Purdey's definitions

PICNIC

PICNIC is an abbreviation of Problem In Chair Not In Computer

For help desk or incident management classification when the issue was the use inability to follow the process correctly this qualifies as a being a PICNIC

by Purdey November 6, 2023

Polimance

When key political figures allign themselves clearly above and beyond party policy.

Ronald Regan & Margaret Thatcher are classic examples. each required to strengthen their own parties position yet the driving through off policy went further due to the Polimance that existed between this pair.

A new polimace is developing more recently between Vladimir Putin & Arnold Schwarzenegger. Putin recently commissioned a bust of himself as gift for Arnie.

by Purdey November 2, 2009