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  4. These are the memes that perfectly capture the 'dead' work week you're trapped in right now between Christmas and New Year's

These are the memes that perfectly capture the 'dead' work week you're trapped in right now between Christmas and New Year's

These are the memes that perfectly capture the 'dead' work week you're trapped in right now between Christmas and New Year's
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  • We've arrived at "dead week" — the seven sluggish days between Christmas and the end of the year.
  • Time seems to have no meaning, and only some people are at work, spurring countless memes.

The week between Christmas and New Year's Day has long been the subject of countless jokes and memes, thanks to its sluggish — but also chaotic — nature.

The week between Christmas and New Year
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During these seven disorienting and languorous days, many Americans find themselves decompressing from extensive family time, indulgent meals, and copious amounts of alcohol.

During these seven disorienting and languorous days, many Americans find themselves decompressing from extensive family time, indulgent meals, and copious amounts of alcohol.
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Some even go back to work, while others opt to extend their breaks into the New Year, leaving dazed skeleton crew staffs.

Some even go back to work, while others opt to extend their breaks into the New Year, leaving dazed skeleton crew staffs.
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This year, there's been no shortage of funny posts about the infamous week. Here are some of our favorites:

This year, there
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Living by "purge rules"

 

"Confused, full of cheese, unsure of the day of week"

A post shared by Let’s Eat Cake (@letseatcakeblog)

 

We are all Jamie Lee Curtis.

 

"Trying to figure out what day of the week it is"

 

Maybe one day the entire week will be a national holiday?

 

Those stuck working are now part of an elite group called "Corporate Emos" ...

 

... and they are not happy about it.

 

Even national poet laureates embrace being one with the sofa during this time of year.

 

Brands, of course, are also getting in on the fun, like Netflix ...

 

... and Skittles.

 

And the cast of "Finding Nemo" presents a topical question.

 

"Mostly just replying to emails with 'This can wait until the new year.'"

"I've consumed 26,000 calories in the past 72 hours."

@legitpat

Time means nothing this week

♬ original sound - Pat

And finally ... acceptance.

 

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