Minutes of Silence

Today's meeting was a rousing success in its failure to inspire.

No one spoke, no ideas were shared, and productivity was nonexistent.

Highlights:

• No one coughed, despite the presence of dust and allergens.
• The coffee machine didn't malfunction, but it was on the fritz.
• The air conditioning vent was clogged, but nobody noticed.

The meeting adjourned without incident, as it began.

For further reading:

• The Success Story of the Meeting That Never Happened
• Appendix: Unfilled Seats and Unspoken Thoughts
• The Secret Handshake That Wasn't