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a collection of messages sent at Atari from 1983 to 1992.

No, Virginia, There is no Coffee Fairy

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	I know that your parents (not to mention those waitresses at Lenny's,
er, Denny's) have tried very hard to convince you that the coffee fairy
exists, and makes new coffee whenever she sees an empty pot, but it's time
you learned the truth.

	In fact, the truth is even more amazing. Empty coffee pots are re-filled
by members of a secret society sworn never to let the National Blood Caffeine
Level drop. And here's the best news: _Y_O_U_ can be a member of this ancient
and mystical society. The only trick is in recognizing the opportunity for your
initiation. The next time you pour yourself a cup of java, check the level of
the pot. If there's less than a full cup left YOU WIN! Isn't that amazing.

	To demonstrate your fitness for membership, you need only perform the
mystical pot-refilling ritual, which consist of dumping the old grounds, putting
in a new filter, ...

	But then, I don't want to get involved in a religious war
between the one-packet and one-and-a-half packet sects, so I'll just say
follow your conscience or seek guidance from an initiate.

	Several prominent Atarians are members of the group, but don't think
you are too lowly to join. There is room in the great filter-basket for all.
Just be careful not to break the chain or (OOOPs, wrong pitch)

					Mike
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Aug 20, 1992