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sleeper

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Jan 25, 2011 11:18 PM
Do you use them?

I've always wondered why companies use yellow notepads. They just seem...I don't know, not as professional.

Thoughts?
Jan 25, 2011 11:18pm
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Be Nice

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Jan 26, 2011 12:03 AM
Man that's really "food for thought". I'll get back to you with my thoughts on this pressing issue by July.
Jan 26, 2011 12:03am
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THE4RINGZ

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Jan 26, 2011 12:09 AM
I typically use white legal pads. I too have never understood why the paper is usually yellow
I am sure there is some old school.explanation
Jan 26, 2011 12:09am
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enigmaax

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Jan 26, 2011 12:13 AM
Do they give them to you for free? If so, then STFU.
Jan 26, 2011 12:13am
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GoChiefs

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Jan 26, 2011 2:59 AM
enigmaax;653673 wrote:Do they give them to you for free? If so, then STFU.

He's rich and goes to Ohio State. He doesn't accept free shit!
Jan 26, 2011 2:59am
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cbus4life

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Jan 26, 2011 3:33 AM
Never really thought about it. I'm sure there is a real reason, i just don't feel like looking it up. Someone do it.
Jan 26, 2011 3:33am
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Con_Alma

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Jan 26, 2011 6:13 AM
I use them every day.
Jan 26, 2011 6:13am
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Mohican00

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Jan 26, 2011 7:15 AM
What a sweet fucking thread. This is what the oc is all about
Jan 26, 2011 7:15am
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Little Danny

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Jan 26, 2011 7:47 AM
Once again this thread confirms the internet is serious business.

That being said, I have always been told the reason for yellow legal pads was because the paper was recycled (actually the first recycled paper). Years ago before technology was better, the paper was dyed yellow so that everyone could not see the difference in whiteness from standard white paper. Even though the technology is now to the point where you can't tell from the white color whether paper was recycled or not, yellow legal pads have remained.
Jan 26, 2011 7:47am
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O-Trap

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Jan 26, 2011 9:14 AM
Fine. I'll do it.

http://ask.yahoo.com/20031008.html
Jan 26, 2011 9:14am
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Devils Advocate

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Jan 26, 2011 10:07 AM
Actually, yellow is the legal color..... If you use a white one, that would make it illegal...
Jan 26, 2011 10:07am
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sleeper

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Jan 26, 2011 11:46 AM
GoChiefs;653790 wrote:He's rich and goes to Ohio State. He doesn't accept free shit!

+1

Although I do enjoy a free pizza and beer occasionally when I'm out with friends.
Jan 26, 2011 11:46am
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O-Trap

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Jan 26, 2011 11:54 AM
sleeper;654048 wrote:+1

Although I do enjoy a free pizza and beer occasionally when I'm out with friends.

Would have gone without saying.
Jan 26, 2011 11:54am
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coyotes22

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Jan 26, 2011 12:07 PM
Devils Advocate;653934 wrote:Actually, yellow is the legal color..... If you use a white one, that would make it illegal...

Why's it gotta be a color thing?
Jan 26, 2011 12:07pm
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coyotes22

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Jan 26, 2011 12:08 PM
sleeper;653543 wrote:Do you use them?

I've always wondered why companies use yellow notepads. They just seem...I don't know, not as professional.

Thoughts?
Not at work. We have gone paperless, and use excel. For my line of work, that is. :D
Jan 26, 2011 12:08pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 26, 2011 12:12 PM
I use them for meetings, but I use the "illegal" ones.

Other than that, it's Excel.
Jan 26, 2011 12:12pm
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4cards

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Jan 26, 2011 12:56 PM
sleeper;653543 wrote:Do you use them?

I've always wondered why companies use yellow notepads. They just seem...I don't know, not as professional.

Thoughts?
...I've always used the white legal pads & I leave the yellow ones for the Asains to use.
Jan 26, 2011 12:56pm
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Jan 26, 2011 1:08 PM
coyotes22;654064 wrote:Why's it gotta be a color thing?
Actually it was sleeper that suggested that white was "more professional"
Jan 26, 2011 1:08pm
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coyotes22

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Jan 26, 2011 1:12 PM
Devils Advocate;654161 wrote:Actually it was sleeper that suggested that white was "more professional"

You are one of those guys, that always has to be right, aren't you?
Jan 26, 2011 1:12pm
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Devils Advocate

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Jan 26, 2011 3:51 PM
I post on this message board.... Exactly how right is that?
Jan 26, 2011 3:51pm
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coyotes22

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Jan 26, 2011 4:05 PM
Devils Advocate;654324 wrote:I post on this message board.... Exactly how right is that?


LOL
Jan 26, 2011 4:05pm
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darbypitcher22

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Jan 26, 2011 5:20 PM
my boss lives for them... there's a stockpile in his office like they'll never make them again
Jan 26, 2011 5:20pm
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Fab1b

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Jan 26, 2011 7:24 PM
I am 99% paperless
Jan 26, 2011 7:24pm
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coyotes22

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Jan 26, 2011 9:01 PM
Fab1b;654507 wrote:I am 99% paperless

And we ALL know what you use that 1% for ;)
Jan 26, 2011 9:01pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 26, 2011 9:03 PM
coyotes22;654585 wrote:And we ALL know what you use that 1% for ;)

Hey, it's either paper or a sock.
Jan 26, 2011 9:03pm