So, I guess my dad started a blog.
Also, sorry for the unexpected hiatus. My parents stopped talking to me about the Internet. They’ll start again soon. I’ll begin the prodding.
(via Toothpaste For Dinner)
The Net starring Sandra Bullock & My mom.
Mom: So, you remember Nancy, right? My friend Nancy?
Me: Oh yeah, how is she?
Mom: I don't know. We haven't talked in years. I tried to have your sister find her on the net but they don't know where she is either. Of course, I don't even know her last name anymore.
Me: So, you just searched for "Nancy" and the Internet had zero results? That's surprising.
Mom: I know, I couldn't believe it.
Podcats? I don’t think I even want to know what that is. It’s probably disgusting. It sounds disgusting.
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Mom She misheard me when I was telling her about podcasts. She thought I said podCATS. I was going to tell her, but it’s just better this way. |
What are you gonna do with that picture? Put it on your blag?
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My father He loves blagging. Blags are his favorite. |
Sound Advice From My Father
Dad: You should get one of those homepage sites that lets you sell things.
Me: eBay?
Dad: Yeah, that might work.
Internet Permissions
Me: Can I put the stuff you say about the Internet on a website?
Mom: You mean internetally? And people can see it?
Me: Yeah, internetally.
Mom: Okay. Sure, hon.
Mom Defines The Internet
This is a very special post for opening day. I asked my mother to define some popular sites based on their names. Don’t worry, I won’t post twice a day any more.
Tumblr: Maybe where you go in and make money by tumbling? The Internet is weird.
Twitter: Is that a jokes site or a site where you tweak someone?
Myspace: Tell stories about yourself and family.
Facebook: Pictures of yourself.
Flickr: No idea. Sounds like you’re flicking through things. Maybe a book thing?
Vimeo: That doesn’t even make sense. That’s not a word.
YouTube: I’ve seen that on the news. You put videos of weird things on that.
Last.fm: Maybe a joke site. There’s a lot of jokes sites, huh?
LinkedIn: Probably where you go in and find things with links.
Google: I’ve heard of that on TV. That’s where you google things. I don’t know what google means. Probably selling things?
OkCupid: Cupid…sounds like a way to find a date. If you’re not good at finding dates. Like if you’re ugly.
Stickam: To me it sounds like you’re sticking up notes for people to find things you want them to see or ask them for help.
Yelp: For funny things about animals? Like funny cats and things.
Craigslist: I’m tired can you stop asking me questions now? I’m sorry. I just need to nap.
I then told her what they all were actually for. She said, “Mine were better.”
