Parodies of Technical Communication: Truth in Humor
Mission Statement Generator
Handy-dandy, all-purpose, low-hanging-fruitful, intentionally obfuscating, generously borrowed, and only lightly adapted from Dilbert.
LogoHell
Need hot new media branding? Need an "original" look that is so trendy it is exactly what all the other high-tech companies are using? Then you need LogoHell. Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
Error Message Haiku
Many computer programs frustrate more than they help. Some incessant error messages send users right off the deep end. Technical communicators need to take this frustration level to heart. Perhaps all error messages should be delivered in Haiku. The Zen-like peace of the form may make computers less frustrating.
How to Decrypt a DVD in Haiku Form
Haiku has found new life in technical communication and online forums. The art form is easily adaptable to many creative new uses.
