Why are computers in movies always so unrealistic? To me this becomes apparent in scenes where the lead character has to compose a simple message, and invariably it’s on some unbelievably clunky and flashy e-mail program. I used to think that the avoidance of realistic computer applications was due to licensing issues (that Microsoft would step in and say, “Hey, that’s Windows there! Give us money!” as if it were a living, breathing extra on set), but apparently movie directors think realistic is boring. I think flashy looks like Fisher-Price released My First E-Mail Program or something.
Late the other night, I was retooling the website on my laptop computer, and thinking about going back to one of my favorite fonts, Georgia, for the main text. I tried it out, and thought, “Hm, it’s all jagged and pixelated. Not pretty.” Then I realized my face was practically pressed up to the screen. (I can just hear my mom now: “Go to sleep! Give your eyes a rest!”) And then I further realized that I really need to do something about my ergonomic situation. I need a desk or table, anything. I’m working on it.