I find it happens with nearly every new device I have to
learn how to use. Today it was the new remote control that came with the new
TV.
Stage 1: The familiarisation phase. I have my reading
glasses on and look at each button carefully because I’m not used to where they
are yet, so I get it right.
Stage 2: The complacent phase. Now I think I’m used to it, but
I’m not. So that’s when I turn the TV off instead of muting it. Or bring up
some weird screen, the purpose of which escapes me and which I don’t know how
to get rid of. Or maybe I’ve changed something, or unwittingly set something
like a timer – which I did with my last set and wondered who the hell was
turning the TV on while I was upstairs taking a shower at midnight!
Stage 3: Weeks later. Now I’m used to the damn thing and I
can relax.
* * *
And on the subject of TVs, did you know that when they first
became popular, the instructions included something to the effect of ‘Always switch
the set off before attempting to move it.’ This led to the widespread belief
among the first generation of TV owners that sets weighed more when they were
switched on. True, apparently.
2 comments:
Can't remember did I ask you if you have seen game of thrones? Made Elderflower cordial and fritters for the first time yesterday, delights, delights!
Yes you did. No I haven't - yet.
Your elderflowers must be early. Ours are some way off yet. Elderflower fritters? Will you be making elderflower wine? Can I come?
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