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Anyone else get this joke?

Posted by Jay Tea
Published: February 22, 2007 - 11:00 AM

I stumbled across this little message recently. It took me a second or two, but I burst out laughing when I finally got it.

NEVER ENTER YOUR PIN NUMBER AT AN ATM MACHINE. YOU MIGHT GET THE HIV VIRUS.

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I saw the same message when... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by BlogDog | February 22, 2007 11:04 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
BlogDog:

I saw the same message when I was busy with the SALT talks.

1. Posted by BlogDog | February 22, 2007 11:04 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:04

I saw it while taking my SA... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Susan | February 22, 2007 11:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Susan:

I saw it while taking my SAT tests. I noticed it again while looking at UPC codes on stuff at the grocery store. It's everywhere!

2. Posted by Susan | February 22, 2007 11:08 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:08

Ugh... And, if any... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by AughtSix | February 22, 2007 11:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
AughtSix:

Ugh...

And, if anyone finds the UPC code for my reloading press, I need it to get a rebate...

3. Posted by AughtSix | February 22, 2007 11:09 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:09

Jay, Your observat... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Bo | February 22, 2007 11:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bo:

Jay,

Your observation has been duly forwarded to the Department of Redundancy Department.

4. Posted by Bo | February 22, 2007 11:09 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:09

I don't get it.... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Joe Blow | February 22, 2007 11:14 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Joe Blow:

I don't get it.

5. Posted by Joe Blow | February 22, 2007 11:14 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:14

That's like WMD's.... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 11:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oyster:

That's like WMD's.

6. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 11:15 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:15

took me a couple minutes to... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 11:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oyster:

took me a couple minutes too, Joe.

7. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 11:16 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:16

I think the original joke u... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by wavemaker | February 22, 2007 11:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
wavemaker:

I think the original joke used the preposition "ON" rather than "AT," which makes the joke slightly easier to "get."

8. Posted by wavemaker | February 22, 2007 11:26 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:26

I now get it!! Phew, thoug... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by Joe Blow | February 22, 2007 11:33 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Joe Blow:

I now get it!! Phew, thought perhaps I was stupid or had ADD disorder.

9. Posted by Joe Blow | February 22, 2007 11:33 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:33

Just another TLA... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 11:35 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

Just another TLA

10. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 11:35 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:35

I still don't get it. I got... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 11:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
D-Hoggs:

I still don't get it. I got the redundancy right off the bat, but surely that can't be what is so funny? If so, that is pretty damned lame.

11. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 11:38 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:38

It is absolutely essential ... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | February 22, 2007 11:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sheik Yur Bouty:

It is absolutely essential that everyone understand this issue!

12. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | February 22, 2007 11:40 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:40

Help stamp out and eliminat... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 11:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

Help stamp out and eliminate redundancy, through understanding of the RAS Syndrome.

13. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 11:42 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:42

Maybe it's the lack of coff... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by Faith+1 | February 22, 2007 11:46 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Faith+1:

Maybe it's the lack of coffee today, but I'm not getting it. Someone is going to have to spell it out and draw cartoons for me to understand....and do it slowly...it's been a bad day.

14. Posted by Faith+1 | February 22, 2007 11:46 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:46

After contracting the HIV v... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by DSkinner | February 22, 2007 11:55 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
DSkinner:

After contracting the HIV virus an EMT technician will come to take care of you.

15. Posted by DSkinner | February 22, 2007 11:55 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:55

Maybe you should look close... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by ProphetCat | February 22, 2007 11:56 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
ProphetCat:

Maybe you should look closely the VIN number on your car?

16. Posted by ProphetCat | February 22, 2007 11:56 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 11:56

Faith, it is all about the ... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 12:00 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
D-Hoggs:

Faith, it is all about the redundancy, saying ATM Machine = saying Automatic Teller Machine Machine. Yeah, I know pretty frigging stupid, and REALLY damned old. Not sure why it is so humorous or even worthy of a post.

17. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 12:00 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:00

HIV virus! Ha, I got it!</p... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by Brian J. | February 22, 2007 12:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Brian J.:

HIV virus! Ha, I got it!

No, wait.....

18. Posted by Brian J. | February 22, 2007 12:05 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:05

D-Hoggs - It's not... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by Parker | February 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Parker:

D-Hoggs -

It's not about the redundancy, it's an ironic challenge to DETECT the redundancy.

And, anyone who doesn't contribute to the thread will have their SSN number recorded in our files.

