Sounds Like Someone Just Joined.
Source: YouTube @ Tripp and Tyler
Anybody that deals with videoconferencing at work knows both the joys and pains of trying to have a virtual conversation.
Problems are both in-person and technological, ranging from muted microphones to poor connection, and they’re bound to make for uncomfortable moments with your coworkers.
While it might be intriguing to see into your coworkers’ houses and apartments, chances are it also gives you a voyeuristic glimpse into their private lives, which might be a little TMI for some people. Video conferences also pull people from all different situations, such as traffic or poor hotel WiFi, and even before the call starts, you know you’re headed towards disaster.
Comedians Tripp and Tyler made this hysterical YouTube video about what video conference calls would be like in real life. If this isn’t a perfect representation of work calls, I don’t know what is.
Start the slideshow below to see the worst types of people on a conference call and to watch the hilarious video, then SHARE the fun!
I Think Your Mic Is Muted.
Source: YouTube @Tripp and Tyler
Every faulty conference call starts with the one guy who can’t figure out the settings on his own computer. He starts off muted, but then even when he figures out his mic, it picks up feedback and starts that terrible echoing noise. This guy is most likely from an older generation.
I Think Tyler’s Frozen.
Source: YouTube @Tripp and Tyler
Honestly, better to miss the call than to be frozen the whole time, most likely stuck in some hideous position that everyone else gets to look (and laugh) at for the rest of the call.
Sorry, I’m Stuck in Traffic.
Source: YouTube @Tripp and Tyler
If you’re on a video call, chances are you have the freedom to take it from wherever you are at a given moment. Unfortunately, your situation may not be so ideal for the other people on the call. Take this guy, who’s stuck in traffic and forced the rest of the conference to hear the deafening background noise from his car and all the other ones honking outside. Sheesh.
Beth, Are You With Us?
Source: YouTube @Tripp and Tyler
You know her, that girl that is totally oblivious to the call and is using the comfort of not being surrounded by coworkers to multitask on her laptop and phone during the call. Also, who doesn’t strictly stare at their own image during FaceTime and Skype to see how they look? Bad news: we might not be there alongside you, but we know what you’re up to.
A Video Conference Call IRL
Did we miss any of the stereotypical people on a work call? Watch the video below to see if this reminds you of YOUR work life, and don’t forget to SHARE!
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