Yesterday, the Xerox was broken. Many people told me about it. I'm not sure when I was designated the person to report this to, but the word got out yesterday that it was me.
This is how I handled the situation (and it is so depressing that this is what passes for genius these days):
From: Grumples
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:06 AM
To: Staff
Subject: Xerox
Good morning, all,
Yes, the Xerox is having a testy Monday morning and is refusing to perform. (Redacted) has been informed, and hopefully will be able to come by and discipline it. Please do not attempt to do the disciplining yourself by rebooting it. (Redacted) reserves this privilege for himself because it helps him understand the deeper needs of the Xerox by analyzing its error messages.
When (Redacted) confirms the Xerox is happily functioning, I will let you know.
Thank you for your patience.
Grumples
From: Grumples
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 2:48 PM
To: Staff
Subject: RE: Xerox
The Xerox is currently receiving its anti-depression medication, and it is our hope its mood stabilizes and will start working for us soon. As I said before, I do promise to let you know when it is functioning. IT (and I) thank you for your patience with this.
--G
From: Grumples
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 3:00 PM
To: Staff
Subject: RE: Xerox
The word is the Xerox is on happy high clouds and ready to get to business. Let me know if it doesn’t work for you.
Thanks.
2 comments:
i want you to fix my xerox. with humor, fix it with your genius humor!!
I will only do this if the Xerox in this case is a euphemism for something else entirely!
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