Jelly Beans

Lee H

Hi

Anyone here in the UK receive a packet of Jelly Beans from Microsoft

I subscribe the the Action Pack, plus i am a registered system builder, anyone who is also should have got the same


Very odd


Lee

GT-Rob

They have a virus, don't install them!

Or at least wait for a service pack.

Lee H

Rob i actually mean Jelly Beans the sweets

Are you refering to the small app that tells you your CD Key, lol


yeah it is very odd, dont even wanna eat them so i can show them to everyone

nel

haha think he's pulling your chain lee mate!

i hope M$ havent skimped on costs and have gave you the cheepy jelly beans from the poundshop! haha :P

GT-Rob

haha ya I was just kidding ya. I've never heard of an app by that name.


Do they have an MS logo on them? If so I would keep them and show them off lol

Lee H

Guys


here is a link to a picture of what i recieved, not mine but somebody else who got Jelly Beans


http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/106678-microsoft-donates-vistax64-com.html


Ha Ha



Lee H

Mishra

GT-Rob wrote:

They have a virus, don't install them!

Or at least wait for a service pack.

You need to get Saliva 2.0 before this package works correctly.

Schluep

To differentiate our "Genuine Microsoft Jelly Beans" from other open source alternatives and help combat piracy, we have neglected to include the Nutrition Label.

Also in line with their new anti-piracy initiative, any "Genuine Microsoft Jelly Beans" deemed stolen will taste like oil and stain your mouth black.

To verify proper ownership of your "Genuine Microsoft Jelly Beans", please "Click Here" to send non-confidential information to Microsoft such as Medical History and all credit card numbers ever used through this PC.

Please do not obtain try to obtain any "small sugar capsules in a bean shape with a variety of colors" from any third party sources such as Candy Stores or the Easter Bunny. These objects may resemble "Genuine Microsoft Jelly Beans", but do NOT be fooled!

Plantwiz

Ah, the miniature tracking devices have arrived. The beans are full of nanites to track your habits and produce a better marketing campaign :P

j/k

I once received a 128MB thumb drive from MS, but it was defective.

dtlokee

I spent 500k on Microsoft licensing and got a sleeve of golf balls and tees.

That's good stuff Schluep.

Pash

Plantwiz wrote:

Ah, the miniature tracking devices have arrived. The beans are full of nanites to track your habits and produce a better marketing campaign :P

j/k

I once received a 128MB thumb drive from MS, but it was defective.

I got one from cisco but it was also cream crackered.

ally_uk

lol jelly beans seems like a interesting way to butter you up to use Microsoft's **** products.

KGhaleon

I think I'll walk across the street and buy some Jelly beans right now

JDMurray

I don't think Microsoft would refer to them as "jelly beans" because that sounds too much like Java (a.k.a., Sun Microsystems). MS probably prefers a more .NET Framework-sounding name, such as "jellied assemblies."

And I thought you Brits called them "jelly babies." That's what Tom Baker was always snacking on in his Tardis.

silentc1015

JDMurray wrote:

I don't think Microsoft would refer to them as "jelly beans" because that sounds too much like Java (a.k.a., Sun Microsystems). MS probably prefers a more .NET Framework-sounding name, such as "jellied assemblies."

And I thought you Brits called them "jelly babies." That's what Tom Baker was always snacking on in his Tardis.

LOL "Jellied Assemblies"! So true...

bertieb

JDMurray wrote:

And I thought you Brits called them jelly babies

Almost JD, but Jelly Babies are not quite the same as Jelly Beans. The 'babies' tend to be softer, and shaped like, um, babies. Trust me I know this stuff, having gained a reputation in the office I've worked for nigh on 9 years because I eat enough of them (the name bertieb refers to Bertie Bassett which is a character created by a large manufacturer of sweets, and jelly babies in the UK).

Said too much there haven't I?

JDMurray

bertieb wrote:

The 'babies' tend to be softer, and shaped like, um, babies.

Ah, now I know where the Germans got the idea for Gummi Bears. The "babies" predate the "bears" by several years.

More useless knowledge that will never leave my head.

Schluep

JDMurray wrote:

I don't think Microsoft would refer to them as "jelly beans" because that sounds too much like Java (a.k.a., Sun Microsystems). MS probably prefers a more .NET Framework-sounding name, such as "jellied assemblies."

Haha, very good one.


Press release for Visual Studio 2008:


MS Rep:

With the new Visual Studio 2008 (which you must currenty refer to as Orcas), the upgraded jellied assemblies 2.0 we will be adding the following original (copyrighted) flavors:

Ice Cream (Neopolitan)
Sugar
Apricot
Passionfruit
Italian Bread

Doughnut
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lobster

Reporter: I have had Lemon Meringue Pie Jelly beans before, so how can you copyright them?

MS Rep: We invented them for initial release with Windows 3.0 as a gift that was never used since the idea was leaked and re-produced. We will be claiming a civil suit in the weeks to come.

Reporter: I had them in 1960 though.

MS Rep: That shows how much time we spent working on the idea for Windows.

Reporter: But,

MS Rep (Interrupting): That will be all for today.

garv221

Lee H wrote:

Hi

Anyone here in the UK receive a packet of Jelly Beans from Microsoft

I subscribe the the Action Pack, plus i am a registered system builder, anyone who is also should have got the same


Very odd


Lee

The only Jellybean I uses w/ MS is the magic jellybean.

garv221

dtlokee wrote:

I spent 500k on Microsoft licensing and got a sleeve of golf balls and tees.

That's good stuff Schluep.

Let me guess, they sent you Top Flite..hahaha