From Not Always Right: A Computer Virus Is Nothing To Sneeze At!
I got my first computer in 1998 and quickly downloaded the ICQ messaging software. Yes, I’m old! A few hours after setting it up, I heard a sneeze. Then another sneeze. I called the computer store.
Me: “I think my new computer has a virus!”
Store Employee: “Why do you think that?”
Me: “It keeps sneezing!”
Store Employee: Obviously trying not to laugh “Have you installed ICQ?”
Me: “Yeah.”
Store Employee: “Someone is messaging you!”
He then gave up and laughed at full volume into the phone while I hung up, embarrassed.
(I got my first computer out of someones computer trash pile)
UK comedy duo Mitchell and Webb have a hilarious tech support call. The user says he is having trouble with his computer keyboard; it does not seem to be working. It’s making funny noises and nothing shows on the screen. Tech support finally asks him to look for the name of the keyboard maker.
Yakety Sax 7 months ago
From Not Always Right: A Computer Virus Is Nothing To Sneeze At!
I got my first computer in 1998 and quickly downloaded the ICQ messaging software. Yes, I’m old! A few hours after setting it up, I heard a sneeze. Then another sneeze. I called the computer store.
Me: “I think my new computer has a virus!”
Store Employee: “Why do you think that?”
Me: “It keeps sneezing!”
Store Employee: Obviously trying not to laugh “Have you installed ICQ?”
Me: “Yeah.”
Store Employee: “Someone is messaging you!”
He then gave up and laughed at full volume into the phone while I hung up, embarrassed.
(I got my first computer out of someones computer trash pile)
sirbadger 7 months ago
Can you change it to the color that gives me a good tan?
Zebrastripes 7 months ago
A wise guy eh?
OddGobb 7 months ago
Have you tried turning it off and on again. “The IT Crowd”
Steverino Premium Member 7 months ago
I wonder if he got the famous ID10T error?
ChessPirate 7 months ago
“And it’s starting to talk like Joe Pesci…”
prrdh 7 months ago
Sounds like a normal Windows startup.
FassEddie 7 months ago
He let the magic smoke out! You’re not supposed to do that!
Zen-of-Zinfandel 7 months ago
Ah..I’ll need to put you on hold for an hour.
mistercatworks 7 months ago
UK comedy duo Mitchell and Webb have a hilarious tech support call. The user says he is having trouble with his computer keyboard; it does not seem to be working. It’s making funny noises and nothing shows on the screen. Tech support finally asks him to look for the name of the keyboard maker.
“Steinway”
Frank Burns Eats Worms 7 months ago
ITs, it’s what I do.
Impkins Premium Member 7 months ago
It needs more beer. burp. The operator, that is. : )
Mountain Meg 7 months ago
“My computer is acting funny. It’s doing Hamlet with a weird Chinese accent.”
cuzinron47 7 months ago
Should have gone with ‘acting weird’, you don’t do funny.
William Stoneham Premium Member 7 months ago
As a former tech support representative, my favorite was “my computer is not working”. Me: “Uh, could you be a little more specific?”