How Shit Happens

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In the beginning, there was the plan.
And then came the assumptions.
And the assumptions were without form.
And the plan was completely without substance.

The employees told their supervisors: "It's a crock of shit and it stinks!"

The supervisors then told the department heads: "It's a pail of dung, and none
may abide by the odor."

The deaprtment heads then told the managers: "It's a container of excrement,
and it is very strong such that none may smell it."

The managers then told the director: "It is a vessel of fertilizer, and none
may abide by its strength."

The director then told the VP: "It contains that which aids plant growth, and
it is very strong."

The VP told the Executive-VP: "It promotes growth, and it is very powerful."

The Executive-VP told the President: "It is very strong and will promote growth
and efficiency of the system."

And the President reviewed the plan, and said: "This is good."

And the plan became policy.
And this is how shit happens.

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