A manager, an engineer, and a programmer are in a car, on their way to a meeting. As they descend down a hill, the brakes fail. The driver manages to slow the car down and stop it on the side of the road. All three get out and ponder what to do next.
The manager says: "First, we have to appoint a committee to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. Then, we must write a project plan, and review the specifications before we can start design and implementation. I estimate it will require about 3 months."
The engineer says: "I have some tools in my briefcase. I can rebuild the master brake cylinder in an hour or so, and we'll be on our way."
The programmer says: "No, no, no! First, we have to push the car up to the top of the hill and see if the brakes fail again!"
Posted by Nathan on February 24, 2004 06:52 PMHey — I just heard an alternate punchline to this joke:
The programmer says: "No, no, no! Just close all the windows, turn off the car, restart it — and everything will be fine."
Posted by: Jon at March 4, 2004 06:02 PM