Ever wonder how software as intolerable as Jira could ever be adopted so universally? It's simple. Jira offers cuddly kittens (charts and graphs) that the children (management) simply can't resist. Meanwhile, the mice (programmers) watch from the hole in the wall, muttering, "This isn't going to end well."

"Oh, and this is a special one, my little children. It's called the Sprint Burndown Chart. You're going to want to spend a lot of time with him—he'll be your best friend."

"Be careful with the Assignee Time Report, Jeffrey! He's a trusty little fella that needs lots of cuddles!"

“Martha darling, keep your eye on the Status Entrance Date Report and the Average Time Report. I’m worried they are wondering too far. Let me hold the Status Count Report while you go grab them.