Originally posted by Sysman
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Minor things that really piss you off !
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostAnti-gravity crisps in vending machines, that magically don't drop down when the coil has turned.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostTell me about it. I gave in and now have 19 friends I've never met and never will
Ooh, I can just see the picture at US Immigration:
"Have you ever been deleted from Facebook?"Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostThe other suggestion I saw a couple of years ago was that you start using obscenities. Instant deletion apparently, though you may need to hit a Yank nerve or two to be effective.Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostOoh, I like that one. I'm good at obscenities.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostMinor things that really piss you off !
My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostNot being able to tell which thread I am in!
I had that feeling last night between this thread and the one on Facebook.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Waking up, checking the time with the alarm clock and seeing it's nice and early.
Decide to get lots done today.
On getting up and seeing another clock, wonder where 2 hours went.
Check alarm clock again and see it's 2 hours slow.
Curse the alarm clock that tries to get the time off the radio waves!
And sometimes fails. Obviously.
I've just checked the bugger, and it's now reset itself to the proper time.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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When technology fails you...
Originally posted by Sysman View PostCheck alarm clock again and see it's 2 hours slow.
I've just checked the bugger, and it's now reset itself to the proper time.
"Honestly, the engine turned over but it wouldn't start. I tried for about two hours, the last time was a couple of minutes before you got here."My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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