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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Forced labor


So I'm at work, the kind for which I get paid, on the computer recently... and I need to download a file.


A little message pops up that says:


“downloading 'yada yada yada.' This may take a few minutes. You can use your computer to do other tasks while you’re waiting.”


Like I need my computer to make suggestions as to what I can do with my time while I'm waiting? Not only that, but I must use IT to multi-task? What if I want to fold the laundry? Or unload the dishwasher? Or make a phone call? Or enjoy a margarita? What a narcisstic computer I have!

It can byte me. :)

13 comments:

  1. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    I have an older computer......

    It mocks me........

    It laughs at me.....

    and it lies to me......

    When it says: "You can do other things while you wait"......

    What it means is....... "Try it, and watch me smoke, baby"......

    ( yeah.... I found out the hard way once, that smoke coming out of the computer...... is NOT a good thing........ and should never be ignored..... not even when you're busy googling George Clooney to make sure he's still single...)

    But since I don't have your quick wit...... ( my wit stays in bed, till like 5 in the afternoon.... and after that.. what's the point??? )

    I have never once thought to suggest my Computer "Byte ME'......

    love it!!!!!!

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  2. Are you using that same computer to type this blog?

    Because they *know* things. I am convinced that if you don't apologize it really will byte you...

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  3. But...why would you EVER want to fold the laundry? Or unload the dishwasher? Or make a phone call?
    Make yourself a margarita and BLOG.

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  4. llol...byte. Good one. I know computers are getting a little big for their britches these days? Like they rule the world or something....

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  5. Are You Serious? I NEED a computer to tell me what to do. Where can I get me one of those?

    I just awarded you an award. You may check it out right now. Once you are done folding the laundry.

    hugs.

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  6. See, I'd love to be a computer software designer. I'd make the program suggest different things every time.

    "Files downloading. Go have yourself a couple beers and check back in a few."

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  7. here, here! I'm reading my blog roll while I wait for photo's to upload to Walmart.

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  8. "Byte me" is a good one. I also don't appreciate my computer reminding me how much smarter she is than I. But she's good to me overall, so I try not to hold a grudge.

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  9. If anyone tells me what to do with my time, I get twisty. It doesn't matter a lick that what is suggested is good advice and I should heed it.

    Do. Not. Tell. Me. What. To. Do.
    (Unless I ask.)
    (Or if there is lipstick on my teeth and I need to wipe it off.)
    (Or if I'm burning something on the stove.)

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  10. The time I spend waiting for my computer is downright ridiculous! Maybe next time I'll go for the Margarita!

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  11. Hahahaha...that cracks me up. Your computer might bye you again for talking about it. hehehe

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