Ok, I’m down with this, but like the Oscars I’d like two brackets. One as “will win” and one as “should win.” I know, only so many hours in the day for fun.
Part of my time in the government's nuclear weapons complex was spent as a QA auditor. For several years I was also in charge of a large software development project and did a good part of the software QA myself as a means of keeping an eye on how things were actually going.
Twenty or so of the original users were told to work every nook and cranny of the beta test system in order to find any problems and issues our own testing hadn't discovered.
The system included an informational banner message which every user saw when they first logged in. When the beta test version was rolled out, the system's sponsor, who was a senior QA manager and the system's primary administrator, put in the very original login message, which read: "Do it right the frist time."
After the beta testing was done, I compiled the list of additional problems and issues that had been discovered -- including a few we had missed in pre-beta testing -- which I then gave to the sponsor. The system sponsor asked me if anyone had noticed the problem with the very first login message, "Do it right the frist time."
Yes, I said, someone had noticed the problem, and it was on the beta testing list of problems and issues. But I was the only one who had seen it.
Never done one of these as I have no interest in sports. Further, I have to label myself a "low information" type of person, having looked at the list. Don't recognize that many of the choices. Also, my printer has been broken for 4-5 years. Never used it anyway. No plans to fix or replace it. But thank you, campbell for this: "...the only winning move is not to play..." So inclusive. I choose to win, even if I didn't earn it. But I do plan to follow this and am rooting for The Other Sal.
OK this is just a flipping stroke of brilliance right here.
This is cool! Well done sir!
I didn't find you on the bracket - what am I missing?
No self serving...also some things are so self-evident...one should not be obnoxious about it. ;)
How much did Konrad pay you for the double-tap? :)
I'm not easy, but I'm cheap.
😅
Ok, I’m down with this, but like the Oscars I’d like two brackets. One as “will win” and one as “should win.” I know, only so many hours in the day for fun.
What is the goal. Biggest losers/scoundrels or best prognosticators/war fighters? Makes a huge difference in my selections.
"...the only winning move is not to play..." (1983)
Beat me to it.
That's a real W.O.P.R of a statement :)
Outstanding. Submiting mine as I type this. BZ
How did JHAPL get left off the Wonk House bracket? It isn't as if they haven't contributed to the mess the Navy is in.
Who or what is a National Campian? (Someone who camps out with nationals?)
Smartass....but thanks. Mefixie.
Part of my time in the government's nuclear weapons complex was spent as a QA auditor. For several years I was also in charge of a large software development project and did a good part of the software QA myself as a means of keeping an eye on how things were actually going.
Twenty or so of the original users were told to work every nook and cranny of the beta test system in order to find any problems and issues our own testing hadn't discovered.
The system included an informational banner message which every user saw when they first logged in. When the beta test version was rolled out, the system's sponsor, who was a senior QA manager and the system's primary administrator, put in the very original login message, which read: "Do it right the frist time."
After the beta testing was done, I compiled the list of additional problems and issues that had been discovered -- including a few we had missed in pre-beta testing -- which I then gave to the sponsor. The system sponsor asked me if anyone had noticed the problem with the very first login message, "Do it right the frist time."
Yes, I said, someone had noticed the problem, and it was on the beta testing list of problems and issues. But I was the only one who had seen it.
LOL! But no Military Review?
Thanks for initiating some extra fun into the daily podcast. BZ! the bracket entires were even fun to read.
Where’s Anduril under Daddy Warbucks?
Never done one of these as I have no interest in sports. Further, I have to label myself a "low information" type of person, having looked at the list. Don't recognize that many of the choices. Also, my printer has been broken for 4-5 years. Never used it anyway. No plans to fix or replace it. But thank you, campbell for this: "...the only winning move is not to play..." So inclusive. I choose to win, even if I didn't earn it. But I do plan to follow this and am rooting for The Other Sal.