Meanwhile, Microsoft Buys Danger For $500 Million

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around the humorous and light-hearted reactions to Microsoft's acquisition of Danger for $500 million. Participants engage in playful banter, referencing personal connections and making jokes about the implications of the sale.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Participants express congratulations to Danger, framing the acquisition in a friendly and humorous context.
  • There are jokes about the popularity of Danger and the idea of taking bids for ownership.
  • Some participants express a preference for Danger being owned by a group they refer to as the "Sisterhood" rather than Microsoft.
  • Comments about the potential for Danger to malfunction post-acquisition, suggesting that flaws could be rebranded as features.
  • References to Clippy, a Microsoft Office assistant, are made, with some participants not initially understanding the reference.
  • There are playful exchanges about political affiliations and humorous trades involving hockey players.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains light-hearted and humorous, with no significant disagreements or serious contentions. Participants generally share a playful tone, though some express differing views on the implications of the sale.

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The humor and references may depend on shared cultural knowledge, which could limit understanding for some participants.

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Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about technology acquisitions, humorous banter among community members, or cultural references in tech contexts may find this thread engaging.

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Why Danger, I'm so proud to be among your very best PF friends!
 
Indeed, I had no idea you were up for sale...ol' buddy ol' pal! :biggrin:
 
Well, I had no idea that I was so popular. Perhaps I should have taken bids. I would rather be owned by the Sisterhood than Bill Gates. :-p
Now I suppose that I have to start malfunctioning.

hypatia said:
Why Danger, I'm so proud to be among your very best PF friends!

Likewise, Sweetheart.
 
Jeez, I was going to offer $1.75 and figured I had legitimate shot...
 
russ_watters said:
Jeez, I was going to offer $1.75 and figured I had legitimate shot...

I would have considered taking the $1.75, as long as it was accompanied by a written promise to become a card-carrying Democrat. :-p
 
Sellout. =/
 
Poop-Loops said:
Sellout. =/

Hey, I have vices to support, you know.
 
Danger said:
Well, I had no idea that I was so popular. Perhaps I should have taken bids. I would rather be owned by the Sisterhood than Bill Gates. :-p
Now I suppose that I have to start malfunctioning.

:smile: OH, THAT'S why microsoft wanted you! They don't have to work too hard to break you, some components are already failing. :-p :biggrin:
 
  • #10
Danger said:
Well, I had no idea that I was so popular. Perhaps I should have taken bids. I would rather be owned by the Sisterhood than Bill Gates. :-p
Now I suppose that I have to start malfunctioning.
You can just keep on with all your bad habits, but now they won't be faults - they'll be "features". :smile:
 
  • #11
Danger said:
I would have considered taking the $1.75, as long as it was accompanied by a written promise to become a card-carrying Democrat. :-p
Sure, why not - as long as I don't have to vote for one, I'll carry whatever card makes you happy.
 
  • #12
So now Clippy will say "Eh"?
 
  • #13
TVP45 said:
So now Clippy will say "Eh"?

:smile: :smile: :smile:

That took me a minute!
 
  • #14
Math Is Hard said:
:smile: :smile: :smile:

That took me a minute!

Just remember that there is nothing that can't be improved by bad puns and arcane references.:biggrin:
 
  • #15
Roflmao3!
 
  • #16
TVP45 said:
So now Clippy will say "Eh"?

If MIH is laughing, that must be funny... but I can't get it. Who or what is 'Clippy'? :confused:
 
  • #17
Danger said:
If MIH is laughing, that must be funny... but I can't get it. Who or what is 'Clippy'? :confused:


Here he is. Helpful little guy..

http://computer-vet.com/weblog/screenshots/clippy.gif
 
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  • #18
Oh, okay. I was suspecting that it might be some sort of knickname for Hillary Clinton. :redface:
 
  • #19
Danger said:
Oh, okay. I was suspecting that it might be some sort of knickname for Hillary Clinton. :redface:

Ouch! That hurts. BTW, we'll trade her to you for another good hockey player.:smile:
 
  • #20
TVP45 said:
we'll trade her to you for another good hockey player.:smile:

Let me think on that for a bit. She's still fairly hot for an old broad, but you already have most of our best players. It's not an easy decision.
 

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