Bove’s theorem
The remaining work increases as the deadline approaches.
Meskimen’s Law
There is never enough time to do it right, but time can always be found to do it all again.
Deadline Dan’s Theory
Every task takes twice as long as you think it will take.
But if you double the time you think it will take, it will actually take 4 times as long.
Desperate Dan’s Lament
The higher the higher ups are who come to see your demonstration, the lower your chance of giving a successful
one.
Depressed Dan’s Observation
Deadlines arrive just after you plan your vacation.
Nixon’s Theorem
The man who can smile when things go wrong has already thought of someone he can blame it on.
See also
Murphies Laws
