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> Like so many things in government, the WHI started out as a joke

I can't think of anything else in government - not known for humor - having started as a joke. I wonder what examples the author had in mind.

Nonetheless, good to learn about WHI.

Indeed, government is much more known for things that start out seriously but turn into a joke.

The CDC's Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness 101 Guide comes to mind.

They may be able to handle a natural disaster. But even WH couldn’t handle staying open 24 hours because of the labor shortage

Rule of thumb - it isn’t bad until the minimum wage workers are no longer being forced to work.

FEMA does have a Waffle House Index – and they’re not too happy about it (2017)