drinkings bad for computers

casino · 03-06-2004, 04:31 PM

maybe postin in the wrong area, r well
woke up this mornin on the floor, surrounded by broken glass and red sick on my bed, turned on power and shorted all wall outlet power to mine and flat mates rooms. found out later it was my printer -i had pored a pint of water into it (it also sits on my pc) computer is A ok however the printer is dead.

damn those double vodkas and snakebite

p.s my room smells funky

**SubZero** · 03-06-2004, 07:32 PM

Are you sure it was a glass of water that killed that printer!??

PCBruiser · 03-06-2004, 07:39 PM

Maybe this should get moved to another forum, and we can respond appropriately. But, why would anyone post something like this. Sounds like he is still suffering from alcohol poisoning.

Lucas_Maximus · 03-06-2004, 07:48 PM

mate i woke up and found i found a second girlfriend once, the first wasn't impressed, actually i wish i was that slick.

if it expensive claim it on the house insurance and say it was accidental (which it was), ask them if they replace broken printer they are usually pretty happy to replace it.

**SubZero** · 03-06-2004, 08:00 PM

Thanks PCBruiser.... I think he is not the only one suffering from that....

:eek:

*Bofinn* · 03-06-2004, 09:37 PM

May 20, 2001
Jack Daniel Distillery
Route 1
Lynchburg, TN 37352

Dear Sir or Madam:
Recently, I’ve had a devastating accident involving your fine sour mash whiskey, that good old No. 7 brand. Upset from this accident, I walked three houses down to my parent’s house. Explaining what happened to my father, he suggested I write you a letter. He had been drinking another brand all day, was completely hammered, yet his idea made some sense to me. I’m glad he wasn’t drinking Jack, or he might not have thought of it at all.

Now I know on the side of the label it states, “Whiskey made as our fathers made it” – but they didn’t have computers back then, and Mr. Daniels surely could not have foreseen the future. Here is what happened to me:

Enjoying my usual Saturday afternoon of computer gaming, I was enhancing my entertainment by making myself a few Jack N’ Cokes. Now I don’t like to get away from my computer to long, so I use a big glass, 16 oz. sized. I like placing my glass next to my keyboard, utilizing my Scooby-Doo mouse pad, so as not to get wet ring marks on my cheap computer furniture.

Wanting to take my gaming experience to a new level, I had recently purchased some surround sound speakers. I successfully setup the top right speaker and commenced on the left side. While unraveling the cord, it got hung up on a tangle, and the speaker went flying off the top shelf. It landed directly on top of my newly made drink. As you probably can guess, the glass did not handle the speaker weight to my satisfaction.

The glass exploded, sending shards of glass, Coca-Cola, and Jack Daniels flying in every direction. It happened so fast that I paused for second, before the devastation of what had just happened started sinking in. My keyboard, computer case, monitor, microphone, foot pedals (for racing games), and my new speaker were now a big dripping mess of brown sweet n’ sour liquid.

I didn’t know what to be more upset about – almost ruining my computer, or wasting a perfectly good glass of J.D. It was the worst case of alcohol abuse I’ve ever seen! Oh the humanity…

I’m so upset about this mess, that I’m kicking my oldest son out of his bedroom, so I can create a new computer room. He thought I was joking about this accident, but when he entered the room, the smell of Jack Daniels was convincing enough. He will move into the basement, which is ok with him, but it does flood with raw sewage at least twice a year. Yes, I do have medical insurance.

I’d like to suggest you make an addition to your warning label on the back of the bottle. WARNING: Drinking alcoholic beverages while operating a computer may cause serious damage, including electrocution or even death. I truly believe Jack himself, would agree me.

Sincerely,
James R. Bofinn

p.s. I’m drinking vodka and O.J. today, so you can be assured that I got the facts straight. I’d let my Dad proof read it, but he’s passed out drunk in his recliner chair again.

Wingit · 03-06-2004, 09:44 PM

Thank you all gentlemen!...for keeping me sober another day....

phead · 03-06-2004, 10:14 PM

Bofinn..

Personally, I don't let my computer drink. (or my printer!)

*Bofinn* · 03-06-2004, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phead
Bofinn..

Personally, I don't let my computer drink. (or my printer!)

I still blame my "spill" on Cambridge SoundWorks damn it! I can quit computering anytime, really I can, honest! I swear! I got no problems...

PCBruiser · 03-06-2004, 10:40 PM

Bofinn, you are a ...

Jim_abx · 03-06-2004, 11:21 PM

Hmmm, maybe you were trying some new kind of water cooloing in your stupor?

*Bofinn* · 03-06-2004, 11:26 PM

I was almost too embarassed to post my Jack Daniel's letter, but it really happened (in a split second) and I really did mail it to them!

I knew you folks would get a kick out of it!

Shadow_419 · 03-07-2004, 05:05 AM

Ever try Gentleman Jack? I like it alot better than regular JD. A little bit more expensive than regular JD, but I think it's worth it.

Lucas_Maximus · 03-07-2004, 06:37 AM

i would be too embarassed to admit i drink anything as horrible as J.D., might as well drink petrol.

**SubZero** · 03-07-2004, 06:50 AM

Great letter!!

I'm sure it's hanging on the wall at JD company... The employees there must have had a kick of it too!!

