A “break room” is for coffee breaks and lunch breaks that people (usually employees) in a building take.

“I don’t know why it’s called a ‘break room.’ It’s always full of people I need a break from” was posted on Facebook on September 7, 2013. The saying is a “Crabby Road” comic illustration of the “Maxine” character by John Wagner.

“why is it called a break room when it’s full of people you need a break from” was posted on Twitter by ang on August 8, 2020. “Why is it called a Break Room, when it’s full of everyone I need a break from?” (shown on an image with Grogu or Baby Yoda) was posted on Facebook by The Break Room on August 28, 2020.


Wiktionary: break room
Noun
break room (plural break rooms)
1. A room in a public building or worksite set aside for coffee breaks, lunch breaks, snacking, etc.

Facebook
CCFM.Longview
September 7, 2013 at 12:23 AM ·
I don’t know why it’s called a “break room.” It’s always full of people I need a break FROM.
(The following text is shown on a comic image.—ed.)
Maxine
CRABBY ROAD
9-7-13
http://www.facebook.com/maxine maxine.com
I don’t know
why it’s called a
“break room.” It’s
always full of
people I need a
break from.

Twitter
ang
@lilpinotnoirbb
why is it called a break room when it’s full of people you need a break from
6:10 PM · Aug 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

Facebook
The Break Room
August 28, 2020 at 6"00 PM ·
Baby Yoda needs a break
You have your family and friends that you can count on… then there is everyone else. Get your frustration out by smashing a car, crushing plates and cups, or splattering paint on the wall and each other, at The Break Room. Call to reserve your spot. 979-822-7325
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
Why is it called a Break Room, when it’s
full of everyone I need a break from?

Twitter
Wyatt
@whywywhyx
Why is it called a break room when you’re not breaking an object?
4:47 PM · Dec 19, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
CARMS
@carmdaniellex
lmaooo “why is it called a break room if it’s full of everyone i need a break from ?” i be tired of these damn ppl
11:25 PM · Feb 12, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Larry. ⚾
@lonerisms_
*Hits blunt*
Why is it called a break room when it’s full of everyone I need a break from?
8:32 PM · Feb 27, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Raiden
@raiden96
Why is it called a #BreakRoom, when it’s full of #people I need a #break from?
7:00 AM · Mar 1, 2021·Twitter Web App

Twitter
Billy Club
@MoneyStash1
Why is it called a break room when it’s full of everyone I need a break from ?
1:26 AM · Mar 3, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Danny watson
@danny_watson93
Why is it called a Break Room, when it’s full of people I need a break from?
7:08 AM · Mar 3, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Facebook
More Crazy Stuff
March 16, 2021 at 12:47 PM ·
(The following text is shown on an image with a picture of Baby Yoda.—ed.)
Why is it called a Break Room. when it’s
full of everyone I need a break from?