De meesten zullen hem al kennen, maar toch willen we hem hier introduceren, de Bastard Operator From Hell. Deze serie loopt nu al vanaf 1995 en als je een beetje 'into computers' bent, moet je er ooit van gehoord hebben. Deze automatiseringsmedewerker weet goed met de medewerkers om te gaan. Eentje uit de oude doos:
"Um, I want more space on my account, *please*"
"Sure, hang on"
I hear him gasp his relief even though he'd covered the mouthpeice.
"There, you've got *plenty* of space now!"
"How much have I got?" he simps
Now this *REALLY* *PISSES* *ME* *OFF*! Not only do they want me to give them extra space, they want to check it, then correct me if I don't give them enough! They should be happy with what I give them *and that's it*!
Back into Jimmy Stewart mode.
"Well, let's see, you have 4 Meg available"
"Wow! Eight Meg in total, thanks!" he says, pleased with his bargaining power
"No" I interrupt, savouring this like a fine red at room temperature, with steak, extra rare, to follow; "4 Meg in total.."
"Huh? I'd used 4 Meg already, How could I have 4 Meg Available?"
I say nothing. It'll come to him.
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