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16 years ago
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Should I rephrase this? Nah, nevermind. It's gonna get misinterpreted anyway.
Cool, I just found out that I'm not alone in playing the link-quest game from Furfect. Apparently it's a rather popular activity. So much so that there's even a term for it. It's called taking a Wiki Walk. I found that out when I was doing just that over at http://tvtropes.org, one of my favorite Wikis. The gist of the term is that it's the process of reading Wiki 'A' and finding a link to Wiki 'B' in the footnotes after finishing the main article. You find the subject of the footnote interesting, then, when half way through reading Wiki 'B' you see a link to Wiki 'C.' Almost immediately upon looking at Wiki 'C' you notice the use of a term covered in Wiki 'D' that you simply must investigate. Of course this leads you to a list of examples or somesuch that provides a path to Wiki 'E'...
*Time passes*
Admittedly it was way too easy to pique your interest, maybe you should've stayed on that medication they gave you back in grade school. Wiki 'G' says it has few long-term side effects. Although Wiki 'H' says it can disqualify you from military service...
*time passes*
After ordering your Juiceman juice machine you sit back at your computer, only to notice that you still have Wikis 'J' through 'N' open and have to finish reading them. You make it as far as Wiki 'L' before having to open Wiki 'O' even though you promised yourself you wouldn't. Repeated ultimatums of "Just one more" start appearing around Wiki 'S' but are largely ineffective.
*time passes... again*
The disconcerting realization that you have run out of letters to annotate the Wikis you are reading hits you with much less force than it should have because the subject of Wiki 'A II' is so damned interesting. But not as interesting as Wiki 'B II.' Man, it's legal to sell that stuff? Regardless, Wiki 'C II' is calling to you...
*more time passes*
The motion of the sun indicates that you've been at this for awhile, but Wiki 'Z VII' says that the accuracy of sundials varies with the rise and fall of the summer solstice, so everything should be fine. Especially now that you've overcome the problem of Firefox bugging because you have too many tabs open to various Wikis. Thank God Wiki 'G XI' had a link to an add-on that cleared that up.
*even more time passes*
Your quest for... well you no longer know what it was you were looking for is now interrupted only by necessary biological functions. Well not all of them are entirely necessary, if Wiki 'G XVII' is to be believed. It sharply contradicts Wiki 'H IX' but then you never did finish reading that one...
*ridiculous amounts of time pass*
Some of the newspapers in the pile outside your door have colored comics, so a few weeks have gone by. No snow on them, so it probably hasn't been months yet. Though Wiki 'Alpha-2 C-LXII' indicates that El Nino could be causing climatological changes in this area. Wiki 'Gamma-4 K-XCVIII' blames global warming, but he was always a pompous, left-wing bleeding-heart anyways. (Or so Wiki 'Theta-2 G-XVII' says.) We won't listen to him... no, he lies. Must not listen to the voices!
*tectonic plates make noteworthy progress*
Your girlfriend has broken up with you at this point. Wiki 'Epsilon-Pi 229-CLXVIII' suggests Craig's List for finding a new suitable mate. Yet I may have already found one. Wiki 'Omicron-Zeta 404-LXI' and I think we can make this work. Having to frequently refer to Wiki 'Kappa 13-IXLVIVIII' for guidance on how roman numerals work is inconvenient, but serves the greater good.
*they say those times, they are a passin'*
Captain's log, day 176:
Dangerously low on supplies. Wiki 'Echo-Lima LVII' confirms that its designation is derived from the military phonetic alphabet and not the Greek alphabet. Full Wiki name Audit is pending.
*Clock ceased functioning, time estimation system being formulated.*
Day 212: Disagreement between myself and Wiki 'Alpha-four MCCCVI.' Subject unknown. Most likely regarding result of hypothetical crossover match between Marvel and Capcom characters. Wiki 'Gamma-Epsilon MXC' mentioned video game that could be used to achieve satisfactory resolution. Further investigation abandoned in favor of finding out who voiced Lugia in Pokemon the Movie 2000.
