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And now that you have won the election, here is a pen and a stamp: warm up your arm, 'cause from now on you will use them ''a lot''. Apparently, the main activity of people in charge is to spend their days with a desk and giant piles of papers as only company. Of course it ''is'' TruthInTelevision to some extent (notably in law-related responsibilities), but naturally, in fiction it tends to be [[UpToEleven exaggerated to the point of torture.]] Expect some secretary to occasionally show up in the office with an additional pile, to the dismay of their boss. Usually PlayedForLaughs to show a less glamourous side of leadership.
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* Sam Vimes spends a few {{Discworld}} City Watch books lamenting the piles of paperwork he's obliged to deal with as its Commander. Eventually averted when he recruits some secretarial help, first from the Gooseberry-imp and then from A.E. Pessimal.
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* On ''WhatsNewWithPhilAndDixie'': It is shown a bit of a subversion the [[http://www.airshipentertainment.com/growfcomic.php?date=20080309 Dragon King]] actually burns all the paperwork (therefore a bit of an inversion).
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* On ''WhatsNewWithPhilAndDixie'': ''ComicStrip/WhatsNewWithPhilAndDixie'': It is shown a bit of a subversion the [[http://www.airshipentertainment.com/growfcomic.php?date=20080309 Dragon King]] actually burns all the paperwork (therefore a bit of an inversion).
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* In ''{{NewsRadio}}'', when Lisa is given Dave's job of News Director she has this experience.
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* In ''BruceAlmighty'', when Bruce is made GodForADay, he is suddenly confronted with the prayers of millions of people--which are presented in one scene as a massive layer of "Post-It" notes covering every wall and surface in his home. He then clears the clutter by instantly converting them to an e-mail format on his computer ("You've got prayers!").
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* In ''BruceAlmighty'', ''Film/BruceAlmighty'', when Bruce is made GodForADay, he is suddenly confronted with the prayers of millions of people--which are presented in one scene as a massive layer of "Post-It" notes covering every wall and surface in his home. He then clears the clutter by instantly converting them to an e-mail format on his computer ("You've got prayers!").
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* In [[VorkosiganSaga Captain Vorpatril's Alliance]], Ivan notes that while many people are envious of Emperor Gregor Vorbarra's power, he's never heard of anyone being envious of Gregor's desk.
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** "Prochazka" (very common as a surname for Czech-speaking people) meant "walker" and he got the nickname after his picture appeared in newspapers walking alone through Prague in 1901. The nickname outlined his modest appearance.
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* The one dictator in ''{{Foundation}}'' who inherited the post from his grandfather (who was brutal but able) and father (who was brutal and nothing else) and is essentially a born pencil-pusher who happened to inherit absolute power.
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* Franz Joseph I, second-last emperor of Austria-Hungary. As the story goes, he would sit for many hours at his desk and even correct punctuation mistakes in the papers he worked at. The people nicknamed him "old Prochaska", as if he were a small clerk.
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* King Enma in ''DragonBall'', as the man in charge of deciding who will go to Heaven or Hell ''in the entire universe'' is usually shown chain-stamping files without so much as looking at them, while complaining about his insane amount of work.
* In ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', [[spoiler:Simon]] has this kind of life in the second part of the story, as President of all humans on the surface. Well, before [[WhamEpisode shit happens]] at least…
* King Enma in ''DragonBall'', as the man in charge of deciding who will go to Heaven or Hell ''in the entire universe'' is usually shown chain-stamping files without so much as looking at them, while complaining about his insane amount of work.
* In ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', [[spoiler:Simon]] has this kind of life in the second part of the story, as President of all humans on the surface. Well, before [[WhamEpisode shit happens]] at least…
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* [[AnthropomorphicPersonification Dlanor A.]] [[FairPlayWhodunnit Knox]]'s job as Inquisitor of Heresy in ''UminekoNoNakuKoroNi'', consists mostly of this. She goes on the field only [[HangingJudge when a death sentence has been pronounced.]]
* [[AnthropomorphicPersonification Dlanor A.]] [[FairPlayWhodunnit Knox]]'s job as Inquisitor of Heresy in ''UminekoNoNakuKoroNi'', consists mostly of this. She goes on the field only [[HangingJudge when a death sentence has been pronounced.]]
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**Also delightfuly and colorfully known as a R.E.M.F.-Rear Echelon Mother Fucker.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'', when Ren becomes president of Stimpy's fan club, this is all he does, and it leads him to have a mental breakdown.
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Who didn't dream to one day be appointed President of a country, executive of a big company, or leader of a big organisation? You can give orders, have a pretty life, and have the most important and spotlight-earning jobs! You can be a hero and a model!
