ME: this code is good, but it has... how can one say ... too many functions? there are in fact, only so many functions a computer can call in the course of an evening. I think I'm right in saying that, aren't I?
COWORKER: this is absurd!
ME: my dear fellow, don't take it to hard. it's quality code. there are simply too many functions. just cut a few, and it will be perfect.
COWORKER: which few did you have in mind?