This question, far from being a
stereotyped question heard only in
Dilbert strips and
other workplace
satire, is
actually used and
actually considered the height of humor by many
corporate drones.
I did not believe this until I encountered "Mike" at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where I worked for a while. Not only did this person (and many others, I should add) use this on at least a daily basis,
he also was the proud owner of a plaque bearing the words
You want it when!?
People smiled at it. It added levity to their otherwise drab days.