And now that you have won the election, here is a pen and a stamp: warm up your arm, 'cause from now on you will use them ''a lot''. Apparently, the main activity of people in charge is to spend their days with a desk and giant piles of papers as only company. Of course it ''is'' TruthInTelevision to some extent (notably in law-related responsibilities), but naturally, in fiction it tends to be [[UpToEleven exaggerated to the point of torture.]] Expect some secretary to occasionally show up in the office with an additional pile, to the dismay of their boss. Usually PlayedForLaughs to show a less glamourous side of leadership.
Despite the title, it can apply to "Presidents" but also to any job involving some kind of important leadership.
Can be the reason for someone being KickedUpstairs. May result in TrashOfTheTitans if disorder comes on top of quantity.
!! Examples:
[[AC:AnimeAndManga:]]
* King Enma in ''DragonBall'', as the man in charge of deciding who will go to Heaven or Hell ''in the entire universe'' is usually shown chain-stamping files without so much as looking at them, while complaining about his insane amount of work.
* In ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', [[spoiler:Simon]] has this kind of life in the second part of the story, as President of all humans on the surface. Well, before [[WhamEpisode shit happens]] at least…
* ''Anime/HanaukyoMaidTai''. In one episode Taro finds that one of his daily duties as head of the family is going through a huge pile of paperwork and signing documents.
* The Hokage is sometimes portrayed like this in ''{{Naruto}}'', including Tsunade after she assumed the role. They are by definition one of the strongest fighters in their village, but their job is mostly to assign missions rather than go on them.
* Etna from ''{{Disgaea}}'' becomes this in the anime after becoming [[spoiler:Overlord]]. It's hilarious considering her [[HairTriggerTemper normal personality]]
[[AC:ComicStrip]]
* On ''WhatsNewWithPhilAndDixie'': It is shown a bit of a subversion the [[http://www.airshipentertainment.com/growfcomic.php?date=20080309 Dragon King]] actually burns all the paperwork (therefore a bit of an inversion).
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* In ''BruceAlmighty'', when Bruce is made GodForADay, he is suddenly confronted with the prayers of millions of people--which are presented in one scene as a massive layer of "Post-It" notes covering every wall and surface in his home. He then clears the clutter by instantly converting them to an e-mail format on his computer ("You've got prayers!").
[[AC:{{Literature}}]]
* In ''Literature/RainbowSix'', John Clark laments that he's a bureaucrat and not an elite counter-terrorism soldier like his men. Rainbow jumps out of helicopters and trains to put bullets between eyes with perfect accuracy, Rainbow Six sits at his desk and has to justify the dollar value of each bullet.
* Sam Vimes spends a few {{Discworld}} City Watch books lamenting the piles of paperwork he's obliged to deal with as its Commander. Eventually averted when he recruits some secretarial help, first from the Gooseberry-imp and then from A.E. Pessimal.
** Averted by Archchancellor Ridcully, who just lets the paperwork pile up on his desk, periodically bins it, and assumes that if anything is ''really'' important someone will start shouting soon enough.
* In [[VorkosiganSaga Captain Vorpatril's Alliance]], Ivan notes that while many people are envious of Emperor Gregor Vorbarra's power, he's never heard of anyone being envious of Gregor's desk.
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* The ''Series/StargateSG1'' episodes "Zero Hour" and "Lockdown" played this for laughs as Jack O'Neill settled into his new job as commanding officer of Stargate Command. Both episodes featured an instance of sorting through piles of reports and memos to find something.
* This is the basic concept of ''YesMinister'' and sequels.
[[AC:VideoGames]]
* Death in the ''VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2'' fan campaign ''DarkWaters'' is portrayed as [[DontFearTheReaper a long-suffering bureaucrat]] who forgives your in-game deaths because he's too busy to process you into the afterlife.
[[AC:VisualNovels:]]
* [[AnthropomorphicPersonification Dlanor A.]] [[FairPlayWhodunnit Knox]]'s job as Inquisitor of Heresy in ''UminekoNoNakuKoroNi'', consists mostly of this. She goes on the field only [[HangingJudge when a death sentence has been pronounced.]]
[[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'', when Ren becomes president of Stimpy's fan club, this is all he does, and it leads him to have a mental breakdown.
* Commander Nebular from ''BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand'', due to being the Space Ranger's commander, is forced to constantly do paperwork by his robotic desk.
* ''TheSimpsonsMovie'': The President is dissapointed that, instead of leading the country, he is forced to spend his days signing papers and approving motions.
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* In the military, this is often mockingly referred to as a "Chairborne Ranger", a high-ranked officer who spends his days behind a desk in a cozy office yet pretends to know how life is on the frontlines.
Who didn't dream to one day be appointed President of a country, executive of a big company, or leader of a big organisation? You can give orders, have a pretty life, and have the most important and spotlight-earning jobs! You can be a hero and a model!
