Countless times I've heard people say they hate the Scrum joke about the pig and chicken. Some people just can't tell a joke.
Jeff Sutherland points the fickle finger of fate at Ken Schwaber for starting this fable:
I've hated having to tell teams this joke... the lore of the Scrum pig and chicken is so pervasive that before long someone is going to call someone else a chicken (or a pig)... and then you have to tell the joke to help that person retain face... it can be quite uncomfortable for me.
I think my disdain for this joke has to do with two of American's least favorite farm animals being featured. We call people chickens to say they have little courage. We call people a pig to insult their appearance (clothing choices, weight, manners). Had the joke featured a cat and dog... it would be so different - wouldn't it?
Now Jake it appears has taken this joke metaphor to a new level... good job Jake!
See Also:
It is 2018 and this joke is still creating conversations:
The story of the chicken and the Pig - Supreme Agile David Tzemach's Blog
Some fun videos about Agile & ScrumScrum cartoons and fictional stories - a list
Scrum Pig and Chicken - part 1 by Jake Calabrese
Organizational Commitment: Pig and Chicken – Part 2 by Jake Calabrese
Does Your Culture Require Your Demise - Pig & Chicken part 3 by Jake Calabrese
Jeff Sutherland points the fickle finger of fate at Ken Schwaber for starting this fable:
I've hated having to tell teams this joke... the lore of the Scrum pig and chicken is so pervasive that before long someone is going to call someone else a chicken (or a pig)... and then you have to tell the joke to help that person retain face... it can be quite uncomfortable for me.
I think my disdain for this joke has to do with two of American's least favorite farm animals being featured. We call people chickens to say they have little courage. We call people a pig to insult their appearance (clothing choices, weight, manners). Had the joke featured a cat and dog... it would be so different - wouldn't it?
Now Jake it appears has taken this joke metaphor to a new level... good job Jake!
See Also:
It is 2018 and this joke is still creating conversations:
The story of the chicken and the Pig - Supreme Agile David Tzemach's Blog
Some fun videos about Agile & ScrumScrum cartoons and fictional stories - a list
Scrum Pig and Chicken - part 1 by Jake Calabrese
Organizational Commitment: Pig and Chicken – Part 2 by Jake Calabrese
Does Your Culture Require Your Demise - Pig & Chicken part 3 by Jake Calabrese
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