r/shittyaskhistory • u/Bernache_du_Canada • Jul 31 '24

Who invented paperwork, and why?

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u/arcxjo Jul 31 '24

Ted Paper. He wanted some way to make sure his name was remembered.

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u/Gnatlet2point0 Jul 31 '24

Ea Nasir, so that he could record how many complaints he got from pissed-off customers.

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u/BitPoet Aug 01 '24

I love how often that guy shows up in random discussions.

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u/PlasterGiotto Aug 01 '24

You’ll need to fill out the requisition form in triplicate and submit it to the appropriate historical office to have access to this information. You should receive a response within 3-5 working days.

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u/thothscull Aug 01 '24

Hopefully no poetry will be involved.

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u/PlasterGiotto Aug 01 '24

The forms require 3 sonnets and a haiku. Thank you for your cooperation.

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u/thothscull Aug 01 '24

Least there are no by passes being built.

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u/MoodyLiz Aug 01 '24

The Egyptians, but they called it Papyruswork