Microsoft seized control of my laptop when I cranked it up this morning to start work. It said, “Working on updates. Don’t turn off your PC. This will take a while.”
It wasn’t kidding. I’ve been watching the spinning circle for an hour and a half, and it’s 75% complete. It would have been nice to have some advance warning that this goddamned update would consume hours of my workday. I have deadlines to meet, but Microsoft don’t give a fuck!
Anyhoo, while I wait with growing impatience, a story: I was in town last night on an errand, and I stopped by the world famous Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City to pick up some take-out. Aside from their food, mosaics and early 20th century architecture, the Columbia is famous for their flamenco dancer shows, which look like this:
As I was awaiting my food at the Maître D’ stand in the crowded foyer, a tourist approached the hostess and inquired about tickets to the “flamingo dance.” In the ensuing conversation, it soon became clear that he thought there were actual dancing birds at the Columbia.
Everyone laughed at the poor bastard. The end.
Open thread!