Any good jokes ... ?

[Chris S]

I've always thought that salesmen selling new tech to clueless management causes no end of trouble. The people that actually end up having to use it could have saved the company money by telling them it's not really any good. But it's always too late by the time we see it. The simple ways are often the best.
The 'AI will take our jobs' thing that folk parrot annoys me as well, when the reality is that it's a combination of AI tech salesmen and greedy bosses who think they can save a few wages that will 'take your job', not AI all by itself .

My former colleagues used to find out what a potential customer's budget was and then price our system accordingly!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My former colleagues used to find out what a potential customer's budget was and then price our system accordingly!

WHich is why we never told them

we did tell them what other companies had quoted
we might have forgotten to mention that that was for different specifications at times

I was about to waffle on but I just noticed the thread title

and while some of the quotes we got were certainly regarded as a joke it seems like we are wandering off topic

 

[morrisman]

Wanted:
Someone to brush their teeth with me as 9 out of 10 dentists say brushing alone will not prevent tooth decay.
No weirdos please.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

IT was invented by old farts. (Not necessarily grumpy, some of the grumpiest grumps I know are well under 40)

Well I'm a long way over 40 and good luck if you can find anyone as grumpy as me.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Well I'm a long way over 40 and good luck if you can find anyone as grumpy as me.

Have you seen the Retirement Thread???

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Have you seen the Retirement Thread???

Amateurs!

I'm far too grumpy for that.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Amateurs!

I'm far too grumpy for that.

I'll have you know that in 6 months I will be a professional!!!

I reach OAP age then

 

[Vapin' Joe]

I'll have you know that in 6 months I will be a professional!!!

I reach OAP age then

That's only when you start your apprenticeship. It's a hard five year slog but worth it when you qualify. You'll find yourself able to find fault in everything.

 

[icowden]

Wanted:
Someone to brush their teeth with me as 9 out of 10 dentists say brushing alone will not prevent tooth decay.
No weirdos please.

Fun fact is that actually brushing without toothpaste is perfectly fine. It only really makes a difference to children / young adults while the tooth is forming.
Another fun fact is that toothpaste sales have dropped by over 50% over the last 10 to 15 years - due to electric toothbrushes.

 

[Webbo2]

Fun fact is that actually brushing without toothpaste is perfectly fine. It only really makes a difference to children / young adults while the tooth is forming.
Another fun fact is that toothpaste sales have dropped by over 50% over the last 10 to 15 years - due to electric toothbrushes.

My dentist tells me not to rinse after brushing, she says leaving the toothpaste on helps getting rid of plaque. She also says mouthwash is bad for your mouth health.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I've always thought that salesmen selling new tech to clueless management causes no end of trouble. The people that actually end up having to use it could have saved the company money by telling them it's not really any good. But it's always too late by the time we see it. The simple ways are often the best.
The 'AI will take our jobs' thing that folk parrot annoys me as well, when the reality is that it's a combination of AI tech salesmen and greedy bosses who think they can save a few wages that will 'take your job', not AI all by itself .

Exactly right 👍

 

[mistyoptic]

My dentist tells me not to rinse after brushing, she says leaving the toothpaste on helps getting rid of plaque. She also says mouthwash is bad for your mouth health.

Mine says the same. Still not convinced