Curtis's persona as the "Dell guy" was reminiscent of Sean Penn's "Spicoli" in Fast Times at Rigdemont high.

There was just something "righteous" in the fact that someone 'acting' like a pothead was actually busted for pot.

The ads seemed to target the more youthful computer user, possibly the gamer which is said to be driving the hardware market. No doubt some kids are counseling their parents on what computer to buy.

If they wanted to be really effective they would have touted the GPU they use- unless it of course it was inferior.

As far as feeling sorry Curtis because he was an Eagle Scout, odds are he was a pot- purchasing/smoking Eagle Scout. His alleged* actions during 911 were commendable though.

BTW, I share Tom's views on decriminalization. ãA

*..."Ben went back to sleep, thinking the noise was a gas explosion. When the second tower was struck, he got up and looked out the window. Seeing the fire..."
"Boys life", official magazing of the BSA

Strange that something some people said was the "loudest thing they had ever heard" wouldn't get this kid out of bed.