Of course the real problem with Powerpoint isn’t the software it’s how people use it. 99% of Powerpoint presentations simple shouldn’t exist, none of what people put in them needs to be visually presented, people should stand up in front and hold the room, don’t hide behind slides that are nothing more than the outline of your speech.
What is the Army going to do now?
THE BALLAD OF THE POWER POINT RANGER
(sung to the tune of “The Green Beret”)
Requests are made from day to day;
Briefings held and changes made.
Graphic slides, a must they say,
Power Point is the only way.
Computers crash and printers stall,
Overloading protocol.
Network’s down and soldiers cry
Briefing’s late, so heads will fly.
Pin Power Point slides upon my chest,
Full color slides, they look the best
100 slides were made that day
but only 10 made the final display.
Smiles upon the General’s face
Slides were done, looked really great
Was up all night really working late,
Just to hear the General say ....
My soldier son, your slides were great,
Briefing’s done, staff’s up to date,
One problem son, you took too long,
So put in one more change, then go on home.
So tell my Mom I done my best,
Pin Power Point slides upon my chest
100 slides were made that day,
but only 10 made the final display.
Credit To:
MSG Steven W. Rowland
412th Engineer Command
10 March 2003
(Power Point Ranger)