A dictionary of modern lifeOriginal definitions · Illustrated satire
Lucifer’s Lexicon

Modern life, properly defined.

From the dictionary

CIRCLE BACK

v.To postpone an unwanted conversation with sufficient optimism to avoid ending it.

A hand-drawn satirical comic showing Lucifer cheerfully directing two weary colleagues around an office roundabout with the decision exit roped off.
The illustrated dictionary CIRCLE BACK
A connected train of thought

  1. Meetings & Office Life

    ALL-HANDS n.

    A meeting requiring everybody's attendance and very few people's participation.

  2. Corporate Speak

    COLLABORATION n.

    The division of responsibility among enough people that blame becomes impractical.

  3. Product & Customer

    ROADMAP n.

    A chronology of promises arranged before the obstacles are known.

  4. Governance & Procurement

    BUSINESS CASE n.

    Arithmetic prepared in support of a conclusion already reached.