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Boy, they have crappy computers in the future

posted 9 years ago by theoctobercountry
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Not only was the computer unable to process new information (when Logan told it that "sanctuary" didn't exist), it then proceeded to blow itself up, starting a chain reaction which destroyed the entire city. Not exactly a user-friendly design!

[–] geogan 9 years ago

Worst computer ever ha ha. Didn't say modern "that does not compute" either I noticed.

[–] bigal_a 9 years ago

Same thing in many films and TV programmes at the time, e.g. Star Trek,

"Computer, if I said everything I said was a lie, could you believe me?"

"You said you lie, but that means you told the truth, but you lied, so...." KABOOM CRACKLE FRITZ SIZZLE...

Likewise, all machines run on 500,000V, so if you shoot them, they explode in a welter of high-tension sparks and smoke.

The restitution of life is no great feat. A variety of deaths may well enter into your punishment

[–] DaveBowman2001 9 years ago

Yeah but when it mattered it delivered Jenny Agutter to his bedroom. And without overheating.

[–] bigal_a 9 years ago

No, she was the one who was smoking!

The restitution of life is no great feat. A variety of deaths may well enter into your punishment

[–] sage2112 8 years ago

That makes it one helluva useful machine!

[–] Dark_Sithlord 8 years ago

Only thing better was if Jenny beamed into his bedroom holding a pizza.

[–] Huskie_Jon 8 years ago

And a six-pack.

;)

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[–] HawkeyeDJ 8 years ago

Boy, they have crappy computers in the future

They run Windows. Some things never change.

[–] oknar1977 8 years ago

however the computer's voice was very beautiful

[–] SpaceMountainMike 8 years ago

It must have been running Windows 8.

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[–] Techto (1299) 4 years ago

I’m pretty sure Logan shot the computer with his blaster as he exited.

[–] moviechatterer (15643) 5 months ago

Thats some pretty bad error handling.
Needed a "try .. catch" I guess