Monsters
This “electrifying” character was named after the doctor who created him.
Who is Frankenstein?
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are fireworks?
Each day, all scrum team members meet briefly, 15 minutes or less, to explain to the other members what they worked on the previous day, what they're working on today and what impediments they have.
What is a Daily Stand Up meeting?
This used to be a primary color of Rangoli, signifying peace, purity and tranquility.
What is white?
The Egyptians had plenty of these
What are mummies?
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are cows?
Anyone who derives value out of product being developed.
What is a stakeholder?
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
What is the lotus?
Silver bullets and full moons are two things feared by this creature. Just ask Professor Lupin.
What are werewolves?
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this often mixed with fragrant powders, such as sandalwood.
What is oil?
A time boxed period used to research a concept and/or create a simple prototype. It is usually introduced before large backlog items are undertaken and does not produce shippable code.
What is a spike?
The traditional number of petals in this flower in Rangoli design varies amongst regions from 4 to 8 up to 24.
What is learning?
Being undead and in varying states of decomposition is all that is required to be this monster.
What is a zombie?
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves.
Who are Shiva and Parvati?
Even late in development, Agile Scrum adapts easily and welcomes this more so than any other development methodology.
What is a change in requirements?
These body parts are often placed as part of the design to welcome Lakshmi into the home, though you would expect to see them after she had already come.
What are feet or footprints?
You might find this monster in your closet or under your bed.
What is the Boogie Man?
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.
Who are newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together?
A technique to scale scrum up for multiple teams working on the same product, allowing teams to discuss progress on their inter-dependencies. It is generally comprised of an ambassador from each scrum team.
What is Scrum of Scrums?
The tradition of Rangoli can be traced back to this Indian state.
What is Maharashtra?