Where Have You Been All My Life??
Despite the quiet naggings from Nort, I finally picked up a DVR box yesterday. The old cable box was having a few hiccups, so after an unexpectedly pleasant call to Time Warner technical support, the last option was to replace the box. I could either set up a time to have a guy come out, or take it in myself. I chose the latter, and on my way there, figured that I should just swap it out for a DVR box.
After plugging it in, and having it walk me through the setup - I was ready to start enjoying the benefits of having a DVR. Or so I thought I was ready.
me: "Please record the "Family Guy" episode tonight."
DVR: "Sure. No problem. Would you like me to record the whole series for you?"
me: "Oh my God yes. That would be fantastic!"
DVR: "My pleasure. While we're at it, would you like me to record just the new episodes, or should I record any repeat episodes as well?"
me: **after a loud crash noise** - "Oh, excuse me, I seem to have fallen out of the chair.... I'm sorry, did you ask me if you want to record all the episodes???"
DVR: "Yes, I did. Here, let me help you back into the recliner. And here's a blanket for you. While I'm up, can I get you a beer? No, please don't protest - I'm happy to do it. Oh, and lastly, is it okay if I record the episodes on all the channels that it might air, or do you just want me to record them on this particular channel?"
me: "........................................"
DVR: "I'll take that as a 'yes'. Oh, and don't forget, the basketball game starts at eight pm tonight."
me: "I love you."
posted by Kuflax @ 5:23 PM
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I've heard this is the standard conversation that one has with their new DVR. It is only one-upped by the DVR being asked to record soft-core porn on Skinemax and offering to edit any male faces
Lu -- IT CAN DO THAT?!?!?!
***Kia tires screeching out of parking lot***
I love DVR. It is possibly one of the greatest inventions I have ever encountered.
DUDE! I thought it would help me not be soo addicted to tv, but it failed :( I now barely leave the house and the DVR has become my best friend. We also have one upstairs.....uh yeah lets not go down that road.
Ya.. if only it can get me a beer... *sigh*
Oh well.. that's why I have a kid!!
"Yo - son.. get me a beer will ya??"
"Ok, Dad!"
Welcome to the 21st century.
I honestly don't know when the last time I watched something live was. Even if we want to watch something right away, we still wait a good 10-20 minutes before watching it on delay so as to avoid commercials.
Also, when recording live sporting events, make sure you do the "extend recording time" option. We lost more than a few non-important (non-important) games that way.
-your brother
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