Definitions for snafu principle
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1. snafu principle

   Military slang is an array of colloquial terminology used commonly by military personnel, including slang which is unique to or originates with the armed forces. In English-speaking countries, it often takes the form of abbreviations/acronyms or derivations of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, or otherwise incorporates aspects of formal military terms and concepts. Military slang is often used to reinforce or reflect (usually friendly and humorous) interservice rivalries.

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1. SNAFU principle

   [from a WWII Army ac­ro­nym for ‘Situation Normal, All Fucked Up’] “True communication is possible only between equals, because inferiors are more consistently rewarded for telling their superiors pleasant lies than for telling the truth.:” — a central tenet of Discordianism, often invoked by hackers to explain why authoritarian hierarchies screw up so reliably and systematically. The effect of the SNAFU principle is a progressive disconnection of decision-makers from reality. This lightly adapted version of a fable dating back to the early 1960s illustrates the phenomenon perfectly: In the beginning was the plan,        and then the specification; And the plan was without form,        and the specification was void. And darkness        was on the faces of the implementors thereof; And they spake unto their leader,        saying: “It is a crock of shit,        and smells as of a sewer.” And the leader took pity on them,        and spoke to the project leader: “It is a crock of excrement,        and none may abide the odor thereof.” And the project leader        spake unto his section head, saying: “It is a container of excrement,        and it is very strong, such that none may abide it.” The section head then hurried to his department manager,        and informed him thus: “It is a vessel of fertilizer,        and none may abide its strength.” The department manager carried these words       to his general manager, and spoke unto him       saying: “It containeth that which aideth the growth of plants,       and it is very strong.” And so it was that the general manager rejoiced       and delivered the good news unto the Vice President. “It promoteth growth,       and it is very powerful.” The Vice President rushed to the President's side,       and joyously exclaimed: “This powerful new software product       will promote the growth of the company!” And the President looked upon the product,       and saw that it was very good. After the subsequent and inevitable disaster, the suits protect themselves by saying “I was misinformed!”, and the implementors are demoted or fired. Compare Conway's Law.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of snafu principle in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of snafu principle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snafu_Principle
2. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#SnafuPrinciple