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Jerry Seinfeld Will Plug Vista
Barence writes "Microsoft has signed up comedian Jerry Seinfeld to its $300 million Vista PR blitz, as it attempts to turn around the negative perception surrounding its operating system. Reports suggest Bill Gates will also appear in the ads, which, given the comedy timing he displayed in his 'Bill's Last Day' video, and the deadpan manner of Seinfeld, could result in a huge hit for the company." Reader Zarmanto notes in his journal that "Mac users might be quite amused, considering that (like many other TV shows) the set of Seinfeld always had a Macintosh prominently displayed in the background."
Yes. And after a long hard days filming, the stars of the show would all use that computer to surf the net and read Slashdot, because that's the kind of introverted computer nerds they were.
Who use this buggy, slow Operating System?
George Costanza. That way he doesn't have to work. He just tells his boss that his computer is slow so he can't get much done.
Have they realized Vista is an O/S about nothing?
with my .45.
"Man is nothing without the works of man" -- Helvetius
I can think of a much more appropriate choice.
mmm, brains.
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Microsoft, "out of touch"? Never!
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First version: "George doesn't like computers. George is getting angry!"
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Second version: Newman is sitting at home watching TV and eating cheesy puffs, his phone rings...
Kramer: "Why aren't you at work, buddy?"
Newman: "Luckily for us, the US Post Office has 'upgraded' to Microsoft Windows Vista. Mouahahaha!"
He'd be perfect...If you don't use Vista, you're an idiot!
What?
They wanted Lucy and Desi to push Vista but they never returned Steve Ballmer's call!
This is only just the beginning. The next step is the new catchy theme song by Wynn Newton.
See my blog http://ilovecookes.blogspot.com/ for light hearted technical information.
Vista has established a reputation as "the operating system you don't want". People hate it. People that haven't tried it hate it.
Seinfeld will fit right in.
If you can't see the value in jet powered ants you should turn in your nerd card. - Dunbal (464142)
But ... but ... what about the stacked, unscientific Mojave project, that conclusively proved that people like Vista if they actually give it a chance?
Information theory is life. The rest is just the KL divergence.
On a related note, I often attempt to date unfamiliar movies and TV shows by the Macs they feature. It's quite effective. :)
No kidding!!! What do you say at this point?
are kramer, george and jerry gonna come and fix the pc issues that my close circle is gonna have afterwards ?
No, Kramer will be busy filming another commercial in which he gives his opinion of the black Macbook.
Vista is a joke.
Agreed. It's also an example that shows that not all jokes are funny.
-jcr
The only title of honor that a tyrant can grant is "Enemy of the State."
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Jerry will plug Vista? Like popping a cap in it's ass? THAT WOULD RULE!
Who use this buggy, slow Operating System?
George Costanza. That way he doesn't have to work. He just tells his boss that his computer is slow so he can't get much done.
You know, if Vista came with a hideaway under-the-desk bed, I'd probably use it.
The bed, that is, not Vista.
Momentarily, the need for the construction of new light will no longer exist.
Jerry: Hi, I'm a PC.
Bill: And so am I - but deep down inside, I wish I was a Mac.
Jerry: Well, try Vista, and you'll be one step closer.
Lars T.
To the guy who modded me down from perfect to terrible Karma - Apple haters still suck
to sell a joke?
Clearly this is simply meaning that Vista has stolen enough ideas from OS X to make even a make user endorse it.
Actually, he doesn't know he's pushing Vista. He thinks it's the upcoming Windows Mojave, which totally rocks.
Visualizing group of homeless with cardboard signs at freeway offramp...
"Will Endorse Vista for Food"
Better yet, Newman. Or Bana.
Makes me wonder if there's been a virus that pops up Vista 'security' messages, like "Vista wants to increase the size of your p3n1s, Cancel or Allow?"
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Or Bana.
"How d'ya like that Vista, Jerry? It's the best. The BEST!"
