Modems are considered blazingly fast at 3 baud.
Godwin's Law: Internet flame wars automatically end when somebody mentions General Lee or the Confederate Army.
"Hi, I'm the wife of the former Finance Minister of the foreign country of Texas. My husband passed away and I've got to move some pesos...."
The "Conestogascape" browser loses market share when a large railroad monopoly launches "Westward Explorer."
The RIAA sues Thomas Edison for sharing music via telegraph and burning it onto newfangled wax cylinders.
Due to an ominous increase in activity on Sioux and Cheyenne Web sites, President Grant kicks up the terror alert to orange.
Consultants constantly refer to the "Information Wagontrail."
Outsourcing to Indians continues despite occasional scalpings. |