Grumpy Old Man
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@chimoaus said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why is there not a standard for TV remotes, I had a presentation yesterday for work and I felt like a boomer as fuck me I could not figure out how to turn up the volume on the remote. There were two buttons, one with a plus, one with a minus. I try pushing the plus button and it changes the channel. Of course, the TV itself no longer has volume buttons so you have to use the remote. A younger person from the floor did come and try and help but they couldn't figure it out either.
So, they had to call IT support and after a short wait the IT guy comes in "What's the problem" I said, "I want to turn up the volume on the TV" He said "Have you tried the remote?" I said, "I don't know how?" He then looks at me as if I'm retarded picks up the remote and pushes the plus button forward and it turns up the volume.
He then turns around annoyed and walks out no doubt thinking fuck me how can the old fluffybunny not know how a remote works.
This was the first remote I have seen or used that required you to push the button forward like a lever and not depress. Anyway, I felt like an idiot with all these people watching me and thought I would share.
This is probably the most relatable post I’ve ever seen on this page.
Because I very occasionally wear glasses if I need a break from my contacts people are often aghast to realise I am genuinely thick as pigshit when it comes to technology.
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@MN5 said in Grumpy Old Man:
@chimoaus said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why is there not a standard for TV remotes, I had a presentation yesterday for work and I felt like a boomer as fuck me I could not figure out how to turn up the volume on the remote. There were two buttons, one with a plus, one with a minus. I try pushing the plus button and it changes the channel. Of course, the TV itself no longer has volume buttons so you have to use the remote. A younger person from the floor did come and try and help but they couldn't figure it out either.
So, they had to call IT support and after a short wait the IT guy comes in "What's the problem" I said, "I want to turn up the volume on the TV" He said "Have you tried the remote?" I said, "I don't know how?" He then looks at me as if I'm retarded picks up the remote and pushes the plus button forward and it turns up the volume.
He then turns around annoyed and walks out no doubt thinking fuck me how can the old fluffybunny not know how a remote works.
This was the first remote I have seen or used that required you to push the button forward like a lever and not depress. Anyway, I felt like an idiot with all these people watching me and thought I would share.
This is probably the most relatable post I’ve ever seen on this page.
Because I very occasionally wear glasses if I need a break from my contacts people are often aghast to realise I am genuinely thick as pigshit when it comes to technology.
What does wearing glasses have to do with anything?
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@MajorRage said in Grumpy Old Man:
@MN5 said in Grumpy Old Man:
@chimoaus said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why is there not a standard for TV remotes, I had a presentation yesterday for work and I felt like a boomer as fuck me I could not figure out how to turn up the volume on the remote. There were two buttons, one with a plus, one with a minus. I try pushing the plus button and it changes the channel. Of course, the TV itself no longer has volume buttons so you have to use the remote. A younger person from the floor did come and try and help but they couldn't figure it out either.
So, they had to call IT support and after a short wait the IT guy comes in "What's the problem" I said, "I want to turn up the volume on the TV" He said "Have you tried the remote?" I said, "I don't know how?" He then looks at me as if I'm retarded picks up the remote and pushes the plus button forward and it turns up the volume.
He then turns around annoyed and walks out no doubt thinking fuck me how can the old fluffybunny not know how a remote works.
This was the first remote I have seen or used that required you to push the button forward like a lever and not depress. Anyway, I felt like an idiot with all these people watching me and thought I would share.
This is probably the most relatable post I’ve ever seen on this page.
Because I very occasionally wear glasses if I need a break from my contacts people are often aghast to realise I am genuinely thick as pigshit when it comes to technology.
What does wearing glasses have to do with anything?
Obviously us glasses wearing types look intelligent, I have worn them last 10 years and won't break it to anyone I never was and still will never be Einstein, and don't really care!
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@chimoaus said in Grumpy Old Man:
He then turns around annoyed and walks out no doubt thinking fuck me how can the old fluffybunny not know how a remote works.
I'm with you, bro. I'm technically a techie, have time to code a bit, fix stuff and build things Mrs M's grandkids think are cool, but struggle to actually turn stuff on and off as it's such shit design by incompetent fuckwits.
I almost threw away a laser measure as it wouldn't turn on. Pressing the button labelled with a on//off switch didn't work. No, pressing that button only turns it off - it's the big red button labelled "I" you press to turn it on.
