The Technophobe's Guide to 1998

        "A number of different approaches are being tried."
        We still don't know what we are doing.

        "An extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach to the problem."
        We just hired three kids fresh out of college.

        "We are currently engaged in close project coordination."
        We know who to blame.

        "We appear to be on the verge of a major technological breakthrough."
        It works OK, but looks very hi-tech.

        "Customer satisfaction is delivered assured."
        We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy just finally getting it delivered.

        Perliminary operational testing was inconclusive."
        The damn thing blew up when we threw the switch.

        "Test results were extremely gratifying.
        We are so surprised that the stupid thing works.

        "The entire concept will have to be abandoned."
        The only person who understood the thing quit.

        "It is in the proccess."
        It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about hopeless.

        We will look into it.
        Forget it! We have enough problems for now.

        Seize the night!
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