19. Posted by Parker | February 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:11

No, its not the redundacy t... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by scotty | February 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
scotty:

No, its not the redundacy thats hilarious. When you guys get it you'll kick yourself!

20. Posted by scotty | February 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:11

pin and number too... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by G Braden | February 22, 2007 12:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
G Braden:

pin and number too

21. Posted by G Braden | February 22, 2007 12:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:15

Yes, it's good that some fi... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Mitchell | February 22, 2007 12:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mitchell:

Yes, it's good that some find it humorous, but I suppose there are other things far funnier than this, huh?

22. Posted by Mitchell | February 22, 2007 12:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:15

What is funny is the triple... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by Tim | February 22, 2007 12:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tim:

What is funny is the triple redundancy PIN Number,ATM Machine, HIV Virus.....

Oh well, it is a little funny anyway....

23. Posted by Tim | February 22, 2007 12:16 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:16

As Adrian Monk wd say, I'm ... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by woody | February 22, 2007 12:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
woody:

As Adrian Monk wd say, I'm LOL out loud!!

24. Posted by woody | February 22, 2007 12:19 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:19

There will be no more posts... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 12:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oyster:

There will be no more posts by the Wizbang! authors until everyone gets it and laughs appropriately.

25. Posted by Oyster | February 22, 2007 12:20 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:20

Parker "D-Hoggs -It'... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 12:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
D-Hoggs:

Parker "D-Hoggs -
It's not about the redundancy, it's an ironic challenge to DETECT the redundancy."

Which would mean it is still ultimately about...the redundancy. Thanks for clearing that up Parker.

26. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 12:22 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:22

You also need to protect yo... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 12:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

You also need to protect your SSN Number

27. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 12:34 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:34

Apparently warrants an entr... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 12:38 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rodney Dill:

Apparently warrants an entry at Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleonasm

28. Posted by Rodney Dill | February 22, 2007 12:38 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:38

Everytime someone says "hot... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Joe | February 22, 2007 12:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Joe:

Everytime someone says "hot water heater" I have to resist the urge to ask why they need to heat their hot water.

29. Posted by Joe | February 22, 2007 12:39 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:39

D-Hoggs - I was be... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Parker | February 22, 2007 12:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Parker:

D-Hoggs -

I was being ironic.

YOU were being a redundant reductionist.

(And you can never have too many of those...)

30. Posted by Parker | February 22, 2007 12:42 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 12:42

When I was in college, I ha... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Mikey47 | February 22, 2007 1:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mikey47:

When I was in college, I had a professor who always checked papers for repetitive repeating redundant repetitions. Oh how he would prattle on and on endlessly forever without end! Kind of reminds me of that.

31. Posted by Mikey47 | February 22, 2007 1:09 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:09

Those in the electronics in... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by George | February 22, 2007 1:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
George:

Those in the electronics industry know about PCB boards. These can be found in ATM machines.

32. Posted by George | February 22, 2007 1:17 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:17

So ... umm, when are Barney... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by LissaKay | February 22, 2007 1:28 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LissaKay:

So ... umm, when are Barney or Lee and pals from the LLL left gonna show up to share their BDS Syndrome with us?

*ducks and runs for cover* Wheeee!

33. Posted by LissaKay | February 22, 2007 1:28 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:28

Reminds me of GCO Carpet Ou... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by John F Not Kerry | February 22, 2007 1:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
John F Not Kerry:

Reminds me of GCO Carpet Outlet. Georgia Carpet Outlet Carpet Outlet! It started out as Georgia Carpet Outlet, then just went to GCO and...What was I talking about?

34. Posted by John F Not Kerry | February 22, 2007 1:29 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:29

My mind may be in the gutte... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by Diane | February 22, 2007 1:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Diane:

My mind may be in the gutter, but isn't there a lot more to the humor than "redundancy"?

35. Posted by Diane | February 22, 2007 1:41 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:41

My mind may be in the gu... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by Diane | February 22, 2007 1:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Diane:

My mind may be in the gutter, but isn't there a lot more to the humor than "redundancy"?

If I'm right, my enlightenment was assisted by Wavemaker's post--see also G Braden.

36. Posted by Diane | February 22, 2007 1:47 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:47

So ... umm, when are Barney... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 1:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
D-Hoggs:

So ... umm, when are Barney or Lee and pals from the LLL left gonna show up to share their BDS Syndrome with us?

*ducks and runs for cover* Wheeee!

Posted by: LissaKay

NOOOWWW I am laughing!!

37. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 1:54 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 13:54

OK, I'm slow, but I get it.... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by Faith+1 | February 22, 2007 2:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Faith+1:

OK, I'm slow, but I get it. Not to be a party pooper but is it just not really THAT funny?

