Humor Spot: A Waterfowl Problem

Vendor Problem

In a software design meeting, we were using typical technical jargon to discuss a data exchange interface with a vendor. One co-worker said the programming we had ordered was delayed because the vendor was suffering from a "severe nonlinear waterfowl issue."

Curious, the team leader raised his eyebrows and asked, "What exactly is that?"

The programmer replied, "They don't have all their ducks in a row."

software (noncount noun)	-	the programs, routines, etc. for a computer or computer system
jargon	-	the specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, profession, etc., as of sportswriters or social workers: a somewhat derogatory term, often implying unintelligibility
data exchange interface (DXI)	-	interface entre un DTE et un DCE, soulageant de la création des cellules un routeur
a vendor	-	one who vends, or sells; seller
delayed	-	postponed until a later time; deferred
nonlinear	-	not in a straight line
waterfowl	-	water bird, especially a swimming bird
an issue	-	a problem
‘to have one’s ducks in a row’	-	for an explanation of this expression, see the post from 07 October 2008