Bureaucratic Red Tape Annual Reports
Section 1: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Compendium
This section contains a comprehensive list of all the forms, permits, and licenses required for every possible activity in our great nation.
- Form 27-B/12: Application for permission to breathe
- Permit #42: To wear socks on Tuesdays
- Licence to Print #9001: For use of excessive punctuation
For more information, see Section 2: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Dictionary
Section 2: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Dictionary
This section defines all the key terms and acronyms used in the Bureaucratic Red Tape compendium.
- BRT: Bureaucratic Red Tape (the art of filling out forms in triplicate)
- TPT: Time-Periodic Table (used to calculate when your appointment will be scheduled)
- PTO: Paperwork-To-Go (our official form-filling service)
For more information, see Section 3: Bureaucratic Red Tape Etiquette
Section 3: Bureaucratic Red Tape Etiquette
This section covers the unwritten rules of Bureaucratic Red Tape, including how to properly fold and staple a form, and the correct way to address a clerk.
- Rule 14: Never, ever, EVER fold a form in a zigzag pattern
- Rule 27: Always, always, ALWAYS wear a tie when visiting the Bureaucratic Red Tape office
- Rule 42: When in doubt, add an additional 4 pages to the form
For more information, see Section 4: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Horror Stories
Section 4: The Bureaucratic Red Tape Horror Stories
This section contains real-life accounts of the dangers of Bureaucratic Red Tape.
- The Case of the Missing Stapler
- The Tale of the Form That Went Missing
- The Horror Story of the Clerk Who Refused to Sign
For more information, see Section 5: Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform Proposals