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11 people who had a serious case of The Fear this morning

The first Monday of January. We’ve been expecting you.

Jan 4th 2016, 11:42 AM 8,103 Views 1 Comment

IT’S THE FIRST Monday of January, and that can only mean one thing: The Fear has hit Ireland on an almost catastrophic scale.

And some people had it worse than others:

1. Like this guy who was so late he resorted to some interesting hygiene tactics

Seen a man brushing his teeth while stopped at a traffic light this morning. Where did he get the water from? #backtowork
— MichaelSheilsMcnamee (@MichaelOnassis) January 4, 2016

Source: MichaelSheilsMcnamee/Twitter

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2. When this dirty job had to be done

Least favourite job of the day ... Turning off the 'out of office' message. #backtowork
— Run Coach Angela🏃‍♀️🏅🏃‍♀️ (@AngieMacAusland) January 4, 2016

Source: Angela MacAusland/Twitter

3. The sleep last night reminded this poor guy of school

Last night's sleep was equivalent to the night's sleep you had before going back to school after your summer holidays #TheFear
— RGorman (@GormanR) January 4, 2016

Source: Robbie Gorman/Twitter

NOOOOO.

4. The work clothes didn’t fit properly

These work clothes have shrunk while I was off for those 10 days eating. I must have a word with the dry cleaners #backtowork
— Will Leahy (@willleahy) January 4, 2016

Source: Will Leahy/Twitter

Thanks, Christmas. An extra layer of fear.

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5. This person was detangling Christmas stuff from real life all morning

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6. This person witnessed the greatest U-turn in office history

Get into the office and someone is already leaving:
Me: Had enough?
Colleague: Instead of my work laptop I packed placemats.
Me: Wow.
— Hollie Bennett (@HollieB) January 4, 2016

Source: Hollie Bennett/Twitter

The plate person. Hate to be them.

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7. Insomnia was playing tricks on everyone

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8. Alarms looked like this

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9. Conversations were the same everywhere

That feeling after having answered the question "how was your Christmas?" for the 389th time before 11am #backtowork pic.twitter.com/EBABhYL7rB
— D (@GuitaristDom) January 4, 2016

Source: Dom Graham/Twitter

What are you supposed to say?

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10. This person was lucky to be arriving in the right place

It's the first day #backtowork after 10 days off. They should be pleased I even remembered where the office is let alone what I do.
— Simon Caine (@thismademecool) January 4, 2016

Source: Simon Caine/Twitter

11. And your face on the commute in could be summed up by

Me on the bus this morning #backtowork pic.twitter.com/NlvgW8Kv66
— Emma Bunton Stan Account (@thatssodavid_) January 4, 2016

Source: David Walley/Twitter

The nation, right now:

Realising the holidays are over and you have to be a responsible adult again.#Monday #backtowork pic.twitter.com/OHpRkG9hIo
— Talia French (@Talia_French_) January 4, 2016

Source: Talia French/Twitter

Monday morning, January 4, 2016. We’ll be glad to see the back of you.

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11 people who had a serious case of The Fear this morning

The first Monday of January. We’ve been expecting you.