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Fun Mac Prank at Best Buy
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No... the Apple mini-DVI to DVI converter only outputs DVI-D... there's no DVI-A signal (i.e. it isn't DVI-I), and so there's nothing to be sent to the VGA adapter.
I'll admit a story.
So one time after seeing a movie my friend and I were hungry and we decided to go to KFC. There were 4 people working there, but only 2 were actually doing stuff. There were 2 people infront of me in line, and it took 15 minutes for them to get their food so I could order. It took another 5-7 min for me to get my food after ordering. Meanwhile there are two other employees doing nothing and the one that took my order was really disrespectful in the way she should treat customers. We went down to eat after getting our food. The food was almost cold, the tables were dirty, and the trash cans were overflowing. I was already in a pissed mood just because of the wait. After finishing what I was going to eat, there was no where to throw away the garbage because the garbage cans were completely packed, there was even garbage piled on top of the receptacle.
I was pissed so I took my uneaten mashed potatoes, smudged them all over the table with a fork. Left my trash on the table, and on my way out confronted the people working there telling them their restaurant was a complete mess and their service was horrible.
Not nice, I know.
So one time after seeing a movie my friend and I were hungry and we decided to go to KFC. There were 4 people working there, but only 2 were actually doing stuff. There were 2 people infront of me in line, and it took 15 minutes for them to get their food so I could order. It took another 5-7 min for me to get my food after ordering. Meanwhile there are two other employees doing nothing and the one that took my order was really disrespectful in the way she should treat customers. We went down to eat after getting our food. The food was almost cold, the tables were dirty, and the trash cans were overflowing. I was already in a pissed mood just because of the wait. After finishing what I was going to eat, there was no where to throw away the garbage because the garbage cans were completely packed, there was even garbage piled on top of the receptacle.
I was pissed so I took my uneaten mashed potatoes, smudged them all over the table with a fork. Left my trash on the table, and on my way out confronted the people working there telling them their restaurant was a complete mess and their service was horrible.
Not nice, I know.
Once I went to a store and tried to test the "specialists" knowledge. I opened a few windows and took a screenshot. I then hide the HD in a corner and hide the dock. After that I put the screenshot as a background, and later people come and think their computer is totally frozen up... hehe, I think they ended up reinstalling OSX. Now, everytime I enter the store, two guys follow me 
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.At Best Buy I usually mess around with my personal Apple Remote and all of the different things there, especially the Hi-fi
Once I went to a store and tried to test the "specialists" knowledge. I opened a few windows and took a screenshot. I then hide the HD in a corner and hide the dock. After that I put the screenshot as a background, and later people come and think their computer is totally frozen up... hehe, I think they ended up reinstalling OSX. Now, everytime I enter the store, two guys follow me
Both of these are pretty funny.
Once I went to a store and tried to test the "specialists" knowledge. I opened a few windows and took a screenshot. I then hide the HD in a corner and hide the dock. After that I put the screenshot as a background, and later people come and think their computer is totally frozen up... hehe, I think they ended up reinstalling OSX. Now, everytime I enter the store, two guys follow me
Um, what store? Because Reinstall the OS is the last thing I'd think to do...I'd lauch frontrow, or dashboard, see its not frozen, and the go to system prefs
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I respect all people and condemn those who show the slightest disrespect to others. What if the people at that BBY who were confused by your prank went home and killed themselves? Would you laugh then? You should totally think about what you're doing first before your immature self acts immaturly with no maturity immaturation-tion. I R serios mature person. This is serios mature post.
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Great prank. I would've loved to be the recipient. Give me something to do on a slow day.
I respect all people and condemn those who show the slightest disrespect to others. What if the people at that BBY who were confused by your prank went home and killed themselves? Would you laugh then? You should totally think about what you're doing first before your immature self acts immaturly with no maturity immaturation-tion. I R serios mature person. This is serios mature post.
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Great prank. I would've loved to be the recipient. Give me something to do on a slow day.
That was one of the original reasons Apple stopped selling their products in the big chain stores. Even Comp USA was rather bad at selling Macs. The idea of a Best Buy "Mac Specialist" is rather amusing. I have forever that Best Buy to be the worst place to bay a computer or any computer accessories. Maybe a T.V. or something, but then again, the company is just bad.
You don't sound so proud of it but still. Working in the service industry is bad enough (well, it's a lot of work), but getting paid KFC wages too. Next time ask for a manager and then complain. I almost never blame floor staff because I know that when I was in their position I didn't give a damn either.
Also, I'm impressed that BestBuy even sells mac stuff near you all. Best Buy only sells PC's and if you ask about mac compatibility: deer in headlights.
