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10 Funny Blue Screens of Death

GeekSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:51:42 -0700

Ahh, memories! It sure has been a while since I've been confronted with the notorious blue screen of death error screen, which often appears when a Microsoft Windows system goes kaput. Let's just say that when you see this screen, it's not good news. I've tracked down some funny BSOD incidences across the world - from airports to stadiums and train stations - which are so bad, they're good! Source: Flickr User arkaitz_zubiaga

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The Blue Screen of Death Collapses on on Itself

GeekSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:35:22 -0700

No one ever wants to see a blue screen of death (unless it's for a good chuckle, that is), but this was irresistible. Your fail failed!

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Even Iron Man's Vista Lets Him Down

GeekSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:30:09 -0700

Tony Stark may be a smart man, but why oh why would he build a computer with Windows Vista? I guess the superhero-Iron Man combo doesn't guarantee a foolproof computer! Here's a clip from the movie we just couldn't help but "re-create." Enjoy!

Daily Tech - Blue Screen of Death Haunts Department Store

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:08:21 -0800

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Four display screens on The Bay in Toronto suffers the BSOD for days - Gizmodo
Your FaceBook or MySpace profile could cost you your job - Switched
Discovery Channel to air video-game documentary - Kotaku
iPhone launch in UK isn't exactly the same as US launch - Shiny Shiny
TeamSugar user Shiloh Jolie Pitt shows us how to design in 3-D with Google SketchUp - Technology and Gadgets Channel

Technicolor Toys: Blue Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:50:25 -0700

Dreaming of peaceful skies and calming times while sitting at your desk looking at a Blue Screen of Death? Don't let the color blue get a bad rep! Relax your nerves by treating yourself to some tech or tech accessories in the cooling color of tranquility - from aqua, navy, ocean to baby blue. Here's a look at some of the most royal goodies on the market.

We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping so log on tomorrow to see what bright delights we showcase!

PC Devotee? Make Fun of Your Apple Buddies With These

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:04:11 -0700

Maybe you thought the PC-bashing products on Friday were a little harsh. Well, ridicule is a two-way street, and of course there are products that also bash Apple.

Naturally, someone somewhere made one of those Calvin-peeing-on-Apple decals - but for something a bit more palatable, check out these funny goods, many of which have to do with the spinning ball of death (the closest Mac equivalent of the PC blue screen of death), like this button ($1).

So, by popular request: Mac-dissing products!

iPoop Baby Onesie $27	Spinning Ball of Death Shirt $20
Witty Retort Sticker $1.50	I'm a PC T-shirt $25	Not a Mac Addict Button $1

Geek Gag: Microsoft Ads Crash TVs!

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:00:46 -0700

Check out this hilarious spoof of Microsoft's blue screen of death by the nation's most trusted satirist, The Onion.

You thought there'd be no fallout from those new "I'm a PC" commercials? Think again. Gates will blue screen your home TV!

And you thought the Seinfeld ads were bad . . .