Not to mention the liability. I know I wouldn't ever "sign-off" on something I didn't know inside and out. Which pretty much means I have to have written it, or maintained it for a lengthy period of time.
Yes, this commercial is simultaneously infuriating and saddening.
Infuriating because they basically gloss over the whole issue under the guise of "Computers are hard, don't try to understand," and then lie about the conclusion.
Saddening because the majority of people that watch it are thinking it's true.
Side note: How much does it cost to run a commercial? I want one that just shows a clip of the commercial, and then some guy sitting there going "Really? The telecom industry wants to save YOUR money? When was the last time your cable bill went DOWN?"
>> Damn. I never thought I would use anything from that class.
Technically, you still haven't (aside from regurgitation). What you *need* to do is find a two inch tall, two foot diameter diameter glass, and a three year old bartender.
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Give it time, you'll get there eventually...
>> This is like making a "contactless pen."
Kindly stop hoarding this technology to yourself, and let me know where I can purchase this device.
Not to mention the liability. I know I wouldn't ever "sign-off" on something I didn't know inside and out. Which pretty much means I have to have written it, or maintained it for a lengthy period of time.
Yes, this commercial is simultaneously infuriating and saddening.
Infuriating because they basically gloss over the whole issue under the guise of "Computers are hard, don't try to understand," and then lie about the conclusion.
Saddening because the majority of people that watch it are thinking it's true.
Side note: How much does it cost to run a commercial? I want one that just shows a clip of the commercial, and then some guy sitting there going "Really? The telecom industry wants to save YOUR money? When was the last time your cable bill went DOWN?"
>> ... but then, if it were fiction, I'd have published it as such, and thus enjoyed the copyright privileges thereunto appertaining.
;)
Good show! 7 syllables when 0 would have just as adequate. I bow to your mastery, hereafter and forthwith, in perpetuity, Amen.
>> I know the assininity (is that a word?)
I believe the word you are looking for is "asshattery."
And yes, DIAMETER DIAMETER you pedantic sons of bitches! ;)
>> Damn. I never thought I would use anything from that class.
Technically, you still haven't (aside from regurgitation). What you *need* to do is find a two inch tall, two foot diameter diameter glass, and a three year old bartender.
Enjoy your evening.
>> Our tax rates will be 80% of our income.
So... stopping this aging gene also turns us into Swedes?
I'm new to this whole "modding" thing, but I have some points. However, I can't seem to find -1: Arithmetically Challenged.
>> the guy who wrote it is either lazy, unprofessional, working to an unrealistic schedule or shit at his job.
Thankfully you put that middle one in there. I was about to cloud up and rain all over your ass.
Many of us want to do, and vocalize the importance of doing the right thing, but our hands are tied. Don't forget that.
Please cite it if you didn't come up with it.