[Fwd: Re: [TAG] Linux for Dummies]

[Ben Okopnik]

On Sat, Nov 20, 2004 at 04:29:05PM -0500, Brian Bilbrey wrote:
> Benjamin A. Okopnik wrote:
> > ...and remember, every time you're imprecise in your communication,
> > somewhere a homeless kitten gets run over by a Mack truck. And it'll all
> > be your fault.
> 
> That's not _nearly_ as guilt inducing as running over the kitten *with*
> a home

I don't know that running them over with a home would be more painful
than doing it with a Mack truck, but you're welcome to be creative and
report the results.

> , given not ten minutes ago to the five year old girl standing by
> the side of the road, spattered, red, and crying as she fumbles with her
> inhaler.
 
I *like* it! I'm sure you'll soon be getting an email from Upstairs,
thanking you for the idea; the new variation will be implemented ASAP,
and beta testers are urged to apply to the appropriate agency.

> Now, that is guilt [1]. Personally, I blame my state of mind on the
> whole gang of Monty Python with special mention going to Cleese and Chapman:
> 
>   Mrs. Conclusion (Chapman): Hullo, Mrs. Premise.
> 
>   Mrs. Premise (Cleese): Hullo, Mrs. Conclusion.
> 
>   Conclusion: Busy Day?
> 
>   Premise: Busy? I just spent four hours burying the cat.
> 
>   Conclusion: *Four hours* to bury a cat?
> 
>   Premise: Yes - it wouldn't keep still.
 
[snort] Must have been the one from Schroedinger's box again. I coulda
told him.

> [1] Fortunately, I have an electric monk to pray for my soul.

Oooh, is that the bobble-head kind? I always wanted one of those; they
work really well on a boat.


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