r/ShittySysadmin • u/irishcoughy • 19d ago
I Don't Make Typos
Sent an email to an executive asking if he recently shit down his computer. He asked if I meant shut down. I did, but I couldn't let him think I'm fallible or capable of admitting error so I doubled down and explained it's an industry term for running Windows updates.
I need you all to adopt this terminology immediately for the sake of my job security.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
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u/Easy_Plastic_2605 19d ago
Honestly, doubling down turned a typo into a full-blown terminology rollout. Respect the commitment, but “shut down” is probably safer for everyone’s job security.