I assume that Scott Adams is hamming it up in articles like this (warning, mildly NSFW for language) for comedic effect. It certainly manages the comedy part, but I can imagine there are some guys who have just that level of mechanical (in)ability. And worse, that think they’re perfectly capable of assembling anything.

(Did I just hear a big “whoomph!” sound down the street? And are those sirens getting closer? 😉 )