*Presumably time passed, else why would the day number have gone up so much?*
Day 326:
Supply shortage has been devastating. Was forced to consume cat food. Left with starving cat, forced to consume it as well... Recipes found in Wiki '47988.1' very helpful in both cases.
*Events occurred, though by some mechanism of the functional universe were prevented from doing so simultaneously. Must consult the Wiki for clarification of this concept.*
Day Alpha-Pi 1337:
It seems fate is on my side. An obvious clerical error has gotten me placed on the delivery route for meals on wheels. Wiki 'as yet unnamed' indicates the organization to be reputable. As such, I am continuing to remain on the delivery list despite the objections about the organization put forth by Wiki 'Gamma-Gamma-Gamma-1' and those of Wiki 'yo-gabba-gabba-1' who cites ethical concerns regarding remaining on a list of decrepit shut-ins that I clearly have no business being on.
*Unable to determine significance of asterisks, will continue research after discovering origin of '&' symbol. Wiki '%$&^%$' suggests that it is referred to as "Ampersand."*
Day 'Several':
Discovered new Wiki. Decided to call it "Charles." Wiki objected on the grounds that personal names can create potentially devastating emotional attachment. But that's ol' chuck for ya!
*Distinction between logs and breaking statements no longer discernible.*
Forgot to state what day it was in log header. Decline in physical health apparent. Visibility of keyboard declining due to organ system failure reducing blood oxygen levels. Attempting to type by touch.
*vksjdfvck das df grgbvfdg lived eht si sdik4 svijnsdfg f edsc*
Esu y78i:
Aoifcvd fodi ndv iovkndrgf. Liosfd i jds ddfewf vdf C ijsdfvn. Siw sodvndfg fewdsc cd. ?nottub rats eht dnif I did woh sidjfvn KIjfdns dsf df.
*kjasdvds sdffvkjdgvnr xch*
Tactile typing determined to be a failure. Chest pain leads one to a conclusion of failing health. The Wiki suggests Web MD. I feel as though I have more important knowledge to acquire. The Wiki knows all and I am a fool to question its wisdom, but I must know what "Big ten" means in the options package of an early-eighties model Chevrolet Silverado.
*TMieee ghooews heeereeerrr*
Conitinued chset pianin makeing tyuping hrafd. Will asdk Wikhhyuhjjhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
So yeah. That happens to me every once in awhile... anyone else?
*Time passes*
Admittedly it was way too easy to pique your interest, maybe you should've stayed on that medication they gave you back in grade school. Wiki 'G' says it has few long-term side effects. Although Wiki 'H' says it can disqualify you from military service...
*time passes*
After ordering your Juiceman juice machine you sit back at your computer, only to notice that you still have Wikis 'J' through 'N' open and have to finish reading them. You make it as far as Wiki 'L' before having to open Wiki 'O' even though you promised yourself you wouldn't. Repeated ultimatums of "Just one more" start appearing around Wiki 'S' but are largely ineffective.
*time passes... again*
The disconcerting realization that you have run out of letters to annotate the Wikis you are reading hits you with much less force than it should have because the subject of Wiki 'A II' is so damned interesting. But not as interesting as Wiki 'B II.' Man, it's legal to sell that stuff? Regardless, Wiki 'C II' is calling to you...
*more time passes*
The motion of the sun indicates that you've been at this for awhile, but Wiki 'Z VII' says that the accuracy of sundials varies with the rise and fall of the summer solstice, so everything should be fine. Especially now that you've overcome the problem of Firefox bugging because you have too many tabs open to various Wikis. Thank God Wiki 'G XI' had a link to an add-on that cleared that up.
*even more time passes*
Your quest for... well you no longer know what it was you were looking for is now interrupted only by necessary biological functions. Well not all of them are entirely necessary, if Wiki 'G XVII' is to be believed. It sharply contradicts Wiki 'H IX' but then you never did finish reading that one...
