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Screaming JetPacks

An article on CNN recently looked at various technology predictions from many years ago and asked the question, "What happened to all of the things we were promised?" One quote in the article was particularly amusing:

The jet pack, though, has never really taken off, Wilson says. The problem is its practical application. While a rocket belt could propel a screaming human to 60 mph in seconds, its fuel lasted for only about half a minute, "which led to more screaming," Wilson says.

I have to imagine that the journalist was pretty amused with that one.

The World's Shortest Fairytale

Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?' The girl said, 'NO!'

And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and played golf a lot. He drank beer, ate pizza, had several good looking girlfriends, and left the toilet seat up whenever he wanted.

Computer Dependency Test

Here's a quick test for you to take. This just proves that we have become way too dependent on our computers.

Q: Are you male or female?

To find out the answer, look down...

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Look down, not scroll down!!!

The Secrets of a Happy Marriage

I found this on my harddrive the other day. I think my brother e-mailed to me, but I have no idea where he found it. It seems the advice is still valid even today...

Secrets of a Happy Marriage

Too Many Managers in Corporate America

If you've worked in corporate America for more than 5 minutes, this photo is sure to strike a chord. It's always amazed me how some companies stay in business despite allowing their hierarchies to become top-heavy.

Too Many Managers

I'd give credit for this image if I knew where it came from. Sorry...

Marriage in Heaven

On their way to get married, a young couple are involved in a fatal car accident. The couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder...

Made Up Numbers

I'm hoping to use this Dilbert comic in my next PowerPoint deck!

Made Up Numbers

Vacation Timeline

Take a vacation recently? I'm sure you can relate to this...

Vacation Timeline

I like the second last two items. "Phew. No one noticed you were gone... Does that mean you're useless?"

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