Skip to content

Computers Quote by Bill Maher

“New Rule: Stop putting psychedelic screensavers on computers. I sit down to check my e-mail, and the next thing I know it's three days later, I'm in the desert, I'm banging on a drum, I'm naked, and somebody's pierced my dick.” quote by Bill Maher
Download Open image
““New Rule: Stop putting psychedelic screensavers on computers. I sit down to check my e-mail, and the next thing I know it's three days later, I'm in the desert, I'm banging on a drum, I'm naked, and somebody's pierced my dick.””

Bill Maher

About This Quote

Source TV Show: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2015

He humorously warns that immersive digital distractions can cause people to lose track of time and reality.

In simple terms: Digital distractions can make you lose track of time.

Key Takeaway

Limit screen time to stay present.

Themes

technology distraction mindfulness

Mood

irry reflective

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • checking email
  • working from home
  • online gaming
  • social media scrolling

Key Concepts

digital immersion attention span reality perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you lose hours to screens?
  • What habits could bring you back to reality?
A Different Perspective

The joke exaggerates for effect; not everyone experiences such extreme loss of time.

2.6 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Bill Maher

Explore all 897 Bill Maher quotes

More Computers quotes

Browse all 9,390 Computers quotes