[3311] in Humor
Rhett and Mouse Balls
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Peter H. Brenton)
Tue Sep 12 10:57:48 2000
In-Reply-To: <Pine.LNX.3.96.1000911205729.22118D-100000@sub-zero.mit.edu>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:56:20 -0400
To: humor@MIT.EDU
From: "Peter H. Brenton" <pbrenton@MIT.EDU>
Rhett Said;
>Whaha haha hah ah ahha ah ahaha
>
>SOOOOO FUNNY!!!
I thought we kicked that guy off? Any chance we can filter him?
(preferably with high explosives - Joke! That was a a joke!)
I won't pollute the list with commentary but no humor. I recently received
the following after not seeing it for many years, and was very suprised at
how many people had never seen it. It is, however, something that was
passed around many times originally, so apologies to those for whom it is a
rerun.
[No guarantee of the truth of the intro is implied]
>This is an actual alert to the IBM Field Engineers that went out to all
>IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very serious. The rest
>found it rather funny.
>
>____________________________________________________________
>Abstract: Mouse Balls available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)
>
>Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse fails to
>operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball
>replacement. 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
>manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the
>opo-off method. Domestic balls are replaced 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 replacer have a pair of spare balls for
>maintaining optimum customer satisfaction; and that any customer
missing
>his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary
>items.
>
>To reorder, specify on the following:
>
>P/N 33F8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
>P/N 33F8461 - Foreign Balls
Peter H. Brenton
MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center
(617) 253-3185
pbrenton@mit.edu
