Mouse Balls

[erik99999]

I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers regarding a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note the last couple of sentences...

To: Whom it may concern

Re: Replacement of mouse balls


If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement.

Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine this type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending on the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced by using the pop off method.

Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended that each person have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction.

Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.

Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls is an unhappy customer.

 

[Hangman]

I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers regarding a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor!

No. They did not. http://www.snopes.com/humor/business/mouse.asp

 

[sailorsix]

At least 3x a week a colleague forwards some tale that she thinks is funny, profound or life altering. At least 3x a week I reply to her with the Snopes link to set the record str8.

Why can't people look these up themselves B4 posting them, emailing them, re-counting them or otherwise adding to the myth that the BS story pretends to describe?

 

[james t kirk]

At least 3x a week a colleague forwards some tale that she thinks is funny, profound or life altering. At least 3x a week I reply to her with the Snopes link to set the record str8.

Why can't people look these up themselves B4 posting them, emailing them, re-counting them or otherwise adding to the myth that the BS story pretends to describe?

I do the same thing....

I.e. look it up on Snopes.

There's the evil right wing George Carlin
The evil right wing Robin Williams
The cell phone will unlock your car
The missing baby.

You name it.