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April 3rd 04, 03:44 AM
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In article , Ed Rasimus
wrote: On 02 Apr 2004 22:34:03 GMT, (BUFDRVR) wrote: I learned the meaning of WGAS, WTFO, BTSOM, GMAFB, and the truly elusive but often appropriate, ROMFYOYO. I spent an entire morning hearing the oft repeated acronym OBE. At lunch I had to ask what the hell it meant. Out of 6 guys, only 1 knew. BUFDRVR It used to be a very popular acronym in headquarters that are constipated and don't get actions completed until the issue is Overcome By Events. It's a good way to insure you don't take the wrong action. Leading to the interesting concept of a British civil servant delaying a truly bad proposal until it was OBE, and then being recognized for wisdom by being invested in the OBE. 
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