Trouser Technician Pillows

The Computer Bore

Jack of all trades

"In twenty seconds, our crew will be traveling fast enough to escape the Earth’s problems."

"Where's the business end of this thing?"

"I give up. Where's the power button?"

Early cyborg.

Bob invents a device that electrically shocks anyone who calls between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

STRIP Hambone: Fix it yourself

The Not-So Smart Meter

"C'mon people! All for me and me for me!"

Congratulations on your retirement!

"It's just temporary, until I fix the air conditioner."

"It's not just him. The whole system's down."

'It's O.K. Charlie - you can relax. The T.V. repairman said, 'it can be fixed!''

High speed cinder block

STRIP Hambone: Early diesel run computer

"And this is one of our most poular models..."

Battery Lighthouse

Electronics: Nooks/Crannies

'Fixed the leg on the telly yet?'

'Imagine if it was this simple to upgrade our staff.'

'Warning: Use of oversized apertures or antennas will void warranty,'

'God?' Earth receives its first transmission from space.

"It's so nice to gather and enjoy a simple home-cooked meal together."

Fixing the TV.

'So you still can't get a sound engineer then?'

"Since we installed the video surveillance system we're losing fewer socks."

'But I don't want to be able to turn on the toaster with the TV remote!'

'Okay, the motorized rocking chair could use an emergency off switch.'

'The boss said to get rid of all the pirated software before he returns, which will be in about five to ten years.'

'My diagnostic software is acting up. It says you are pregnant.'

Computer operator welding machine.

Early Tech Support

"All right, pal, I'm just saying, that's what I'd do if it was my Large Hadron Collider."

It's a deal. You give me five analysts, three pundits, seven technicians and a soothsayer. I give you six experts, five professors, four consultants and a prognosticator.