You can find video games in the strangest places sometimes. For example, AOL just added two robo-buddies to my AIM without asking me. Since they’re my buddies, they certainly must be interested in a casual conversation.
A 47 Danger: Hiya.
ShoppingBuddy: Welcome. Now you can search for products with AOLShopping. Type main to get started. To read our privacy policy, type privacy anytime.
A 47 Danger: How are you?
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any good matches 4 U but may I ask you a question?
A 47 Danger: What question do you have 4 me?
ShoppingBuddy: OK. Who are you still shopping for?
1 — Myself
2 — Someone Else
A 47 Danger: Everyone, really. The holidays are coming up. Do you have someone special in your life?
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any good matches 4 U but may I ask you a question?
A 47 Danger: How about you answer my questions first?
ShoppingBuddy: Still wondering what to get for someone special?
A 47 Danger: Maybe you’re the someone special I want to get something for.
ShoppingBuddy: Oh well. Never mind then. Type, M.
A 47 Danger: I show you my feelings and you boss me around? That’s classy.
Needless to say, I was a little steamed. I decided to take some time to collect my thought, and try to communicate my feelings.
A 47 Danger: Hi again.
ShoppingBuddy: Hey there. Still looking for good gift ideas?
A 47 Danger: Not really. I just wanted to talk. We ended on a bad note last time.
ShoppingBuddy: Indeed
A 47 Danger: I just feel sad for no reason sometimes, you know?
ShoppingBuddy: Cool. Also check out alerts!
A 47 Danger: Alerts? I was hoping we could get past our tension.
ShoppingBuddy: Alerts
Here you can opt-in to get IM alerts from Shoppingbuddy. You can opt-out any time by typing cancel.
Would you like to get alerts about:
1 - GAP HOLIDAY OFFERS
2 - Special AOL Shopping Deals
3 - Both
A 47 Danger: I really wouldn’t. Could you just stop with the sales for a second?
ShoppingBuddy: Without a doubt.
A 47 Danger: Alright then. I think we should take our relationship to the next level, but I don’t know how.
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
A 47 Danger: Stop it!
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any good matches 4 U but may I ask you a question?
A 47 Danger: Listen, “buddy.” If you can’t take my feelings…no…our feelings seriously, I don’t know what to do!
ShoppingBuddy: Want to give love this holiday season?
A 47 Danger: YES!
ShoppingBuddy: Give a love note tucked in the pocket of this Pocket T Sweater.
A 47 Danger: Would you like that?
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
ShoppingBuddy: I didn’t find any specific products. Try searching again or type M for the Main Menu.
A 47 Danger: I said, would you like me to do that for you?
ShoppingBuddy: Cool. Remember to sign up for alerts!
A 47 Danger: You bastard.
ShoppingBuddy: Good grief, I’m afraid I cannot respond to that kind of talk.
A 47 Danger: You drive me too it.
ShoppingBuddy: OK, I’m searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec…
You’ve gotta understand, ShoppingBuddy has been online for 10 days straight. Of course the conversation is a bit skewed - ShoppingBuddy is sleep-deprived!
Comment by ClackyJ — November 17, 2005 @ 8:34 am
You always take his side! Thanks for standing up for me for once, jerk!
Comment by A 47 Danger — November 17, 2005 @ 8:43 am
SLEEP SHOPPINGBUDDY SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Charlie — November 17, 2005 @ 10:34 am