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SAP – DC Technology/Enterprise Software

SAP – Proof that if you confuse a company long enough, it will agree to anything on a 97-page contract.

Technology/Enterprise Software

SAP announced a revolutionary update this week: “SAP Mystify™,” a new ERP solution that gamifies onboarding by awarding points for every acronym understood without weeping. CEO Christian Klein explained, “We wanted clients to feel truly invested — mainly because they’ll never find their way out again without hiring 14 consultants.” SAP’s new AI tool, BureaucratGPT™, generates procedural documentation so dense it can be used to repel cyberattacks simply by boring hackers to death. Meanwhile, the User Interface team introduced “SAP Labyrinth UX,” designed to ensure every click leads you five steps deeper into a maze of sub-menus until you eventually rediscover agriculture. Field reps are now equipped with emotional support ferrets to help clients endure multi-year implementation projects. Internally, SAP launched “Compliance Karaoke” — a team-building exercise where employees sing EU data privacy laws to the tune of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Financial analysts predict SAP’s next innovation will involve virtual reality onboarding sessions where users roleplay confused CFOs trapped in the endless upgrade cycle. As the corporate motto now says: “SAP — You’re Not Just Buying Software. You’re Buying An Adventure. And Regret. Mostly Regret.”

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Originally posted 2019-10-17 00:00:00.

By Molly Ivins

Molly Ivins Jr. is the granddaughter of the renowned American satirist Molly Ivins, carrying forward her grandmother’s fearless tradition of humor and critique. Based in Dublin, she writes for Dublin Opinion, where her work dissects politics, power, and culture with biting irony and journalistic rigor. Ivins Jr. studied political science and media at Trinity College Dublin, grounding her satire in both scholarship and lived experience. Her columns are frequently cited in European press discussions on free speech and satire, and she has spoken at literary festivals across Ireland and the UK. Known for her sharp observations, empathetic voice, and commitment to democratic dialogue, Ivins Jr. is establishing herself as a trusted satirical journalist whose work informs as much as it entertains.