Knowing how to correctly accomplish an undesired task and producing a sub-satisfactory result as to never be asked to perform said task again.
The Guy: My boss wants me to work on this new machine. He's always coming to me for these things.
Coworker: sounds like you could use some controlled incompetence. Just give the appearance you're busy with it and mess it up. The boss will find someone else next time and then they can be "The Guy."
Coworker: sounds like you could use some controlled incompetence. Just give the appearance you're busy with it and mess it up. The boss will find someone else next time and then they can be "The Guy."
by Double Jay Dubs May 03, 2022
Person1: you're what the french call "les incompetents"
Person2: is that the one quote from home alone!?!?
Person2: is that the one quote from home alone!?!?
by bonbontofu January 08, 2025
by TardigradeFucker69 June 18, 2022
Hym "It's that he has a level of Legal system determined mental incompetence that prevents him from truly consent. It's fucking ridiculous."
by Hym Iam April 03, 2024