June 20th, 2006
The Top 6 Signs You’ve
Been Replaced by a Computer
Been Replaced by a Computer
6> Your parking space is now labeled, “IBM Salesmen Only.”
5> Some joker replaced your computer’s “You’ve got mail!” sound with an Austrian-accented voice intoning, “You’ve been tuhhhminated!”
4> The programmers snicker and elbow each other in the ribs while telling you your desk has been relocated to the server room.
3> You’re getting intimate with your girlfriend, but before you allow her to remove any of your clothes you make her accept an EULA.
2> Your boss finally has the office air conditioner repaired.
and the Number 1 Sign You’ve Been Replaced by a Computer…
1> With online bill paying, Internet porn and the ability to order delivery food online, your title as “wife” is pretty much honorary.
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Credits:
Selected from 33 submissions from 12 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Matt Van Opens, Watertown, WI — 1
Bruce W. Alter, Fairfax Station, VA — 2, 6
Chris Lipe, Rome, NY — 3
Kim Moser, New York, NY — 4, 5, List Moderator, Topic
Bill Livingston, Decatur, AL — 6