I love everything about the internet. When I had no idea what was happening to the ice in the ice cube trays I typed “disappearing ice cubes,” and Google offered me a variety of links. Like magic!
This one informed me that ice cubes can shrink by a process called sublimation. Not only is this a fascinating scientific fact, it proves that I am not slowly going insane.
HELP ME GOOGLE!
What’s your question? What’s your problem? The all powerful GOOGLE has your answer.
facebook friend writes “SMH” -- what does this mean?
GOOGLE! SMH = shake my head
facebook friend refers to “meme” – what’s a meme?
GOOGLE! The term Internet meme (pronounced /ˈmiːm/, rhyming with "cream"[1]) is used to describe a concept that spreads via the Internet
My nephew just bought a new home in Gibsonton, Florida. What kind of town is it?
GOOGLE!
Gibsonton was famous as a sideshow wintering town, where various carnival "freaks" would spend the off season. It was home to Percilla the Monkey girl, the Anatomical Wonder, and the Lobster Boy. Siamese twin sisters ran a fruit stand here. At one time, it was the only post office with a counter for dwarves. Aside from the agreeable winter climate, Gibsonton offered unique circus zoning laws that allowed residents to keep elephants and circus trailers on their front lawns.
Isn't that fascinating? Who knew carnival freaks "wintered." I’m sure my nephew will fit right in. Cartoon Boy. I call him that because he’s covered in so many bright tattoos. One day he’ll be Mayor!
Isn't that fascinating? Who knew carnival freaks "wintered." I’m sure my nephew will fit right in. Cartoon Boy. I call him that because he’s covered in so many bright tattoos. One day he’ll be Mayor!
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| Okay, this isn't my nephew, but holy crap! |
Anyway, I just assumed that everyone in my age group shared my enthusiasm for computers, the internet and endless information. I was so wrong. There’s a whole population of my AARP comrades who are intimidated by it.
I found a video for senior citizens who want to learn about computers. It's hilarious because the narrator forgets he's talking to people who just happen to be older and want to learn about the computer. He thinks he's speaking to the mentally challenged. My mother would kick this guy in the ass.
I found a video for senior citizens who want to learn about computers. It's hilarious because the narrator forgets he's talking to people who just happen to be older and want to learn about the computer. He thinks he's speaking to the mentally challenged. My mother would kick this guy in the ass.
My friend Carmella is 53 years old and doesn’t have an email account and knows nothing about it. She has never used a computer. Okay, I get it – you never used a computer at work, fine. But it’s the 21st Century, aren’t you a little curious? See what the hubbub is all about!!
You may find your own Lobster Boy!
The best is the contempt in their voices when they say “I don’t use computers.” You’re waiting for them to add “that new fandangled contraption? It’ll never last. Give me an encyclopedia any day.”
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| Grady Stiles, the Lobster Boy |
I’m sure their parents were like "you'll see, that television is just a fad. Radio, that's where it's at!"
The facebook Reconnection Effect
Just because they are technologically challenged doesn’t mean these technophobes aren’t curious and feeling a bit melancholy. Especially when they have friends who computize, Googlize and do the facebook fandango. They talk about all the people they have reconnected with after all these years. The technophobe feels a stirring -- ah, yes, the good old days.
What happens when you have a facebook friend who has a technophobe friend who used to be more than a friend so many years ago?
The old bastard finds your telephone number and calls you on the friggin phone! And if you are involved in playing online poker and just pick up the phone without checking, you might hear a voice that you haven't heard in over 20 years.
It opens up a whole other can of worms because I can ignore you on facebook, but I don't always wear my reading glasses when the phone rings .... well, now I do.
Just because they are technologically challenged doesn’t mean these technophobes aren’t curious and feeling a bit melancholy. Especially when they have friends who computize, Googlize and do the facebook fandango. They talk about all the people they have reconnected with after all these years. The technophobe feels a stirring -- ah, yes, the good old days.
What happens when you have a facebook friend who has a technophobe friend who used to be more than a friend so many years ago?
The old bastard finds your telephone number and calls you on the friggin phone! And if you are involved in playing online poker and just pick up the phone without checking, you might hear a voice that you haven't heard in over 20 years.
It opens up a whole other can of worms because I can ignore you on facebook, but I don't always wear my reading glasses when the phone rings .... well, now I do.
I hate the phone, but that’s another post for another day.
hahahaha
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