Corporate Comedy: Are Funny Team Names Appropriate for Work?

[norabo]

Hi everyone,

My department is starting an internal project competition, and we’ve been encouraged to pick funny team names to keep things light. However, I’m worried about crossing the line between "fun" and "unprofessional."

How do you navigate the boundaries of corporate culture when selecting funny team names? Is it better to stick to safe puns, or can you get a bit more adventurous with your humor? I’d love to see examples of names that successfully balanced being professional with being genuinely funny in a workplace setting.

Thanks in advance!