Back in the day, it was an old timer by the side of the road, who, when asked for directions, uttered the immortal words, “You can’t get there from here.”
Now, Ziggy has to deal with Google Maps. I think I miss the old timer.
Stuff we love: technology, information, communications … and high gas prices. (Thanks, Frank and Ernest for pointing this out!)
Actually, high gas prices are somewhat of a misconception: When I was in high school, I made about $1.50 an hour at the cheese factory. That would buy about 3 gallons of gas. Now, my kids make about $10 per hour – which buys about three gallons of gas!
Now that is some crystal ball!
I wonder if the Wizard of Id could get one for me? We could open a new business: HeavenlyTweets.com. (Alas. Someone has already camped out on that domain.)
From the Geek & Poke archives … if she won’t friend you on Facebook, you can follow her on Twitter.
Isn’t that stalking?
Fortunately, Geek&Poke takes us right to the heart of the issue …
… IT-Business Alignment, of course!
Thanks to Non Sequitur for revealing how a new definitive date for the Apocalypse will be determined.
I hadn’t realized that the eternal GPS system was involved.
Just think! Reading this blog post may be helping you to plunge into deep depression! Dr. Bizarro might just have something here.
Poor Dilbert. His social skills just don’t measure up to the smartphone!
On a more serious note, is this so far removed from reality? Is the entertainment value of smartphones and related apps getting in the way of real human relationships?
Those who would give up liberty for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety, and will lose both.
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