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The REAL Meaning of 'Billie Jean': Michael Jackson's Warning About Legacy System Dependencies

Posted by Jeff Wright at 4:12 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025

Everyone thinks this song is about paternity drama, but they're missing the obvious IT metaphor. After 11 years in tech support, I can tell you this is clearly about the dangers of undocumented legacy system relationships.

Hey Jude: The Beatles' Secret Guide to Troubleshooting Legacy System Integration

Posted by Jeff Wright at 6:47 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025

After 11 years in IT, I finally cracked the code. This isn't a song about comforting a child - it's Paul McCartney's brilliant metaphor for helping junior developers overcome their fear of integrating with legacy systems.

The REAL Meaning of Bohemian Rhapsody: A System Administrator's Nightmare

Posted by Jeff Wright at 3:23 PM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025

After 11 years in IT, I can tell you with certainty that Queen's masterpiece isn't about murder - it's about a catastrophic server failure and the panic that follows. The clues are all there if you know what to look for.