38. Posted by Faith+1 | February 22, 2007 2:14 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 14:14

Forgive me for not posting ... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by Timmer | February 22, 2007 2:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Timmer:

Forgive me for not posting earlier, I had a bunch of NIC cards to change out.

39. Posted by Timmer | February 22, 2007 2:30 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 14:30

I'd join the chorus of nays... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by papalovesmambo | February 22, 2007 2:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
papalovesmambo:

I'd join the chorus of naysayers here, but they'd all probably punish me for my predilection for puns too.

40. Posted by papalovesmambo | February 22, 2007 2:34 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 14:34

Sorry guys, I don't get it ... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by Richard Romano | February 22, 2007 3:00 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Richard Romano:

Sorry guys, I don't get it either.

Can someone just explain what it's about?

Thanks.

41. Posted by Richard Romano | February 22, 2007 3:00 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 15:00

Ah, screw it. I'm gonna go... (Below threshold)

42. Posted by Tim | February 22, 2007 3:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tim:

Ah, screw it. I'm gonna go have me a tuna fish sandwich.

42. Posted by Tim | February 22, 2007 3:13 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 15:13

This might be off topic, bu... (Below threshold)

43. Posted by Miller's Time | February 22, 2007 3:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Miller's Time:

This might be off topic, but I'm not sure where else to ask it.

Forget home runs, how many RBIs do you think Bonds will hit this year?

43. Posted by Miller's Time | February 22, 2007 3:27 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 15:27

Whats redundant about an RB... (Below threshold)

44. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 3:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
D-Hoggs:

Whats redundant about an RBI?

44. Posted by D-Hoggs | February 22, 2007 3:48 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 15:48

I would be a tragedy for th... (Below threshold)

45. Posted by MunDane | February 22, 2007 3:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
MunDane:

I would be a tragedy for the BDS syndrome sufferers not to show up and complain like they usually do anout BushCo Company's involvement in Iraq. No matter the post..

Wait...is that the BMWS System I hear?

45. Posted by MunDane | February 22, 2007 3:58 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 15:58

"Whats redundant about an R... (Below threshold)

46. Posted by AughtSix | February 22, 2007 4:23 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
AughtSix:

"Whats redundant about an RBI?"

Not RBI, but RBIs. Sort of. 10 RBI is 10 Run*s* batted in. So RBIs would be Runs Batted In*s*. Which is sort of redundant as there's already the plural 's' in there already. (Typo intended)

46. Posted by AughtSix | February 22, 2007 4:23 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 16:23

Crickets and tumbleweeds fo... (Below threshold)

47. Posted by Peter F. | February 22, 2007 4:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Peter F.:

Crickets and tumbleweeds for me on this one.

I think I get it, buuuuuuuut....crickets and tumbleweeds...

47. Posted by Peter F. | February 22, 2007 4:41 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 16:41

If you really want to quibb... (Below threshold)

48. Posted by Steve of Norway | February 22, 2007 6:00 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Steve of Norway:

If you really want to quibble, it should be RsBI...

48. Posted by Steve of Norway | February 22, 2007 6:00 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 18:00

"NEVER ENTER YOUR PIN NUMBE... (Below threshold)

49. Posted by Timmer | February 22, 2007 6:06 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Timmer:

"NEVER ENTER YOUR PIN NUMBER AT AN ATM MACHINE. YOU MIGHT GET THE HIV VIRUS."

Okay, for those still not getting it...and it's a LITTLE funny...if you spell out the acronyms you get:

"NEVER ENTER YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NUMBER AT AN AUTMATED TELLER MACHINE MACHINE. YOU MIGHT GET THE HUMAN IMMUNODIFECIENCY VIRUS VIRUS."

49. Posted by Timmer | February 22, 2007 6:06 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 18:06

I got that part of the joke... (Below threshold)

50. Posted by The Whistler | February 22, 2007 6:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The Whistler:

I got that part of the joke (not easily) but I don't see the dirty part of the joke.

Pure living I guess.

50. Posted by The Whistler | February 22, 2007 6:31 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 18:31

Obviously some folks can't ... (Below threshold)

51. Posted by epador | February 22, 2007 8:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
epador:

Obviously some folks can't conceive of entering where they should not enter so they are not entertained by this.

51. Posted by epador | February 22, 2007 8:59 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 20:59

Excuse me, but did this pos... (Below threshold)

52. Posted by Department of Redundancy Dept. | February 22, 2007 11:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Department of Redundancy Dept.:

Excuse me, but did this post pass the Review of Redundancy review before posting?

