The Alan Becker

The Desktop Argument Alan: "Guys, I’m trying to work. Get off the taskbar." The Second Coming (Orange): "We’re not 'on' it, Alan. We’re organizing it. It was a mess." Red: "I found the Recycle Bin! Can I jump in? I’m gonna jump in!" Blue: "Don't. I put my potions in there for safekeeping." Yellow: "That is literally the worst place for storage, Blue. Also, Alan, I need you to download more RAM. I’m building a rail system that spans three monitors." Green: "Forget the RAM! Alan, look at this

java update available

*Everyone on the desktop pauses, turning to look at the notification popping up on the screen. Red hops excitedly. Yellow and Green exchange a glance.* Yellow: "A... Java update? What's that mean for us?"

(not reply to The Alan Becker for a long time)

Yellow: I suddenly need therapy.