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Matt Mullenweg reportedly returns as Automattic CEO 2 days after getting booted

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Matt Mullenweg reportedly returns as Automattic CEO 2 days after getting booted — comic strip

The script

Panel 1

Cut to a futuristic office. Alex, hands on hips, is hunched over a table filled with tech gadgets. Sam is sitting cross-legged, arms crossed, looking at Alex with a skeptical look. Robin, who usually sits at the edge of the table, is now jumping up and down, brandishing a remote control.

Alex: Alright, let's get this office up and running like it's 1999 all over again!

Sam: Are you sure this won't cause more issues?

Robin: Oh, I bet it will. Like last time, it's all chaos and innovation, and we'll never get anything done.

Panel 2

The office is now in complete disarray. Electronics are scattered everywhere, and Alex is frantically trying to turn on the servers, while Sam is frantically putting on noise-canceling headphones, and Robin is laughing hysterically, having set off the sprinklers. Robin (Laughing)

Alex: I can't find the power button!

Sam: I think I just heard a voice saying, 'Oops, looks like I left this in the fridge!

Robin: This time, it's all about the chaos!

Panel 3

The office is back to a semblance of order, with Alex, Sam, and Robin all looking pleased with themselves. Alex is looking at a screen, Sam is typing on a laptop, and Robin is taking a sip of water, all with satisfied grins. Robin (Smiling) Robin (Laughs)

Alex: Mission accomplished. And I'm only an hour late!

Sam: I never expected you'd be able to get things done this time.

Robin: Just remember, Matt, you're here to sprinkle some chaos.

Alex: Exactly! Now, let's see how long this lasts.

Sam: Until the next storm.

Robin: We'll have to change the name to Automadventure!