June 20th, 2006



The Top 6 Signs You’ve
Been Replaced by a Computer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and the Number 1 Sign You’ve Been Replaced by a Computer…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