FAQs for the Incredibly Over-Engineered Department 42

Q: What is Department 42 and why does it exist?

Department 42 is a mystical realm where the most Byzantine and arcane procedures are crafted to achieve the most mundane tasks. It is a place where the phrase "because we've always done it this way" is a badge of honor.

Q: What is the purpose of the 17-page application form for a simple permission slip?

It is a necessary step in the approval process, which, when not completed correctly, results in the dreaded "Form 27-B/6" – a document so feared by all who lay eyes on it.

View the full Form 27-B/6

Q: Why do departmental clerks insist on using 17 different colored pens for every form?

It's a matter of tradition and flair. Different colors denote different levels of importance, or lack thereof.

Learn more about the significance of pen colors

Q: Can I appeal a decision made by Department 42?

Yes, but be warned: the appeal process is a journey through the Labyrinth of Bureaucratic Red Tape, where the answer will always be "no" – but with a 3-page letter explaining why.

Read the 23-Step Appeal Process Guide