Computers Quote by Simon R. Green
““Though we nearly lost everything last month, when the mainframe got possessed by Sumerian demons, and we had to call in a technodruid to exorcise it. I’d never heard language like that before, and even after it was all over, the office still smelled of burning mistletoe for weeks. And I might add that the computer Helpline people were no bloody use at all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Technomancer Chronicles, 1995
A chaotic tech crisis is humorously described, highlighting the absurdity of supernatural explanations for technical failures.
In simple terms: Tech problems can feel supernatural.
Key Takeaway
Seek practical solutions, not magical ones.
Themes
technology
crisis
humor
Mood
lighthearted
cautionary
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- IT troubleshooting
- project management
- team communication
Key Concepts
systems failure
mythical explanations
office culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can prevent such crises?
- How do we balance humor and seriousness?
A Different Perspective
Relying on mythic explanations can delay real fixes.
