# Co-Worker Call-Out Illustrations Work Wankers Identifies Annoying Creative Stereotypes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-10-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-stereotypes References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/10/stereotypical-creative-industry-people.html/workwankers-creative-workplace-archetypes-2) & [workwankers](http://workwankers.com) These [descriptive illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks) examine industry-wide creative stereotypes. Conceived by Peter Cortez and Joe Sayaman, 'Work Wankers' is a way for [creative industry professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare) to vent online and identify common personality types and unwanted work behavior. Whether you work at an [ad agency, design firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office) or similar creative workplace, these pictures might help you categorize some of your least favorite co-workers or correct your own bothersome behavior. The website also has a 'Call out a Wanker' feature that allows people to anonymously submit their own photos of offensive actions. However, Sayaman and Cortez are not looking to curate a creative stereotype bullying forum. They acknowledge, "We were very aware that this idea could go very mean-spirited, so we tried to diffuse the potential venom with cuteness." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Stereotype Identification:** Opportunity for companies to identify and address common personality types and unwanted work behavior. - **Anonymous Offense Reporting:** Opportunity for companies to provide employees a safe and anonymous way to report offensive actions or behavior. - **Humorous Office Culture:** Opportunity for companies to embrace a humorous approach to office culture and improve morale. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Opportunity for ad agencies to improve office culture and address common negative behavior. - **Design:** Opportunity for design firms to use a humorous approach to address negative behavior and improve morale. - **Creative Workplace:** Opportunity for any creative workplace to use 'Work Wankers' as a tool to identify and address common negative behavior in a light-hearted manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Comical Desk-Side Status Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-fence.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Work-Friendly Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-juice.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Workstation Projection Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-wall.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Hidden Discrimination Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwaway-comments.md)