Workman Publishing
The Office Answer Wheel
Instead of a book to read, this is a physical spinner a coworker can use (half-jokingly) to answer meeting questions.
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Spinner gives a tic tic sound and a sarcastic answer
- 3.5-inch height fits comfortably on a desk
- Mini joke book included for extra comebacks
- Visitors to the desk can try it, which makes it a conversation piece
What may bother
- Limited set of answers, so the joke wears thin
- Sarcastic tone does not suit every workplace
- Small and light, so it can get lost on a cluttered desk
Our verdict
79 / 100Pick it for a friendly team where jokes about meetings and caffeine are welcome. It does more than sit there, since people can actually spin it. Do not give it to a supervisor or someone who takes office etiquette seriously.
Frequently asked questions
Is this interactive or just a decoration?
It's interactive — you actually spin it to land on a response.
Good for someone who gets asked a lot of questions at work?
Yes, that's exactly the joke it's built around.
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