Comments on: Sir Winston Churchill, Meet Siri

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:50:52 +0000

One of the funniest pieces I’ve read in a long time. Your humor rocks. I just read it for the 3rd time, and again laughed myself to tears. I’m subscribing to your feed without even asking Siri for guidance. Siri might mistakenly tell me to avoid associating with an angry woman.

By: Jane Boursaw

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:54 +0000

Wow, I’ve had an iPhone for a while now and I’ve never even heard of Siri. Sounds like I should just let that sleeping dog lie. I’d insert another word in there or change “dog” to something else, but I have a family entertainment writer reputation to uphold.

By: Jeanine Barone

Jeanine Barone — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:38 +0000

What a chuckle. This story brought some much needed humor into my day. Thanks.

By: sarah henry

sarah henry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:52:03 +0000

Only you, Ruth, would be able to get Siri, Sir Winston Churchill, and Saturday Night Live into one very funny story. (I think I’d start swearing at the bitch too:)

By: Winston

Winston — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:37:05 +0000

A good friend of mine, loves to speak commands and questions into his phone and wiggles like a pig when it obeys him. I just roll my eyes. I dread even speaking to a real, live phone caller. I am NOT going to stoop to conversing with the phone itself! No, thank you! I’ll TYPE any questions or requests I may have. I think it’s just saner, quieter and so much more clings to respectable behavior.

Love that line, “high-tech heebie-jeebies.” I must borrow that one!

I was recently introduced to a young man who quickly linked my name to Churchill. I was shocked! And quickly praised his historical knowledge. Sadly, so few people, under 35, even know of Winston Churchill.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:38:25 +0000

If it makes you feel any better, Siri doesn’t seem to like me either. Sure, she’ll give my husband great directions and restaurant recommendations while she won’t even budge to tell me where the nearest pizza joint is.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:13:24 +0000

A “smile to my face”? I laughed out loud. Likely for three reasons: 1. I am male. 2. I have the iPhone 4S. 3. I subscribed to NL for many years, much to my spouse’s embarrasment.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:29:02 +0000

God save me from a phone that would just compound my dementia.I’m still trying to find a phone I can see the numbers on.

By: The Writer's [Inner] Journey

The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:50:39 +0000

I keep hearing funny things about Siri. Is she anything like the GPS systems in the car…you know, how easy it is to talk back to them. My husband’s friend told him they have one that features Ozzy Osbourne’s voice, swearing at you to get off the #$%^ing exit! What will be next??!!

By: Casey@Good. Food. Stories.

Casey@Good. Food. Stories. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:21:57 +0000

My phone (not an iPhone) is up for renewal and, like you, I’m a little leery of Siri. Maybe it’s best to stick with what you know.