Nigel Meets Mr. CompUSA Helper (3rd Person Account)
Nigel is HTML dumb. So, he learns about some software that could help save his ass and make his blog look better than any other. And, since Nigel has ego issues (as you all well know by now), he has to find this amazing stuff. So, Nigel goes to his friendly neighborhood CompUSA. For those "not in the know", CompUSA is this cool computer store with lots of computers, software, hardware, cameras and other crap. Nigel doesn't really go there that often, because he just gets by on his Sony VAIO computer, circa 2001. He is a creature of habit. But, I digress. Here's what happens:
Nigel finds the alleged software tutorials for HTML. Then, he is approached by Mr. CompUSA helper man, who is wearing his neatly washed red shirt and standard issue khaki pants. Mr. CompUSA helper man asks Nigel if he needs help. Now, Nigel, being a typical guy, wants help as much as he would stop at a gas station and ask for directions. But, this time, Nigel is in a bind. Remember, he wants his blog to look better than all others. So, there are like five programs available. So, he explains his situation to Mr. Helper Man and asks for some advice.
Nigel: "Which one will help me make a kick-ass blog?"
Mr. Helper Man: "Honestly, they're all crappy."
Nigel (in disbelief at this honesty): "What do you mean?"
Mr. Helper Man: "Look, go home, get on the web, use Google and you will find everything you need to know."
Nigel: "Wow. Thanks a lot."
Nigel has rarely if ever seen a store employee honest enough to tell him not to buy something in the store. Nigel saves a good 20-50 bucks and is happy as can be.
Now, Nigel goes home and gets on the computer. No luck. He can't figure out this HTML crap to save his life. Enter one of his favorite blogger buddies, Mere. She is sweet and kind and knowledgeable. Nigel uses all of this to his advantage, and Mere guides Nigel through the process. Now, at least he has links on his website. If yours is missing, it's an accident he will rectify. Just let him know, and he will gladly link you.
Nigel finds the alleged software tutorials for HTML. Then, he is approached by Mr. CompUSA helper man, who is wearing his neatly washed red shirt and standard issue khaki pants. Mr. CompUSA helper man asks Nigel if he needs help. Now, Nigel, being a typical guy, wants help as much as he would stop at a gas station and ask for directions. But, this time, Nigel is in a bind. Remember, he wants his blog to look better than all others. So, there are like five programs available. So, he explains his situation to Mr. Helper Man and asks for some advice.
Nigel: "Which one will help me make a kick-ass blog?"
Mr. Helper Man: "Honestly, they're all crappy."
Nigel (in disbelief at this honesty): "What do you mean?"
Mr. Helper Man: "Look, go home, get on the web, use Google and you will find everything you need to know."
Nigel: "Wow. Thanks a lot."
Nigel has rarely if ever seen a store employee honest enough to tell him not to buy something in the store. Nigel saves a good 20-50 bucks and is happy as can be.
Now, Nigel goes home and gets on the computer. No luck. He can't figure out this HTML crap to save his life. Enter one of his favorite blogger buddies, Mere. She is sweet and kind and knowledgeable. Nigel uses all of this to his advantage, and Mere guides Nigel through the process. Now, at least he has links on his website. If yours is missing, it's an accident he will rectify. Just let him know, and he will gladly link you.
He gladly linked me and I sure glad he did!
Cheers Nigel!
(now, maybe one day I, too, will figure out how to link!)
Posted by
Tai |
12:03 AM
I really like the new look...
I am a little creeped out by the third person narration though. But it's all in good fun.
Posted by
Lily |
9:57 AM
ahhh, so much nicer. I was getting a headache with the dark blue!
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Unknown |
10:22 AM