A Humorous Look at Life in the Internet Age
January 24th 2008 00:50
Life's Realities in 2008
The following is a copy of an e-mail I received today, which I believe most of us modern writers/bloggers--and even non-writers/bloggers--will be able to relate to. I don't mind telling you that it really had me chuckling. See if it doesn't do the same for you.
An E-Mail That Says It All!
Here it is:
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2008 when...
1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses .
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.
1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses .
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.
Hopefully that little list brought a smile to your face, as it did mine. Perhaps it's even helped to bring a bit more perspective to your life, which is never a bad thing!
Here's to "progress"!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have any 21st Century ironies of your own to share? We'd love to hear them!
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Comment by AmyHuang
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Sounds like many of us, I'm afraid! LOL!
Thanks for sharing in my chuckle for the day!
Jeanne
Comment by tlcorbin
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Thanks for the comment!
Jeanne
Comment by Michele L.
Thanks for the laughs!
Smiles,
Michele
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I thought so, too! And, yes, I, too, failed to notice that #9 was missing and scrolled back up to confirm the fact. It's always great to inject a little humor into our often overly stressed lives!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Michele L.
I loved the one about entering the password into the microwave, too.
Smiles,
Michele
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I agree! I also like the one about pulling into your driveway and using your cell phone to find out whether someone can come out and help you carry the groceries inside! Very funny--and very characteristic of the modern mindset! LOL! We're so spoiled, aren't we!
Thanks for dropping back by!
Jeanne
Comment by Anonymous
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I found that one particularly entertaining, as well--because it's so true! Cell phones certainly have spoiled us, haven't they?
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne