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My new coworker's breath smells like something died inside his mouth

· 2 min read

A new guy joined the office two weeks ago, and our schedules were so misaligned that we barely crossed paths—until our boss decided to pair us up. I asked him to repeat his name, but the moment he spoke, his breath hit me like a biological weapon, erasing every syllable from my brain. We spent the next six hours side‑by‑side, and his stench persisted like a very persistent tenant. I offered tea, coffee, water, even fresh fruit and veggies—he declined, saying he was fine. Needless to say, I was more excited to clock out than to finish the project.

What the comment section has to say​

  • Fan or Fume?
    Someone mentions they had a mini fan at their desk, blasting air toward the coworker way too often to keep the smell at bay.
  • Medical Mystery
    Another comment lists the usual suspects: diabetes flare‑ups, undiagnosed food intolerances, smoking, energy drinks, fast‑food bingeing—all potential culprits behind the odor.
  • Dental Disaster
    A witty reply talks about a wisdom tooth that "sodomized the tooth in front of it," creating a cavity so bad that even waiting for dental removal felt like a brief, breath‑less eternity.
  • Essential Oil Rescue
    Someone suggests a quick fix: a few drops of peppermint oil under your nose—because apparently peppermint is the antidote to office‑grade eau de toilette.
  • Cops' Choice
    The last comment throws in a throwback to the cops’ favorite—Vick's Vapor Rub—hinting it might work on a deadly odor.

TL;DR​

A new coworker’s breath is a full‑body assault that lasted six hours. Fans, medicine, wisdom teeth, peppermint, and even cop‑approved vapor rub are the only things that might help. The moral of the story? When the boss pairs you up, make sure you bring a fan.