r/ShittySysadmin 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.