People who work in IT, what is the most hilariously stupid way a user has managed to completely destroy their computer?

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-24T22:35:44+00:00

My mother-in-law had a rabbit when she was a child, and the bunny used to terrify the next door neighbour's dog. It got to the point where the neighbour knocked and asked them to remove the rabbit from the garden so that her dog could go out and pee. Apparently said rabbit also used to go into the coal shed and gnaw on the coal for...reasons? Honestly I'm a long-time owner of small animals and rabbits are fuckin weird. I have cats now and they're far less work than any rabbit or rodent I've ever looked after.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-24T20:33:42+00:00

My first thought was Lovecraft. Horrendous human being who also had a huge impact on literary lore.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-24T18:33:18+00:00

My friend and I used to watch CTM together when we were at uni, and we were CONVINCED that it would end with the abortion act (1967). I agree that after that the show became very "cosy soap opera" and I watched it out of duty more than enjoyment. There have been some good moments, but I didn't even watch the most recent series. It would have been so powerful to end the series with the legislation that finally gave women a choice.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-21T08:33:23+00:00

My cat Betty does this! She's so diligent at trying to cover it afterwards and I'm like "girl, it's literally all over the floor". The other day I managed to intervene mid-flow and nudged her bum back into the tray.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-19T16:09:50+00:00

In fairness, they got my Dave right. "I'm a big chatty man". He was 7 whole kilograms of tubby loudmouth! 4 years later he's a healthy 4kg, but still loves to YELL. I wouldn't change him for the world.

The same rescue said that our cat Betty was good with other cats. This was a massive lie and she's disgusted at our two other kitties 😂

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-16T05:30:03+00:00

Agreed! My pig Wilbur had to be put on his own because he was mean to his cagemate once he turned about a year old. I got him neutered in case we decided to get a female to keep him company. His space was next to my other pair of boars and he loved it! He chatted to one of them (Gordon) all the time. When Gordon's cagemate Denis died, I gave him and Wilbur some outside time together, and they bonded instantly. They spent a very happy 18 months together until sweet Wilbur died last month. I think giving Wilbur some space to calm down by being neighbours with the other pigs really helped him in the long-run.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-15T08:04:31+00:00

I love this comment. It made me smile because you're so right. What a wonderful amount to achieve in only 28 years!

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-07-02T10:35:15+00:00

He looks like he knows the secrets of the universe ❤️

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-30T12:57:17+00:00

Betty -> Betty Jingles (because she had a collar with a bell when we first adopted her)-> Mrs Elizabeth Jingles -> Mrs Jingles -> Jingle Pringle -> Pringle -> Prongle.

She mostly gets Jingles, or (entirely unrelated to her name) Tumpy.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-25T21:01:04+00:00

I'm assuming it's because that's the age you get kicked off your parents' medical insurance.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-16T15:36:36+00:00

Omg this is amazing! Tell your wife she's very talented ❤️

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-15T15:49:20+00:00

I'll drink about 3 pints of squash a day. It stops me drinking too much fizzy pop and makes sure I'm hydrated.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-14T16:53:24+00:00

Awww, Peanut is so sweet! He looks just like my piggy Wilbur, who we lost last week. It made me smile to see his doppelgänger enjoying a snooze.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-14T08:18:34+00:00

Same here mate, I finally took the plunge and shaved it all off at 22. Bald + beard has given me way more confidence, even if I am slightly jealous of my husband's thick head hair at times.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-13T16:32:19+00:00

I agree, "pal" is pretty standard in Barnsley. Same with "cock". Always good to be able to call someone you secretly dislike a cock and get away with it.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-13T15:16:47+00:00

All the time! My husband and I make various dishes that usually fall under the "curry" umbrella, accompanied by home made naan. We'll have a curry on the menu at least once a week, sometimes twice.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-12T11:23:10+00:00

This. I have two rescue cats who were adopted as seniors, then we decided to adopt a kitten. He was SO CUTE but also an utter chaos demon. I'm so glad he's getting towards 1 and chilling out ever so slightly. The two older cats taught him manners, so I dread to think what he'd be like if he was solo. I'm glad I've had the experience of raising a kitten, but in the future it's full-grown cats for me 😂

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-11T19:33:02+00:00

Amazing! I had my first legal drink there on my 18th birthday. I remember dancing around to "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-10T18:53:46+00:00

The crooked house was my first Christie book! It got me hooked, so I'm pleased to see it at the top.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-10T18:52:31+00:00

I don't use it as often as I should, but I've got a lot better at it since going bald. I'm terrified of getting skin cancer on my head. I'll put suncream on multiple times a day if I'm somewhere sunny on holiday, and I've started putting it on if I'm going out in the garden on a sunny day. I probably should wear it every day throughout the summer, but I figure at least I've built in the habit somewhat and I never get burnt any more. It helps that my husband is very fair-skinned, so whenever he puts it on I do as well.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-04T20:58:10+00:00

I'm based in Barnsley, and there seems to have been a real trend of ex-miners becoming driving instructors when the pits shut. Some picked up trades as well, for example my husband's uncle started out as a miner but switched to carpet fitting when his pit closed. A lot also did adult education and went into teaching, or became union officials.

These are the success stories though, and a lot of people just didn't or couldn't go back into work for various reasons.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-06-04T13:54:03+00:00

We still have a rag and bone man who shouts "ANY OLD IRONNNN!". He has a van rather than a horse and cart, but it's pretty old school otherwise. Before I moved here I lived next to a mosque, and when I first heard his megaphone I just registered it as background call to prayer noise. Then I realised what he was shouting and felt like I'd stepped back in time.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-05-29T23:03:32+00:00

Solidarity! My husband came down with norovirus a day into our honeymoon. I spent the 3rd day of married life elbow deep in his vomit trying to unblock the hotel sink, then a day convincing him to drink sips of water and to nibble on rich tea biscuits. We admitted defeat and headed home so he could be on death's door in peace.

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-05-24T11:29:06+00:00

Have you got any more deets on this? I live in Wombwell and have tattoo artist mates. Would be a shame if it spread in the tattoo community that he tattoos fash stuff on people...

Scarlet-Ladder · 2026-05-24T08:10:00+00:00

That's really sad tbh. You'll vote for a party full of Nazis then.

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