Decades ago, I worked with someone who had a generally relaxed work ethic. Frequently, this co-worker would draw out tasks that others would complete in half the time or give speeches about being dedicated to the work before actually doing said work.
One night, I thought, "Why does (this person) do this so often? What's with all the metaphorical throat clearing and the compulsion to give the history of the company to people who call in? How about just doing the work?"
As this co-worker continued expounding upon this supposed dedication before eventually falling asleep and deciding to come back the next day, I imagined Led Zeppelin singing, "Prattle on!" to the tune of "Ramble On."
I thought, "I'm doing a ton of work well into the night here, and it would be helpful if (this co-worker) would do the same. I don't have control over that, though, so I can at least amuse myself by imagining how it would sound if Robert Plant screeched, 'Prattle on!' at (this person.)"
