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I think you are hearing the wonderful old song "Dem Bones" (aka "Dry Bones") : [^]. The full lyrics are there, at that link. My favorite cover of that song is by the Deep River Boys whose version of "Shadrach" makes them immortal: [^].

I'm with Jimmy on strategy in this case. Be sure and practice looking horrified, astounded, revolted, etc., every time the client is present. Sobbing, and threatening suicide, because you are so ashamed of the pile of dung that the other programmers created could also be effective.

Of course, any strategy must be based, first, upon an estimate of what the client can pay Smile | :)
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As far as I'm concerned, the word means: ‘I am looking. I am hunting for it. I am deeply involved.’
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