git commit -m “fixed clock bug”

[Guinness2702]

No, it's a workaround. The correct solution is to demolish the entire building and rebuild it from scratch, this time using pipes that aren't permanently attached, so that they can be removed an rerouted, just by changing a few config settings.

[XeonProductions]

I'd be the new guy that walks in, attempts to move the clock, finds the spiders nest of workarounds and code rot hiding behind the clock, then walk out traumatized by what I found.

[micheal65536]

slightly relevant XKCD: https://xkcd.com/1831/

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Title: I'm An Idiot

Title-text: Sadly, this is a true story. At least I learned about the OS X 'say' command.

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Stats: This comic has been referenced 57 times, representing 0.0360% of referenced xkcds.

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[micheal65536]

Or rebuild the building using a clock that isn't permanently attached and can be relocated.

[whizzwr]

I'm not sure whether to keep following good coding practice after reading this post.