How to Purchase Electronics

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Rick wanted to buy his wife (at the time) a digital camera for Christmas. I went along, because he knew very little about electronics. We went to a big chain electronics store, pretty much the only one that's still in business from that time, and asked a salesperson where we'd find the specific model Rick wanted. Instead of telling us, he walked us to it, picked it up off of the shelf, did not hand it over to us, turned around so that his body blocked us from grabbing another one, and started badgering us about extended warranties with a big, smug smile on his face.

I told Rick, "As your attorney, I recommend that you not buy the extended warranty." (We have both read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas way too many times.)

The salesman said, "Oh, you're his attorney? Then tell me, is your client the kind of guy who likes to take unnecessary risks?"

I said, "No, he's the kind of guy who's going to be buying a camera at another store if you don't hand it over."

I usually avoid telling stories about the funny thing I said, but that story led directly to this comic, so it's relevant.

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How to Purchase Electronics

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Rick wanted to buy his wife (at the time) a digital camera for Christmas. I went along, because he knew very little about electronics. We went to a big chain electronics store, pretty much the only one that's still in business from that time, and asked a salesperson where we'd find the specific model Rick wanted. Instead of telling us, he walked us to it, picked it up off of the shelf, did not hand it over to us, turned around so that his body blocked us from grabbing another one, and started badgering us about extended warranties with a big, smug smile on his face.

I told Rick, "As your attorney, I recommend that you not buy the extended warranty." (We have both read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas way too many times.)

The salesman said, "Oh, you're his attorney? Then tell me, is your client the kind of guy who likes to take unnecessary risks?"

I said, "No, he's the kind of guy who's going to be buying a camera at another store if you don't hand it over."

I usually avoid telling stories about the funny thing I said, but that story led directly to this comic, so it's relevant.

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How to Creep Someone Out

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Only three panels with jokes, but a couple of those jokes aren't too bad. In fact, Missy and I still quote "Service me, you worm" occasionally while scooping the litter or opening a can of disgusting smelling wet food.

Maybe if we bought better smelling wet food, scooping the cat box wouldn't be as unpleasant. Hmm, must investigate.

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How to Creep Someone Out

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Only three panels with jokes, but a couple of those jokes aren't too bad. In fact, Missy and I still quote "Service me, you worm" occasionally while scooping the litter or opening a can of disgusting smelling wet food.

Maybe if we bought better smelling wet food, scooping the cat box wouldn't be as unpleasant. Hmm, must investigate.

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How to Teach Someone to Use Their Computer

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2004 was a very different time. I still knew people, young-ish, hip-ish people, who didn't own a computer, and found them terrifying. Given the time, it's kind of amazing that the comic depicts a flat panel monitor.

Also, looking back at this, I'm proud that I didn't fall back on the old chestnut of using the CD tray as a cup holder.

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How to Teach Someone to Use Their Computer

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2004 was a very different time. I still knew people, young-ish, hip-ish people, who didn't own a computer, and found them terrifying. Given the time, it's kind of amazing that the comic depicts a flat panel monitor.

Also, looking back at this, I'm proud that I didn't fall back on the old chestnut of using the CD tray as a cup holder.

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How to Select a Gift

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And now for a big step backward, quality-wise.

It's not a bad joke overall. I do like that the card in the first panel could work for birthdays, weddings, or bar mitzvahs.

The art is, of course, terrible. I remember briefly thinking that I could use these images again, just swapping out the card and sign text to make different jokes. I'm glad I chose not to.

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How to Select a Gift

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And now for a big step backward, quality-wise.

It's not a bad joke overall. I do like that the card in the first panel could work for birthdays, weddings, or bar mitzvahs.

The art is, of course, terrible. I remember briefly thinking that I could use these images again, just swapping out the card and sign text to make different jokes. I'm glad I chose not to.

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How to Sound Wise

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Some studies seem to show that a certain amount of red wine can help stave off heart disease.

U2 has released more than one decent song since Rattle and Hum.

Both of these are controversial statements.

On a side note, Bowl-cut guy was just traced over photos of me with no beard, a pointier chin and a bowl cut, because I defy you to come up with an easier hairstyle to draw. 

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How to Sound Wise

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Some studies seem to show that a certain amount of red wine can help stave off heart disease.

U2 has released more than one decent song since Rattle and Hum.

Both of these are controversial statements.

On a side note, Bowl-cut guy was just traced over photos of me with no beard, a pointier chin and a bowl cut, because I defy you to come up with an easier hairstyle to draw. 

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