And now that you have won the election, here is a pen and a stamp: warm up your arm, 'cause from now on you will use them ''a lot''. Apparently, the main activity of people in charge is to spend their days with a desk and giant piles of papers as only company. Of course it ''is'' TruthInTelevision to some extent (notably in law-related responsibilities), but naturally, in fiction it tends to be [[UpToEleven exaggerated to the point of torture.]] Expect some secretary to occasionally show up in the office with an additional pile, to the dismay of their boss. Usually PlayedForLaughs to show a less glamourous side of leadership.
Despite the title, it can apply to "Presidents" but also to any job involving some kind of important leadership.
Can be the reason for someone being KickedUpstairs. May result in TrashOfTheTitans if disorder comes on top of quantity.
!! Examples:
[[AC:AnimeAndManga:]]
* King Enma in ''DragonBall'', as the man in charge of deciding who will go to Heaven or Hell ''in the entire universe'' is usually shown chain-stamping files without so much as looking at them, while complaining about his insane amount of work.
* In ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', [[spoiler:Simon]] has this kind of life in the second part of the story, as President of all humans on the surface. Well, before [[WhamEpisode shit happens]] at least…
* ''Anime/HanaukyoMaidTai''. In one episode Taro finds that one of his daily duties as head of the family is going through a huge pile of paperwork and signing documents.
* The Hokage is sometimes portrayed like this in ''{{Naruto}}'', including Tsunade after she assumed the role. They are by definition one of the strongest fighters in their village, but their job is mostly to assign missions rather than go on them.
* Etna from ''{{Disgaea}}'' becomes this in the anime after becoming [[spoiler:Overlord]]. It's hilarious considering her [[HairTriggerTemper normal personality]]
[[AC:ComicStrip]]
* On ''WhatsNewWithPhilAndDixie'': It is shown a bit of a subversion the [[http://www.airshipentertainment.com/growfcomic.php?date=20080309 Dragon King]] actually burns all the paperwork (therefore a bit of an inversion).
[[AC:{{Film}}]]
* In ''BruceAlmighty'', when Bruce is made GodForADay, he is suddenly confronted with the prayers of millions of people--which are presented in one scene as a massive layer of "Post-It" notes covering every wall and surface in his home. He then clears the clutter by instantly converting them to an e-mail format on his computer ("You've got prayers!").
[[AC:{{Literature}}]]
* In ''Literature/RainbowSix'', John Clark laments that he's a bureaucrat and not an elite counter-terrorism soldier like his men. Rainbow jumps out of helicopters and trains to put bullets between eyes with perfect accuracy, Rainbow Six sits at his desk and has to justify the dollar value of each bullet.
* Sam Vimes spends a few {{Discworld}} City Watch books lamenting the piles of paperwork he's obliged to deal with as its Commander. Eventually averted when he recruits some secretarial help, first from the Gooseberry-imp and then from A.E. Pessimal.
** Averted by Archchancellor Ridcully, who just lets the paperwork pile up on his desk, periodically bins it, and assumes that if anything is ''really'' important someone will start shouting soon enough.
* In [[VorkosiganSaga Captain Vorpatril's Alliance]], Ivan notes that while many people are envious of Emperor Gregor Vorbarra's power, he's never heard of anyone being envious of Gregor's desk.
[[AC:LiveActionTV]]
* The ''Series/StargateSG1'' episodes "Zero Hour" and "Lockdown" played this for laughs as Jack O'Neill settled into his new job as commanding officer of Stargate Command. Both episodes featured an instance of sorting through piles of reports and memos to find something.
* This is the basic concept of ''YesMinister'' and sequels.
[[AC:VideoGames]]
* Death in the ''VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2'' fan campaign ''DarkWaters'' is portrayed as [[DontFearTheReaper a long-suffering bureaucrat]] who forgives your in-game deaths because he's too busy to process you into the afterlife.
[[AC:VisualNovels:]]
* [[AnthropomorphicPersonification Dlanor A.]] [[FairPlayWhodunnit Knox]]'s job as Inquisitor of Heresy in ''UminekoNoNakuKoroNi'', consists mostly of this. She goes on the field only [[HangingJudge when a death sentence has been pronounced.]]
[[AC:WesternAnimation]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'', when Ren becomes president of Stimpy's fan club, this is all he does, and it leads him to have a mental breakdown.
* Commander Nebular from ''BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand'', due to being the Space Ranger's commander, is forced to constantly do paperwork by his robotic desk.
* ''TheSimpsonsMovie'': The President is dissapointed that, instead of leading the country, he is forced to spend his days signing papers and approving motions.
[[AC:RealLife]]
* In the military, this is often mockingly referred to as a "Chairborne Ranger", a high-ranked officer who spends his days behind a desk in a cozy office yet pretends to know how life is on the frontlines.
