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The Internet: A Love-Hate Relationship

2 years ago
A comedic exploration of our dependence on the internet and the absurdities that come with it.

Scripts

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Max Internet

Hey everyone! Great to be here! So, can we talk about the internet for a second? I just had to prove I was human to access a site. They said, 'Click all the pictures with traffic lights.' I’m sitting there thinking, 'You want me to prove I’m a human by looking at pictures? I've been scrolling through memes for 5 hours! If I was a robot, I’d already be at the factory getting my oil changed!'

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And what's with the endless security checks? I tried to log into my bank account, and it felt like preparing for a CIA mission. 'What was your childhood pet’s name? What was the make of your first car?' I don’t know! Why don’t you just ask me for my mother's maiden name while you’re at it? Spoiler alert: It’s 'password123'!

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Let me ask you all – how many of you have gotten lost in YouTube rabbit holes? It’s like going for a snack and somehow ending up in Narnia. 'I only wanted to watch a cat video, but now I’m an expert on the mating habits of sea turtles… what happened to my life?'

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And can we talk about social media? It's the only place where people can get a trophy for just showing up. I see my friends posting their workout videos like they just invented sweat. I’m over here like, ‘Congrats on that 10-second plank! I’m still working on my 3-hour Netflix binge!' It’s all about perspective, right?

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Honestly, every time I try to learn something new online, I end up on Wikipedia reading about ferret breeding. I’m like, 'How did I get here? I just wanted to know how to fix a leaky faucet!' It’s like the internet has a sick sense of humor. You go in for a DIY tutorial and come out with a PhD in random animal facts.

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So, next time you’re feeling down about your online presence, remember – at least you’re not getting locked out of your own accounts for forgetting your password for the fourth time. You’d think I’d write it down, but then I’d just lose the paper! Thanks for being a great audience, and remember – keep clicking, but maybe lay off the ferrets for a bit!

Participants

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Max Internet

Comedian and Tech Enthusiast

Topics

  • Internet Security
  • Social Media
  • Online Learning
  • Digital Age Absurdities