Computers quote by Dave Barry

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I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer
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"I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer"

- Dave Barry

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This quote by Dave Barry is a funny method of saying that he is not the only person who invests a lot of time playing with their computer. He is suggesting that there are lots of people who utilize their computers for the same purpose. This quote is an easy going method of satirizing the amount of time individuals spend on their computers. It is also a pointer that technology can be an excellent tool, but it can also be a distraction from more crucial jobs. By utilizing humor, Barry is suggesting that people should be mindful of how much time they spend on their computer systems and utilize it wisely.

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Dave Barry This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Computers. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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