*ridiculous amounts of time pass*
Some of the newspapers in the pile outside your door have colored comics, so a few weeks have gone by. No snow on them, so it probably hasn't been months yet. Though Wiki 'Alpha-2 C-LXII' indicates that El Nino could be causing climatological changes in this area. Wiki 'Gamma-4 K-XCVIII' blames global warming, but he was always a pompous, left-wing bleeding-heart anyways. (Or so Wiki 'Theta-2 G-XVII' says.) We won't listen to him... no, he lies. Must not listen to the voices!
*tectonic plates make noteworthy progress*
Your girlfriend has broken up with you at this point. Wiki 'Epsilon-Pi 229-CLXVIII' suggests Craig's List for finding a new suitable mate. Yet I may have already found one. Wiki 'Omicron-Zeta 404-LXI' and I think we can make this work. Having to frequently refer to Wiki 'Kappa 13-IXLVIVIII' for guidance on how roman numerals work is inconvenient, but serves the greater good.
*they say those times, they are a passin'*
Captain's log, day 176:
Dangerously low on supplies. Wiki 'Echo-Lima LVII' confirms that its designation is derived from the military phonetic alphabet and not the Greek alphabet. Full Wiki name Audit is pending.
*Clock ceased functioning, time estimation system being formulated.*
Day 212: Disagreement between myself and Wiki 'Alpha-four MCCCVI.' Subject unknown. Most likely regarding result of hypothetical crossover match between Marvel and Capcom characters. Wiki 'Gamma-Epsilon MXC' mentioned video game that could be used to achieve satisfactory resolution. Further investigation abandoned in favor of finding out who voiced Lugia in Pokemon the Movie 2000.
*Presumably time passed, else why would the day number have gone up so much?*
Day 326:
Supply shortage has been devastating. Was forced to consume cat food. Left with starving cat, forced to consume it as well... Recipes found in Wiki '47988.1' very helpful in both cases.
*Events occurred, though by some mechanism of the functional universe were prevented from doing so simultaneously. Must consult the Wiki for clarification of this concept.*
Day Alpha-Pi 1337:
It seems fate is on my side. An obvious clerical error has gotten me placed on the delivery route for meals on wheels. Wiki 'as yet unnamed' indicates the organization to be reputable. As such, I am continuing to remain on the delivery list despite the objections about the organization put forth by Wiki 'Gamma-Gamma-Gamma-1' and those of Wiki 'yo-gabba-gabba-1' who cites ethical concerns regarding remaining on a list of decrepit shut-ins that I clearly have no business being on.
*Unable to determine significance of asterisks, will continue research after discovering origin of '&' symbol. Wiki '%$&^%$' suggests that it is referred to as "Ampersand."*
Day 'Several':
Discovered new Wiki. Decided to call it "Charles." Wiki objected on the grounds that personal names can create potentially devastating emotional attachment. But that's ol' chuck for ya!
*Distinction between logs and breaking statements no longer discernible.*
Forgot to state what day it was in log header. Decline in physical health apparent. Visibility of keyboard declining due to organ system failure reducing blood oxygen levels. Attempting to type by touch.
*vksjdfvck das df grgbvfdg lived eht si sdik4 svijnsdfg f edsc*
Esu y78i:
Aoifcvd fodi ndv iovkndrgf. Liosfd i jds ddfewf vdf C ijsdfvn. Siw sodvndfg fewdsc cd. ?nottub rats eht dnif I did woh sidjfvn KIjfdns dsf df.
*kjasdvds sdffvkjdgvnr xch*
Tactile typing determined to be a failure. Chest pain leads one to a conclusion of failing health. The Wiki suggests Web MD. I feel as though I have more important knowledge to acquire. The Wiki knows all and I am a fool to question its wisdom, but I must know what "Big ten" means in the options package of an early-eighties model Chevrolet Silverado.
*TMieee ghooews heeereeerrr*
Conitinued chset pianin makeing tyuping hrafd. Will asdk Wikhhyuhjjhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
So yeah. That happens to me every once in awhile... anyone else?
