As the meeting drags on, the discussion has become increasingly absurd. The latest tangent has to do with the proper way to wear a tie. Is it with the pointy end facing forward, or the pointy end facing backward?

The debate rages on, with some arguing that the forward-facing method is the only civilized way to go, while others insist that the backward-facing method is the true mark of sophistication.

The meeting has been going on for so long that the coffee has all been drunk, the snacks have all been eaten, and the chairs are starting to get a bit wobbly.

As the clock ticks away, the team's productivity has reached an all-time low. It's a wonder anyone is still awake.

And yet, they persist. Because that's what meetings do.

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