Fluffybunnies.
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@MajorRage said in Grumpy Old Man:
@MN5 said in Grumpy Old Man:
@chimoaus said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why is there not a standard for TV remotes, I had a presentation yesterday for work and I felt like a boomer as fuck me I could not figure out how to turn up the volume on the remote. There were two buttons, one with a plus, one with a minus. I try pushing the plus button and it changes the channel. Of course, the TV itself no longer has volume buttons so you have to use the remote. A younger person from the floor did come and try and help but they couldn't figure it out either.
So, they had to call IT support and after a short wait the IT guy comes in "What's the problem" I said, "I want to turn up the volume on the TV" He said "Have you tried the remote?" I said, "I don't know how?" He then looks at me as if I'm retarded picks up the remote and pushes the plus button forward and it turns up the volume.
He then turns around annoyed and walks out no doubt thinking fuck me how can the old fluffybunny not know how a remote works.
This was the first remote I have seen or used that required you to push the button forward like a lever and not depress. Anyway, I felt like an idiot with all these people watching me and thought I would share.
This is probably the most relatable post I’ve ever seen on this page.
Because I very occasionally wear glasses if I need a break from my contacts people are often aghast to realise I am genuinely thick as pigshit when it comes to technology.
What does wearing glasses have to do with anything?
If you have to ask, you’ll never know
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@Bones said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why the fuck are Xmas adverts considered news items, just because they've been released? Fuck this life.
Absolutely ludicrous. However I have worked out how to deal with it. I don't click on any news item related to this sort of thing and do not watch the adverts themselves.
Seems to work.
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@Catogrande it was covered on sky "news" breakfast show with Kay Bullshit
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@Bones said in Grumpy Old Man:
@Catogrande it was covered on sky "news" breakfast show with Kay Bullshit
I don’t get up till about 10am
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@Catogrande phrasing
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And then only cos the bed is wet.
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@Catogrande said in Grumpy Old Man:
@Bones said in Grumpy Old Man:
Why the fuck are Xmas adverts considered news items, just because they've been released? Fuck this life.
Absolutely ludicrous. However I have worked out how to deal with it. I don't click on any news item related to this sort of thing and do not watch the adverts themselves.
Seems to work.
No it doesn't.
You're missing a great opportunity to get worked up and rail about the commercialisation of Christmas, woke Christmas ads and council banning "Christmas" as it is isn't inclusive, was celebrated by slave owners or other such shit
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@Catogrande said in Grumpy Old Man:
And then only cos the bed is wet.
Getting up at 1000 to a wet bed? Are you in a care home or what?
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Grumpy Old Man:
@Catogrande said in Grumpy Old Man:
And then only cos the bed is wet.
Getting up at 1000 to a wet bed? Are you in a care home or what?
Getting up at 10 because the bed is wet. Should have said cold too.
Care home next stop.
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@Bones don't limit your anger.
Fuck Christmas in its totality. Meaningless bullshit observance that has nothing at all to do with its Christian antecedents.
Causes more misery and distress than almost any other day in the year. Increases relationship, financial and mental health pressures.
and everything is fucking shut. What's the point of a holiday when nothing is open?
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@dogmeat said in Grumpy Old Man:
@Bones Stop trying to ruin my rant. It's Wellington. It'll rain - or snow.
Anyway, your situation is a family reunion that mitigates the bleakness that is Christmas
Enjoy catching up with your whanau
It wouldn't be a Welly Xmas without rain. Fuck I'll be grumpy.
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@dogmeat said in Grumpy Old Man:
@Bones don't limit your anger.
Fuck Christmas in its totality. Meaningless bullshit observance that has nothing at all to do with its Christian antecedents.
Causes more misery and distress than almost any other day in the year. Increases relationship, financial and mental health pressures.
and everything is fucking shut. What's the point of a holiday when nothing is open?
Ranting about Christmas is peak grumpiness, good man Dogger.
I love Christmas, I’m unashamed about it. I used to love Santa’s Grotto as a kid, all those cool puppets doing shit. Even as an adult I still like seeing the store displays in town, refuse to accept a fake tree in my house, and love the energy of the season.
That said, I draw the line at carols. Fuck carols. Cringeworthy shit that I have refused to take my kids to every year since they were born and I have no intention of relenting now.
