I rock!!There used to be a real me, but I had it surgically removed!!

My colleague Raghu forwarded this interesting game called “Bullcrap Bingo” to me after our discussion on regular management bull-shit talk.

I found the game very funny and tried to run a google search to see how it ranks on the internet.
As expected, I got good results. Even got a link going back to August 2003 :).

Here is the game:
1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare your “Bullcrap Bingo” card by drawing a square – I find that 5″ x 5″ is a good size.
Divide the card into columns — five across and five down. That will give you 25, 1″ blocks.

2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:

• ramp up
• strategic fit
• core competencies
• best practice
• bottom line
• revisit
• off-line
• 24/7
• out of the loop
• benchmark
• value-added
• proactive
• win-win
• think outside the box
• fast track
• result-driven
• empower (or empowerment)
• knowledge base
• at the end of the day
• touch base
• mindset
• client focus(ed)
• ballpark
• game plan
• leverage

3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.

4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally,stand up and shout “BULLCRAP!”

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Here is the funniest part

Testimonials from satisfied “Bullcrap Bingo” players:

* “I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won.”
–Jack W., Boston

* “My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically.” –David D., Florida

* “What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me after my first win.” –Bill R., New York City

* “The atmosphere was tense in the last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box.” –Ben G., Denver

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