Twits
I’ve been using Twitter for a little while now. For those of you who don’t use it, or hate it, don’t worry – I’m not going to go on about it here too much. I use it occasionally but I’m not a total Twitter fanatic – we use it as a way to let people know what’s going on with the site but I’m not about to start ‘Tweeting’ what colour underpants I’m wearing or anything (blue).
Occasionally, something of note will come up through my ‘feed’, however (those of you who don’t know what a feed is...don’t worry about it), this time from one of Manchester’s finest offspring, Jason Manford. The comedian, yeah? OK – so I ‘follow’ Jason, which means when he writes something on his Twitter it appears on my ‘feed’ (I’m only just beginning to realise how utterly ridiculous this all sounds). Today, he mentioned that he was having a little trouble on Facebook – for those of you who don’t know what Facebook is, stop reading now and go and do something else – you obviously don’t belong on the internet. I’m not saying I’m particularly in love with Facebook but, you know – it’s like watching the TV and not knowing what the BBC is.
Anyway, what was I on about? Oh yeah, Jason and his Facebook strife. He’s recently taken a new job co-hosting The One Show Mon-Thurs (if you don’t know what The One Show is, it’s a popular evening magazine programme on BBC 1 – if you don’t know what BBC 1 is, see my previous comment then go to a doctor) meaning he can’t now perform on some dates he had scheduled for week nights on his forthcoming tour– full refunds are being offered or alternate dates next year. Inevitably, some people aren’t happy and, through the medium of Jason’s Facebook wall comments facility, they’re letting him know.
“The point is its unfair on people who have made plans and paid money only to find out Jason has something else he would rather do and has changed the date.”
“i am not happy i brought my husband tickets for the 14th july in stoke as a wedding present he has the day off work for nothing.”
Some people also have a problem with the shift key, evidently.
Jason has, admirably maintained a presence on this and replied to nearly all comments, apologising where necessary and attempting to keep a grasp of reality with others. One lady, with tickets booked for a show due to take place in six months time, was moaning that she had booked a baby sitter and would now have to cancel. Yes, six months in advance. I’m sure the 15 year old daughter of a friend in question will just about be able to manage her calendar sufficiently to not let this affect her social life too much.
I’ve gone a bit off track here so I’ll end with a thought inspired by all the explaining I’ve been doing above. You know the annoying call centre people who phone up offering internet deals, mobile phones and all sorts of other ‘not to be missed’ offers? If you have a few minutes, a good way to inflict a fraction of the annoyance they bestow on the rest of us is to play the ignorance card. I did it once with someone trying to sell me a new broadband connection. “What’s that?” I asked. “It’s like fast internet.” “Internet? What’s that?” “It’s...err...on your computer...” Much mirth was had. I’m going for a lie down.
Occasionally, something of note will come up through my ‘feed’, however (those of you who don’t know what a feed is...don’t worry about it), this time from one of Manchester’s finest offspring, Jason Manford. The comedian, yeah? OK – so I ‘follow’ Jason, which means when he writes something on his Twitter it appears on my ‘feed’ (I’m only just beginning to realise how utterly ridiculous this all sounds). Today, he mentioned that he was having a little trouble on Facebook – for those of you who don’t know what Facebook is, stop reading now and go and do something else – you obviously don’t belong on the internet. I’m not saying I’m particularly in love with Facebook but, you know – it’s like watching the TV and not knowing what the BBC is.
Anyway, what was I on about? Oh yeah, Jason and his Facebook strife. He’s recently taken a new job co-hosting The One Show Mon-Thurs (if you don’t know what The One Show is, it’s a popular evening magazine programme on BBC 1 – if you don’t know what BBC 1 is, see my previous comment then go to a doctor) meaning he can’t now perform on some dates he had scheduled for week nights on his forthcoming tour– full refunds are being offered or alternate dates next year. Inevitably, some people aren’t happy and, through the medium of Jason’s Facebook wall comments facility, they’re letting him know.
“The point is its unfair on people who have made plans and paid money only to find out Jason has something else he would rather do and has changed the date.”
“i am not happy i brought my husband tickets for the 14th july in stoke as a wedding present he has the day off work for nothing.”
Some people also have a problem with the shift key, evidently.
Jason has, admirably maintained a presence on this and replied to nearly all comments, apologising where necessary and attempting to keep a grasp of reality with others. One lady, with tickets booked for a show due to take place in six months time, was moaning that she had booked a baby sitter and would now have to cancel. Yes, six months in advance. I’m sure the 15 year old daughter of a friend in question will just about be able to manage her calendar sufficiently to not let this affect her social life too much.
I’ve gone a bit off track here so I’ll end with a thought inspired by all the explaining I’ve been doing above. You know the annoying call centre people who phone up offering internet deals, mobile phones and all sorts of other ‘not to be missed’ offers? If you have a few minutes, a good way to inflict a fraction of the annoyance they bestow on the rest of us is to play the ignorance card. I did it once with someone trying to sell me a new broadband connection. “What’s that?” I asked. “It’s like fast internet.” “Internet? What’s that?” “It’s...err...on your computer...” Much mirth was had. I’m going for a lie down.
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