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.””
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.
Limit screen time to stay present.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- checking email
- working from home
- online gaming
- social media scrolling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you lose hours to screens?
- What habits could bring you back to reality?
The joke exaggerates for effect; not everyone experiences such extreme loss of time.