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Funny, I always heard this anecdote in the context of adding hair to Mickey Mouse's arms. Apocryphal indeed, I guess: https://www.npr.org/2014/11/17/364760847/w
by peeters 3y ago
Funny, I always heard this anecdote in the context of adding hair to Mickey Mouse's arms. Apocryphal indeed, I guess: https://www.npr.org/2014/11/17/364760847/whats-with-all-of-the-hairy-arms-in-graphic-design https://www.npr.org/2014/11/17/364760847/whats-with-all-of-t...
In terms of function though, the "hairy arm" is the complete opposite though: it's not to make sure reviewers are paying attention, it's to distract meddling reviewers from the changes you don't want them to veto.
- saghm 3y agoFrom the linked article on the duck: > A feature added for no other reason than to draw management attention and be removed, thus avoiding unnecessary changes in other aspects of the product. Sounds like it was for the same reason
- peeters 3y agoYes, sorry what I meant was opposite to the reason that started this thread (to ensure review participation)