The Tree Swing cartoon, often titled 'What the Customer Wanted,' is a legendary piece of corporate folklore dating back to the late 1960s. It features a series of panels depicting how various departments—from sales to engineering—wildly misinterpret a simple request for a tire swing. Each frame serves as a satirical commentary on communication breakdowns, showing increasingly absurd designs like a swing blocked by the tree trunk or a three-tiered seat. The meme concludes with a panel showing what the customer actually wanted: a simple tire hanging from a rope. It remains one of the most relatable templates for anyone working in software development, project management, or any field involving complex client requirements.