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I will translate computer jargon for you! (PART ONE) |
Hawumph
Arch-Wizard
Joined: Jan 23, 2002
Posts: 368
From: Somewhere you don't want to go!
|  Posted: 18-10-2002 10:20
NEW
Different colour from previous model.
ALL NEW
Parts not interchangeable with previous model.
UNMATCHED
Almost as good as the competition.
DESIGNED SIMPLICITY
Manufacturing costs cut to the bone.
FOOLPROOF OPERATION
No provision for adjustments.
ADVANCED DESIGN
The advertising agency doesn't understand it.
IT'S HERE AT LAST!
Rush job, nobody told us it was coming.
FIELD-TESTED
Manufacturer lacks test equipment.
HIGH ACCURACY
All the parts fit in the box.
YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT
We finally got one that works.
REVOLUTIONARY
It's different from our competitors.
BREAKTHROUGH
We finally figured out a way to sell it.
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How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots? It's not fair to deny me, the cross-eyed bear that you gave to me. You otter know!!!
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Vulnax
explorer
Joined: Oct 19, 2001
Posts: 648
From: North West
| Posted: 18-10-2002 20:55
... Way TOO much time on his hands...
[ This Message was edited by: Vulnax on 18-10-2002 20:56 ]
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Heiach
Wizard
Joined: Oct 31, 2001
Posts: 549
From: I can't remember!
| Posted: 19-10-2002 19:04
Hehe.. well I enjoyed that one 
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Merlin
pilgrim
Joined: Oct 01, 2002
Posts: 24
From: A place in the clouds with mi drink
| Posted: 21-10-2002 11:52
Hawumph has got way too much time, but liked it never the less. When's part two coming??
Merlin
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Vulnax
explorer
Joined: Oct 19, 2001
Posts: 648
From: North West
| Posted: 21-10-2002 23:24
No don't get me wrong, the posts from Hawumph are fine, I'm just amazed he has time to do them!
We all struggle with a 2 line reply.
erm like this!
Vully
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Hawumph
Arch-Wizard
Joined: Jan 23, 2002
Posts: 368
From: Somewhere you don't want to go!
| Posted: 22-10-2002 14:12
Oh you poor people - you want more? Well OK - Part 2
FUTURISTIC
No other reason why it looks the way it does.
DISTINCTIVE
A different shape and colour to others.
MAINTENANCE-FREE
Impossible to fix.
RE-DESIGNED
Previous faults corrected, we hope...
PERFORMANCE PROVEN
Will operate through the warranty period.
MEETS ALL STANDARDS
Ours, not yours.
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How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots? It's not fair to deny me, the cross-eyed bear that you gave to me. You otter know!!!
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Crazyfool
Wizard
Joined: Sep 16, 2001
Posts: 804
From: Llanelli
| Posted: 22-10-2002 17:08
Friendly staff
A guy in a turban..
thats my only experience of pc world..never again.
later
cf
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Merlin
pilgrim
Joined: Oct 01, 2002
Posts: 24
From: A place in the clouds with mi drink
| Posted: 23-10-2002 23:10
Never ever been near the place. <shudders> Expensive, and 99.99999999999999999999999999% of the time they give you wrong information.
Merlin.
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