After 32 years, it seems some people still haven't learned the lessons on Mythical Man Month :-)
It wouldn't be so tragic, if this was only a comic. Alas it is a unflatterying imitation of life. *sigh*
Well if we are stuck at this, we might as well have a great laugh. :-)
On a almost related matter, if your are having problems with your estimates. I suggest that you take some advice from the Estimate Goat. :-)