in a closet somewhere, we will have better people.

Most companies will be scared out their numb-nuts since getting sued for something like that as it will forever tarnish the company’s image.  (Now think about that headline that goes, “XXX company gets sued for hiring racist people”)  Same thing goes for sexual orientation, well, you know the American drill if you did go to school after 1960s.

In my experience having jobs in different fields, I do find that most American people in general do not make racist jokes with their co-workers and yes, I think diversity in your workplace also helps.

Most workplaces I believe are pretty diverse these days but if you happen to work in one of “those” weird places, it’s time to move on to a better, diverse city like San Francisco, New York, etc…etc…

Find the right job first, then you won’t have to deal with dumb people.  If you have the wrong job, get out pleeez! (and get your money too for sheezy, life is too hard and you deserve it)

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Solar Powered Dancing Panda!

For the ultimate desk luxury, you might want to consider getting this Solar Powered Dancing Panda, which will keep you entertained even when your boss is striking you down with demands.

Last but not least, this Solar Powered Dancing Panda is a great gift anyone who works in a cubicle.  (Now, if you want to start making money online, check out the Adsense Optimization Blog)

Cutie Panda will move his head and shake his body to decorate your place. You can place it on desk, on bedside or even in your car.

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I usually fart enough that I don’t need this machine to scare off my family members but with the Remote Controlled Fart Machine, you can guarantee someone is always farting during dinner.

Embarrass your boss, friends, and family! Press the remote button and set off one of 15 different fart sounds from up to 100 feet away! This is the greatest gag gift ever made - just hide the 3″ battery powered speaker on or near the vicinity of someone, press the remote button that is small enough to keep in your pocket, and watch the embarrassment begin! Requires 9v battery not included.

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Aww God!  It’s steampunk cufflinks I will never wear!

Brand new style! I am so pleased with how these turned out. Vintage lucite magnifying cabochons were set over old letters and genuine brass watch gears, and then sealed on the back with lacquer. Then everything was placed into gold framed cuffinks and the final effect is really stunning. Everything shifts and changes as you turn them back and forth. Don’t wear them to any important meetings - no one will be able to concentrate on what the boss is saying because all eyes will be on YOU!

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These useless and total crap folders can be had for under 10 bucks to impress your boss how much great work you have done in the last few weeks.  Yes, these folders can add some real usefulness and creativity into your organization for sure.

These brazen folders add wit, color, and honesty to organization.

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This USB Stealth switch allows you to fully utilize your work time hours for IMing, games, and more while your boss thinks you are working so hard.  Why work so much when you are working for someone else’s gain?

Perform actions like an office ninja with a simple foot pedal that plugs into any USB port!
Just keep it hidden under your desk and you will be free to perform private actions, and switch back to work documents with a simple foot movement!

The Stealth Switch is supplied with a PS2 adapter (old style mouse port) for computers without a spare usb port.

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Well, I did a search on “sleep” today over at GooHack.com and found some interesting DIY:

How to make sleep glasses so your boss doesn’t see you sleeping.

So, it’s only January and you are already sick and tired of your responsibilities. Ever WonderHowTo get out of doing the things you don’t want to do? Work, relationships,… or simply driving in traffic can make you so tired that you are asleep on your feet. Not any more! Our new “Sleep-glasses” invention will shield your eyes so you can tune out and sleep the days away without anyone busting you. Enjoy! WonderHowTo.com The Video Guide For a Curious World.

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No office should be without this USB powered mouse, you can work happily away and have the occasional peek at whatever site you may wish, like FaceBook or an online game.

But should the boss come along, then it only take one click of the small red button and this will minimize all of the applications, leaving the desk top visible, not only is this very cool, it could also save you your job.

Priced at $24

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Okay, we sold Wagg.It for $2000 on SitePoint today, which is good since our $800 server fees were due today and I just had enough money to pay my rent. We will be okay for next month. We are just hopin’ that SiteHoppin’ takes off a little bit more but so far, so good for our efforts.

Our next goal is to turn Zedomax.com into a blog about nothing like John Chow’s blog. Why? Well, he’s makin’ like 25 grand a month! Well, we make like $800 a month. We got a long way to go but with your help spreading the word about SiteHoppin, that could happen. duh~

We tried too hard with not enough money or food. I’ve lost about 10 pounds last couple months just trying to cope with myself losing my job and whatever. At least, now I am free, totally free to be my own boss and take the time to take my girlfriend’s brother’s dog Za out for a jog everyday.

So, what the WTF?

Nothin’ This is a blog about nothing but stupid technology we have to deal with everyday. If you don’t visit Zedomax.com everyday, you will die the next day!!! Hahaha….LOL…

U know what I realize over the years?  Well, this is coming from the man who experienced it.  Nobody cares about you, especially how you are going to make a living everyday.

So how to beat this shi+?  Simply, beat your own life up everyday.  That’s right, you beat yourself, and you will be successful.   Beat yourself, and you will be SUCCESSFUL!

Yes, you are the only enemy of yourself and you are the only competitor of yourself.  If you don’t know that, read Guy Kawasaki’s book on “How to drive your competition crazy”.