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Jeff Stembel wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Jeremy Sproat writes:
> > A Jigabyte is the unit of measurement used for the data in a Baywatch
> > transmission. Just like a Jigawatt, which is the unit of work done in one
> > week by the overpaid plastic surgeons who maintain a Baywatch cast.
> No, no, no! You're thinking of jugabyte. A jigabyte is the unit of measure
> for the data in an Irish dance.
Why would someone want to measure Mr. Data doing an Irish dance?
Cheers,
- jsproat
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