Ubersoft.net: Technology Is Not Your Friend

The Arm-Twisting Will Resume Shortly

5 April 2008 - 11:01am — Christopher Wright

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Comic Transcript

VIKTOR SHRECK: So you see, Jim, we have widespread, broad-based support from our customers, and it is that support -- not as our competitors claim, any "undue influence" on our part -- that enabled our Ubersoft Marketing Language to be approved as an ISO Standard.

JIM WASHINGTON: Actually, we're hearing rumors that some members of the standards body have lodged a formal complaint against the entire process and may try to appeal the decision.

VIKTOR SHRECK: Really? I suppose I'll have to remind a few people of a few things.

(Pause)

VIKTOR SHRECK: Of course when I say that I'm referring to something that is completely unrelated to blackmail.

JIM WASHINGTON: Good night everyone.

TICKERTAPE: BREAKING: SIMPLE WORKAROUND TO APPLE'S TRADEMARK OF LOWERCASE "I" CAUSES APPLE TO RECONSIDER ENFORCEMENT OF TRADEMARK -- "WE PREFER TECHNOLOGY USE INDOOR VOICE." SPOKESMAN SAYS ::

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Comments

Blackmail is such an ugly

5 April 2008 - 1:14pm — Anonymous (not verified)

Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer extortion. The 'X' makes it sound cool.

Shades of SPECTRE looming

6 April 2008 - 12:25pm — Librarian

Shades of SPECTRE looming up?

The Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion.

Methinks things'll be interesting.

Oh, what's the rumours regarding Nifty Doorways 7? :D

Seeing that Verandah was a total flop, they'll want to replace it with ND7...

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