Developer Codpieces

Attention to all people on the project!

Some members of the software development team are currently working on high priority items which require their full attention.

For this reason, the project has purchased a number of iron codpieces, which will be worn by those developers who do not wish to be disturbed.

If, while kicking a developer in the balls, you discover the following:

1. You are not eliciting the expected response, and
2. You hear a 'chinking' sound

Then please:

Assume that the developer is in-fact busy.

If, after a moment's reflection you still feel, for whatever reason, that the matter is sufficiently important to warrant the developer’s immediate attention, please escalate the matter by head-butting the developer across the bridge of the nose in the usual fashion.

We thank you in advance for your patience.

And please note that passive-aggressive emails sent to the developer list will continue to be given the highest priority.

'Matt Casto' on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:14:19 GMT, sez:

From the full suit of armor image, I can see that your team's developer abuse has escalated well beyond the 'purple nurple' stage.

'don2' on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:36:57 GMT, sez:

Never tell them in advance that you're wearing a codpiece. They only find other ways to get you.

'anonmeatbag' on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:59 GMT, sez:

Attention all Developers.

Some of the business analysts on the project are currently experiencing difficulty having their needs met by the software developers in the team.

For this reason, the project has purchased a number of steel-capped boots, which will be worn by those business analysts who wish to ensure their features are given highest priority.

'timmyd' on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:49 GMT, sez:

“A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.”

But can you imagine a construction worker brushing off a foreman or architect because he was too busy hammering in nails? How arrogant.

'MOOSE' on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:05:54 GMT, sez:

@timmyd
Yes, quite easily.
If a formean details the construction worker to erect a wall in one place on day one, then on day two, tells him to erect it somewhere else.
The foreman will be lucky to escape with a mere brush off; more likely a knuckle sandwich would be supplied.

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