Red Tape FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About the Bureaucracy

Q: What is Red Tape?

A: Red Tape is the mystical force that governs the lives of bureaucrats everywhere. It's like the Matrix, but with more paperwork.

Q: How does it work?

A: Red Tape works by binding you in a web of regulations, forms, and meetings that make it impossible to do anything productive.

Q: Can I escape the Red Tape?

A: Ha! You can try, but you'll never leave. You'll be stuck in a never-ending cycle of committee meetings and PowerPoint presentations.

Q: What's the point of it all?

A: The point is to keep the wheels of bureaucracy turning, no matter how slowly or grudgingly.

See also: Extraneous Meetings: A Guide Forms, Forms, and More Forms PowerPoint Pitfalls

Question Answer
Q: What is the purpose of a meeting? A: To discuss something for 2 hours and come back 3 months later with the same idea and a new set of PowerPoint slides.
Q: Can I bring my lunch to a meeting? A: No, because the vending machine is out of food and the break room has been converted into a "focus room".
Q: Can I wear my pajamas to a meeting? A: Only if you're a high-ranking executive. Otherwise, you'll be asked to leave and never come back.