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03 Apr 10:09 | 112
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06 Mar 09:06 | 160
Episode 4
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No, no. There's no such thing as a stupid question
28 Feb 09:15 | 70
Episode 3
BOFH: Darn Windows 7. It's totally why we need a £1k graphics card for a business computer
Look to the future, Boss – you know it makes sense
07 Feb 09:14 | 101
BOFH
BOFH: When was the last time someone said these exact words to you: You are the sunshine of my life?
Episode 2It's survey time in BOFH-land... and the dastardly duo are getting creative
24 Jan 11:12 | 101
BOFH
BOFH: You brought nothing to the party but a six-pack of regret
Episode 1A tale of Simon, the PFY and the consultant
10 Jan 11:30 | 109
BOFH
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Episode 14A little life support from Simon and the PFY
30 Dec 09:29 | 49
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24 Dec 10:00 | 63
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BOFH: I'd like introduce you to a groovy little web log I call 'That's Boss'
Episode 12You know what the kids will think is boss? You, tweeting from that window ledge
06 Dec 10:14 | 117
BOFH
BOFH: Trying to go after IT's budget again?
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22 Nov 12:00 | 64
BOFH
BOFH: Judge us not by the size of our database, but the size of our augmented reality
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25 Oct 09:03 | 70
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BOFH: The company survived the disaster recovery test. Just. The Director's car, however...
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18 Oct 12:32 | 98
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Episode 8Slow your roll, your typewriters will be here anon
27 Sep 08:50 | 143
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BOFH: What's the Gnasher? Why, it's our heavy-duty macerator sewage pump
Episode 7It's also our nickname for the ISA card guy we have to pay to fix everything
20 Sep 09:20 | 100
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02 Aug 08:02 | 107
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BOFH: On a sunny day like this one, the concrete dries so much more quickly
Episode 5Our hero and the Pimply Faced Youth valiantly bring pub o' clock closer for us all
05 Jul 12:30 | 119
BOFH
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Episode 4The Bastard Operator From Hell continues to meet targets on his roadmap in the latest instalment
28 Jun 10:56 | 79
BOFH
BOFH: It's not just an awesome app, it'll look great on my Insta. . a. a. AAAARRRRRGGH
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26 Apr 11:02 | 107
BOFH
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Episode 2The B stands for BOFH
29 Mar 09:15 | 136
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Episode 1On our hero sysadmin's watch? Not likely...
22 Feb 12:57 | 56
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BOFH: State of a job, eh? Roll the Endless Requests for Further Information protocol
Episode 12And let's see how long he takes to crack
07 Dec 09:10 | 88
BOFH
BOFH: Is everybody ready for the meeting? Grab a crayon – let's get technical
Episode 11Mindfulness worksheets? Lattes? We're all set
22 Jun 09:09 | 111
BOFH
BOFH: Got that syncing feeling, hm? I've looked at your computer and the Outlook isn't great
Episode 10Oh, and sorry about your phone
15 Jun 09:13 | 88
BOFH
BOFH: Their bright orange plumage warns other species, 'Back off! I'm dangerous!'
Episode 9It's for your own Health and Safety
25 May 11:03 | 154
BOFH
BOFH: But I did log in to the portal, Dave
Episode 8I know where your supervisor is Dave
04 May 09:04 | 133
BOFH
BOFH: Guys? Guys? We need blockchain... can you install blockchain?
Episode 7It's the technology of the future-ture-ture
27 Apr 08:36 | 107
BOFH
BOFH: We know where the bodies are buried
Episode 6You're here to audit us? Hi! Fancy a coffee?
20 Apr 09:09 | 72
BOFH
BOFH: Give me a lever long enough and a fool, I mean a fulcrum and ....
Episode 5Simon and PFY gamify the interface
23 Mar 10:01 | 137
BOFH
BOFH: Honourable misconduct
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02 Mar 10:06 | 81
BOFH
BOFH: Turn your server rack hotspot to a server rack notspot
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16 Feb 11:26 | 82
BOFH
BOFH: We want you to know you have our full support
Episode 2What's that buzzing sound... Boss? Boss?
09 Feb 12:06 | 89
BOFH
BOFH: Buttock And Departmental Defence ... As A Service
Episode 1Say it with us: BADD-AAS
12 Jan 11:32 | 74
BOFH
BOFH: The trouble with, er, windows installs
Episode 16The numbers don't lie...
24 Nov 11:28 | 53
BOFH
BOFH: But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
Episode 15It is the eeeeeeeeeeee-ARRRRRRRGGGGHHHH
10 Nov 11:26 | 55
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BOFH: Do I smell burning toes, I mean burning toast?
Episode 14This is not a drill
27 Oct 10:56 | 89
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BOFH: Oh dear. Did someone get lost on the Audit Trail?
Episode 13Our expenses? Same thing we've filed every year...
13 Oct 12:10 | 63
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BOFH: Come on, PFY, let's pick a Boss
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29 Sep 09:34 | 35
BOFH
BOFH: We're only here because they said there would be biscuits
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15 Sep 11:21 | 58
BOFH
BOFH: Oh go on. Strap me to your Hell Desk, PFY
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28 Jul 08:00 | 77