I like JD

03-06-2004, 04:31 PM	#1
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03-06-2004, 07:32 PM	#2
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03-06-2004, 07:39 PM	#3
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Maybe this should get moved to another forum, and we can respond appropriately. But, why would anyone post something like this. Sounds like he is still suffering from alcohol poisoning.
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03-06-2004, 07:48 PM	#4
Lucas_Maximus Self Terminated Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,311	mate i woke up and found i found a second girlfriend once, the first wasn't impressed, actually i wish i was that slick. if it expensive claim it on the house insurance and say it was accidental (which it was), ask them if they replace broken printer they are usually pretty happy to replace it.
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SubZero Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Below sealevel Posts: 9,665	Thanks PCBruiser.... I think he is not the only one suffering from that.... :eek: __________________ Main Rig: Asus P5K \| Intel Core Quad Q6600 \| Corsair XMS 6400-4gig eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 \| X-Fi ExtremeMusic \| Z-5500D OCZ GameXstream 850W \| ThermalTake Aguila \| Logitech G-15 Logitech MX1000 \| Synology DS-207+ NAS (2x500WD-SATA2-RAID0)
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03-06-2004, 09:37 PM	#6
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	a letter that I really mailed in... May 20, 2001 Jack Daniel Distillery Route 1 Lynchburg, TN 37352 Dear Sir or Madam: Recently, I’ve had a devastating accident involving your fine sour mash whiskey, that good old No. 7 brand. Upset from this accident, I walked three houses down to my parent’s house. Explaining what happened to my father, he suggested I write you a letter. He had been drinking another brand all day, was completely hammered, yet his idea made some sense to me. I’m glad he wasn’t drinking Jack, or he might not have thought of it at all. Now I know on the side of the label it states, “Whiskey made as our fathers made it” – but they didn’t have computers back then, and Mr. Daniels surely could not have foreseen the future. Here is what happened to me: Enjoying my usual Saturday afternoon of computer gaming, I was enhancing my entertainment by making myself a few Jack N’ Cokes. Now I don’t like to get away from my computer to long, so I use a big glass, 16 oz. sized. I like placing my glass next to my keyboard, utilizing my Scooby-Doo mouse pad, so as not to get wet ring marks on my cheap computer furniture. Wanting to take my gaming experience to a new level, I had recently purchased some surround sound speakers. I successfully setup the top right speaker and commenced on the left side. While unraveling the cord, it got hung up on a tangle, and the speaker went flying off the top shelf. It landed directly on top of my newly made drink. As you probably can guess, the glass did not handle the speaker weight to my satisfaction. The glass exploded, sending shards of glass, Coca-Cola, and Jack Daniels flying in every direction. It happened so fast that I paused for second, before the devastation of what had just happened started sinking in. My keyboard, computer case, monitor, microphone, foot pedals (for racing games), and my new speaker were now a big dripping mess of brown sweet n’ sour liquid. I didn’t know what to be more upset about – almost ruining my computer, or wasting a perfectly good glass of J.D. It was the worst case of alcohol abuse I’ve ever seen! Oh the humanity… I’m so upset about this mess, that I’m kicking my oldest son out of his bedroom, so I can create a new computer room. He thought I was joking about this accident, but when he entered the room, the smell of Jack Daniels was convincing enough. He will move into the basement, which is ok with him, but it does flood with raw sewage at least twice a year. Yes, I do have medical insurance. I’d like to suggest you make an addition to your warning label on the back of the bottle. WARNING: Drinking alcoholic beverages while operating a computer may cause serious damage, including electrocution or even death. I truly believe Jack himself, would agree me. Sincerely, James R. Bofinn p.s. I’m drinking vodka and O.J. today, so you can be assured that I got the facts straight. I’d let my Dad proof read it, but he’s passed out drunk in his recliner chair again.
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Wingit Palm Rat Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Florida, USA Posts: 4,830	Thank you all gentlemen!...for keeping me sober another day.... __________________
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phead Parrothead Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 264	Bofinn.. Personally, I don't let my computer drink. (or my printer!)
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Jim_abx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 511	Hmmm, maybe you were trying some new kind of water cooloing in your stupor?
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03-06-2004, 11:26 PM	#12
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	I was almost too embarassed to post my Jack Daniel's letter, but it really happened (in a split second) and I really did mail it to them! I knew you folks would get a kick out of it! __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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03-07-2004, 05:05 AM	#13
Shadow_419 Sumtin Stnks ! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Coast Mass Posts: 1,270	Ever try Gentleman Jack? I like it alot better than regular JD. A little bit more expensive than regular JD, but I think it's worth it. __________________ DFI NF4 Ultra-D Opty 165 @ 2.95 Ghz : Scythe Mine w/ 120mm Yate Loon 2 x 1GB G.Skill DDR500 : Evga 7900GS WD 250 GB sata : Lite-On Dvd-Rw sata Enermax Liberty
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03-07-2004, 06:37 AM	#14
Lucas_Maximus Self Terminated Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,311	i would be too embarassed to admit i drink anything as horrible as J.D., might as well drink petrol.
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03-07-2004, 06:50 AM	#15
SubZero Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Below sealevel Posts: 9,665	Great letter!! I'm sure it's hanging on the wall at JD company... The employees there must have had a kick of it too!! I like JD __________________ Main Rig: Asus P5K \| Intel Core Quad Q6600 \| Corsair XMS 6400-4gig eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 \| X-Fi ExtremeMusic \| Z-5500D OCZ GameXstream 850W \| ThermalTake Aguila \| Logitech G-15 Logitech MX1000 \| Synology DS-207+ NAS (2x500WD-SATA2-RAID0) Last edited by SubZero : 03-07-2004 at 06:56 AM.
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