You Know You Have A Bad Computer When . . .

9.The lower corner of screen has the words "etch a sketch" on it.
8.You have to pedal it.
7.The manual contains one sentence: "good luck!"
6.The only chip inside is a Dorito.
5.When you turn it on, the dogs in the neighborhood start howling.
4.You catch a virus from it.
3.Screen frequently freezes and message comes up: "Ain't it break time, Frankie?"
2.While running, it emits deafening calliope music.
1.It cyber-snickers at you.
Originally published June 12, 2005.