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Google TiSP Joke Becomes Reality

ecoworldly.com — Apparently, the folks in Bournesmouth, UK, didn't get the joke, as they're laying fiber optic cable through the sewer system. The intended result: blazing fast connections that don't require digging up anything...

Who dugg this? Made popular May 12, 2008

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  • sockpuppets, on 05/12/2008, -2/+434I've never been happier to have a ***** connection!
  • lucidguru, on 05/12/2008, -5/+158Wait, if the sewers April fools prank idea become reality... does that mean that colonizing Mars will come true too?
  • MasterThief117, on 05/12/2008, -3/+127Don't mind me, I am just here waiting for more poo puns.
  • JoemcC00L, on 05/12/2008, -1/+127For those of us who have never heard of the joke,
    http://www.google.com/tisp/
  • JDRay, on 05/12/2008, -0/+102"This connection is fast as *****!"

    /obviousjoke
  • Deodrus, on 05/12/2008, -1/+102This is an amazing idea, and should be implemented everywhere around the world. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

    Furthermore, running cables through the sewer system does not necessarily mean submerging them in the foul water. They could run near the edges of the ceiling, thus ensuring that you do not get ***** internet.
  • rhylan, on 05/12/2008, -4/+101Bournemouth mate. Bournemouth.
  • mmccarthy, on 05/12/2008, -3/+94I love this idea, simple but effective
  • tbhurst, on 05/12/2008, -4/+88At least now you can go to die in Bournesmouth AND have reliable high-speed broadband at the same time.
  • rockrapdude, on 05/12/2008, -1/+82So the internet is a series of tubes?
  • Renegade.eit, on 05/12/2008, -2/+73Introducing the new FiOS: Feces Internet Operated Service
  • inactive, on 05/12/2008, -0/+65I was having some trouble with the comment system until I flushed my cache.
  • inactive, on 05/12/2008, -1/+60I feel sorry for the maintenance crew.
  • AAK15, on 05/12/2008, -2/+55Even when Google jokes around they come up with brilliant ideas

    Is there no stopping this company? lol
  • sandeepg, on 05/12/2008, -0/+51Ah, how I laughed:

    For small to medium sized businesses Google include "24-hour on-site technical support in the event of backup problems, brownouts and data wipes."
  • jemka, on 05/12/2008, -1/+53I hope the ninja turtles don't mind.
  • whitedragon33, on 05/12/2008, -0/+46Why would they? Donatello can tap into the lines & get free high-speed internet.
  • Klowner, on 05/12/2008, -0/+44If the tubes get clogged you just pour a little Drain-o down there!
  • duccodude, on 05/12/2008, -4/+41You ruined it.
  • Whackly, on 05/12/2008, -2/+41As a field tech for an ISP I find this to be a horrible idea and I hope it never becomes a reality anywhere near me.
  • iofthestorm, on 05/12/2008, -0/+34Please, won't someone think of the field techs?
  • KMartSheriff, on 05/12/2008, -0/+35Do you see any big trucks going around with "INTERNET" on the side?
  • av4rice, on 05/12/2008, -0/+30If they're insulated with corrosion-resistant plastic, it shouldn't matter anyway
  • a1lazydog, on 05/12/2008, -1/+28and in other news, yahoo adopts the pigeon picking system
  • condormcs, on 05/12/2008, -0/+25Google tried to warn us, but we wouldn't listen!
  • Kedyn, on 05/12/2008, -0/+24You mean think about how totally awesome that is?
  • inactive, on 05/12/2008, -0/+23Yes, because we actually CARE that this is inaccurate. Burried for being a twatbag.
  • mark076h, on 05/12/2008, -0/+21i would take it over the ***** comcast service i have now
  • fkr3, on 05/12/2008, -3/+25Your mother.
  • inactive, on 05/12/2008, -0/+22Just realize you can't pee in all of them... Different tubes go to different places!
  • sustainablogger, on 05/12/2008, -1/+22Apologies...
  • nullvariable, on 05/12/2008, -0/+21go Google Moon Base!!!
  • DeFex, on 05/12/2008, -0/+20thats too easy and not expensive enough.
  • burketo, on 05/12/2008, -3/+24i hope other people don't poo-poo this idea...
  • werries, on 05/12/2008, -0/+19what if splinter chews on the cables
  • HueytheFreeman, on 05/12/2008, -1/+19:'(
  • WaveyRavey, on 05/12/2008, -0/+18-_-
  • Kedyn, on 05/12/2008, -0/+17WAY TO KILL THE POST, DOUCHE!
  • zydeco, on 05/12/2008, -0/+17Well, now the tube is a series of internets.
  • schnikies79, on 05/12/2008, -0/+18Not everywhere has sewer systems. Septic here, no sewer service.

    Oh well!
  • scabbers, on 05/12/2008, -0/+19So does the cable come up through the toilet?
  • ZigVicious, on 05/12/2008, -0/+161 c@n +yp3 l1k3 a f@gg0+?
  • Doji, on 05/12/2008, -0/+17Dugg for using the word twatbag.
  • AAK15, on 05/12/2008, -0/+15It always has been silly
  • inactive, on 05/12/2008, -0/+15Dugg for digging the digg of me using the word twatbag.
  • HueytheFreeman, on 05/12/2008, -0/+15What's an unfit hottie?
  • sarge96, on 05/12/2008, -13/+28Quit ***** up the internet, you guys.
  • jmeeter, on 05/12/2008, -0/+11Exactly, I'm sure they would be grateful!
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