Telecom Telecommunications Humor Terms Dictionary
Dictionary
Modem
- What landscapers do to dem lawns.
Token Ring
- A virtual engagement gift.
Ethernet
- A device for catching the Ether Bunny.
DataPac
- A size 14 girl in a size 8 bikini.
Asynch
- A place to wash your hands.
Bysnch
- The place where Elton John washes his hands.
BBS
- Tall tales told by insects that produce honey.
ASCII
- The ancient god of telecommunications. Rumored to give vast amounts of data to believers. Hence, the phrase "ASCII and you shall receive."
Block Parity
- One heck of a good time.
Carrier Detect
- Raison d'etre for premarital blood tests.
File Transfer
- Procedure followed by INFORMATION CENTER staff who are tired of their present jobs.
Hayes Compatible
- Prone to riding with a grizzled old cowhand who sings off-key. Gene Autry is the industry standard.
Serial Interface
- A spoon.
Terminal Emulation
- A function performed by a canary that lays on its back with its legs in the air.
X-Modem
- A device on the losing end of an encounter with lightning.
