Loading LaughsAna Ramos

Loading Laughs

10 months ago
Stand-up Comedy about the frustrations and absurdities of waiting for websites to load

Scripts

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So, have you ever been in a situation where you're in a hurry, and you need to access a website, but it just won't load? I mean, it's like the website is playing a cruel game of 'how much can I annoy you today.'

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And you're sitting there, staring at the screen, and you're like, 'Come on! I need this now!' And the website is like, 'Nope, not today, champ. Not today.'

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And then you start to get that feeling, you know, that feeling of desperation. You start tapping your foot, you start muttering to yourself, and you're like, 'Is this some kind of cosmic joke? Am I being tested?'

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And then, to top it all off, you get an error message. You know the ones, right? 'Error 404 – Page Not Found.' It's like the website is playing hide and seek with you, and you're the only one who doesn't know the rules.

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And then there's the classic, 'The page isn't redirecting properly.' Like, what are you, a confused traffic cop? 'Sorry, I don't know where I'm going either!'

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And my personal favorite, 'Your connection has timed out.' It's like the website is saying, 'You know what? I don't have time for this. Go away.'

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And then there's the whole IP address thing. You know, that string of numbers that supposedly identifies you on the internet. It's like a secret code, but no one ever tells you what it means.

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And then you get this message, 'Your IP address: 2600:1900:0:2d08::3400.' And you're like, 'What am I supposed to do with this? Is this some kind of alien message? Are they trying to contact me?'

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And then you start to wonder, 'Is this my real address? Do I need to go to the post office and change my mailing address to this?'

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And then there's the joy of checking your connection. You know, that little message that pops up, 'We’re currently checking your connection. This shouldn’t take long.' It's like they're promising you a quick fix, but you know deep down it's going to take forever.

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And then you start to think, 'Is this some kind of torture? Are they testing my patience?' And you're just sitting there, waiting, hoping, praying that it will work.

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And then, after what feels like an eternity, you get that sweet, sweet message, 'Connection established.' And you're like, 'Yes! I can finally get back to my life!'

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And then there's the humor in internet downtime. You know, when you're stuck and you start to entertain yourself. You start to make jokes, you start to sing, you start to dance.

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And then you start to think, 'Maybe this is a sign. Maybe I should take a break. Maybe I should go outside and enjoy the real world.' But then you remember, 'No, I have to finish this report. I can't go outside.'

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And then you start to laugh at yourself, because you're stuck in this loop of frustration and self-deprecation. And that's when you realize, 'Maybe this is the best part of my day.'

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And then there's the comedy of technical support. You know, when you call them and they start asking you these ridiculous questions. 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?' 'Is your computer plugged in?' 'Are you sure you're connected to the internet?'

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And then you start to think, 'Are they serious? Do they really think I'm that dumb?' And you're like, 'Yes, I've tried all of that. I'm a grown adult, not a child.'

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And then they start to get into the really technical stuff, 'Try resetting your router by holding down the reset button for 10 seconds.' And you're like, 'Is this some kind of ritual? Am I casting a spell?'

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And then there's the art of self-deprecation in tech. You know, when you start to make fun of yourself for being so dependent on technology. 'I can't even tie my shoes without a tutorial.' 'I need a map to find my way around my own house.'

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And then you start to think, 'What have I become? Am I a slave to technology?' And you're like, 'Maybe I should just go back to the stone age. At least they didn't have to deal with this.'

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And then you start to laugh at yourself, because you realize, 'This is just part of life. We all have our moments of tech-induced frustration.'

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And then there's the social commentary on internet dependency. You know, when you start to think about how much we rely on the internet. 'Can we even function without it? Are we really that helpless?'

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And then you start to think about the bigger picture, 'What if the internet just stopped working one day? What would we do? Would we go back to writing letters? Would we start reading books again?'

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And then you start to laugh at the absurdity of it all, because you realize, 'We're so dependent on this thing, and yet we take it for granted every single day.'

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And then there's the unexpected twists of loading pages. You know, when you're waiting for a page to load, and suddenly, it just pops up with something completely different. 'Hey, did you want to buy some cat food instead?'

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And then you start to think, 'Is this a glitch? Is this a hidden message from the universe?' And you're like, 'Maybe I should just go with the flow and buy some cat food.'

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And then you start to laugh at yourself, because you realize, 'This is just the internet being the internet. It's unpredictable, and that's part of the fun.'

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And then, finally, the joy of finally getting through. You know, when you've been waiting for what feels like an eternity, and suddenly, the page loads. And you're like, 'Yes! I did it!'

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And then you start to think, 'Is this what it feels like to win the lottery? Is this what it feels like to achieve a lifelong dream?' And you're like, 'No, it's just a website. But it feels good.'

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And then you start to laugh at yourself, because you realize, 'This is just a small victory in a big world. But sometimes, the small victories are the best ones.'

Participants

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Ana

Científica experta

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Leo

Presentador de Podcast

Topics

  • The Frustration of Waiting for Websites to Load
  • The Absurdity of Error Messages
  • The Mystery of Your IP Address
  • The Joy of Checking Your Connection
  • The Humor in Internet Downtime
  • The Comedy of Technical Support
  • The Art of Self-Deprecation in Tech
  • The Social Commentary on Internet Dependency
  • The Unexpected Twists of Loading Pages
  • The Joy of Finally Getting Through