#hot desk

[archerdork]

honestly, the plot of ”Hot Desk” (John Finnemore’s Double Acts S1E6) is such a great au fic prompt:

A receptionist and a night guard at the same company share a desk. They meet twice a day, seven in the morning and seven in the evening, when one of them end their shift and the other one start theirs (suspend your disbelief that a receptionist’s shift is 12 hours, I guess? It’s never touch upon in the show lol).

I mean come on, it’s a perfect setup for a meet-cute

[o-uncle-newt]

A guide to John Finnemore (in particular his Double Acts) for the Good Omens S2 lovers, haters, and everyone in between (I promise, there's something for all of you!)

Found this in my drafts recently and honestly, I feel this is evergreen, so here y'all go:

As I mentioned semi-facetiously in my previous post, I don't care whether you loved or hated Good Omens S2- you're probably sleeping on John Finnemore. He's a super talented writer and while he's collaborated with other writers like Mitchell and Webb and Armando Iannucci before, I still think his best stuff is his solo stuff.

But where to start? Behold! I shall now recommend a different Double Act (that is, a different episode of his radio series of excellent half-hour two-hander comedies) for every kind of person who has reacted in literally any kind of way to Good Omens.

If you love stories about two people working on opposite sides in a conflict who over time break down each other's defenses to become valued friends despite the continued conflict between their sides, with some queer undertones: Unquestionably you want S2 E4, Penguin Diplomacy

If you loved Good Omens S2 because it's quiet, gentle, and romantic: S1 E6, Hot Desk

If you like quiet, gentle and romantic in principle but wish there was a bit more plot structure: Still Hot Desk

If you like quiet, gentle and romantic but watched Good Omens S2 and were like "this is quiet, gentle and romantic?!?!": DEFINITELY still Hot Desk

If you hate quiet, gentle and romantic and want something darker and more cynical: S1 E3, Red Handed

If you were meh on S2 but did find yourself enjoying the Job minisode: FREE ROLL! You can choose any Double Act at random and will probably enjoy it.

If you loved Good Omens S2 because you love characters who give off vibes of being dim yet helpful: Well, really you want to meet Arthur in Cabin Pressure, but from Double Acts you'll do great with S2 E5, Here's What We Do, and in a very different way S2 E2, Mercy Dash

If you loved Good Omens S2 because lesbians: S2 E3, The Rebel Alliance

If you like lesbians in theory but wish that Good Omens S2 had maybe sketched out theirs a bit more: Still try Rebel Alliance

If you were annoyed by the minisodes because there wasn't enough old-timey dialogue in the olden-day bits: S1 E4, The Goliath Window

If you like the Victorian minisode because you like the era: check out S2 E1, The Queen's Speech, which literally has Queen Victoria in it

If you think that Crowley making gentle fun of Aziraphale's magic tricks is entertaining: try S2 E6, The Wroxton Box

If you like relationship dynamics where one half is trying/pretending to be cool and the other one has absolutely no interest in it and likes the first half just how they are: try Here's What We Do

If you enjoy the whole corporate-nonsense aspect of Good Omens: give S1 E2, WYSINNWYG a whirl

If you think that one of the main flaws of S2 was that it didn't have Mr Young in it anymore: S1 E1, A Flock of Tigers

If you like Good Omens because you like fandom and fanfic: S1 E5, English for Pony Lovers

And, if you love the idea of a cliffhanger but also want the satisfaction of knowing there's an amazing ending coming: Wait on Double Acts and just listen to Cabin Pressure. And when you get to the end of Yverdon-les-Bains, before you move on to Zurich just take a moment to remember all of us who nearly died for two years waiting for the finale.

Anyway, happy listening!

[lothiriel84]

Not sure how intentional any of this is - I mean, it's John Finnemore we're talking about, so it can't be a mere coincidence - but has anyone else noticed all the parallels between Hot Desk and Penguin Diplomacy?

Both episodes are structured as a series of subsequent meetings between the two main characters, portraying the progressive shift in their relationship (with plenty of bickering/diplomatic issues)

Both episodes feature a disputed "territory" (reception vs. security desk/Goodwill Island vs. Skarvsten Ø) and the characters disagreeing over its "official" denomination

Both episodes feature an exchange of gifts by means of leaving them behind on the desk/island, with one of the gifts having being made especially by one character for the other (weather house/penguin chess set)

Both episodes are centered around a negotiation between the two main characters (going on a date/British vs. Danish sovereignty), with one of the character failing to notice any hint coming from the other; interestingly enough, both characters use almost the exact same sentence to complain about it: "Would it have killed you to give me a hint?"

Arguably, the previous point provides further confirmation of the parallels between the characters themselves: Griselda/Bunning (more structured job/position) and Mike/Søndergaard (work/live alone, and also make model ships/chess sets in their spare time)

[loveisbraveandwild]

remember when taylor was like 18 and she did an interview and was talking about how she did her first rolling stone cover but the interviewer thought she meant she covered a song by the rolling stones and taylor had to explain to him that it was a magazine lol

[loveisbraveandwild]

i want to know scott’s reaction when freshman year taylor brought home a senior boy and told him he was her boyfriend

[workpodsza]

Hot Desk Workspace: Flexible Office Solutions for Modern Professionals

A hot desk workspace offers a dynamic and flexible solution for professionals, freelancers, startups, and businesses looking for adaptable office environments. Unlike traditional offices with assigned seating, a hot desk workspace allows multiple employees or clients to use shared desks on a first-come, first-served basis. This innovative approach to office design maximises space efficiency, reduces overhead costs, and fosters collaboration among users.

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In conclusion, a hot desk workspace offers unmatched flexibility, affordability, and professional convenience for individuals and businesses alike. By providing adaptable workstations, fostering collaboration, and offering fully equipped office amenities, a hot desk workspace meets the demands of today’s mobile and dynamic workforce. For professionals seeking a cost-effective, productive, and community-oriented environment, a hot desk workspace is the ideal solution.

[judgingbooksbycovers]

Hot Desk: A Novel

By Laura Dickerman

[judgingbooksbycovers]

Hot Desk: A Novel

By Laura Dickerman.