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April 3rd 04, 02:44 AM
Howard Berkowitz
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In article , Ed Rasimus
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On 02 Apr 2004 22:34:03 GMT,
(BUFDRVR) wrote:
I learned the meaning of WGAS, WTFO, BTSOM, GMAFB, and the truly
elusive but often appropriate, ROMFYOYO.
I spent an entire morning hearing the oft repeated acronym OBE. At lunch
I had
to ask what the hell it meant. Out of 6 guys, only 1 knew.
BUFDRVR
It used to be a very popular acronym in headquarters that are
constipated and don't get actions completed until the issue is
Overcome By Events. It's a good way to insure you don't take the wrong
action.
Leading to the interesting concept of a British civil servant delaying a
truly bad proposal until it was OBE, and then being recognized for
wisdom by being invested in the OBE.
Howard Berkowitz