15 Real-World Scenarios Where Bullsh*t Man Could Save The Day
6. Downloading: 99% - 1 Minute Remaining
Download bars are notorious for being able to sprint their way from 1-90% in no time at all. 90-100%, on the other hand, is for some reason a massive struggle for modern technology. To add insult to injury, we usually get given those handy little 'estimated time remaining' counters that slowly tick down as the download progresses - until it hits 99% that is. That final '1 minute remaining' always seems to last for hours. How much time have you wasted staring at your screen believing in vain that it will surely only take a few more seconds. Karl's no-nonsense advice would probably be something like this: "You know its gonna take its time, so why not get off your arse and do something useful. Technology lies, it's bullsh*t".
My life is an odd blend of the real and surreal. By day I study law but by night I live my life vicariously through science fiction and fantasy, as a Whovian, gamer and writer.