Worldwide Numpty's Page   

This page is dedicated to Numptys everywhere.

For those of you new to the world of Numptyism, let me explain a little about the history behind it, what Numpty's have achieved and how to recognise a Numpty in the street.

1. History of Numptys

Numptyism began late in the 20th century (approx. 1996) when that great Production Controller George Williamson (see pictures above) made the first recorded utterance of the word "Numpty". It occurred during a conversion with a one Peter Winfield of Reading, England. Since then many have achieved the status of Numpty, with several even reaching the "complete and utter Numpty" position.

To date, the list of Numpty's have included several Applications Systems Analysts, one notable Operation's Manager and dozens of MVS Operators. Due to the severe nature of Numptyism it is not possible to name these Numpty's.

2. Numpty Achievements

Since the first utterance of the word "Numpty" there have several major achievements:

• thinking job flow diagrams for a major computer system would be a good idea
• requesting (crap!) changes to a customer database system when the numpty involved had no idea of the scale or impact of this change
• completely and utterly missing out a major standard schedule change request
• thinking that the installation of a system called "RSJX" would be done by the new millenium!
• ordering approx. £5,000 worth of plants for the office

3. How To Spot A Numpty

Numpty's are fairly easy to spot in the office-place, but slightly more difficult in the real, outside world. Numpty's usually sit alone, either through choice or force. They most certainly will NOT be identified by the large numbers of cartoon character figures around their computer terminal. They are most certainly NOT Star Trek fans. They can sometimes have very simple (he he he!!) first names, such as John, Goddfrey or Steve. A few times they have been heard to speak in a very thick Lacanshire (Sheffield'ish) accent. But most of the time a Numpty can be spotted simply by their actions at the time.

I hope this small introduction has been worthwhile and will allow to participate in the relatively new sport of "Numpty Spotting". It's fun, inexpensive and does not require any special equipment.

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