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Requirements Customs Checkpoint

Adrian M. — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:52:00 GMT

At Requirements Customs, the business analyst has one simple question: “Anything to declare?” As stakeholders unload bags full of hidden assumptions, legal concerns, edge cases, and “one quick thing,” the cartoon captures a familiar truth of project work: the most dangerous requirements are often the ones nobody mentioned until far too late. A funny take on workshops, missed details, and undeclared project

The MVP Buffet

Adrian M. — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:50:00 GMT

At the Project Scope Buffet, stakeholders pile AI, reporting, mobile apps, redesigns, and “quick enhancements” onto one tiny plate labeled MVP. Nearby, a business analyst tries to confirm that this overloaded feast is somehow still considered the minimum. A funny take on bloated scope, unrealistic priorities, and the magical way “MVP” keeps expanding.

AI Meeting Summarizer — Honesty Mode

Adrian M. — Sun, 24 May 2026 04:46:00 GMT

An executive proudly reviews an AI-generated meeting summary, only to discover that the system has captured the session with painful honesty. Instead of polished corporate language, the summary bluntly reports that no decisions were made, everyone disagreed politely, and ownership is still unclear. A funny take on meetings, AI tools, and the uncomfortable truth behind “productive” collaboration.

The Checkbox Apocalypse

Adrian M. — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:42:00 GMT

A stakeholder points to a tiny checkbox on the screen and calls it a simple change, while the developer reacts like the project is headed toward total destruction. With chaos erupting outside the window, the cartoon captures one of the oldest truths in software delivery: there is no such thing as “just a checkbox.” A funny take on hidden complexity, underestimated requirements, and the painful gap between request and implementation.

Acceptance Criteria Escape Room

Adrian M. — Sun, 03 May 2026 04:39:00 GMT

A requirements team finds itself trapped in an escape room where the only way out is to make the acceptance criteria clear, measurable, and testable. While vague phrases like “intuitive” and “easy to use” cover the walls, the business analyst tries to bring order to the chaos. A funny take on ambiguous requirements, stakeholder workshops, and the eternal struggle to define “done.”

ScopeBurger: Please Place Your Impossible Order

Adrian M. — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:32:00 GMT

A stakeholder pulls up to the ScopeBurger drive-thru and casually orders a “small change” loaded with AI, multilingual support, mobile optimization, and zero timeline impact. At the window, the business analyst responds with the only reasonable question: whether they’d like that with or without consequences. A funny take on scope creep, unrealistic stakeholder expectations, and the everyday absurdity of project work.

When Voice Capture Joins the Requirements Meeting

Adrian M. — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:12:00 GMT

A business analyst tries out an AI voice assistant for requirements gathering, only to discover that “search” has somehow become “sharks.” A perfect reminder that automation can be helpful… right up until it enthusiastically misunderstands the assignment

When Developers Build Exactly What You Asked For

Adrian M. — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:36:00 GMT

Customer: "This... isn't what I wanted!"

Developer: "But it's exactly what you described!"

It's Just a Checkbox...

Adrian M. — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT

Caption: "There is no such thing as 'just a checkbox'. It's a UI change, a database upate, and a 12-hour argument."

Developer: "This checkbox changes everything!"

Database Administrator: "It need to update the database!"

Customer 1: "No, it must be defaulted ON!"

Custome 2: "No, it must be OFF by default!"

Scope creep is the only...

Adrian M. — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT

PROJECT SCOPE

Scope Creep!

Caption: "Scope creep is the only thing that grows faster than a developer's coffee tab."

When Bad Specs Meet Literal Robots

Adrian M. — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Caption: "Requirements Complete"

AI Robot: "Instructions executed successfully."

UAT Heaven

Adrian M. — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:02:00 GMT

Caption: "UAT - Final Build"

Surprised Customer: "Wait... this is exactly what we asked for."

Requirements Summarization

Adrian M. — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:06:00 GMT

AI Requirements Assistant: "It's complicated."

Business Analyst: "Our new AI-based requirements assistant successfully summarized your business requirements."

Stakeholder Personas

Adrian M. — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:36:00 GMT

Caption: "Stakeholder Personas"

The Visionary
The Skeptic
The Drive-By Approver
The Last-Minute Lawyer

Business Analyst: "We have coverage for all known species!"

A Different Kind of Acceptance Criteria

Adrian M. — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:32:00 GMT

Customer: "This feature doesn't feel right."

Business analyst: "Excellent! I'll update the feelings criteria."

Feature to Requirements Traceability

Adrian M. — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:24:00 GMT

Customer: "This feature is terrible - can you trace it back?"

Business Analyst: "Yes, I can trace it back to the requirements workshop which ended in a shouting match."

Acceptance Criteria - The Sequel

Adrian M. — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:16:00 GMT

Movie title: "Acceptance Criteria 2: Still Not Accepted"

The plot: "It started fine. The criteria just... evolved."

Requirements Forecast

Adrian M. — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:04:00 GMT

OFFICE WEATHER FORECAST: 100% Chance of Scope Crep

ADVISORY: Severe 'Quick cChange' front moving in.

Business Analyst: "Should we reschedule PI planning, or just accept nature?"

Requirements Pileup

Adrian M. — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:55:00 GMT

REQUIREMENTS

Business Analyst: “Great—now just tell me which of these you are willing to fund.”

Army Requirements Management

Adrian M. — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:38:00 GMT

Army Business Analyst: "How do I install the requirements management tool?"

Army Superior: "Son, when the Army wants you to have a requirements tool, you will be issued one."

Sleep-deprived Business Analyst

Adrian M. — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:36:00 GMT

Business Analyst: "As a sleep-deprived analyst, I want a double-shot latte so that I can survive the 9 AM requirements workshop."

Barista: "...So doyou want that hot or iced?"

Resolution Backlog

Adrian M. — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:32:00 GMT

Business Analyst: “Okay, let’s be realistic and move ‘six-pack abs’ to the Nice-to-Have column.”

Spouse: “I think you should move it to the ‘Fantasy’ column.”

Caption: “Personal backlog grooming, new year's edition.”

Scrum Master Hosting New Year's Party

Adrian M. — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:27:00 GMT

Scrum Master: “Yesterday we worked, today we celebrate, blockers include snack shortages and low confetti levels.”

Friend: “Is this a stand-up or the party status report?”

Caption: “When the Scrum Master hosts the New Year’s party.”

Christmas Scope Creep

Adrian M. — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Business Analyst: “This was the original design.”

Spouse: “Then everyone added their ‘must-have’ ornaments.”

Caption: “When your Christmas tree suffers from scope creep.”

Importance of Shared Terminology

Adrian M. — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Business Analyst: "I said 'LARGE' not 'Enterprise-Scale'..."

Caption: "When you underestimate the importance of shared terminology."