Archive for February 13th, 2008

Nothing says “romance” like a new motherboard…

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

As usual, Fry’s Electronics has a couple of full-page spreads in today’s San Jose Mercury News newspaper.

In keeping with the time of year, the ads are titled “Valentine’s gift ideas.” The ads show big-screen TVs, digital cameras, washing machines, and motherboards…

Yes, motherboards. Because nothing says “romance” like a new motherboard.

If this isn’t enough of a problem, they’re not even good motherboards! Visualize with me for a second…

A couple is sitting together on a love seat. The lights are low, candles are burning, and romantic music is playing.

He: Happy valentine’s day, dear! I got you a present.

She: (Unwraps present) It’s a…. motherboard…

She: What, was the flower store out of roses? And it’s not even a good motherboard! Just look at that shoddy chipset! You couldn’t even get me something with a 1333 frontside bus?