Funny things to ask for on the PA system

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Originally Posted by EricH

Here's one to try on an unsuspecting freshman:

Have them announce that your team is looking for some F.O.D. (pronounced "fod"). First team that responds that they have some gets the freshman sent over with a broom or vacuum to collect it--and deposit it into the nearest trash can.


Foreign Object and Debris is the aerospace industry's Enemy #1. If you've been drilling, sawing, or otherwise working on the robot, chances are, you have some on the floor.

If you've been drilling, sawing, or otherwise working on the robot, you have been involved in a DGO -- a "Debris Generating Operation" and thus you are the aerospace industry's Enemy #1 (at least according to my Clean Room cert refresher training)