If you’re like me, you woke up January 1st of 2010, dehydrated with an unexplained headache, an empty 12-pack of PBR nestled under your pillow, and confusion as to why your computer powered alarm clock was still functioning, planes had not fallen out of the sky, and your robot buttler had not yet successfully enslaved the human race.
What happened to the Y2.1K we’ve been hearing so much about? (Such as HERE for example).
The first thing to remember is, whose to say all those things didn’t happen? How do you know robots have not taken over and placated you by putting your mind into an incredibly realistic, computer simulation of “reality,” and that all of this is fake, as it is in that famous Keanu Reeves movie starring Sandra Bullock where he writes letters to his future and learns about love .
In fact, the closer you look at things, the more you may discover how badly Y2.1K has changed the way you live. Here then, are some helpful FAQ to get you through life in this mad, 2nd decade of the 21st century, apocolypse.
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Q: What are the most common issues related to the Y2.1K Bug?
A: In addition to the butler robots, which we have discussed at length, you may notice a new orneryness to common household electronics like watches, blenders, coffee makers, and Mr. Fusion time machine power chargers. Also, you may experience brief, but intense moments of euphoria, followed by syphilis.
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Q: What steps can I take to prevent Y2.1K from affecting me?
A: Common precautions like hand washing and demagnetizing all credit cards should be your first step. You also may consider going off the grid until 2020, by which time the problem should run its course since we can actually talk about the decade using convenient shortcuts. As in, I sure can’t wait for the 20s so I can plug in my juicer again.
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Q: How do I know this blog is being written by a human and not an evil butler robot trying to trick me?
A: It is becoming increasingly difficult to determine what “things” you find on the internet are authored by people, and which are authored by butler robots intent on world domination. A helpful tip is to place your computer device in a tub of water. If it sinks, the issue will be moot because you won’t be able to use this device anymore.. If it floats, it’s a witch, but that’s okay because then, by definition, it can’t also be a butler robot.
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Q: Isn’t the year 2010 Y2.01k, and isn’t Y2.1K actually the year 2100?
A: Please check back in the year 2100 and you’ll understand why this isn’t so. (hint: time will no longer exist)
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Q: Where can I read an above average spec of the TV show 30 Rock?
A: If you are generous with your definition of “above average,” then here.