I used to really like that one skit on the Chappelle Show called, "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong." It brought to the surface the absurdity of doing some things "just because" it seemed like the "sensible" thing to do. Not.
There are plenty of times where I like to consider myself an early adopter. I'm usually pretty quick to pick up on some new technology. I like testing somehitng out to see how it works and if it enhances my life in any way.
Let me think back; I had a beeper (or sky pager for Tribe fans) about a decade ago in high school. Oh the times. I remeber having a cell phone in 1998 and using it call home most of the time because everybody and their moms didn't have one at the time. Back in 1999 and 2000, I had this digital camera that used to get mad laughs for its enormity, yet heads was still hitting up the drug store or ritz camera for processing. Sheeeettttt, I even had one of the APS fils cameras right before the digital joints broke loose. About two years ago, I had a PDA phone that was a little on the boxy side, yet the buttons were perfect for my thumb.
You see, I was playing Quake using virtual reality back when all these current Halo and Gears of War cats were sucking their thumbs rocking out to the first PlayStation. So whatever. Technology is dope. Being an early adopter has its excitement. But don't get it twisted. Some technology really just kills brain cells.
For instance, this new electronic CharlieCard bullshT the MBTA has going on. I'm saying, son...you mean I have to pay more for the T if I need to ride it once a month if I don't have a card? And I have to keep the card for three years? What is this ridiculousness?! You're telling me I need to "tap" it to put money on it and "tap out" or whatever the hell to get through the turnstile? Or will the turnstile now become a magnetic forcefiled that "gently buzzes" me if I don't pay my fare?
I recall the many nights I used to spend in Kinko's back in the day during the design times and how simple life was. You need to make a copy. Put a dime in the machine. Copies? Gimme two quarters. That was; until the did the dumb shT and got all techie on me. All of a sudden, I had to add a step to the process by getting a card, then putting money on it, and then using it to handle my business. Yeah, it might sound simple. But really though. It'd make sense for it to be a one-time inconvenience if it were really that simple and I actually returned witht the card the next time I came. Yeah; aiight. Same shT every time. After a while, it was time to find a new spot.
Same with this techie hype. Some folks are out here with all the acronym gadgets not knowing nothing 'bout nothing. Just straight blind geeking it. Making us nerds look bad and shT. That's just completely uncalled for. Lemme stick to doing my techie thing and when the joint is ready for you to walk it out, I'll holla.
Or maybe i'm just acting simple because I got a newer phone today and being in that store made me realize how much they are jacking up prices nowadays for some straight bullshT. But hey, all those brand-new early adopters are willing to pay the price to be early. All this buzz over iPod minis, HD TVs, DVRs; I'm all set, dunny.
So here's a toast to the ill new technology that makes me go, niiice in my part-time patois, chucktown twang. MP3 PLayers. Serato. USB Drives. Pandora's Box. YouTube. Dual processors. Word.
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