Digital News Devotee Gifts

'He's determined to not pay for The Times online.'

"It's almost 5 o'clock! Where the hell is my vodka app?!"

'I've decided to centralize my operations. Everything will be in my ipad.'

'It seems to work, I couldn't afford a blackberry!'

Person with eyes focused on a computer screen.

Addicted to Facebook...lost internet connection.

"You've got computer-breath."

"That newspaper has been showing up ever since you started reading the news online. I think it feels betrayed."

STRIP Hambone: Businessman in hospital with his computer

"I'll never forget you."

"My best friend is my phone."

"I'll be glad when this is over and Sarah can be herself again."

"Why would I want to see anything that far away from my phone?"

"Its's a beautiful day. Why don't you play outside?"

"Just when I think things couldn’t get any worse, they replace The Lockhorns with Doonesbury!"

"Please turn on your cell phones."

'Another big newspaper just went out of business.', 'How did you hear about that?', 'I read it on the internet.'

"No you are not ok! Tell me what's wrong! You've been sitting for two minutes without checking your phone!"

STRIP Hambone: Computer addict

Man-mobile

"We give thanks for superfast broadband, 4G connectivity ..."

"Is it an important text?"

"This is Sally Whitgart on TV -- We now switch you to Bart Fribledale on the Internet...."

Woman replaces her husband with her smartphone.

Silly sausages

"You didn't post anything on social media today. So, the church sent someone over to witness miracle."

The chip - Loyal worker, tireless teacher, friend

The most popular Sunday at St Clive's was always the annual 'Blessing of the Smartphones' service.

"Extra! Extra! Stream all about it! It’s extra, so you may not need it, especially if you looked at your phone recently."

Computer with owner on a leash like a dog

'And do you promise to offer free, unlimited tech support?'

Progress

I got you a 20th anniversary present. An iPhone charger? An actual, real gift? What's the catch? House of Java Cybercafe. No catch. For the last 20 years, you've been the best whipping boy I've ever had. You're a complete tool of the technology industry. You've been a real pleasure to mock. In fact, the last 20 years of making fun of your pathetic life has made this two rewarding decades. Plug back in, whipping boy! I will outlast you, smelly old bat!

'If you can hear me, Larry Gligstein, please send a text to 555-703-7193

'I see we've got a devout mac user at no. 23.'