You say that like he doesn’t already…
What caused the surge?
Not having been there and seen the conditions that he was working in, I’d bet something got into the surge protector or something happened when plugging the plug in that caused the ground and the voltage to connect together, which in stick modding 101, is a no no for this very reason.
I’m not sure what that’d be, but I’d bet on that.
Either that or it’s a surge protector made in China.
If it’s been used for a while, I would venture that accumulated wear-and-tear or dust could be why.
I had exactly the same surge protector which I bought from Home Depot and it pulled Yoga Flame super on wake up out of no where. Didn’t expect surge protector to mash super on wake up.
Cotdamn Duckie- stay safe man! I’d chip in for sure if there ever is a Protect-A-Duck-Eye Goggles Kickstarter. Just don’t buy McBain’s goggles.
Because I felt the last picture didn’t do it justice…
What happen to this thread. What happen to duckies stories. It was the best lurking reads. Please go repair other crazy peoples computers!!
I’m not doing contract IT work any more. I’m now working at Gaming Generations, a game store/electronics repair shop in Wisconsin.
But where will we go for our source of schadenfreude?
No more underage cheerleaders at cheerleading practice huh…
The ticket wasn’t for speeding.
Was his name Mike Haggar?
Achievement Unlocked! Got a better job!
Good luck; have fun.
Why don’t you guys ship international?! I would’ve given you money for Evo merc duckie!!
@DaRabidDuckie any stories or misadventures from the store?
Aw profound sadness. That being said, if the new job you have has made your lifeeasier/better and happier than im really happy for you. You seem like a really good guy. (Sounds creepy because i dont think ive everinteracted with you on the forms lol.) there have to be stories at this new place tho!!! There must!
Aaaaand you’re talking to the wrong guy. >.>
Plenty. Holy crap are there some weird-ass people who come into the store, but the shop is too public and I’m supposed to be a positive public influence for the company, so I can’t say anything in public.
That, and they’re following me. ^^;
That said, it’s always REALLY weird when people come into the store and say “Oh, you’re that stick guy?” Weirds me the hell out, man.
Nope. I’m an asshole. :3
You can still tell positive stories! RIP Travelling Repariman Saga.
Smuggle them for me, duuky pls.
A moment of silence for one of the greatest threads on SRK ever.
Hmm, yeah I guess I can share some stories about the awesome customers we get sometimes.
So what I do for the company is I manage the tech shop, which is to say I do invoices for business clients, make sure we have parts we need in stock, and talk to the customers who want stuff repaired. Since I also have retail management experience I work in the storefront sometimes when they’re busy.
Anyway, a mother came in with a list. I like lists, since they remove most chances of getting the wrong game.
This kid had a fucking awesome list, though:
If you can’t see the image, this is what the note said:
“Ask store clerk if they have Legend of Zelda 4 Swords Adventures. If they don’t have that, ask for Legend of Zelda Wind Waker. If they don’t have that, ask for Legend of Zelda Twighlight [sic] Princess. If they don’t have that, it sucks for me.”
I looked at the lady and said “Ma’am, you have the most level-headed kid I’ve ever seen.”
She laughed and said “yeah, he’s something.” Sadly, we didn’t have any of those games in stock so she had to leave. A few days later a kid came into the store with the lady, and he said “I’m the kid who wrote that note.”
That kid totally got a high five. I hate children, but that kid’s all right with me.