Things I don't 'get' in this modern world

[jefmcg]

Why the **** are we arguing about an old outdated method of recording TV progs?

Good point.

Let me repurpose it.

MP3. If you love music so much why listen to it in such a dreadful poor quality audio and data compressed format?

What's that all about?

Because in real life situations for most people, the quality is rarely distinguishable from the best quality. For me as an example, in the car, through headphones while walking, through a bluetooth headset on the bike, quietly when I can't get to sleep, live in a concert venue. I practically never listen to music in an environment where I would notice compression artefacts.

 

[smutchin]

Yup, only thing better than an unwanted guest is an unwanted guest leaving your house with a trail of poo behind them, and all their stuff still in the guest room.

I didn't really think this one through, did I?

 

[Markymark]

Why would anyone need an internet connected toaster ?

Firmware update, obvs.

 

[Bimble]

I read about a denial of service attack recently where the crim had harnessed lots of the world's internet connected toasters to execute it. Why would anyone need an internet connected toaster ?

Not sure why, but I read that as harassed - imagining a wordlwide gaggle of toasters kicking out burnt toast at random. It was a bit of a come-down when I realised my mistake.

 

[classic33]

Why the **** are we arguing about an old outdated method of recording TV progs?

I still use it(VHS).

 

[classic33]

I've got a recording of a cyclist. I can't tell whether she's wearing Hi Viz or not. Is the recording made on VHS, Betamax, Video 2000?

What's it got, as part of moulding process, on the cartridge?

 

[Leaway2]

Why do film makers put all the pointless production company indents at the beginning of films (often twice) ? Nobody cares who raises the money to make the feckin film!

Grrrrrrr how annoying is this? 5 mins before the film (not movie!) starts. And another thing, when did programmes become "shows" as Vic Reeves(?) screams in the advert for Sky.

 

[Starchivore]

And another thing, when did programmes become "shows" as Vic Reeves(?) screams in the advert for Sky.

I'm 23 but I find that extremely irritating too. And another Americanism- "movies". No! It's programmes and films!

 

[Jayaly]

That would be these jeans, of course http://www.spinali-design.com/pages/jeans-essentiel
"Equipped with two vibrating sensors on the belt and connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, this product offers new features that integrate into your daily environment.

The geolocation feature allows you to navigate through your urban journeys using guiding vibrations either on the right or left side of your Essential jeans.

This technology provides an easier, and above all more intuitive option to help you find your car or your meeting place, for example."

"More fun features called “Ping” will satisfy those who want to interact with their surroundings through vibration that can be customized in terms of duration, frequency and intensity. This is useful for when you want to discreetly attract someone’s attention, or for open offices, or for students."

I want to know what some people are up to in their open offices. It reads more like the side of a box bought in Ann Summers.

I always thought the progression from Fitbit to Fitknicks was only a matter of time.

 

[Drago]

I look at that and think, not "how manly!", but 'Moobs!"

cup of tea? One polonium or two?

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I'm 23 but I find that extremely irritating too. And another Americanism- "movies". No! It's programmes and films!

Yep. And programmes come in series, not seasons.

 

[Drago]

And lady actors were actresses.

 

[mustang1]

That would be these jeans, of course http://www.spinali-design.com/pages/jeans-essentiel
"Equipped with two vibrating sensors on the belt and connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, this product offers new features that integrate into your daily environment.

The geolocation feature allows you to navigate through your urban journeys using guiding vibrations either on the right or left side of your Essential jeans.

This technology provides an easier, and above all more intuitive option to help you find your car or your meeting place, for example."

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/50/ef/47/50ef47903aad26ffdfd931957a56e393

 

[Profpointy]

obviously a toaster needs to connect to the internet in order to back up the local disc drive into cloud storage. You'd be the first to complain if it loses all its data

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I'm 23 but I find that extremely irritating too. And another Americanism- "movies". No! It's programmes and films!

And series rather than season.