Computers and the Internet

Quotations about Computers and the Internet

home▸themes▸Computers and the Internet

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Computers and the Internet

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about computers and the internet. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about computers and the internet, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of computers and the internet that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"The email of the species is deadlier than the mail." Stephen Fry (English actor and writer, 1957-)

A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at *kick boxing.*draughts.*poker.* Emo Philips (Comedian, 1956-)

Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no *mercy.*humor.*life.* Joseph Campbell (American writer, 1904-87)

The Internet: where men are men, women are men, and children are *FBI agents.*children.*stalked.* anonymous

If at first, you don't succeed, *call it version 1.0.*give up.*try, try again.* anonymous

"I'm not sure if I'm addicted to the internet or just allergic to the real world." anonymous

"There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't." anonymous

There's no place like *127.0.0.1.*127.0.0.2.*127.0.0.3.* anonymous

"Hardware: the part of the computer that you can kick." anonymous

Treeware: *paper.*the printer.*internet users.* anonymous

"My computer is so slow it's like it's in dial-up mode ... even though it's not." anonymous

"The World Wide Web is the only thing I know of whose shortened form, www, takes three times longer to say than what it's short for." Douglas Adams (English science-fiction writer, 1952-2001)

"To err is human but to really foul things up requires a computer." anonymous

"Now, Mr Babbage, there is only one thing that I want to know. If you put the question in wrong, will the answer come out right?" anonymous

"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." Rick Cook (American fantasy writer, 1944-)

"You can't retrieve your life (unless you're on Wikipedia, in which case you can retrieve an inaccurate version of it)." Nora Ephron (American screenwriter, 1941-2012)

Computer says 'No.'" David Walliams (British comedian, 1971-) as Carol

They are useless. They can only give you *answers.*herpes.*nonsense.* Pablo Picasso (Spanish painter, 1881-1973) about computers

"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history, with the possible exception of handguns and tequila." anonymous

"Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done." Andy Rooney (American broadcaster, 1919-2011)

"Conjunctivitus.com. Now, there's a site for *sore eyes.*doctors.*the elderly.* Tim Vine (English comedian, 1967-)

"We've all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true." Robert Wilensky (American academic, 1951-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Computers and the Internet

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to computers and the internet. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Tech Fails: Hilarious Computer and Internet Mishaps
- Share amusing stories and videos of computer and internet failures, from autocorrect disasters to unexpected crashes during important moments.
Online Quirks: The Funniest Memes and Viral Moments
- Highlight some of the funniest memes and viral moments that have taken the internet by storm, showcasing the humor and creativity of online communities.
IT Support Stories: Laugh-Out-Loud Tech Help Tales
- Explore humorous anecdotes from IT support professionals, detailing the funniest and most absurd requests and problems they've encountered.

Serious Themes:

The Evolution of Computers: From Early Machines to Modern Day
- Discuss the history and development of computers, tracing their evolution from early mechanical devices to today's advanced technology.
The Impact of the Internet on Society
- Address the profound impact that the internet has had on various aspects of society, including communication, commerce, education, and entertainment.
Cybersecurity: Protecting Information in the Digital Age
- Explore the importance of cybersecurity in today's interconnected world, highlighting the challenges and strategies for protecting sensitive information online.

Help Us Improve Funny Quotation (#FuQ)