In shocking news today, the French government decided to limit the fun of its employees by removing all “recreational” applications from their government-issued devices. This means no more TikTok, no more Candy Crush, and worst of all, no more Solitaire.
The decision was made after concerns were raised that employees were spending too much time on their phones, and not enough time doing actual work. “We simply cannot have our civil servants wasting hours on end playing around on their phones,” said French Minister of Technology, Pierre La Blague.
The move has been met with mixed reactions from French citizens. Some are applauding the government’s efforts to increase productivity, while others are mourning the loss of their favorite time-wasting apps.
“I can’t believe they’re taking away TikTok,” said 23-year-old Parisian, Jacques Le Meme. “How am I supposed to procrastinate now?”
Others are taking a more philosophical approach to the situation. “If the French government doesn’t want me to play Solitaire anymore, then I guess I’ll just have to find a new hobby,” said 50-year-old bureaucrat, Marie Antoinette.
In an effort to soften the blow, the French government has introduced a new app called “Work, work, work” which rewards users with virtual gold stars for completing tasks on their to-do list. “We think our employees will really enjoy this new app,” said La Blague. “It’s like a game, but it’s about work. Fun, right?”
Despite the controversy, the French government remains steadfast in its decision to ban recreational apps. “We are a country of hard-working individuals,” said La Blague. “We cannot let the allure of mindless phone games distract us from our duties.”
So for all you French government employees out there, it’s time to say goodbye to TikTok and hello to “Work, work, work.” It might not be as fun, but at least you’ll be getting things done.
