stoopid people day

nalani

blahblahphreakingblah
so I need a new PRAM battery for one of my G4s ... who do I call? Radio Shack, of course .. it's not like we have authorized Apple Dealers on this rock in the middle of the Pacific .. so I call RS ... this is the telephone conversation:

*ring* *ring*

RS: "Aloha, thank you for calling Radio Shack - you have questions, we have answers, this is Kathy, how can I help you?"
me: "Aloha Kathy - I'm calling to find out if you have 3.6 V lithium batteries in stock."
RS: "I'm sorry, 3-point-what?"
me: "3.6 V lithium batteries. It is also referred to as PRAM batteries" (pronounced Pea-Ram, in case someone didn't know that)
RS: "Is that the serial number?"
me: "No, that's the kind of battery I need."
RS: "And that was a 3-point-what?"
me: "3.6. 3.6."
RS: "3.6?"
me: "yes, 3.6. Do you have them in stock?"
RS: "I'm not sure. If we don't have them in stock, do you want us to order it for you?"
me: "No. Because you have only had questions for my questions. Thank you."
RS: "Are you sure?"

at this point, I couldn't take it anymore *click*


You'd think that takes the cake, would you? No, there's more ...

A co-worker's scanner wouldn't work. She called me over and I took a look at it ... checked the cords .. checked the connections .. checked the power .. all looked good ... checked the folder ... looks alright ... tried to test it ... nothing ... sat there for a good 15 minutes ... checking everything I could think of, wracking my brain for something I knew I was missing ...

Was I missing anything? No ....

After about an hour of researching the problem and looking at everything I could think of, she walked by me and said, "wow, it's a good thing I got rid of those little things in the system tray huh?"
"What things?"
She shrugged and said "nothing I knew I needed. Just stuff like the simple trax application and stuff"
I was about ready to blow at this point.
I stood up from her desk and told her, in the most calm of voices, "turn on everything you turned off and got rid of. You'll surprise yourself."

Of course, the scanner now works. And I wasted a good hour or more of my life.


I do believe I have stumbled on STOOPID PEOPLE DAY!!!
 

alex

Member
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (damn, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)

On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?)

On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap." (and that would be how???.)

On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost." (but, it's "just" a suggestion.)

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): "Do not turn upside down." (well.duh, a bit late, huh!)

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating." (.and you thought????.)

On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me more time?)

On Boot's Children Cough Medicine: "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication." (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)

On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (and. I'm taking this because???.)

On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to. what?)

On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (now, omebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)

On Salisbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts." (talk about a news flash)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh. fly Delta?)

On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." (I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)

On a Swedish chainsaw: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals." (Oh my God. was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle).in other words send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.
 

Gonzo

Infinitesimally Outrageous
Staff member
the truly scary part is-it took someone DOING those things to bring about a warning:retard:
 
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