LillaAbbot and Costello, and Microsoft?
April 14th 2007 21:59
If these two funny men were alive today in the 21st century, their "Who's on first" might have gone something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
Ring, ring...
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Yes thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows!
OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in 'office' is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue "W".
COSTELLO: I'm going to click YOUR blue "w" if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? They OWN it!
A few days later. Ring, ring....
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on "START".............
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thanks... I'm delighted that you enjoyed it...
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This is my most favorite comedy sketch other than Python's Dead Parrot...I love this post! Now you'll have me doin the routine all damned day lol
Take care,
Nick
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...it is good news then, that it will be a happy day...*lol*
My pleasure,
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Comment by Marisa
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The only thing funnier than this is one of Homer Simpson's best lines-
Homer reading computer screen; "To start press any key. Where's the ANY key????"
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*lol*
...thanks ... I missed that episode, but can appreciate it immensley!
Glad you had a chuckle - It is good to see you again, I hope your Easter was special.
Lilla ...
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I enjoyed it immensely...loved it...
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As I was reading I could here their voices in my head.
Love & stuff
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..immensley pleased to add a smile and a chuckle to your day …
Lilla …
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It’s exactly how I can hear it too… especially that bit where Costello says ; I'm going to click YOUR blue "w" if you don't start with some straight answers.’ *lol*
*cracking up again now*
Lilla …
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, it certainly is a good one for the fine comedy-connoisseur to relish ... Heyyyy Abbbot indeed! *lol*
Lilla …
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It certainly does make you think, doesn’t it? *lol*
…and cracks me up each time I do think... too… the very best humour.
*lol-ing again* thinking about it …
Lilla ..
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I always appreciate your comments, but this one especially, because I had to come over here to answer it and re-read this gem... now I'm laughing all over again. It is always so worth the trip.
I loved your comment, now you can hang this one next to it, too *lol* ...
Cheers,
Lilla ...