Please remember to submit two copies of each request in duplicate, and be sure to sign each after affixing your signature.

52. Posted by Department of Redundancy Dept. | February 22, 2007 11:18 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 23:18

It's also like telling some... (Below threshold)

53. Posted by Carl | February 22, 2007 11:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Carl:

It's also like telling someone about Mardi Gras day.

For those who don't get it...

Mardi Gras - French for "Fat Tuesday"

Therefore...

"Mardi Gras day" = Fat Tuesday day.

53. Posted by Carl | February 22, 2007 11:22 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 22, 2007 23:22

A.M. in the MorningA... (Below threshold)

54. Posted by Don | February 23, 2007 12:14 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Don:

A.M. in the Morning
ABS System
AC Current
ADSL Line
Annual APR
ATM Machine
BASIC Code
CAD Design
Certified CNA
CNN News Network
CTT Training
DAT Tape
DC Comics
DC Current
DMZ Zone
DOS Operating System
DVD Disk
EIN Number
EMS Service
Estimated ETA
GIN in Nature
GMT Time
GOP Party
GRE Exam
GPS System
GUI Interface
HIV Virus
HOV Vehicle
HTML Language
IMC Conditions
IRA Account
ISBN Number
ISDN Network
ISP Provider
Jeb Bush
LCD Display
LED Diode
NIC Card
PC Computer
PIN Number
Please RSVP
PTO Time
RAM Memory
SAM Missile
SAT Test
SCSI Interface
SIC Code
UHF Frequency
UPC Code
VHF Frequency
VIN Number
WAAS System

Redundant Acronyms and Initialisms
http://www.danzfamily.com/archives/2006/02/redundant_acron.php

54. Posted by Don | February 23, 2007 12:14 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 00:14

I must be slow. Would you ... (Below threshold)

55. Posted by La Mano | February 23, 2007 1:07 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
La Mano:

I must be slow. Would you repeat that explanation one more time again?

One that almost everyone uses, "... at that point in time ..."

55. Posted by La Mano | February 23, 2007 1:07 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 01:07

I tried to enter my PIN num... (Below threshold)

56. Posted by JP | February 23, 2007 2:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JP:

I tried to enter my PIN number, but the HUD display on was broken.

56. Posted by JP | February 23, 2007 2:03 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 02:03

Ok. My eight year old tell... (Below threshold)

57. Posted by Sunni | February 23, 2007 2:41 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sunni:

Ok. My eight year old tells better jokes, but I laughed harder at this one than I do at most of his. The reason I laughed? It took me so long to get it.

57. Posted by Sunni | February 23, 2007 2:41 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 02:41

Exactly, Epador.To... (Below threshold)

58. Posted by Diane | February 23, 2007 7:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Diane:

Exactly, Epador.

To others, think of the HIV connection to the joke---other acronyms could have easily been used, if it was just about redundancy.

58. Posted by Diane | February 23, 2007 7:32 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 07:32

Epador, Diane:Erm,... (Below threshold)

59. Posted by Adam | February 23, 2007 8:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Adam:

Epador, Diane:

Erm, are you sure? It certainly appears to only be about redundancy everywhere else it appears on the web? Could you explain the non-redundant part. If it actually exists, this is the first joke I've never "gotten" in me life.

59. Posted by Adam | February 23, 2007 8:52 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 08:52

I missed the redundancy par... (Below threshold)

60. Posted by Harvey | February 23, 2007 10:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Harvey:

I missed the redundancy part. I assumed that it meant that if someone saw you enter your PIN and then used it to access your account, you'd be completely f*cked up the ass.

60. Posted by Harvey | February 23, 2007 10:03 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 10:03

Brian I liked your joke bet... (Below threshold)

61. Posted by serfer62 | February 23, 2007 7:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
serfer62:

Brian I liked your joke better...

61. Posted by serfer62 | February 23, 2007 7:32 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on February 23, 2007 19:32

Okay, I don't know if the d... (Below threshold)

62. Posted by tacitblue | February 24, 2007 12:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
tacitblue:

Okay, I don't know if the dirty interpretation of this joke was intended or happenstance, but it is there. For those of you who don't get that particular conceptualization here is a link that will enlighten, but be warned: when I say dirty I mean dirty. This is just a definition but it's NSFW even if you work in a place that requires a cover charge.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ATM

Again, If you are of a delicate nature you should just move along and enjoy the pleonasm.

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