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I respect all people and condemn those who show the slightest disrespect to others. What if the people at that BBY who were confused by your prank went home and killed themselves? Would you laugh then? You should totally think about what you're doing first before your immature self acts immaturly with no maturity immaturation-tion. I R serios mature person. This is serios mature post.
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Great prank. I would've loved to be the recipient. Give me something to do on a slow day.
I really feel for ppl that dont have a sense of humor. I thought all the "pranks" in this thread were funny and wanna try them out myself (well besides the mashed potato smear-thing). I especially loved the screen cap set at the wallpaper to make it look like the computer was locked up. Thats brilliant!
The OP should know that his cable idea wouldn't work, atleast if he is going to say the Mac Guy at Best Buy is stupid.
What cable? you mean the mini DVI- DVI then DVI to VGA?
Sorry I wasn't head of Apple Common Sense Department when they developed the device. Not to mention w/o the mini-DVI to VGA being sold in retail stores, Apple has essentially crippled MacBooks for presentations or external VGA screens.
On a much less uptight note, I think the Apple remote prank is priceless. The frozen windows were a bit much, but still humorous. BTW to all concerned I did check back today and the screens were all back to normal.
I'm beginning to like this "general mac prank" thread, sans the snooty nay-sayers. Lots of good stories.
It works even better if you go into Finder prefs and uncheck the option to show hard disks on the desktop. Then move the dock to the left side before you hide it. That way when they move the mouse to the bottom to try and get a response from the picture of the dock, the real one doesn't pop up. I've gotten a few friends pretty good with this one.
Here's another fun one: write an applescript that'll put the computer to sleep, bury it somewhere, and set it as a login item.
You can always go into the PCs at Best Buy/Comp USA and set all the browser homepages to Apple.com.
In the OP and PlymouthBreezer's defense, I didn't think it was bad. It wasn't hilarious, but I still saw the humour in it and don't think of this too negatively like some people here.
People are telling the OP to grow up? By that, maybe you mean "Don't make small things out to be such a big deal", because this isn't so significant, and you shouldn't overreact.
While I do find a bit of humor in the OP, it would serve our purpose better to next time screw with the PC's, leaving the Mac display the only computers functioning.
Find a way to disrupt PC sales for the afternoon, and that would indeed be a great prank.
On another note, I can't stand the associates at Best Buy, or even at the Apple Store genius bar for that matter. I've been on Macs since 1985, and they always assume I have no idea what I'm talking about. I often have the desire to "accidentally" rename home folders and trash libraries in my sampling of the display products. Maybe inversion is in fact the way to go next time
Find a way to disrupt PC sales for the afternoon, and that would indeed be a great prank.
On another note, I can't stand the associates at Best Buy, or even at the Apple Store genius bar for that matter. I've been on Macs since 1985, and they always assume I have no idea what I'm talking about. I often have the desire to "accidentally" rename home folders and trash libraries in my sampling of the display products. Maybe inversion is in fact the way to go next time
I work at a Best Buy, and I absolutely hate people that mess with the products' settings. I have to go behind and fix those units, and its annoying.
It's called "on site" training and you've got to expect it if you're working at Best Buy.
Our Best Buy doesn't sell Macs... but there's no need to mess with the PCs. They mess up themselves. A couple of them had a fatal error because of a screensaver (yes), and many were freezing after waking up from sleep.
Hey hey, it was worth a good chuckle.
Thanks to the people here who aren't total snobs. Like others have said, it's honestly sickening when you read posts here, and they come across as if they are simply above everyone who enjoys a little humor, finds a laugh in a simple prank, etc...
To all you, maybe you grew up too fast. Lighten up, relax, and maybe smile every now and then. It won't kill ya.
Thanks to the people here who aren't total snobs. Like others have said, it's honestly sickening when you read posts here, and they come across as if they are simply above everyone who enjoys a little humor, finds a laugh in a simple prank, etc...
To all you, maybe you grew up too fast. Lighten up, relax, and maybe smile every now and then. It won't kill ya.
Too many and no real motivation. It was purely in disgust of the staff member and availability of a product. I wouldn't go screwing with settings for the hell of it.
Besides. As much as I like Apple I have nothing against Windows (prior to Vista). I've always had a good experience with Windows and grew up with the platform.
Never thought of that! Pretty ingenious... guess i'll go sometime to try it out!
This guy at Best Buy where I live sold me an opened box external HD that was only compatible with OS 9......
D*ck head
My own fault I know, but when the guy with the little
on his shirt 'swears' that "os 9 and up" = compatible with OS X I wanted to believe him cuz of the opened box price.
won't make that mistake again. refunded and got one that works.
D*ck head
My own fault I know, but when the guy with the little
on his shirt 'swears' that "os 9 and up" = compatible with OS X I wanted to believe him cuz of the opened box price.won't make that mistake again. refunded and got one that works.