I like 9 to 5, but this one disappoints me. It is trying to be culturally funny, but an abacus would never be down, unless you physically broke it. That is kind of the point of non-digital/non-computerized equipment.
Sorry, to be a wet blanket, friend, but I thought the same thing as jeffc42. I have a photo of my work computer with a note on the screen that says, “In case of power failure, slide beads.” The abacus is below the monitor in that photo.
At first I thought this was an unfair stereotype of the Chinese work ethic, then saw it said N. America branch. So it turns out to be a reverse stereotype. Funny, if you don’t get wrapped in the political correctness of it all.
I understand the humour, but not every cartoon is going to appeal to every reader. This one kindsa polarizes us. I will admit that I smiled the second time I saw it.
Kvasir42 Premium Member over 11 years ago
I like 9 to 5, but this one disappoints me. It is trying to be culturally funny, but an abacus would never be down, unless you physically broke it. That is kind of the point of non-digital/non-computerized equipment.
gosfreikempe over 11 years ago
Sorry, to be a wet blanket, friend, but I thought the same thing as jeffc42. I have a photo of my work computer with a note on the screen that says, “In case of power failure, slide beads.” The abacus is below the monitor in that photo.
Perkycat over 11 years ago
I took it exactly the way you did and thought it was funny. Any excuse for a day off.
massha over 11 years ago
I thought it was funny too. Humor oftentimes stems from absurd situations, and this one is all right.
Jeff0811 over 11 years ago
At first I thought this was an unfair stereotype of the Chinese work ethic, then saw it said N. America branch. So it turns out to be a reverse stereotype. Funny, if you don’t get wrapped in the political correctness of it all.
gosfreikempe over 11 years ago
I understand the humour, but not every cartoon is going to appeal to every reader. This one kindsa polarizes us. I will admit that I smiled the second time I saw it.