sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 25, 2011 11:18pm
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 wondered why companies use yellow notepads. They just seem...I don't know, not as professional.
Thoughts?
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Be Nice
Posts: 1,120
Jan 26, 2011 12:03am
Man that's really "food for thought". I'll get back to you with my thoughts on this pressing issue by July.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 26, 2011 12:09am
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
I am sure there is some old school.explanation
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Jan 26, 2011 12:13am
Do they give them to you for free? If so, then STFU.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 26, 2011 2:59am
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!
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Jan 26, 2011 3:33am
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.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jan 26, 2011 6:13am
I use them every day.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Jan 26, 2011 7:15am
What a sweet fucking thread. This is what the oc is all about
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Jan 26, 2011 7:47am
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.
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.
O-Trap
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Jan 26, 2011 9:14am
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Jan 26, 2011 10:07am
Actually, yellow is the legal color..... If you use a white one, that would make it illegal...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 26, 2011 11:46am
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.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 26, 2011 11:54am
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.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jan 26, 2011 12:07pm
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?
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jan 26, 2011 12:08pm
Not at work. We have gone paperless, and use excel. For my line of work, that is.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?
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 26, 2011 12:12pm
I use them for meetings, but I use the "illegal" ones.
Other than that, it's Excel.
Other than that, it's Excel.
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jan 26, 2011 12:56pm
...I've always used the white legal pads & I leave the yellow ones for the Asains to use.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?
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Jan 26, 2011 1:08pm
Actually it was sleeper that suggested that white was "more professional"coyotes22;654064 wrote:Why's it gotta be a color thing?
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jan 26, 2011 1:12pm
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?
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Jan 26, 2011 3:51pm
I post on this message board.... Exactly how right is that?
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jan 26, 2011 4:05pm
Devils Advocate;654324 wrote:I post on this message board.... Exactly how right is that?
LOL
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Jan 26, 2011 5:20pm
my boss lives for them... there's a stockpile in his office like they'll never make them again
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jan 26, 2011 7:24pm
I am 99% paperless
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jan 26, 2011 9:01pm
Fab1b;654507 wrote:I am 99% paperless
And we ALL know what you use that 1% for
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 26, 2011 9:03pm
coyotes22;654585 wrote:And we ALL know what you use that 1% for
Hey, it's either paper or a sock.