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susandennisI am not only hooked on Black Mirror, I can't quit thinking about each episode. It really is like Twilight Zone was in the olden days. I watched the third episode of the first series last night and then, of course, dreamed about it in a way that made it way more real. I'm glad/worried that I have two more seasons to watch.
My swim this morning was a mashup of thinking about that episode and thinking about my finances and having to call the credit union today. I hate having to make these calls so much mainly because they turn me into the worst me possible. Mean and snippy and condescending and impatient. I'm all those things but mostly I can swallow it all until I get on the line with a customer service rep. I'm on hold now while their recordings tell me shit that I don't want/need to hear.
First hurdle cleared. I was lovely and pleasant to the CSR and we got the first issue fixed. She has to go to her tech department for the rest so I'm on hold again but now now nearly as full of anxiety and dread.
Once I get this squared away, I need to clean up the kitchen and do some tidying around here before I get to sew. No other plans or to do's. All is really kind of under control around here right now which is nice.
My swim this morning was a mashup of thinking about that episode and thinking about my finances and having to call the credit union today. I hate having to make these calls so much mainly because they turn me into the worst me possible. Mean and snippy and condescending and impatient. I'm all those things but mostly I can swallow it all until I get on the line with a customer service rep. I'm on hold now while their recordings tell me shit that I don't want/need to hear.
First hurdle cleared. I was lovely and pleasant to the CSR and we got the first issue fixed. She has to go to her tech department for the rest so I'm on hold again but now now nearly as full of anxiety and dread.
Once I get this squared away, I need to clean up the kitchen and do some tidying around here before I get to sew. No other plans or to do's. All is really kind of under control around here right now which is nice.
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Date: 2016-10-24 07:40 pm (UTC)(I used to watch the B&W version of Outer Limits, too.)
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Date: 2016-10-24 07:45 pm (UTC)http://www.npr.org/2016/10/21/498734538/black-mirror-is-back-reflecting-our-technological-fears
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Date: 2016-10-24 07:54 pm (UTC)I like that. Thank you.
Part of the description reminded me slightly of a roleplaying game I used to have but never played, called "Paranoia" about a post-apocalyptic future in an underground city maintained by a well-meaning but insane computer.
One piece of art for the game had a sign reading HAPPINESS IS MANDATORY. ARE YOU HAPPY?
A citizen was grinning hugely but sweating nervously to a scowling guard who wore a visor over his upper face, while indistinct crowds grinned in the background.
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Date: 2016-10-24 07:55 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-10-24 10:08 pm (UTC)i just watched episode four and it was SOOO good, the best one yet i think.
have you watched all the old seasons too? they are a bit more dark but still great.
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Date: 2016-10-24 11:10 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2016-10-25 02:21 pm (UTC)A company that wanted to really improve customer satisfaction in these interactions would preface their "hold" period with "If you want complete silence while you're on hold, press 7".
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Date: 2016-10-25 04:53 pm (UTC)PURE genius!
And, speaking of which, my prediction is that that show will be good and will be canceled.
And, I finally gave up on Pitch.
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