Pegman – The Future of Love
Here is my story for What Pegman Saw. This week we are visiting the Bahamas.
Copyright Slayde Kerner for Google Maps
“Oh, darling, it seems just yesterday that we walked hand in hand along the pristine beaches, so in love…”
“It was just yesterday.”
“… our hearts swelling swe..swe.. meep meep meep…”
“Oh, terrific.”
dial dial dial
“Hello. Is that Robo Inc? My wife’s broken down.”
“No problem, Sir!”
“But… I’m in the Bahamas. Miles from any engineer!”
… meep meep in love in love yesterday day day fzzzt…
“Don’t worry, Sir. With our new InstaBoot Remote™ service, we’ll have her up in a jiffy. Just 2000 dollareuropounds plus tax per month.”
“What amazing value! Sign me up!”
“Of course, Sir. One moment, please.”
… hand in hand meep BZZZZZZ…
“… BEEP! hello, my darling, why don’t we walk along the beach and make love in the waves?”
“Hooray! Thanks, Robo Inc!”
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What a bargain! I hope she doesn’t get rusty from the sea water. 😀
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I expect for a further 1000 dollareuropounds he can have her waterproofed 🙂
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Even Robo-Women cost an arm and a leg?
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They’re so expensive an arm and a leg are about all most people can afford.
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Haha!! Made me laugh as much as the story! Which was a bunch! All that time in the ocean…I think I know why she’s breaking! Well unless she’s waterproof 😂
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Waterproofing is an optional extra! That’s how they get you. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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I will send future me a memo about this…surely they’ll have unfrozen my body by then.
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And over the years your bank account would have accrued enough interest to afford one of their best service contracts 🙂
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Please send details – urgently!
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On the way. You won’t be disappointed!
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You really had your special “clever writer’s cap” on for this one 😀
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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Very clever indeed! A good chance it will be reality some day. Humorous yet thought-provoking. =)
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Watching news magazine reports, it could be reality a lot sooner than we might think…
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank heavens for top quality customer service! You don’t get that really often.
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He’s lucky he didn’t have to wait a week for a set of screwdrivers and an instruction manual written in Chinese through the post.
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Ooooh, this gets pricey! Don’t they have any “no frills” warranties that will just keep her mobile?
You’ve really given us a chuckle with this one.
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They do have the Basics Package, but then you get one that looks like C-3PO.
I’m glad you liked it!
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Dear Ali,
I guess money can buy love and happiness. Hope he has the waterproof model. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
The more money he spends, the more love he thinks he has.
I’m glad you liked it!
Ali
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Everyone is talking water… but what about the salt and sand? I dunno…
But if he’s happy with his product… 😀
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Ooh, that sand gets everywhere. Even into quite unfortunate places 😦
He’s delighted with his product, which in itself says something about him…
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Well there you go.😊
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20 year contract!?!? That’s almost worse than getting married! Can you at least upgrade to the newest model every two years?
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Of course you can upgrade, Mr ES. Let me introduce you to our RoboCare package, which at 5000 dollareuropounds per month is quite reasonable when you see what you get…
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Nice story Ali. You gave me a chuckle.
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Thanks, I’m glad it made you chuckle 🙂
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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🙂
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You know, I’m not sure about this one. I know he’s happy, but I’m worried he’ll soon be bankrupt!
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Then his service contract will lapse and he’ll have to try fixing her himself 😦
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I get the feeling he’s not that technically minded and he’ll be a sad man then.
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That’s what true love is all about 😀
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Yep, keeping your significant other free from software bugs and malfunction-free 🙂
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😀 😀
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The overhaul needed is probably more spiritual than physical…A safeguard must for future travel insurance-LOL!
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I’m thinking maybe he’s the one who needs the spiritual overhaul 🙂
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And need not travel until he is spiritually assured (the self- insurance, the overhaul)! A very nice, thought-provoking post!
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Yes, he needs to take a long hard look at himself. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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So much for love or anything for love? 🙂
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MechLove – it’s the next big thing! Yeeks 😦
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A most entertaining tale – well done.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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Ha, ha, that’s what you call a high-upkeep woman. Good writing, Ali. 😀 — Suzanne
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Yes, very expensive to keep going 🙂
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MOL…I hope she’s rustproof…MOL 😀 Extra Pawkisses for the day 🙂 ❤
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I hope so too – it was quite an expensive optional extra 🙂
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such a cute funny story. totally loved it
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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This sounds like an episode of Black Mirror. Love the tag line.
My apologies for not making my way over sooner. I was on vacation and was exactly where your picture is! I needed a reboot myself.
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It is very Black Mirrory 🙂
Well, it looks like a lovely spot for a holiday!
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