I just got into an debate with a support tech who told me my laptop's applications had to run off the network (they don't on my current laptop, and when I checked on the new they didn't either, plus that's a dumb idea), and that it didn't matter that some apps failed to install when I first logged in, because I'd just discover what was broken as I worked and they'd fix stuff reactively. Never mind I told him that the Notes ID he was trying to get me running off of was too old.

Given I didn't raise my voice, get snippy, or impugn his intelligence (out loud), he really needed to not get snippy with me.

So, if I'm desperately bored and blah, hitting reload on the BRQG until I find something funny I said -- that's an okay method of validating my self-worth, right?

So, if I'm desperately bored and blah, hitting reload on the BRQG until I find something funny I said -- that's an okay method of validating my self-worth, right?

...you mean other people don't?

That's why you coded it, right, shrift?

So, if I'm desperately bored and blah, hitting reload on the BRQG until I find something funny I said -- that's an okay method of validating my self-worth, right?

You could also go into the Comm thread and search on your handle. Yes, on some rather gray days I've done this. I've also looked up stuff from Buffistae who've made me laugh in the past.

This seems like an appropriate one for today:

Gudanov: I was just going to ask "What is The Office?", but then that made me think about the promos for the first Matrix movie. You know, "What is The Matrix?", and that seemed like a silly comparison. What does being put into a small pod, having the energy sucked out of you, and living in an unreal world have to do with working in an office?

I've got to say, people like ita and Madrigal are really making my search more difficult.

Okay, now I feel better.

New York Times reviewer: Winston Churchill once said that the foundations of British naval tradition consisted of rum, sodomy and the lash. "Master and Commander," which is rated PG-13, settles for two out of three.

Dana: Oh, please, let them have left out the rum.

That's why you coded it, right, shrift?

To be honest, I have no idea why I coded it, what, four years ago now? Five? But it's useful for validation on rainy days, yes. Also nice that I can look up anything in it anytime I want.

Also nice that I can look up anything in it anytime I want.

Really? Can you tell me the last time I was funny?