MOUSE BALLS

[Wurm]

MOUSE BALLS
I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its employees in all seriousness. It went to all field engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite genuine. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note the last couple of sentences.

Re: Replacement of Mouse Balls

If a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Units). Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.
Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended that each person have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items. Please keep in mind that a customer without properly working balls is an unhappy customer.

 

[boonedoggle]

Looks like the individual who typed up this memo was trying to creative when trying to get the point across...especially when he refer's to the mouse as "his" balls. Personally, all of my mice have been neutered. :laugh:

 

[Brickhouse]

My mouse doesn't have balls nor a cord.

 

[AVB]

This is at least 15 years old. See what Snopes says about it.

 

[Wurm]

This is at least 15 years old. See what Snopes says about it.

Oh I've seen it before (most of us techies have) but that doesn't stop it from being extremely humorous and worth being posted again for those who haven't seen it .

 

[BlindedByScience]

MOUSE BALLS
I don't know how they wrote this with a straight face. This was a real memo sent out by a computer company (IBM) to its employees in all seriousness.

...not according to Snopes (I use 'em all the time too, AVB):

Was this a real memo? "Real" in the sense that someone at IBM actually wrote it and distributed it to field service techs, perhaps, but it was always intended as an occupational in-joke; it wasn't a "serious" memo that some hapless supervisor inadvertently worded as a hilarious tour de force of double entendres.

Funny....sure. But it's not quite as you claim it to be.....

Regards - B.B.S.