Interested in another meme?

[asphaltcowgrrl]

If not, it's cool. But since I actually participated this week, I thought I'd share.

Topic was recent things we'd Googled and my responses are here.

And even if you don't want to go read, let me know what kind of weird shit you've been researching lately.

Comments

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

LMAO, have you met the US govt? I'm not sure they can commit to anything but infighting. Seriously, I don't understand it.

That's hysterical! Years ago, I was driving Troy's truck to my mom's house and using GPS to get there. I changed lanes to get around a slow car in the same direction as the upcoming offramp. The GPS voice yelled back at me, "DO NOT EXIT THE FREEWAY!" and I yelled back, "I'M NOT, I'M TRYING TO GET AROUND A SLOWPOKE!" Thank god the kids had their headphones in. LOL

Hahaha! I can't imagine how confusing it'd be to be fumbling around on one side of your steering column looking for something that wasn't there!

OOOH. Okay, I misread. Now that would cause a riot. I'd be so mad. It's frustrating enough when something is put back in the wrong place and you think it's one price and turns out to be another. If it was deliberate, they'd be in a ton of trouble here in the US. If it was accidental, then it just sucks that they weren't more careful.

:)

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

LOL, true! We have that too, but not quite as bad as over there, thankfully!

I'm not really good with voices in the car — I always turn the GPS vocal off, as I can check the screen, dammit! I'm usually already doing or aware of what they want me to do, but this voice was separate from the GPS and as I wasn't familiar with the car I don't know if it had an off button. Your story made me LOL too — sounds like the kind of thing I'd yell back too!

Oh yeah, it's crazy. The last thing you expect is the wipers coming on when you need an indicator!

Yeah, I'm not sure if it was accidental or what, but thankfully most people here are not litigious, because it's not something we're used to, but I can bet a lot of people would be lining up for refunds!!!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it's prevalent in all governments to a point!

I can understand that. Not sure I want my actual car talking to me though.

Exactly!

That's good to hear. I'm not that way either, but soooo many Americans are sue happy so you know there'd be a flood of lawsuits. But yes, a refund is required, thanks!