This guy's the limit!
This pop up would single handedly bring down every computer owned by a male (and some by supposed females) in mere minutes.
Perhaps Vista is destined to become highly collectable like Henry Ford's greatest failure.
Have you got your LWN subscription yet?
Well, somehow I think that Elaine just might be able to afford it.
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09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0 is the magic number.
Actually, they will re-do the Soup Nazi sketch (here, "The Driver Nazi"), with a Steve Jobs lookalike kindly asking for driver support for his hardware (and some aero dressing, while they're at it), and Seinfeld in an Ahmadeehnedjad disguise, answering, "You're pushing your luck, little man. No driver for you, come back, NEXT YEAR!!"
A World in a Grain of Sand / Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Infinity in the Palm of your Hand / And Eternity in an Hour.
Makes me wonder if there's been a virus that pops up Vista 'security' messages, like "Vista wants to increase the size of your p3n1s, Cancel or Allow?"
Allow, allow!
"Please mod parent -5 Banned... Jeez"
Oh, come on. It's pretty cool having Michael Richards commenting on Slashdot.
Michael Reed, freelance tech writer.
...but forcing Vista users to purchase a new printer (or whatever) does make them money.
Can you point to a single instance of a company forcing users to buy a new peripheral rather than updating their drivers?
That's cool. I can't get my cat to clean anything.
Clearly this is simply meaning that Vista has stolen enough ideas from OS X to make even a make user endorse it.
I didn't realise Jerry Seinfeld managed software builds...
How dare you be so modest!! You conceited bastard!!
I find it appropriate that the person who tells us Vista is wonderful is a comedian.
Yeah, well, you're ugly and your mother dresses you funny.
Do not try and troll the twitter. That's impossible. Instead... only try to realize the truth.
What truth?
There is no twitter.
Then you'll see, that it is not the twitter that is trolled, it is only yourself.
Newman enters: "Oh Jerry, you mean you actually paid money for an operating system?"
Jerry, angrily: "Linux!"
"I only speak the truth"
Karma: null(Mostly affected by an unassigned variable)
Er, let me correct that. For the kind of money they're paying Seinfeld I could convince you I really believed Bill Gates was divinely inspired. You offering?
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From teh OP:
Amused? They should be overjoyed! It sounds like Apple's "Switch" campaign actually managed to get somebody to switch. Although I guess getting people to switch from the disasterous train wreck that is OSX Leoptard to the new, shiny, speedy Mojave Vista might not exactly be what they had in mind...
But hey, at least someone switched to the OS they are happiest with- and that's what really matters. Right?
Jerry: Makes movies.
Elaine: So does...it does? I thought Windows didn't make movies.
Jerry (shrugs and sips): Vista.
(Door explodes open!)
Kramer: Jerry! The Dell store down the street is selling computers with Vista for $1500!
Jerry: 1250
Kramer (walking over to Jerry's laptop): Oooh, is that...
Jerry: Vista.
Kramer: Niiiice.
--the next day--
Elaine: So Jerry, why does your screen look different?
Jerry: I "downgraded" to XP.
Elaine: Why's that?
Jerry: Battery life is crap, I was getting nagged to death with cancel or allow screens--
Elaine: Like that Mac commercial.
Jerry: Right. Truth in advertising, who knew?
Elaine: So you're using an operating system almost as old as Michael Jackson's boyfriends.
Jerry: True.
Elaine: On a big, expensive, shiny modern machine.
Jerry: Uh-huh.
Elaine: And you can still do all the things you said you could do before, only with less crap interrupting you?
Jerry: Yep.
Elaine: And my Mac still costs twice as much.
Jerry: Yep agian. So, what advantage do you have with your Mac?
Elaine: Chicks really seem to dig it.
Jerry: That's a plus.
Elaine: But I'm straight.
Jerry: Consider your options. You could say you were dual-booting.
Elaine: *bites her lip and looks worried*
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