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Warning! This computer....
By TomtomKent
15 April 2007
Please note that due to our company being sued (again) by people who have managed to find ways of killing themselves with our products, the following warning labels must be attached to EVERY new computer that we sell:

WARNING:

This computer uses 240v Electricity.
Do not open the case while operating.
Do not cut any leads while live.
Do not Ingest this computer.
Do not use this computer in the bath.
Do not use this computer in the shower.
Do not use this computer in the swimming pool.
Do not microwave cook this computer.
This computer should not be put in your ear.
This computer is not a hat.
Do not use this computer while driving.
This computer is not designed for use in traffic.
This computer is not inteded for use as formal wear.
This computer should not be used for prolonged periods with out rest.
If this computer tells you to kill anyone, seek medical attention.
Do not use this computer as a hammer.
The Disc Drive should not be used as drinks tray.
Do not pour liquids in the computer.
Do not pour more liquids into the computer to clean out spilt liquids.
This computer is not a home for animals.
Children should not use this computer unsupervised.
Should software warnings appear, please read them.
Please note that hitting the computer does not remove software warnings.
If in doubt please call our support line.
Please note that our support line staff are not psychic.
Neither can they see the nature the of the problem from where they are sitting.
You may need to supply the TYPE of computer to the call centre. Please note that this refers to the model number, not the colour of the box it came in.

Thankyou.

Reviews

Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3331 comments posted) 15th April 2007
I liked this I thought it just got funnier as it went along.There might have been more you could have done on the call centre side.[I have friend who works in one] but you certainly covered most bases I think. I especially like some of the more surreal ones although there is no accounting for the stupidity of the public sometimes.  
Do I detect a touch of venom in the humour, a result of personal experience, mayhap? 
cheers 


Written by Phil (6683 comments posted) 15th April 2007
Enjoyed this, some funny lines. 
 
Part of my job is to maintain a network of twenty-odd wireless lap tops and twelve desk tops - all used by 5-11 year olds, but worse still, teachers. Believe me when I tell you, your list isn't exhaustive. Still, I may give it to a couple of colleagues - they need all the advice they can get! 
 
Good stuff, 
 
Phil

Written by wltshr (300 comments posted) 16th April 2007
I agree with Phil and BBS. The list could almost have been inexhaustible. Some lovely examples nonetheless. 
 
A little thing, but you may have got more readers, and thereby more reviews, in the Not News section. 
 
Just a thought 
 
Wltshr

Written by Lizzy (790 comments posted) 16th April 2007
With the others on this, a good and funny read. Sums up the no responsibility for anything society we live in. 
Lizzy

Written by Livinginanattic (456 comments posted) 18th April 2007
This is very funny. You must have worked on a tech support line, there's definitely a touch of venom in this. Particularly liked 'Do not pour more liquids into the computer to clean out spilt liquids' and 'Please note that hitting the computer does not remove software warnings.' Cheers.

Written by woody44 (774 comments posted) 20th April 2007
Sue! It certainly seems to be the new buzz word. I think ninety five percent of the adverts on daytime tele are now of the `have you had a trip or fall at work` type. Thank heaven I`m retired!  
 
Nice vitriolic piece Tom 
Woody

Written by rushwilde (16 comments posted) 13th May 2007
:p 
 
I read this while listening to 'And the beat goes on'...you know from grand theft auto.....anyway! 
 
it was hilarious, i actually laughed at "dont pour liquids into computer to clea out other liquids'".....stated after you know.."do not pour liquids into computer" 
 
ah, boy. 
 
yes, well good job, the tings they put on labels these days...this is quite a possiblity. like on arm and hammer scoopable cat litter "safe to use around animals".......honestly.... :sigh

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